Wyoming considers the program a very positive public relations approach. The Idaho Crop Insurance Program has recently taken over responsibility for WFF and it was not a smooth transfer. There are now standardized costs, but some concern over these charges. It would be useful to have data on prevention of weed spread and its value. Even anecdotal information from each state would be useful.
Awareness is needed to promote the program.
There may be a market for WFF in Washington with all the dairy operations there. There is keen interest in WFF because of the BLM and Forest Service requirement for its use. There are no state regulations requiring its use yet. All participants are listed on the Department of Agriculture s website. Discussion ensued on the need to update the WFF brochure and making it more available for awareness.