Egg prices are falling, but the avian flu is not over yet
The price of eggs is the talk of the town, and has been, for months. Earlier this year, a dozen eggs could cost you up to eight dollars a carton. Today, you can find them for cheaper. However, farmers continue to deal with the leading cause of that high price tag: the avian flu.
To get a local perspective on the disease and the strain it’s putting on egg production, we reached out to a few Washington state poultry farmers.
Guests:
Jennie Watkins, owner of Ananda Hills Farm & Fibers
John Bellow, owner of SpringRain Farm & Orchard
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Libby Denkmann
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Libby Denkmann joined KUOW in December 2021 as the host of the midday show Soundside. She’s a native Pacific Northwesterner who grew up in Redmond, graduated from the University of Washington, and covered local news as a producer and reporter with KIRO Radio.
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Lauren Williams
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Lauren Williams is a producer on Soundside, KUOW’s noontime show. She has produced segments on politics, history, and culture for the program. She’s passionate about connecting listeners to the world by exploring global issues in local contexts.
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