The Farming Show

By Save Family Farming

The Farming Show, hosted by Dillon Honcoop and produced by Save Family Farming, gives voice to the farmers, workers, and advocates fighting for the future of agriculture in Washington State. Each epis... more

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How many episodes does The Farming Show have?

The podcast currently has 480 episodes available.

The Farming Show episodes:

July 05, 2024 EPA Attacks Three WA Dairies, Continuing War On Farming
Despite their huge efforts, three Yakima-area dairies are being accused by the US Environmental Protection Agency of not doing enough to protect groundwater from nutrient contamination.
Gerald Baron, former Save Family Farming Executive Director, joins Dillon and says the nature of the legal attack and its threats of massive fines bring up troubling questions about EPA Region 10's true motives, especially considering its long track record of dishonesty on this issue.
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July 01, 2024 Court Holds First Hearing in Massive Whatcom Water Lawsuit
As local farming advocates have predicted for years, the state's water lawsuit in Whatcom County is already facing big delays from legal challenges and the state Department of Ecology's inaccuracies.
Fred Likkel, Whatcom Family Farmers' Executive Director, joins Dillon with details from the first court hearing since Ecology officially filed the case in May.
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20min
June 24, 2024 Farmers, Realtors Speak Out Against State Water Lawsuit
In a new editorial, Whatcom County farmers and realtors are collaborating to voice deep concern about how the state's massive water lawsuit is beginning to unfold.
Perry Eskridge with the Whatcom Association of Realtors joins Dillon with more background on why they're troubled by the process so far, and what they would like to see instead.
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21min
June 24, 2024 Yakima Basin Farms Brace for Water Cuts as Drought Worsens
With water supplies lagging far behind targets, irrigators in the Yakima basin are facing the likelihood of having their water restricted and even shut off later in this growing season.
Scott Revell, manager of the Roza Irrigation District, joins Dillon with the details on the crisis and the emergency measures officials are taking to try to minimize the harm it can cause to agriculture there.
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20min
June 17, 2024 Activists' Farmworker Wage Lawsuit Could Devastate WA Farming
A group of labor activists is asking a judge to block all foreign guest workers for farming in Washington state, as part of a lawsuit disputing pay rates for farmworkers.
Enrique Gastelum, CEO of wafla, joins Dillon with the details on the lawsuit and what it could mean for the future of WA farming.
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21min
June 10, 2024 New Leader and Farming Advocate Takes Helm at Save Family Farming
An advocate for agriculture with extensive experience in both the political and non-profit realms has been named Save Family Farming's new leader.
Ben Tindall, new Save Family Farming Executive Director, joins Dillon to share his passion for advocacy and protecting the future of family farming in Washington state.l
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20min
June 10, 2024 Government Overreach: WA Ecology Targets Rancher Via Google Earth
In an extreme example of government overreach, the WA Department of Ecology is seeking harsh penalties and even possible criminal charges against a ranch that had used a common practice to provide water for their animals.
John Stuhlmiller, farming advocate and consultant to the ranch, joins Dillon with the stunning details.
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21min
June 08, 2024 Government Overreach: WA Ecology Targets Ranch That Used Common Practice
In an extreme example of government overreach, the WA Department of Ecology is seeking harsh penalties and even possible criminal charges against a ranch that had used a common practice to provide water for their animals.
John Stuhlmiller, farming advocate and consultant to the ranch, joins Dillon with the stunning details.
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21min
June 03, 2024 State, University Document Pressures On WA Farming
Experts from the State of Washington and Washington State University are studying what factors currently hinder the competitiveness of farming in the state.
Derek Sandison, Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture, joins Dillon with details on the study and the Agricultural Viability Conference his agency recently hosted to gather information.
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21min
May 29, 2024 Planting Season Forges Ahead Despite Cool, Wet Weather
Whatcom and Skagit farmers faced a slow start to spring and are now working toward finishing up planting season. John Vander Veen, an agronomist with Skagit Farmers Supply, joins Dillon with the latest updates from local fields and farms.
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21min

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How many episodes does The Farming Show have?

The podcast currently has 480 episodes available.

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