Podcasts about Applegate Valley

Charles Applegate is the namesake for the Applegate Valley, which few people know was once the home of the Yoncalla Kalapuya people.

Ashland, Oregon, is a beautiful town with a lot of charm, but it's not for everyone. Thinking about moving here? Before you pack your bags, there are some things you should know. In this episode, we'll walk you through the realities of life in Ashland — from the cost of living to the quirks of small-town life. If you can handle these challenges, Ashland might just be the perfect place for you. If not, you might want to rethink your decision. ============================= Welcome to Simona Fino's Real Estate Adventure!

Is 418 SE I St the home you've been dreaming of? In this episode, I will take you on a personal tour of this stunning property in Grants Pass. In this lifestyle listing video, I'll show you all the unique features and charms that make this lovely duplex truly special. Could this be your next perfect place? Listen and find out. Welcome to Simona Fino's Real Estate Adventure!

“Be realistic and don't have imposter syndrome. As soon as you're getting paid to do something, own it!” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Spencer Brons @schmidtfamilyvineyards! Spencer is the Business Operations Manager at Schmidt Family Vineyards. They have been making wine for three generations, and have operated their vineyard and winery in the Applegate Valley of Oregon since 2001. In honor of Pinot Noir Day, he'll be walking us through the winemaking process and business around it.   S6 Episode 18: 8/13/2024 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Spencer Brons @schmidtfamilyvineyards Audio Credit Intro and Outro: Daniel Chayra Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   Twitter: @dailygrindpod https://www.twitter.com/dailygrindpod   Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod   Follow Our Special Guest: Instagram: @schmidtfamilyvineyards Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schmidtfamilyvineyards Website: https://www.sfvineyards.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailygrindpod/support

Located in the Applegate Valley of Southern Oregon, Troon Vineyard has a long history dating back to 1972, yet recent years have seen it become one of the most forward-thinking wineries in the U.S., as it is one of just two to have become Regenerative Organic Certified through the Regenerative Organic Alliance. The recent certification follows a conversion to biodynamic farming that has revitalized the estate's soils while also providing a template for other wineries both locally and around the world to reduce their environmental footprint.

This episode is brought to you by Oshala Farm's upcoming event HERB CAMP Learn and get inspired from an amazing lineup of teachers and get hands-on time with the plants themselves on the farm with over 80 varieties of medicinal herbs.  Herb Camp July 5 - 7, 2024 Applegate Valley, OR LEARN MORE & REGISTER In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Alex Williams. Amanda and I recently drove down to Chicago to hang out with Alex for this interview.  I knew after meeting him at the Great Lakes Herb Faire we'd absolutely need to connect as he is a fascinating and lovely human doing some pretty awesome work in his neck of the woods. We chat about his herbal origins, mentors, his work at First Curve Apothecary and a whole lot more. There's even some freestyle haikus thrown in the mix for good measure.  I know you're goin' to love this one!  See you in the next episode, ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES Watch on YouTube | VIDEO First Curve Apothecary | FirstCurveApothecary.com About Alex | LEARN MORE Consultations | LEARN MORE Alex on Instagram | @firstcurveapothecary

This episode is brought to you by Oshala Farm's upcoming event HERB CAMP Learn and get inspired from an amazing lineup of teachers and get hands-on time with the plants themselves on the farm with over 80 varieties of medicinal herbs.  Herb Camp July 5 - 7, 2024 Applegate Valley, OR LEARN MORE & REGISTER In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm incredibly honored and excited to be joined by the hosts of the Plant Cunning Podcast. This is a wildly popular show in the herbal community, hosted by the one and only AC Stauble and Isaac Hill. I have long admired them and their work, so it was a blast to host them on show. Just a week later I was able to join them on their show and turn the tables so to speak. I was stoked to get to know them more via both podcast chats, but I look forward to hangin' with them in-person at some point (perhaps at a future Plant Cunning Conference). In this conversation we delve into how they met, how they got into herbalism, what does "plant cunning" mean, how you get into magic, podcasting, their offerings, and a TON more. AC and Isaac are an absolute delight and I know you're goin' to LOVE this episode. If you're not already, please take a moment to go and SUBSCRIBE to their YouTube and podcast channels. Thanks and see you in the next episode, ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES Plant Cunning Podcast on Patreon | LEARN MORE Plant Cunning Podcast on YouTube | @plantcunning Plant Cunning Conference | PlantCunningConference.com AC Stauble | TravelingHerbFarmer.com Plant Cunning Podcast on Facebook | FOLLOW The Hills & The Rivers | LEARN MORE Mason featured on Plant Cunning Podcast | WATCH THE INTERVIEW

This episode is brought to you by Oshala Farm's upcoming event HERB CAMP Learn and get inspired from an amazing lineup of teachers and get hands-on time with the plants themselves on the farm with over 80 varieties of medicinal herbs.  Herb Camp July 5 - 7, 2024 Applegate Valley, OR LEARN MORE & REGISTER In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Pam Montgomery. We chat about her grandmother's influence and early mentors, developing a co-creative life with nature, self love and healing, the power of sage, and a whole lot more. There's a ton of wisdom in this one and I know you're goin' to love it! A huge thank you to Pam for joining me on the show, and thanks to you for listening. See you in the next episode,  ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES Wake Up To Nature | WakeUpToNature.com COURSE | LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Learn and get inspired from an amazing lineup of teachers and get hands-on time with the plants themselves on the farm with over 80 varieties of medicinal herbs.  Herb Camp July 5 - 7, 2024 Applegate Valley, OR GET YOUR TICKET In this episode of The HerbRally Podcast I'm joined by Elise Higley. Elise is the co-founder and co-owner of Oshala Farm, a beautiful and vibrant herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 medicinal plant species. In this chat we cover all the details of their upcoming Herb Camp happening this July. A huge thanks to Elise for joining me on the show, and thanks to you for listening! See you in the next episode,  ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES Oshala Farm | OshalaFarm.com Herb Camp | GET YOUR TICKET

This episode is brought to you by Oshala Farm's upcoming event HERB CAMP Learn and get inspired from an amazing lineup of teachers and get hands-on time with the plants themselves on the farm with over 80 varieties of medicinal herbs.  Herb Camp July 5 - 7, 2024 Applegate Valley, OR LEARN MORE & REGISTER In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Brandon Ruiz. Brandon is an herbalist and urban farmer based in New York City. We chat about his early years, how he got into herbalism, the influence of his abuelas, Caribbean herbalism, tamarind, noni, his work as an urban farmer and a whole lot more.  A huge thank you to Brandon for joining me on the show, and thanks to you for listening! See you in the next episode,  ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES Yucayeke Farms on Instagram | @yukayekefarms VIDEO | WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE

This episode is brought to you by Oshala Farm's upcoming event HERB CAMP Learn and get inspired from an amazing lineup of teachers and get hands-on time with the plants themselves on the farm with over 80 varieties of medicinal herbs.  Herb Camp July 5 - 7, 2024 Applegate Valley, OR LEARN MORE & REGISTER In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Meghan Rhodes. Meghan is the founder of Rhodes Roots & Remedies based in England.  We chat about how she got into herbalism, who some of her mentors have been, how she makes a living as an herbalist, the 7 key tastes of herbs, how to recalibrate your palette to be able to detect different tastes and a whole lot more. A huge thank you to Meghan for joining me on the show, and thanks to you for listening! See you in the next episode,  ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES Rhodes Roots & Remedies | LEARN MORE Meghan on Instagram | @rhodesrootsandremedies Meghan's intensive herbalism course - Awaken Herbal Wisdom | GET ON THE WAITING LIST Exclusive access to exploring one of the seven tastes | LEARN MORE  

Everything You Need to Know About Buying A Home in Applegate Valley Oregon Ever wondered what it's like to purchase rural property in a serene, picturesque setting? Join us on a captivating journey through Applegate Valley, where we unravel the secrets and wonders of buying rural property. From valuable insights to stunning property tours, this episode is your ultimate guide to exploring the charms of rural living in Applegate Valley. ============================= Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Insights on Buying Rural Property 02:15 Why Applegate Valley is Special 03:02 Exploring the Rural Communities of Applegate Valley 04:49 Types of Properties in Applegate Valley 05:18 Community Engagement and Local Organizations 05:38 Tour of a Beautiful Home in Applegate Valley 06:54 Closing Thoughts =============================

"All Things Fire Fair" coming to Ruch in the Applegate Valley next weekend (March 9th).

"Water Security Education Day" in the Applegate Valley.

This episode is a special how-to exploration of a year of biodynamic viticulture.  The more I've learned about biodynamics, the curiouser and curiouser I've become. and the more I want to learn. So this episode is a practical exploration of biodynamics from both a practical and a philosophical perspective. 2024 is the 100 year anniversary of the start of Biodynamics.  My guest for this episode is Garett Long. Garett is the Director of Agriculture at Troon Vineyards. Troon Vineyard is a Demeter Biodynamic® Certified and Regenerative Organic Gold Certified™️ farm in Oregon's Applegate Valley. They are only the fourth farm in the world to achieve Regenerative Gold Certification, and they are creating a beautiful culture in southern Ofregon. I had a great conversation with Troon's General Manager, Craig Camp, over a year ago for an episode that I highly recommend finding in the Beyond Organic Wine library. Garett takes us through an entire year of biodynamic practices at Troon, so this episode is information rich. One of my favorite things about talking to Garett is that while I intended this to be a step-by-step instructional for practicing biodynamics, he made it so much more. We get the practical how-to, but we never get very far from the relevance of the spiritual aspects of agriculture to those practices. This is in part due to Garett's deep sense of the importance of the spiritual aspect of farming to farming itself, and in part due to biodynamics, which is unique as a farming practice in its embrace of spiritual perspectives. Garett talks frankly about some of the ways that biodynamics is often dismissed, but he also offers alternative perspectives and interpretations about what these things may arise from. One note to keep in mind is that I ask Garett to talk quite a bit about the requirements of Demeter Biodynamic certification, and I just want to point out that while he's extremely knowledgeable about this, he isn't a BD certifier and isn't speaking for Demeter. So please do your own research and talk to the folks at Demeter if you want to get certified. Having said that, this Garett is a wealth of information, and I think everyone will find this conversation to be incredibly valuable whether or not you plan to get BD certified. Most valuable of all, I think, are the questions about whether we have been asking the right questions about biodynamics, the questions that ask us to consider what we don't yet know. https://www.troonvineyard.com/ Support this episode by subscribing via patreon. Sponsors: https://www.centralaswine.com/

OM Extracts in the Applegate Valley practices permaculture, sustainable farming designed to replenish the soil. Mitra Sticklen is the Central Operations Officer.

Welcome to the show! Our guest today is Bobby Stricker, a recent transplant to the Applegate Valley in Oregon. Bobby is a father, husband, writer, advertising consultant, and magazine publisher of the 101 Things To Do magazine that promotes travel and tourism throughout Western, Coastal, and Southern Oregon. He is passionate about exploring the variety of people and things to do in Oregon, from home repair fun and homesteading, to food, beer, wine, kids activities, and more. Bobby has been in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest since 2014, when he moved from his longtime home of Scottsdale, Arizona. He's interested in aviation, travel, yoga, hiking, food, the oceans and river adventures, car shows, and festivals of any kind. As a marketing consultant, Bobby loves meeting people and experiencing how they live their lives.  FYI: He's excited about promoting the Applegate Valley AVA designation and has been in cooperation with Grants Pass tourism authority and Jacksonville Chamber. Bobby is also gearing up for the June release of the new edition of the 101 Things To Do magazine and is always looking for new things to write about. If you have a business or want to recommend a business that needs more customers and revenue from locals and visitors, contact Bobby at 101thingsoregon.com Rogue Jet Boat Tours Union Creek Resort Cantrall Buckley Park Belle Fiore Winery - Ashland 101thingsoregon.com Jacksonvilleyogaandwellness.com

You have a double treat in store with this episode.First, have you ever wondered what it takes to grow herbs commercially on a large scale? I kept hearing about Oshala Farm from my students, so last year, I placed an order to check them out. I was so impressed with the herbs I received and knew immediately that I wanted to interview Elise Higley, the farm's cofounder! From finding the right location to the hard work of growing, harvesting, processing the harvest, fulfilling orders, stewarding the land… there are so many details to juggle! I came away from this episode with even more respect for herb farmers than I already had. I hope you'll enjoy this peek into running a successful herb farm, too!Second, stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is one of those herbs that people grow to love and crave, even if they're not initially drawn to the taste. I loved discussing the gifts of this nutrient-dense herb with Elise! Who couldn't benefit from an herbal ally that:► Is deeply nourishing, strengthening, and energizing – an herbal tonic you can enjoy every day (and that your body will thank you for)► Can provide support to folks who suffer from seasonal allergies► Supports kidney health► and more…To quote Elise, “Nettle is nutritive, high in iron, high in minerals… I feel like it's a staple as far as nourishing and fortifying the body.” I completely agree.This episode is full of tips and ideas you can borrow like:► Best practices for growing medicinal herbs (whether you use this to inspire your own garden or as a springboard for asking questions when you're sourcing herbs to purchase)► Possible herbs to blend with nettle when making infusions (and how they complement nettle)► Various ways to work with both fresh and dried nettle leaf► How to grow stinging nettle in your own gardenFor those of you who don't already know her, Elise Higley is a folk herbalist, wife, mother, grandmother and farmer.With her background in Western Herbalism at California School of Herbal Studies and her husband Jeff's background in organic farming, they blended their dreams and created a full-fledged herb farm in 2013. Together they own and operate Oshala Farm. Located in Applegate Valley, Oregon, Oshala Farm has over 80 medicinal herbs in cultivation.Elise's teachers and mentors include Cascade Anderson Geller, Rosemary Gladstar, Karen Aguiar, Teri Jensen, Lily Mazzarella, Autumn Summers, David Hoffman, Shana Lipner-Grover, Jon Carlson and, of course, the plants themselves! In her downtime, (9pm-5am) she helps with the Breitenbush Herbal Conference and TerraVita Herbal Symposium and works on agricultural advocacy with Our Family Farms.If you'd like to hear more from Elise, which I highly recommend, then head to the show notes where you can get easy links for her website and social media. You can also find the transcript for this episode in the show notes.I'm so delighted to share our conversation with you today!----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and...

Craig Camp is the General Manager of Troon Vineyard, fomenting another revolution in the beautiful Applegate Valley of Southern Oregon. Surrounded by the Siskiyou Mountains, Craig and the whole Troon Vineyard team make natural wines now Demeter Biodynamic® and organic-certified both in the vineyard and the cellar. Aside from managing Troon Vineyard, Craig is currently President of the Applegate Valley Vintners Association and serves on the Board of Directors of the Oregon Winegrowers Association and the Rhône Rangers. Before this, he served on the Board of Directors of the Howell Mountain Growers Association and on the Napa Valley Vintners Association Marketing Committee, of which he also served as chairman. Craig was honored to be named one of "Wine's Most Inspiring People 2021" by the Wine Industry Network. In this episode with Craig Camp How does biodynamic and regenerative farming pave the way for more sustainable practices in the wine industry? This groundbreaking approach enables wineries around the globe to lessen their environmental footprint. This quest allows the industry to return more than it takes from nature's plants and soils. If you're interested in biodynamic and regenerative farming, stick with us. In today's episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon are joined by Craig Camp, General Manager of Troon Vineyard, to talk about biodynamic and regenerative farming. Craig also shares how other wineries can integrate this practice and cultivate a more sustainable wine industry.

Garett is passionate about his work with Troon Vineyard. Since January of 2018, Troon has been reimagined and transformed as a diversified Biodynamic and Regenerative Organic Certified farm, adding chickens, sheep, vegetables, cider apples, and a permaculture-style food forest to an historic vineyard and winery. Garett is also passionate about real, good food, preaching the value of soil, and the interconnectedness of all life. He has lectured on soil health, composting and regenerative farming for individuals, community interest groups, and brands. He has been a participant in A Greater Applegate's Food and Farming planning sessions with the goal of creating tool- and knowledge-sharing networks between producers in Josephine and Jackson Counties. Garett loves the walkability of Jacksonville. He also loves to walk to open mic night - and play drums occasionally! Garett loves working at the intersection of food, farming, and community development. He has never lived in a place that so seamlessly supports the collaboration between farmers, chefs, winemakers, herbalists, artists, and consumers. He's especially enjoyed partnering with Chef Carl Krause of Earnest Baking Co. You'll find Troon produce - and next year, lamb! - on the menu of his food truck. This year, Troon celebrated their 50th anniversary. As of next spring, all 50 acres of vines will have been replanted with grapes borne in the Rhone Valley (France) and Cotes-du-Rhone, where the climate is very similar to that of the Kubli Bench. The Applegate Valley is the PERFECT context to grow wine grapes. A few months ago, Troon was honored as a "Top American Winery of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, and the Rogue Valley was nominated as "Emerging Wine Region of the Year". This has brought a lot of buzz to our community of winegrowers and makers that are not as well-known as the Willamette, but doing really interesting things. The Biggest Little Farm - on Hulu Kimballs Artisan Wines Earnest Baking Company Crater Lake Mt. Ashland

Megan Fehrman is the co-Executive Director and Director of Vision Strategy for A Greater Applegate, a nonprofit organization that is sustaining and enhancing local connections that promote the environmental, economic, and social vitality of the Applegate Valley. Megan has been heading up the Applegate Valley Vision process for the past 3 years and has talked to hundreds of Applegate residents, businesses, community leaders, farmers, artists, the elders and the youth, and the spanish-speaking community about their ideas and opportunities for the Applegate. After months of sorting through the assets, challenges, gaps, and opportunities, the Applegate Valley Vision has recently been released and represents what we heard from our community, and is a cohesive approach to what it will take to achieve a resilient, vibrant, and inclusive rural community, economy, and environment Rogue Farm Corps AGreaterApplegate.org Applegate Valley Connect Cantrall Buckley Park

Down in southern Oregon, tucked away in the foothills of the Siskiyou Mountains, there's a small but mighty wine scene just waiting to be explored. On this week's episode of Peak Northwest, we talk all about the Applegate Valley wine country, where a wide variety of grapes grow among some seriously beautiful scenery. Nestled between Grants Pass and Medford near the California border, the wine region makes a perfect day trip while visiting southern Oregon, made complete with stops at places like the town of Jacksonville, Applegate Lake and the McKee Covered Bridge. Here are some highlights from this week's show: Jacksonville is a great place to anchor your trip to the Applegate Valley. Why spitting is a great approach to wine tasting. There are 18 wineries in the region, but we stopped at four standouts. Spend a few more days and you can find a lot more to do in southern Oregon. Subscribe to Peak Northwest anywhere you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blue Ledge Mine up above the Applegate Valley has not produced copper or zinc for close to a century now. But the extraction of those metals left a mess behind, one the federal government declared a Superfund cleanup site in 2011.CDPH just put out a health assessment, open for public comment until September 21st.

Today I welcome to the show, Maud Powell. Maud has lived in Southern Oregon for nearly 25 years with her husband, Tom, and their two kids Grace and Sam. She is the Assistant Professor at Oregon State University extension and co-owner of Wolf Gulch Farm. She is also the producer of the Little Apple Players, a community theater company in Applegate Valley. A longtime writer, she has also published a historical fiction book – City of Grit and Gold – aimed at middle school students. Maud Macrory Powell Rogue Farm Corps Siskiyou Sustainable Cooperative Lava Beds National Monument Grayback Mountain

Juno Batistti is a smart, funny, capable 8 year old living on a 10 acre riverfront farm in Applegate Valley. Listen in and hear why Juno loves living in Southern Oregon and what her life is like in this beautiful valley.

Emily Moore is a well known Chef who now spends her time in Applegate Valley, OR where she and her husband, Mark, run Rakia Farms. Emily offers catering services and also teaches locally. Keep a lookout for Emily and Mark's upcoming farm to table dinners which will be hosted on their farm! Emily's Kitchen Ma Mosa's The Bohemian Lulu's Taprock

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak talks with Emily Gogol, co-founder and CEO of Infinite Tree, a cannabis R&D and organically grown plant nursery located in the Applegate Valley.

An interview with Kate Vangeloff, Head Lady in Charge at LongSword Vineyard in Applegate Valley, Southern Oregon. Hear what brought Kate and her family out to the Applegate Wine Country and discover some of what Applegate Valley has to offer. LongSword Vineyard Wanderlust Theater Company Oregon Shakespeare Festival Emily's Kitchen Rogue Picnics What to do in Southern Oregon Rise Up Bread By George Creamery Electric Gardens Lillie Belle Farms Rogue Creamery Hellgate Jetboat Advetures

This episode is a conversation with Craig Camp who has been heavily involved in the wine industry for over 30 years. After learning about wine production in Italy, he has worked with many different vineyards, been on the board of directors for several winegrowing associations and was named on the list of  “Wine's Most Inspiring People of 2021” by the Wine Industry Network. Today, Craig runs Troon Vineyard. A holistic biodynamic vineyard in the beautiful AppleGate Valley region of Oregon.Overview:How Craig got involved in the wine industry?What is viticulture & what makes a wine truly a wine?The story behind Craig's biodynamic vineyard in Oregon?What is biodynamic farming and how can it be applied to wine making?How Craig makes wine compared to conventional vineyardsWhy healthy soil is important and how it is crucial to a biodynamic system?Interesting facts about the grape vineThings to be aware of when shopping for quality wineConnect with Craighttps://twitter.com/craigcamphttps://www.troonvineyard.com/Support the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/poldiwielandDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/Twitter: https://twitter.com/theyearofplentyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theyearofplenty/Sign up for the newsletter:www.theyearofplenty.comOr subscribe directly using your podcast app. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many other platforms!Please rate and review the show in the Apple Podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us.I want to hear from you! Take the LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZW53RT

Sweet Earth Corp www.sweetearthcbdcorp.com (CSE: SE) (FSE: 1KZ1) (OTCQB: SEHCF) is setting itself apart by leveraging the science behind developing its product range to provide better permeability than most competitive products on the market. Sweet Earth typically uses 70 NEU (nanoparticle-size) vs 150 NEU in its products. What this means is more than double of the small molecule-CBD is able to penetrate into the muscle, which in turn makes it more effective. Sweet Earth is a vertically integrated CBD wellness company with a mission to produce high quality CBD and CBD products that provides clients with purely organic and sustainably grown options. They have a 100 acre farm in Applegate Valley, Oregon. Their aim is to become a Top 5 Global Player. Sweet Earth maintains a portfolio of skin and body care products that includes facial products, men's, spa, hemp, and muscle products at: www.sweetearthskincare.com. Its online shopping portal for discerning pet owners offering pet treats comprised of high-quality ingredients, which are further enriched with CBD and Vitamin E, are sold here: www.sweetearthpets.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calexwomack/support

 In this episode we are on location in the Applegate Valley, Oregon, with Jamin Giersbach of Rogue Farmers Hydroponics & Organics and Highly Distributed. Topics include Applegate Valley history, the dynamics of opening one of the first dispensaries in Southern Oregon, Cannabis Commerce, Distribution, Regulations, and so much more.highlydistributed.comroguefarmers.com@roguefarmers

Join us for part 1 of our first on-farm episode as we visit Phoenix Rising Farm in the Applegate Valley, OR. Our guests are Farm Owner and Operator Casey Branham and Jeromy Lord, Director of West Coast Farm Certification of The Cannabis Conservancy. We take a walking tour to witness first hand the farm's regenerative, bio-dynamic growing methods and the extremely high quality cannabis that permaculture methods can achieve in the greenhouse and on the land.phoenixrisingfarm.comcannabisconservancy.com

Axel is back with JD to chat about control, therapy, The Super Bowl, bday parties, the Mystical/Cynical Podcast and much more! Inhaleduction: JD is smoking his homegrown and Billy is smoking Slurricane from Applegate Valley, Indica dominant 24.7 THC Send us your comments or questions at 2NotSoRadDads@gmail.com Follow our new instagram https://www.instagram.com/2notsoraddads DVRPodcast.com Thanks in … Continue reading "2 Not So Rad Dads “Control”"

Axel is back with JD to chat about control, therapy, The Super Bowl, bday parties, the Mystical/Cynical Podcast and much more! Inhaleduction: JD is smoking his homegrown and Billy is smoking Slurricane from Applegate Valley, Indica dominant 24.7 THC Send us your comments or questions at 2NotSoRadDads@gmail.com Follow our new instagram https://www.instagram.com/2notsoraddads DVRPodcast.com Thanks in … Continue reading "2 Not So Rad Dads “Control”"

Today we take a trip to the country to meet Craig Camp, the General Manager of Troon Vineyard in the Applegate Valley AVA of Southwest Oregon. Troon is a certified organic and biodynamic winery and estate vineyard that focuses on blends made from the grapes of Southern France, which seem to do extremely well in this northern area with a hot Mediterranean climate.Craig was brought in to regenerate every aspect of Troon, and we had a very enjoyable conversation about everything that is happening there that he has helped implement. From soil testing and replanting and staff education to sheep dogs to organic vegetable gardens and more, even from the outside it’s exciting to hear about what he’s doing, and you can hear the excitement in the way he talks about it.Craig has a personal story in regards to wine that I can relate to as well. He fell in love with wine far away from where it was grown, and over the course of his life and several career changes, he worked backwards toward an understanding of how the finest wine begins in a healthy, probiotic soil.http://www.troonvineyard.com/https://winecampblog.com/Sponsor:https://centralaswine.com/

We return to one of our favorite destinations, the Applegate Valley and Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden. Brian reconnects with Bill Steele, who co-founded the winery with his wife Barbara. They revisit the backstory of this iconic winery and what prompted Bill & Barbara to become the industry leaders in biodynamics. Ultimately, it's all about the Rhone varietals, perfect for this site in Southern Oregon. They are all showing well, all are highly rated, but it's the "drink now" aspect that we appreciate most of all.

Troon Vineyard in the Applegate Valley region of Southern Oregon was originally planted by Dick Troon back in 1972. The property was conventionally farmed for over 40 years and was in need of some love. Craig Camp was brought on in 2016 to focus on organic, bio-dynamic and regenerative farming, Read more... The post The Wine Makers – Craig Camp, Troon Vineyard appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Is Piquette the next big thing in wine? Piquette is nothing new - it's an old school winemaking style making a comeback. Sometimes called "frugal farmer fizz", this summer beverage is made from pressed grape skins and water. Kathryn and Tug discuss how it's made, who is making it and how to enjoy it. They also talk about the big reopening of Esters: safety procedures, a new layout and tons of new wines by the glass. Tug gives a shout out to People's City Council - an organization helping him connect with local Los Angeles politics. Kathryn gives a special shout out to the staff at Esters. The Wine of the Week is Troon Vineyard Piquette!, Kubli Bench Vineyard, Applegate Valley, Oregon 2019. www.thelongfinish.com www.esterswineshop.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagam.com/thelongfinish Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelongfinish Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/tlfpod Follow Kathryn on Instagram: www.instagram/kathrynweil Follow Tug on Instagram: www.instagram/tugcoker Follow Tug on Twitter: www.twitter.com/tugcoker Troon Vineyard www.troonvineyard.com People's City Council www.peoplescitycouncil-la.com

Troon Vineyard estate wines, from Oregon’s Applegate Valley, are inspired by the wines of the Mediterranean coasts of Southern Europe. Place names like Madiran, Cahors, Bandol, Languedoc and Sardegna have provided the varieties which shine in their vineyards high in … Continue reading → The post Show 376, June 6, 2020: Craig Camp, General Manager & Winegrower, Troon Vineyard, Applegate Valley, Oregon Part One appeared first on SoCal Restaurant Show.

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We seek to express the incredible character of Oregon through impeccable raw materials and minimal intervention in the winery.Founded by winemaker and owner Brianne Day in the 2012 vintage, Day Wines is a producer of boutique, artisanal bottlings from Applegate Valley in the south to Yamhill-Carlton in the north and numerous other AVAs in between. We source from outstanding organic and biodynamic vineyards to create distinct expressions of our corner of the world.

(2020)  What began as a cattle ranch over a hundred years ago has become one of the Applegate Valley's wine destinations as well.  You'll love the story behind Plaisance Ranch Winery just outside of Grants Pass. Our guests on the show this week also include the story behind  wineries, Holleran Vineyard, located in the beautiful Dundee Hills. Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus our features "Wine and Booze in the News" and the "Grapevine," a listing for Northwest events featuring wine and beer.  Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions in his segment "Ask Bob," and Justin Stiefel of Heritage Distilling Company mixes-up our "Drink of the Week."  And be sure to listen for the "Wine Moms" as they make a recommendation while the kids play in the background.

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Wine industry experts are calling for grape growers to reduce the number of vineyards in production because of declining wine sales. We have already noticed some vineyards being ripped out and allowed to go fallow (at least for now) here in Sonoma County. Unfortunately for growers the oversupply of grapes is not a regional problem, but a statewide one.  Sarah Klearman asks a number of industry leaders what type of short and long term solutions should be put in place to deal with California’s wine slump. Craig Camp General Manager at Troon Vineyards in Oregon’s Applegate Valley really knows his way around a winery and his recent post titled 'Wine Kaleidoscope’ is a quick look into the marketing vs reality scene in today’s winemaking world. Craig says, “the wine for the people revolution is happening now”. In this article he offers several ways to avoid the industrial, mass marketed wines and to identify wine of the people.The underwriters at Lloyds of London, the insurers of Cayuse Vineyards have sued Lafitte Cork and Capsule for allegedly selling defective corks. The damage claim is in excess of 3.5 million. Bill and I have a good time poking fun at the wine fraud ring that was uncovered in Northern Italy in the Oltrepò Pavese region. Too bad this isn’t the first time for this type of shenanigans. Top managers and winemakers at several cooperatives worked in concert to perpetrate the fraud. Peter Johnson reports on an unfortunate incident between Paso Robles winemaker Tobin James Shumrick and his unstable neighbor. The situation got out of hand and now the winemaker faces some serious charges.Bill and I discuss these items and more in this week's addition of VinoWeek. Thanks to everyone for listening. Cheers!

When Brian and I first discussed what this podcast would be, Christo Johnson was on my mind. The vision was to interview different adventure nomads we knew and share tricks of the trade. I hadn’t seen Christo for more than 20 years but had caught wind of his paragliding life through Facebook. So here we are a year later and I finally got the interview done. My instincts to get him on the podcast were right.Christo’s nomad resume is off-the-hook. He’s spent the last 21 years as a river guide, launching from Honduras, Alaska, Grand Canyon, Salmon, Idaho. California, Colorado, and West Virginia. His love affair for the past eight years is paragliding, an activity which rises far above sport for him, but he does compete internationally. Some of the highlights include: In the Rat Race, in Applegate Valley, OR, he was the Sprint class winner in 2016, the Sport class winner in 2017, and the overall Sport 2017 US National Champion. In 2017 in Pemberton, British Columbia, he placed 6th in the Canadian Nationals. He’s paraglided in Nepal two different years, Thailand, Columbia, Canada, and Mexico. His 2019 Fall plans take him to India, where he intends to Vol Biv Fly his way over the mountain range where the Dalai Lama lives. Vol Biv is the current frontier of paragliding, where pilots work their way cross-country, flying from peak to peak, camping along the way.I hooked up with Christo in Glenwood Springs, CO, where he’s working as a raft guide and commercial paragliding tandem pilot. We kicked it for a few days, VanLife Style, in the Roaring Fork Valley - he in his built out Ram Promaster 3500, me in my Tacoma. He took me flying one morning and rafting that afternoon - he had me at hello. In return, I cooked him my famous Italian beef in a pressure cooker.We sat down for the interview in Christo’s van at Sopris Park in Carbondale, CO. I’m not gonna lie, I’m jealous of his home. We talked about his nomad journey over the past 20+ years, touching on his time at Avon Old Farms Prep School, Western Colorado State University, and recounting his memories of Russell Kelly - a Darien, CT native, and Telluride adventure legend. The latter half of the conversation focuses on his religion - paragliding.Despite not being close buds growing up, the camaraderie between us was instant. There was no facade to our conversation, no mock-up to describing how life’s been going. But I think that’s what nomads are - if nothing else, authentic.Follow and connect with Christo Johnson: Facebook | Instagram (@whitewaterchristo) | YouTubeChristo welcomes sponsorship and partnership inquiries. Paragliding wings have quite the real estate for brand recognition.Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

The Podcast Story Quake and Dave drink canned wine, actually not just any can of wine, but Underwood Oregon Bubbly In A Can, "The Bubbles". The grapes come from 78% Willamette Valley and 22% Applegate Valley of Oregon.

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science and Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) having an entertaining conversation with the hilarious Kirsten and Christopher Shockey. We talk about the ins and outs of fermenting vegetables, cider making, miso, tempeh, natto and much more.   Bio:   Kirsten & Christopher Shockey got their start in fermenting foods, first in their home, and then with their farmstead food company (Mellonia Farm), where they created over forty varieties of cultured vegetables and krauts. When they realised their passion was for the process, they chose to focus on teaching the art of fermenting vegetables. Kirsten & Christopher still experiments with new recipes, helping others set up in-house or farmstead “fermentories”, and teach classes at their farm and hosts small farm workshops. Kirsten & Christopher lives on a 40-acre hillside homestead in the Applegate Valley of Southern Oregon, where they have cultivated a handmade life for the last 15 years. Their days are a chaotic combination of parenting, day jobs, writing and navigating whatever the climate and the rural lifestyle throws their way.        Topics discussed:   Knowing where your foods comes from Preserving the bounty Farm steading Growing food chemically free for optimal health You are what you eat Regenerative Farming Zach Bush Podcast https://podcast.nourishmeorganics.com.au/zach-bush-md-on-glyphosate-the-chronic-disease-epidemic-and-solutions-for-a-brighter-future Exploring Diets that work for you Supporting Farmers The Power of Consumers Eating low on the food chain More whole foods and less processed foods City Gardens and Communal Gardens Easy vegetables to grow and ferment Fermented Vegetables book https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/products/fermented-vegetables-by-kirsten-christopher-shockey Craving fermented foods Commercial production of fermented vegetables Kirsten’s first fermented vegetable recipe Fermented foods fusions How to work out the appropriate salt ratio The purpose of salt in the fermentation Fermenting tomatoes Fermenting cucumbers (pickles) Controlling bad funk/ spoilage - yeast, mould and fungi Enhancing good funk- fermented flavours Brine and Fermento "Submerge in brine conquers evil every time" Adjusting recipes for different climates and conditions- salt vs heat Real ferments vs pasteurised ferments Encouraging children to consume ferments Tasting regularly Fermenting in mason jars Fermentation Variables Top five vegetables ferments for beginners Fermented French Fries Unconventional vegetables to ferment Fermenting herbs Rule of thumb for fermenting time Temperature vs Crock Size vs Ferment time vs Flavour/ Texture Optimal ferment time for maximum probiotic content and predigestion  Seaweed ferments Hard cider making Using wild yeasts Fermentation time for Cider Making New book: Miso, Tempeh, Natto Incorporating ferments into your meal Making Koji Controlling temperature  Miso Making What is a garum? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garum Top tips for Gut Health     Brought to you by:   Nourishme Organics- Your Fermented Food Making Store   Shop Fermented Vegetables- 10% off using code:  shockey   https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/fermented-vegetables     Allele Microbiome- Microbiome Testing   Microbiome Stool testing (10% off Gut Explorer Pro using code: gutlove)    https://www.allele.com.au/collections/frontpage/products/gut-microbiome-analysis     Connect with Kirsten and Christopher Shockey   Website- www.ferment.works     Connect with Kriben Govender:    Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/kribengee/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/kribengovender/ Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/c/Nourishmeorganics?sub_confirmation=1 Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishmeorganics/ Mito Wellness Support Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/347845406055631/   Download links                 If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support:   1) Please subscribe on Itunes and leave a positive review     Instructions:   - Click this link  https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2   - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left hand side - This will open Itunes app - Click "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button   Non Itunes user’s can leave a Google Review here: http://bit.ly/nourishmeorganics     2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube   https://www.youtube.com/c/Nourishmeorganics?sub_confirmation=1   3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc 5) Support us on Patreon for as little as $5 per month and get same day, early access to our latest podcasts (typically around 4 to 6 weeks earlier than the general public) https://www.patreon.com/nourishmeorganics   Thank you so much for your support. 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Have you heard of biodynamic wine? In this episode Jake interviews Craig Camp, General manager of Troon Vineyard in the beautiful Applegate Valley of southern Oregon.  Craig has been involved in the wine industry for over 30 years and is a wealth of information. He is also very knowledgeable about biodynamic wine, the process of converting a vineyard to biodynamic and answers many questions Jake poses and explains how these practices produce wonderful wine.  You do not want to miss this interview! Craig Camp’s Blog Troon Vineyard Demeter Association, Inc. --- If you enjoyed this episode, retweet us on Twitter and review us in your favorite pod catcher! --- If you want a great deal on wine and want to support the show, use our link to buy a bottle of wine from LastBottleWine.com and get $10 off your first purchase. lastbottlewines.com/invite/tastinganarchy --- Follow us on Twitter @TastingAnarchy Visit our blog TastingAnarchy.com Email us at TastingAnarchy@gmail.com --- People we like: Texas Wine Lover Wine For Normal People Podcast Buddies On Twitter @CarCampIt @Birdarchist @Chillderburg @MrPseu

Thank you for joining us for the award winning We Like Drinking show episode 175.  In this episode we’ll be discussing, antihistamines and booze, your craft beer brew name, and we’re getting dirty with Craig Camp. so crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. Cheers my podcast drinking friends, and welcome to happy hour 175! The podcast that reminds people that drinking beer and wine is supposed to be fun, and that even through the laughs, you can still learn about your favorite beverages. Take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts aka iTunes. Panel Introductions Tonight we’re joined by our usual panel members, first we have our wine blogger, Jeff Solomon, our commercial brewer, John Ruyak, and finally, I’m your host, Jeff Eckles. Our guest tonight has been in the wine industry since the 1970’s. Working as a photographer, writer, and multiple levels in the sales tier. In 2000 he left that side of the vineyard for the production side. Working and studying in Italy until he returned to the US in 2004 where he has revolutionized the winemaking and marketing programs at both Anne Amie vineyards and most recently at this little place called Cornerstone. His current gig finds him as the General Manager at Troon Vineyards in the Applegate Valley of southern Oregon making natural wines with native yeasts. This season he is leading the change to a fully Biodynamic farming model. Please help us welcome a true legend in the wine world, Craig Camp. G, H, PCR Brun Fourca Booze News Eckles - Take an antihistamine before drinking? Apparently not - https://lifehacker.com/why-you-shouldnt-use-antihistamines-to-prevent-alcohol-1825889623 John - What is your Wu Tang Clan craft beer name? https://www.magnificentbastard.com/features/craft-beer-name-generator Last call Time to clean house and lock the doors, so you know the drill; follows, reviews, and Patreon That's a lot of information to absorb, hence it’s time for Wait, Who Subscribed You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/podcast It's that time, so now I'll say, OK panel, let’s take one last trip around the table and get some final thoughts before we shut off the lights. John Craig Solomon Eckles Thanks again for joining us at the We Like Drinking Podcast….where you’ll never drink alone.

Topics covered in this episodeCommon therapeutic uses of Essential OilsHow Aromatherapy can be useful in a medical settingHow to start and run an Aromatherapy program in your local hospitalsSafety guidelines and policies to consider in a medical settingCommon Essential Oils that are used in hospitals and hospice careHow Essential Oils are helpful in hospice care situationsAbout Caryn GehlmannCaryn is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, and founder of Essential 3, a full-scope aromatherapy company focused on providing safe and effective essential oils, blends, and lotions that support health and wellbeing for the body, mind, and spirit. Caryn is a leading national educator and consultant on the use of essential oils, including work with hospitals, hospices and healthcare providers looking to implement successful aromatherapy programs. She also runs Lavender Fields Forever, a lavender farm located in the Applegate Valley of Southern Oregon.Where to find Caryn GehlmannWebsite: https://essentialthree.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Essential3Lavender Farm: https://lavenderfieldsforever-oregon.com/Southern Oregon Lavender Trail: http://www.southernoregonlavendertrail.com/Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine. 

Chris is owner/operator of Blue Fox Farm, a 40 acre organic vegetable farm in the Applegate Valley of southern Oregon. He is also owner/head consultant for Blue Fox Agricultural Services, a full service agricultural supply and consultation company focusing on ecological solutions for the modern farmer. Both his farm and his agricultural services use Living Soils as a foundation to scale farming operations efficiently and profitably. He rounds out his involvement with the agricultural community by hosting the Living Soils Symposium each March. The symposium is an interactive conference for farmers, interested in regenerative farming techniques, to exchange knowledge and gain insight in a peer-to-peer environment.

Topics covered in this episode The basics of fermented foods and their benefits. Fermented food safety tips. Why fermented food is worth our attention as an important food. How fermented foods can positively effect our gut. How gut health is connected with a healthy mind. Tips for working fermented foods into your routine. How to ferment your own foods More about their "Fiery Ferments Book" About Kirsten & Christopher Kirsten and Christopher Shockey got their start in fermenting foods with their organic food company, where they created over forty varieties of saurkrauts and kimchis. When they realized their passion was for the process, they chose to focus on teaching the art of fermenting vegetables. They teach classes nationally and on their 40-acre hillside homestead in the Applegate Valley of Southern Oregon, where they have cultivated a handmade life for the last 19 years. They are co-authors of two books on fermentation, best-selling Fermented Vegetables and the new Fiery Ferments, May 2017 Where to find Kirsten and Christopher Website: http://ferment.works/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FermentWorks1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ferment.works/ Buy their Book "Fiery Ferments" on Amazon here

Jeff and Elise Higley of Oshala Farm in southwest Oregon’s Applegate Valley raise 37 acres of medicinal and culinary herbs for the wholesale herb market, as well as for direct- and value-added production. Jeff and Elise provide insights into their business model for working with medicinal herbs, and how they went about getting the business established. We discuss how they balance labor needs, infrastructure utilization, and production cycle for over 70 annual, perennial, and biennial crops, and how they have developed processes that provide their products with stand-out quality and a significant “wow factor” – something that’s surprisingly important even in the wholesale market that forms the economic backbone of their business. We also discuss property selection for medicinal herb production, how they’ve used regulatory changes as an opportunity to grow their business, and employee management in a business that is even scratchier, sweatier, and dustier than vegetable production. We also dig into the impacts of the “green rush” prompted by Oregon’s legalization of marijuana, how that’s affected their farm economics, and how they’ve adapted to those changes. Perennial support for the Farmer to Farmer Podcast is generously provided by Vermont Compost Company and BCS America. Pictures, show links, and more at farmertofarmerpodcast.com/episodes/higley.

Chris Jagger is the owner and operator of Blue Fox Farm, an organic vegetable farm in the Applegate Valley of southern Oregon. He is also the owner and head consultant for Blue Fox Agricultural Services, a full-service agricultural supply and consultation company focusing on ecological solutions for the modern farmer. Both his farm and his agricultural services use living soils as a foundation to scale farming operations efficiently and profitably. We discuss the changes Chris has seen in the organic and local marketplace and labor environment, and how Blue Fox Farm has worked to downsize in response to those changes. Chris shares how he has worked to determine what makes money with a sensible approach to crop budget analysis. We also dig into how Blue Fox Farm is getting better crops on a smaller piece of land, the economics of scaling up and scaling down, salad mix production, and mechanization and the choices Blue Fox Farm has made around that. It’s worth noting here that Chris rounds out his involvement with the agricultural community by hosting the Living Soils Symposium each March. The symposium is an interactive conference for farmers, interested in regenerative farming techniques, to exchange knowledge and gain insight in a peer-to-peer environment. Perennial support for the Farmer to Farmer Podcast is generously provided by Vermont Compost Company and BCS America. Pictures, show links, and more at farmertofarmerpodcast.com/episodes/jagger.

Interviews with key producers in four different areas of Oregon, including David Adelsheim of the Willamette Valley, Brian McCormick of Colombia Gorge, Earl Jones of the Umpqua Valley, and Bill Steele from the Applegate Valley.

Wine Guy Mike Today on The Tasting Room I am going to introduce you to Tom Van Voorhees, Cheese Monger for The Rogue Creamy located in Central Point, Oregon. Live Stream The Tasting Room on KFGM 105.5 FM from 12:00 - 1:00MST right here; http://tunein.com/radio/KFGM---Missoula-Community-Radio-s288054/?utm_source=tiEmbed&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=s288054 Tom Van Voorhees Cheese Monger at Rogue Tom and his wife relocated to Oregon from New York 10 years ago so Tom could begin his career as Cheese Monger at the Rogue Creamery. A Cheese Monger is the manager of the retail cheese department and they are responsible for managing the cheese inventory, selecting the cheese menu, purchasing, receiving, storing, and development of the cheese ripening. Tom has been officially recognized as the top Cheese Monger in the United States. Tom and I have been friends for nearly 10 years now and I rely on him for cheese recommendations frequently. My catering company, Scratch Catering, serves Rogue Creamery cheese selections exclusively. Rogue Valley AVA History The Rogue Valley AVA wine history dates back to the 1840's. European immigrants planted grapes and eventually bottled wines.  In 1852, an early settler, Peter Britt, began growing grapes and in 1873 founded Valley View Winery, Oregon's first official winery. A professor from Oregon State University planted an experimental test vineyard in the Rogue Valley AVA in 1968 and discovered this region was a great place to grow grapes and in 1972 the Wisnovsky family renewed the Vally View Winery namesake for their winery label. There are four main growing areas in the Rogue Valley AVA, Bear Creek Valley, Illinois Valley, the Valley of the Rogue, and the Applegate Valley which in itself is its own AVA. Overall there are 16 federally approved AVA's or viticulture growing areas in Oregon. The Rogue Valley AVA covers 1.15 million acres of intermountain valley area in Southern Oregon. The Rogue Valley AVA Grape Varietals Del Rio Vineyards from the Rogue Valley AVA Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay are the major grape varietals that are predominant.  There are three valleys that have progressively warmer microclimates providing the Rogue Valley the diversity for growing both warm and cool climate grape varietals.  Pinot Noir is grown to the west as this microclimate is influenced by mountain and ocean winds that cool the area and to the east, the warm weather varieties thrive.  Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc grow in the hills at elevations of nearly 2,000 feet producing grapes with concentrated fruit and sugar. History of Rogue Creamery The Rogue Creamery history spans nearly eight decades. Italian immigrant Tom Vella who had settled in the Sonoma, California area set his sights on the Rogue Valley as an area of opportunity to found a creamery. When Tom arrived it was small farms and pear orchards and the main industry was lumber. Tom was a visionary and entrepreneur opening the small creamery during the Depression, a gutsy move considering the lack of economic climate in the United States. Tom’s goal was to grow the creamery as fast as possible in order to provide employment and sustain the area's small farms.  The farmers supported Tom in his endeavor. The Southern Pacific Rail line that ran from Los Angeles, California to Seattle, Washington passed through Medford which is the larger city located right next to Central Point.  Passengers traveling between San Francisco, California and Seattle stopped to enjoy theatrical performances at the historic Holly Theatre. Rogue Creamery Cheese Selections The Rogue Creamery flourished during the Depression and provided significant amounts of Cheddar cheese for the troops that fought in World War II.  After the war, the Rogue Creamery changed focus and was retooled to serve civilian markets. Cottage cheese was very successfully introduced to the consumer market and served as the transition for the Rogue Creamery to become the premier producer of Blue Cheese that it is today. Inspired by the success of the Cottage cheese Tom Vella knew he needed to grow his product base and Blue Cheese was on Tom’s radar. As the wise entrepreneur that he was, he decided to go right to the source of the best Blue Cheese in the world, Roquefort, France. It was there that Tom and his wife spent the summer of 1955. Tom’s good fortune, talent, and fluency in Italian opened many doors. The Roquefort Association, although shrouded in secrecy, welcomed Tom when he spoke to the supervisor of the facilities in the man’s native dialect. Presented with a gold pass signed by all functionaries of the Society, Tom toured operations from farms to cheese factories to the curing limestone caves at Cambalou. At summer's end, Tom departed France with plans for a Roquefort type cheese factory, already producing Oregon Blue in his imagination.  Construction began in Central Point in 1956. Tom envisioned caves similar to the environment of Cambalou and designed a building to duplicate that atmosphere.  Two Quonset-shaped half circled rooms of cement were poured, one over the other, with space in between for insulation. The result was a true cave-like atmosphere. Rogue Creamery Retail Store Production of blue began in early 1955, instant success validated Vella’s business acumen.  This was the first blue cheese produced in caves west of the Missouri River. Over the years Vella’s dedication to quality was unwavering to the end as was his enthusiasm for the business and the Rogue Valley.  He died on December 23, 1998, at age 100. The Rogue Creamery was inherited by Tom’s family and his son Ignazio who became the driving force behind the creamery.  Ignazio's reputation as “The Godfather of the artisan cheese industry” really says it all.  Ig, as he was known, stayed on as a mentor to current owners David Gremmels and Cary Bryant who are now the senior cheese makers. Ig, Cary, and David Today, the Rogue Creamery is thriving. Gremmels and Bryant have steadfastly held to the principles laid out by Tom and Ig Vella. The creamery’s Mission Statement; An artisan cheese company, with people dedicated to service, sustainability and the art and tradition of making the world's finest handmade cheese. Rogue-River-Blue Cheese-with-certificates In the first two years under the leadership of Gremmels and Bryant, the Creamery had won numerous trophies and awards, including World’s Best Blue Cheese at the 2003 World Cheese Awards in London, a first for a U.S. creamery. The Rogue Creamery produces some of the finest blue and cheddar cheese selections in the world. They are Certified Organic and are quickly headed to also being Certified Biodynamic. Here are a few cheese pairing tips from Cheese Monger Tom Van Voorhees. Cheese Pairing Tips Pairing Tips; Pair regional foods, wine, and beer together. Pair light colored wines and beers with fresh cheeses. Wines higher in tannin exaggerate flavors in cheese ie. fat, sharpness, sweetness and animal flavors.  Dessert wines pair nicely with cheeses that have a salty, sharp or bitter flavor. Rogue Creamery Smokey Blue Cheese BLUE CHEESE; Generally pairs well with full-bodied red wines, or sweeter whites such as Gewürztraminer or late harvest dessert wine and Port is classic wine and cheese pairing. CHEDDAR; Generally pairs well with medium to dry white and red wines, especially the sharp and extra-sharp cheddars. Flavored cheddars, usually at the mild or medium level, will expand the selections in both categories of wine.  Don’t forget the beers – cheddars are classic companions to a variety of ales, stouts, and lagers. CURDS; Very light in traditional cheese characteristics; the flavoring agents become prevalent in the flavored varieties.  Curds pair well with most beers, and with lighter white and red wines. It has been great having Tom Van Voorhees join me in The Tasting Room today and even better sampling the world-class cheese selections from the Rogue Creamery! From my table to yours,

Kirsten Shockey visits Perfectly Healthy And Toned Radio to discuss her book,"Fermented Vegetables". Kirsten and Christopher Shockey got their start in fermenting foods, first on in their home, and then with their farmstead food company (Mellonia Farm), where they created over forty varieties of cultured vegetables and krauts. When they realized their passion was for the process, they chose to focus on teaching the art of fermenting vegetables. They still experiment with new recipes, help others set up in-house or farmstead “fermentories”, teach classes at their farm and host small farm workshops.  They live on a 40-acre hillside homestead in the Applegate Valley of Southern Oregon, where they have cultivated a handmade life for the last 15 years. Their days are a chaotic combination of parenting, day jobs, writing and navigating whatever the climate and the rural lifestyle throws their way.  Every day is different. Christopher and Kirsten can be found watering, preserving harvests, making cheese, planting trees, chopping firewood, mucking stalls, hiking, dreaming up the next project, reading, or dancing on the porch under the stars.  At the end of the day they go to bed exhausted and knowing life is good. Visit tp://ferment.works to learn more