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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2023 · 18 MIN

Will Oregon’s Best Farmland Start Harvesting Silicon?

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

Oregon lawmakers are working on a $200 million dollar plan to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the state. But part of that plan would give Gov. Tina Kotek unprecedented power to make decisions about where new factories could go – including some of the Portland metro area’s most desirable farmland. Today on the show, lead producer John Notarianni talks with Aaron Nichols, co-owner of Stoneboat Farm in Washington County. What happens when farmland starts growing microchips? Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Still want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Oregon lawmakers are working on a $200 million dollar plan to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the state. But part of that plan would give Gov. Tina Kotek unprecedented power to make decisions about where new factories could go – including some of the Portland metro area’s most desirable farmland. Today on the show, lead producer John Notarianni talks with Aaron Nichols, co-owner of Stoneboat Farm in Washington County. What happens when farmland starts growing microchips? Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Still want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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