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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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Bird Flu Has Hit A Western WA Farm. This Poultry Farmer Explains What Happens Next
Bird Flu has been detected on a Pierce County, WA poultry farm, according to Washington state and local officials, who say that the risk to the public remains low. But what does the illness mean for farmers, especially with times ...
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Bird Flu Has Hit A Western WA Farm. This Poultry Farmer Explains What Happens Next
Bird Flu has been detected on a Pierce County, WA poultry farm, according to Washington state and local officials, who say that the risk to the public remains low. But what does the illness mean for farmers, especially with times ...
Research Expert Calls Out Misleading UCLA Report
A misleading UCLA-sponsored report that disparaged Washington state farmers with false accusations continues to draw criticism. Pam Lewison, an academic research expert and the Director of Agriculture Policy at the Washington Policy Center, joins Dillon to expose the report's fundamental ...
WA Bird Flu Death: How Dairies Are Protecting Workers
Following the tragic news of the death of a Yakima-area dairy farm worker with bird flu, dairies continue to take precautions to protect workers, and experts say the risk to the public remains low. Rick Naerebout, Washington State Dairy Federation ...
New Whatcom County Buffer Proposal Threatens Thousands of Acres of Farmland
Government leaders have again proposed large, inflexible stream and wetland buffers that could take thousands of acres of farmland out of production, this time in Whatcom County. Sadly, these kinds of proposals made in the name of environmental protection so ...
Farmers Open Up About Their WA Supreme Court Hearing: “People Look At You Differently”
A Moses Lake-area farm has taken its fight against the Washington State Department of Ecology all the way to the state's Supreme Court. Ron and Robin Fode await a decision after the Supreme Court of Washington heard their case Oct. ...
Best In The World: WA Food & Farm Finder Wins Big Award
More and more people are interested in eating food grown close to home, and for Washington state residents, there's a map for that: the online Washington Food & Farm Finder. The Whatcom County-based Sustainable Connections spearheaded the project initially locally, ...
Bogus Survey Ignores Overtime, Blames Climate Change for Farmworker Income Woes
A recent activist-led survey claims climate change is to blame for reduced income for farmworkers in Washington state--despite much more extensive Washington State University data showing workers largely pointing to a change in the state's farm wage laws. Enrique Gastelum, ...
How to Teach 1,000 Local 3rd Graders About Farms and the Environment
Whatcom Family Farmers' 11th annual Whatcom Farm Circle event for 3rd grade students all over Whatcom County happens next week at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden. Aneka Sweeney and Adam Brayton with event sponsor Whatcom Conservation District join Dillon ...
Last Gasp? Why WA Farm Income Jump Could Actually Be Bad News
The latest federal data show income for all Washington state farmers in 2025 jumping from the previous year's abysmal quarter-billion-dollar loss up to nearly $1.3B in the black. But don't be fooled--that could actually be a really bad sign. Pam ...
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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