The Gastrocast

The new EPA regional administrator for our area is someone who has worked for years in the pesticide industry. Yet another case of the fox watching the hen house.

At a time when we should be doing everything we can to clamp down and control the still rampant over-use of pesticides, tons of which leech into the ground and runoff into every major waterway, were handing the keys to the captors. Business as usual. Status Quo. Look for lots of EPA fines and suits and control of many areas, but don’t expect to see anything change in the pesticide industry any time soon.

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I took Rowan to the vet for her second set of puppy shots the other day. While I was there the charming young vet gave her a thorough examination and then proceeded to try to cajole, convince, pressure and charm me into spaying my little girl. I calmly said that I would leave Rowan intact in case we decided to breed her, as Working Farm English Shepherds are relatively rare. Still the pressure. Now, I think I know why.

If you own pets you should read this.

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This week’s show is finally here.

Early Morning Farm Raid, The Wartime Kitchen and Goat Curry.

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This show was sponsored by The Kitchen Garden Company

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