/food-and-agriculture Food and Agriculture en-US Copyright Thu, 01 May 2025 17:50:35 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-05-01/fri-9-25-the-care-and-keeping-of-your-garden-as-the-summer-months-approach Geoffrey Riley and Lynn Kunstman discuss the 2025 Spring Garden Fair. Thu, 01 May 2025 17:50:35 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-05-01/fri-9-25-the-care-and-keeping-of-your-garden-as-the-summer-months-approach Geoffrey Riley, Lynn Kunstman /food-and-agriculture/2025-04-23/how-trump-tariffs-could-upend-california-farms-wine-businesses-and-ports From higher costs to export worries, California’s agricultural and wine industries face many possible tariff effects. But some hope for opportunity. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:02:17 GMT /food-and-agriculture/2025-04-23/how-trump-tariffs-could-upend-california-farms-wine-businesses-and-ports Levi Sumagaysay /food-and-agriculture/2025-04-22/after-years-of-drought-klamath-basin-farmers-get-long-awaited-water-relief Water managers in the Klamath Basin say, for the first time since 2019, there will be enough water to meet everyone’s demands this year. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:32:32 GMT /food-and-agriculture/2025-04-22/after-years-of-drought-klamath-basin-farmers-get-long-awaited-water-relief Roman Battaglia /food-and-agriculture/2025-04-16/less-food-more-need-at-local-food-banks-after-federal-funding-cuts The USDA recently cut more than $1 billion in funding for food banks and schools. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:53:21 GMT /food-and-agriculture/2025-04-16/less-food-more-need-at-local-food-banks-after-federal-funding-cuts Jane Vaughan /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-04-14/tues-9am-food-insecurity-in-the-rogue-valley-is-growing Directors of the Ashland Food Bank and Rogue Food Unites join the Exchange. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:03:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-04-14/tues-9am-food-insecurity-in-the-rogue-valley-is-growing Mike Green, Natalie Golay /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-04-14/tues-9-40-32-years-old-uncle-foods-diner-still-hosts-free-community-meals-in-ashland Joining the Exchange to discuss the iconic local food program is Elizabeth Hallett from Peace House. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:01:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-04-14/tues-9-40-32-years-old-uncle-foods-diner-still-hosts-free-community-meals-in-ashland Mike Green, Natalie Golay /food-and-agriculture/2025-04-12/permanent-extinction-event-humboldt-farmers-struggle-to-survive-legal-cannabis-market Humboldt County cannabis farmers are struggling as the price of their crop drops. Add local taxes and regulations, and it’s likely never been harder to make it growing legal marijuana. But economists say there may be hope for small growers — if they can survive long enough. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:12:29 GMT /food-and-agriculture/2025-04-12/permanent-extinction-event-humboldt-farmers-struggle-to-survive-legal-cannabis-market Justin Higginbottom /food-and-agriculture/2025-03-26/humboldt-extends-deadline-for-farmers-to-pay-cannabis-tax-county-says-its-the-last-time Hundreds of farmers in Humboldt County owe cannabis cultivation taxes. The county decided what to do about an approaching deadline for those growers to either pay or lose their licenses. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 23:56:28 GMT /food-and-agriculture/2025-03-26/humboldt-extends-deadline-for-farmers-to-pay-cannabis-tax-county-says-its-the-last-time Justin Higginbottom /food-and-agriculture/2025-03-21/lawsuit-says-theres-little-humane-about-certified-humane-alexandre-family-farm For years, an organic dairy farm in Del Norte County has claimed their animals were treated humanely. A recent lawsuit alleges otherwise. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 22:29:05 GMT /food-and-agriculture/2025-03-21/lawsuit-says-theres-little-humane-about-certified-humane-alexandre-family-farm Justin Higginbottom /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-03-20/fri-9-25-spring-is-here-keystone-plants-are-essential-for-wildlife Geoffrey Riley and Lynn Kunstman discuss planting keystone varieties to nurture wildlife. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:02:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-03-20/fri-9-25-spring-is-here-keystone-plants-are-essential-for-wildlife Geoffrey Riley, Lynn Kunstman