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OFFERING A COMPELLING LOOK AT WHAT’S AT STAKE—AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO PROTECT FAMILY FARMS IN WASHINGTON STATE AND BEYOND.
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Are the Lower Snake River Dams Killing Fish? The Answer is Surprising
The embattled Lower Snake River dams are being accused of killing fish -- by a pro-dam advocate! But the reason is not at all what you might expect. Adam Ratliff, a social media influencer known as "The Armchair Engineer," joins ...
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Are the Lower Snake River Dams Killing Fish? The Answer is Surprising
The embattled Lower Snake River dams are being accused of killing fish -- by a pro-dam advocate! But the reason is not at all what you might expect. Adam Ratliff, a social media influencer known as "The Armchair Engineer," joins ...
How Olympia Can Learn From Colorado’s Farmworker Overtime Fix
As evidence of the harm Washington state's farming overtime law is causing farmworkers continues to mount, the state of Colorado has also grappled with the same problem, and state legislators there were able to achieve a bipartisan solution. Democratic Colorado ...
Why Skagit County Pea Farming Collapsed
A local reporter is uncovering the true history of what used to be a major Skagit Valley crop: green peas. Sophia Gates with Cascadia Daily News extensively researched the new article, and joins Dillon with details on why commercial pea ...
SCOW Justices Skeptical of WA Ecology’s Excuses for Attacking Farmer
An embattled Moses Lake-area farm family finally got its day at Washington state's high court, after suing the state Department of Ecology for breaking the law nearly a decade ago when it slapped the farm with a half-million dollar fine. ...
WA Rep: State Overregulation Harming Farmers’ Mental Health
Farming in Washington state is in crisis, with more farms closing daily as farmers face costs that are often far exceeding what they get paid for their crops. Sadly, this has led to worsening mental health problems among farmers, as ...
A Whatcom County Committee Refuses to Recant False Claims Against Farmers. This Councilman Isn’t Pleased
A Whatcom County government advisory committee is refusing to walk back false accusations it made against local farmers in its 2026 annual report to the County Council, instead claiming they "allow those contradictions to co-exist," in a July 24 "Open ...
Study: WA Farm Overtime Law Harming Farmworkers
A new Washington State University study surveyed hundreds of farmworkers across the state, and found that most are losing income thanks to Olympia's overtime law for farming. Maia Espinoza, Executive Director of the Center for Latino Leadership, joins Dillon to ...
1,000 Third-Graders Are Coming To Lynden To Learn About Farming. How You Can Support The Huge Field Trip
Coming from schools all over Whatcom County, nearly 1,000 third grade students are slated to descend on the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden in early November to hear from farmers about local farming. Ellie Corbin, Whatcom Family Farmers' Education Coordinator, ...
New Rule Could Set A Dangerous Precedent. How Farm Foresters Are Fighting Back
Bureaucrats in Washington state have forced a new, strict environmental rule for forestry that would have few, if any benefits while costing farm foresters and the communities they support literally billions of dollars. Dr. Elaine Oneil, Executive Director of the ...
ABOUT THE SHOW
Too many people have no idea the number of decisions affecting the food and how many of those decisions are being made far from the farm. The Farming Show tries to bring those conversations out into the open.
From water regulations and labor shortages to environmental lawsuits and rising production costs, agriculture across the Pacific Northwest is facing challenges that impact communities, food production and security, and ultimately anyone who eats food!
Dillon Honcoop hosts The Farming Show each week. These episode feature conversations with farmers, industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and more. We cover everything from government policy, environmental regulations, labor costs, food security, attacks on farming, and more.
Whether you’re someone involved in agriculture, interested in public policy, or simply want to better understand where your food comes from, The Farming Show offers an inside look to Washington’s farming community and the people working every day to keep it alive.
Subscribe to The Farming Show on your favorite podcast platform, or listen live Saturday mornings at 7:00 a.m. on KGMI Radio, 96.5 FM and 790 AM in Bellingham, Washington.
MEET THE HOST
Dillon Honcoop has been immersed in the world of farming since birth, raised on a small family raspberry farm in Washington, with a rich heritage of farming in his family, including grandparents who operated small family dairies. His deep connection to agriculture, combined with a love for communication, has shaped his career and passion.
With a natural passion for communication, Dillon began his professional journey in 2006 as a radio news reporter and anchor. Over the years, he grew into roles as a writer, talk show host, and eventually, a radio station manager—honing his voice, refining his storytelling, and building a career in broadcast news media.
In 2017, Dillon brought his skills and experience to Save Family Farming, where his love for words and ideas found its perfect match in his agricultural roots. As the creator and host of The Farming Show Podcast, he now uses his platform to spotlight the voices of Washington farmers, challenge misinformation, and explore the real issues facing our local food system.
Dillon takes pride in giving farmers and farm advocates a voice—bringing clarity, courage, and context to the complex conversations shaping the future of farming in Washington.
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