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The Ruminant: Audio Candy for Farmers, Gardeners and Food Lovers

For people passionate about farming, gardening, food politics, food security, and the intersections among these topics. Jordan Marr, a certified organic farmer in British Columbia, interviews farmers,... Read more

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I Threw Out The Turkey You Sold Me.

I Threw Out The Turkey You Sold Me.

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