An 85-year-old Washington farmer faces predatory fines and liens after 70 years of legal irrigation. Despite his family’s long-standing reliance on the land, the state is weaponizing regulations, threatening his legacy and livelihood. This case highlights how strict enforcement without context, compassion, or mediation can become tyranny, punishing decades of honest farming instead of protecting citizens’ rights.
85-Year-Old Farmer Battles Washington State Over Predatory Land Seizure
