Business

Happy Dirt Veggie Patch

Happy Dirt Veggie Patch, established less than a year ago, is well on its way to being a lush food resource for the Rogue Valley area.

Seasonal farmworker visa program frustrates growers - 05/14/2012
WASHINGTON — As the summer growing season approaches, farmers across the county are experiencing widespread frustration over the federal H-2A...
Farmers markets getting money to take food stamps - 05/10/2012
RALEIGH, N.C. — The federal government is spending $4 million to help hook up farmers and low-income customers.
Bring your own weed - 05/09/2012
With a business license from the city of Ashland in hand, a marijuana restaurant has re-opened this week under a bring-your-own-marijuana model.
Business owner angered by fence removal - 05/09/2012
A fence that blocked a shortcut from the Ashland Bike Path to the parking lot for Shop N Kart and Bi-Mart has been removed.
Group works to improve local food systems - 05/09/2012
Residents of Ashland and surrounding areas are invited to take part in a community FEAST — a collaborative effort to improve the entire Rogue...
Home prices on the rise in Jackson County - 05/07/2012
The voice on the other end of Terry Rasmussen's phone stirred memories of a time when Californians routinely called to inquire about how soon they...
Ski area sees worst season in 20 years - 05/02/2012
A lack of snow early on followed by late-winter storms took their toll on the Mt.
Rogue Valley Brambles - 05/01/2012
On a recent sunny afternoon, Ken and Susan Muller are eating homemade ricotta pie outside their Talent farmhouse and making plans to lead a herd of...
Downtown spruce-up on council agenda - 05/01/2012
An Ashland councilman says the city should take steps to clean up the downtown Plaza and prevent further deterioration of its historic buildings.
Lithia reflects auto industry recovery - 04/30/2012
Lithia Motors projected a solid 40-cent per share return in the first quarter a few weeks ago, reflecting both the auto industry — and its own...
From grapes to glass - 04/28/2012
Grapes can become wine. Glass can become goblets. And Terry Sullivan can make it all.
SOU breaks ground - 04/27/2012
The first phase of construction on two new residence halls and a dining center is under way on the north side of Southern Oregon University's campus.
Appraiser Roy Wright challenges incumbent Josh Gibson for county assessor position - 04/27/2012
The Jackson County assessor's race this year pits incumbent Josh Gibson, who was appointed in December, against private appraiser Roy Wright, who is...
Valley View intersection upgrade gets green light - 04/27/2012
An intersection near the Lithia Springs resort is officially getting a makeover, paving the way for future area development.