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JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Farming comes with all kinds of challenges. Not enough rain, too much rain, harmful insects and something Rogue Valley farmers have become all too familiar with: smoke. “It’s ready to be harvested. There’s no smoke smell to it at …

TALENT, Ore. — A Talent winemaker lost everything in the Almeda Fire, but local wineries are already pitching in to get him back on his feet. After grabbing one metal wine-making tool, Simple Machine Winery owner Brian Denner fled from the Almeda …

EAGLE POINT, Ore. — A few Eagle Point High School students teamed up with local winemakers to design labels for the brand’s wine bottles. Students from EPHS involved with CTE, or career technical education, were able to present their wine label designs …

JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — The Oregon Wine Competition unveiled it’s 2020 winners – including one right here in southern Oregon. South Stage Cellars in Jacksonville took home Best of Show for its 2019 ‘Romeo and Juliet’ white blend. Over 315 wines were judged …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Some small businesses here in the Rogue Valley are now getting federal assistance through the Payroll Protection Program. It’s part of congress Cares Act and is designed to help companies dealing with losses due to the pandemic. “We were …

MEDFORD, Ore. — If you want to support a good cause while enjoying a glass of wine, the annual Valenvino event is this week in Medford. This is the 7th year Community Volunteer Network has put on Valenvino, a small party with …

JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — The four-day “Oregon Wine Experience” kicked off the opening night by celebrating the top wines in the state! Tonight, participants got to review the newly crowned winners of the Oregon Wine Competition tasting wines that won silver, gold, double …

MEDFORD, Ore – With the Rogue Valley being taken over by smoke, local wineries are seeing fewer crowds in their tasting rooms. And while each year they battle rain and hail, they say the same is true with the smoke. They’re at …

APPLEGATE VALLEY, Ore.– Farming but without the pesticides. It’s what many consumers want and what many farmers are trying to do. Now, a winery in the Applegate Valley has taken organic farming one step further by using a method that is gaining …

MEDFORD, Ore. — A craft beverage and tax reform act could help ensure businesses in the industry continue to grow. The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act would permanently reduce taxes and modernize regulations for breweries, wine and cider makers, vintners, …