Save Family Farming

This episode of The Farming Show features host Dylan Honkoop discussing organic farming challenges with Melissa Spear of Tilth Alliance, highlighting how diverse farmers in Washington State share common issues and the importance of building a resilient local food system, especially post-COVID.

This episode discusses how an 85-year-old farmer faces losing his entire farm due to a state water regulation technicality involving irrigating the wrong field.

This episode discusses the challenges facing Washington State farmers and the advocacy efforts of Save Family Farming to give them a voice in legislative and public discussions.

This episode discusses how new state refrigeration rules are adding millions in costs to struggling Washington farms, focusing on temperature control needs for crops like potatoes and raspberries.

This episode discusses how rising fuel prices, combined with other state-imposed cost increases, are creating significant financial challenges for farmers in Washington State.

This episode examines the EPA's decade-long legal pursuit of dairy farms in Washington's Yakima Valley over groundwater nitrate contamination, questioning the scientific basis and motives behind the litigation.

This episode discusses the impact of ICE farmworker arrests on a small Whatcom farmer, connecting it to broader immigration issues in farming and society.

This episode explores how activists' push to remove Columbia River dams may harm salmon recovery, featuring insights from Scott Schuyler of the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe on the complex factors affecting salmon populations.

This episode discusses the challenges Washington farmers face with rising costs and legislative pressures, focusing on a proposed 'Washington Farm Bill' to improve agricultural viability.

This episode explores the interconnected challenges of salmon recovery and farming in the Skagit region, emphasizing collaboration and holistic solutions.

This episode features a conversation about a Whatcom County photographer documenting the local farming legacy through 'Old Barns' books, highlighting the importance of preserving agricultural history and honoring multi-generational farmers in the community.

This episode discusses a judge's extension of the deadline for water rights adjudication in Whatcom County, featuring expert guests from local agricultural organizations.

This episode explores the interconnected challenges of salmon recovery and farming in the Skagit region, emphasizing collaboration and holistic solutions.

This episode expresses gratitude to farmers in Washington State and beyond for their hard work in food production while acknowledging the challenges they face, such as financial struggles, regulations, and activism.

This episode examines proposed legislation in Washington State that would increase penalties for environmental violations by farmers, raising questions about intent, interpretation, and appropriate consequences.

This episode discusses a proposed 'card check' farmworker unionization bill moving through the Washington State legislature in Olympia, exploring its implications for farmers and workers with an expert guest.

This episode features an interview with the Whatcom County Dairy Ambassador and Alternate Dairy Ambassador, discussing their roles in educating the public about dairy farming and community advocacy.

This episode previews the upcoming Small Fruit Conference and Lynden Ag Show in Washington, highlighting its importance for farmers in planning and networking during the conference season.

This episode discusses a proposed 'card check' farmworker unionization bill in Olympia, Washington, exploring its implications for farmers and workers with expert guest Scott Dilley from the Worker and Farmer Labor Association.

This episode promotes an upcoming farmer rally in Whatcom County, Washington, focusing on water issues and other agricultural topics with expert presentations.

This episode discusses the unexpected firing and hiring of Seattle City Light's CEO, exploring its implications for farming and power supply in Washington State.

This episode discusses a professor from Wisconsin being paid over $200,000 in tax dollars to testify against Washington dairies for alleged groundwater pollution, questioning the validity of these accusations.

This episode discusses a proposed unionization plan for farm workers in Washington State, exploring potential negative impacts on both workers and farmers.

This episode discusses the Trump administration's criticism of Washington State's environmental regulations and enforcement, focusing on Secretary Brooke Rollins' comments about protecting farmers from bureaucratic attacks.

This episode discusses the importance of supporting local businesses to participate in an agriculture and trades career fair for Whatcom County teens, highlighting the legacy of family farming and current challenges in connecting youth with farming careers.

This episode discusses how recent federal changes to the food pyramid, influenced by Robert F.

This episode features an interview with the Whatcom County Dairy Ambassador and Alternate Dairy Ambassador, discussing their roles in educating the public about dairy farming and community advocacy.

This episode examines proposed legislation in Washington State that would increase penalties for environmental violations by farmers, raising questions about intent, interpretation, and appropriate consequences.

This episode previews the 10th anniversary Whatcom Farm Expo, highlighting its focus on small and new farms in Whatcom County and encouraging community participation.

This episode discusses how Washington State's controversial actions against farmers, particularly the Kings ranch case involving lawfare by state agencies, are gaining national attention and scrutiny.

This episode previews the upcoming 10th anniversary Whatcom Farm Expo, highlighting its focus on small and new farms in Whatcom County and encouraging community participation.

This episode discusses how Washington State's controversial actions against farmers, particularly the Kings ranch case involving lawfare by state agencies, are gaining national attention and scrutiny.

This episode discusses the unexpected firing and hiring of Seattle City Light's CEO and explores why this public utility issue matters to farmers in the Pacific Northwest.

This episode discusses the devastating impact of repeated flooding on Whatcom County farmers, exploring connections to water management issues like river sediment, dredging, reservoirs, and drought.

This episode discusses the new documentary 'Farming on the Brink' that exposes the labor struggles and financial crisis facing family farms in Washington State, focusing on an immigrant family's story.

This episode discusses a lawsuit in Whatcom County where the state government is accused of spreading misinformation in its own fact-check about water laws, impacting farmers in Washington.

This episode discusses a Yakima nonprofit charging dairy farmers over $500 to see a film they produced, which the host criticizes as a propaganda piece against farming.

This episode discusses the significant decline in Washington State farm income due to rising costs and stagnant returns, highlighting recent data showing the state now among the lowest in the nation.

This episode explores the tensions between US cattle ranchers and President Trump over trade policies affecting beef production and food prices.

This episode challenges the credibility of a DOJ scientist's accusations that Yakima dairies are contaminating groundwater with nitrates, comparing it to flawed logic like assuming gun ownership implies murder.

This episode discusses how in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology is being used in cattle farming to enhance genetic control and improve animal health and productivity.

This episode discusses why Washington farmers oppose a new forest stream buffer plan, highlighting regulatory pressures and perceived false narratives about environmental impacts.

This episode discusses the retirement of Rufus LaLone, a beloved ag-focused weather forecast blogger in the Pacific Northwest, after 31 years of running the Weather Cafe blog.

This episode discusses a Whatcom County councilman's proposals addressing water settlement issues and farming protections in response to regulatory pressures and water rights lawsuits affecting agriculture in the Pacific Northwest.

This episode discusses a Yakima nonprofit charging dairy farmers over $500 to see a film they call a propaganda piece, while offering free admission to others.

This episode discusses a professor from Wisconsin being paid over $200,000 in tax dollars to testify against Washington dairies for groundwater pollution, questioning the validity of these accusations.

This episode discusses a new Washington State law requiring farms with over 50 employees to issue public layoff notices, clarifying that despite alarming headlines, the farming industry is not in freefall.

This episode emphasizes the urgent need for farming advocates to actively engage in defending the future of family farming, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, as critical decisions approach in 2026.

This episode discusses new Washington State legislative proposals for farm worker collective bargaining rights, analyzing their implications and political context.

This episode of The Farming Show explores the severe drought and water shortages in the Yakima Basin, discussing how farmers and communities are affected.