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Central Point Garden Needs Help
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – An organization that works to grow fresh produce for people in need is getting a lot of attention. P. Annie’s Secret Garden is a non-profit group that relies on people to donate...
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In the Garden: Benefits of Chickens
MEDFORD, Ore. — With the growing movement toward eating locally grown foods, keeping backyard chickens in urban settings is becoming more popular. Oregon State University (OSU) Extension’s Master...
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Inspiring Kids to Play with Dirt
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — A local mom is starting an urban gardening and downtown beautification effort in Central Point by teaching kids to play with dirt. Taneea Browning is the founder of the “Dirt...
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The Realities of Recycling
CENTRAL POINT, Ore.– The effort to recycle has gained popularity over the years, but some may still wonder if it is worth it. Rogue Disposal Recycling Coordinator, Denise Barnes, said it is. “Rather...
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Sharing Garden with Students
MEDFORD, Ore. — An effort to get Southern Oregon to eat healthier is growing. The organization known as P. Annie’s Secret Garden, sent 20 Head Start students home with bags of fruits and vegetables on...
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GMO Labeling Measure Raising Millions
SALEM, Ore. – The battle over labeling foods in Oregon containing genetically modified organisms is turning into an expensive enterprise. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, nearly $23...
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SOU Teaming WIth Chevy for Carbon Plan
DETROIT, Mich. – Chevrolet is purchasing carbon credits worth up to $5 million to help 11 colleges across the U.S. become less carbon reliant, including Southern Oregon University (SOU). The move is...
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BottleDrop Center Raking in Recyclables
MEDFORD, Ore — Community members are already bringing recyclables to the new Medford BottleDrop Center. As of Dec. 1, nearby grocery stores will close their bottle-return rooms and send customers to...
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ASHLAND, Ore. — Local farmers and supporters of a GMO-Free Jackson County are meeting tonight. This is comes before a hearing scheduled next week about a GMO lawsuit involving the county and family...
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Governor Signs Low-Carbon Fuels Bill
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Gov. Kate Brown has signed a controversial climate change bill that was a top priority for former Gov. John Kitzhaber. Brown’s signature on Thursday puts the law into effect...
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