Pollinator Project Rogue Valley

By Kristina Lefever for the Tidings July 30, 2019 ~ There’s been a lot of talk lately about the hemp fields that are taking over Southern Oregon. With almost 13,000 acres planted in hemp in Jackson and Josephine Counties alone, people are noticing. Not only the number of acres — but the plastic! (some organic vegetable growers also use plastic). I appreciate the concerns expressed by our Jackson County Extension office (https://bit.ly/2YzMc5M) and the opportunities for conver