Fresh Pear Growers in Oregon and Washington Face Fee Increase
Published Date: 9/15/2025
Rule
Summary
If you grow fresh pears in Oregon or Washington, your assessment fee is going up from 47 cents to 52 cents per 44-pound box starting in 2024. This change helps support the pear industry and will stay in place until further notice. So, pear growers, get ready to chip in a bit more to keep things fresh and thriving!
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Fresh Pear Assessment Increase
If you grow fresh summer/fall or winter pears in Oregon or Washington, your assessment fee increases from $0.468 to $0.516 per 44-pound standard box for the 2024-2025 and subsequent fiscal periods. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless it is modified, suspended, or terminated.
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