4 more area farms were fined by the state last month for failing to abide by COVID-19 protocols. Alamo Orchard Company in Cashmere was fined $1,200 for not having worker housing beds spaced 6 ft. apart. while Douglas Agriculture Services in Othello was fined $2,000 after failing to check temperatures each day. Columbia Fruit Packers in Royal City was fined $1,800 and Sand Slope Acres Inc. in Othello received a $1,500 fine for not installing separation barriers.