Katy Keiffer rings in 2013 by talking about the upcoming season of Straight, No Chaser! Tune in to hear about recent studies on hydraulic fracturing, and how its methane byproducts make it no more environmentally sound than burning coal. Hear about nanotechnology in cosmetics and the food chain, and why the label of "generally regarded as safe" doesn't actually mean that it's safe. Katy talks about how she hopes to delve deeper into antibiotic use in food, and hear about her recent conversation with a physician concerning superbugs. Support local fisherman! Support local wineries! Listen to Straight, No Chaser in 2013! This episode has been brought to you by Hearst Ranch.

"Hydro-fracking releases 9% methane... The whole argument for hydraulic fracturing has gone out the window!" [2:00] -- Katy Keiffer on Straight, No Chaser

Viva Farms is a farm incubator for new and Latino farmers, but they also maintain a large production farm. Produce from the Viva farm and the incubator farms feeds into the Viva Farms "food hub" along with other local products, which is then distributed to a 1,200 member CSA and various wholesale accounts in the greater Seattle market. Chris oversees it all, helping to cultivate new farmers as a relatively young farmer himself. He has worked on farms and ecological preserves for over 10 years, farming in Montana, Ecuador, New Mexico and Washington. Chris is both a hardcore farmer and a teacher, managing production, interns, and a bilingual farm crew while troubleshooting in the field with new farmers. His experience and perspective would make for a great conversation about young farmers--particularly beginning Latino farmers! This program has been brought to you by Hearst Ranch.

"Most of the farmers in our program are Latinos that have grown up as farm workers, and now they have the chance to be farm owners." [8:00] -- Chris Elder on Greenhorn Radio

Have we become spoiled by the idea that food that isn't supposed to go bad and that leftovers are to be immediately thrown out? This week Erica Wides tells us it's time to get real about expiration dates. And here's the thing, if it's something that doesn't go bad, it's probably bad for you. Tune in and find our why. This episode is sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery.