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Gov. Ferguson signs Rep. Sam Low's agritourism bill into law, which adds protections for family farms.

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 22, 2025CONTACT: Nick Jacob, Senior Public Information Officer | 360-786-5097Gov. Ferguson signs Rep. Sam Low's agritourism bill into law, which adds protections for family farms In a victory for Washington's family farms, Gov. Bob Ferguson today signed House Bill 1261 into law—a bipartisan effort led by Rep. Sam Low to protect farmers who engage in agritourism from losing their open space tax classification. The new law ensures that activities such as weddings,