The following article is an opinion editorial. Any views expressed in the following text do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Source ONE News or its staff. Farmers growing apples, cherries, pears, and other tree fruit in Washington are facing severe challenges, yet the public, media, and lawmakers often remain unaware. Jon DeVaney, president of the Washington Tree Fruit Association, warns that this lack of awareness has allowed dangerous falsehoods about the agricultural industry to take root and thrive, actively harming farming communities.