Potato farmers across Washington state are facing a major crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lynden-area seed potato grower Melissa Bedlington tells Dillon why some farmers are disking new potato plants back into the ground, and why millions of pounds of potatoes are going to waste in Washington state alone.

The reason WA potato growers are disking up fields of new spuds

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 episode dives into the real challenges facing local farms—regulations, lawsuits, labor, water, and misinformation—while telling the human stories behind the headlines. Bold, honest, and unapologetically pro-farmer, the show exposes what’s threatening our food system and what’s being done to defend it.

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