Category: Farming Show

Host Dillon Honkoop talks with Loren Vander Yacht and Fred Likkel on proposed water limits, and later talks with Glen Blankers on leaving farming.

Part 1: He’s unapologetic about speaking the truth on farming, and even though Tillamook, Oregon dairy farmer Derrick Josi knows that’s made him a target of critics, he refuses to be silenced. He joins Dillon to explain why he’s willing to take the risk of speaking out, and why he’s become famous for talking to cows.
Part 2: This winter’s late, long cold snap wreaked havoc on Whatcom County’s red raspberry plants. Local grower (and Dillon’s dad) Randy Honcoop joins us to explain how bad the damage is, what exactly caused it, and what it could mean for farmers already struggling after last year’s low prices.

Host Dillon Honkoop talks with Fred Likkel on Portage Bay shellfish reopening, and Heri Chapula on H-2A bill, labor issues.

Host Dillon Honkoop talks with Rosella Mosby on the anti-farm attitude in Olympia, and with Aneka Sweeney at the Small Farm Expo.

Host Dillon Honkoop talks with State Senator Doug Ericksen on Saldana slavery bill.

Dillon talks with Scott Dilley on labor bills in Olympia.

It was supposed to be a minor snow storm. When it turned into a dangerous blizzard, farmers in the Sunnyside area jumped into action, putting their lives on the line to protect their herds and battle the onslaught of high winds, heavy snow and whiteout conditions. But even after doing everything they could for over 24 hours straight, over 1500 cows were dead on over a dozen farms, leaving the families and their crews devastated. One of the farmers, J&K Dairy owner Jason Sheehan, joins Dillon to share the harrowing details of a weekend they say turned their world upside down.

Host Dillon Honkoop tolks to Gerald Baron on why orca plan fail.

Host Dillon Honkoop discusses farming advocacy with Rosella Mosby.

Host Dillon Honkoop talks to Todd Myers on saving orcas, Inlsee budget and farming, and Nichole Embertson on nutrient training event.