Once again, we're digging into the Greenhorn archives, and revisiting the 2012 Farm Bill. Annette Higby, from the New England Farm Union, discusses Federal Farm Bill the various titles and programs, and the the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity act which is supported by the National Young Farmers Coalition. The National Farmer's Union is one of the oldest and best Farm advocacy groups in the country, with a strong family farmer focus. They are critics of the way farm policies have subsidized certain parts of our farm economy over other more sensible choices. Public investment in agriculture isn't going away, but we can shift the direction it points us, our food and our landscape. Tune in to learn how - and check out the New England Farmers Union, NEFU.org. This program has been brought to you by Hearst Ranch.

Cask ales and beer and cheese pairings are today's topics on Beer Session Radio! Jimmy Carbone is joined in the studio by cask expert Alex Hall of Wandering Star and Anne Likes Beer. Kevin Heald of Malt & Mold brings by some bold beers and cheeses for the cast to taste. Tune into this episode to hear Alex explain the best way to serve and preserve cask ales. Steve Wildy, beverage director for Vetri Family Restaurants, calls in to talk about Philly Beer Week and his Italian beer bar, Alla Spina. What beer and cheese pairing was revolutionary for Steve's palate? Later, Anne talks about the importance of connecting the flavors of a beer to its hometown and history. Learn about Alex's upcoming Glastonwick cask ale festival! Find out what breweries Alex will be featuring, and how cask IPAs fared in last year's installment. Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com, and thanks to Pamela Royal for today's music.

"You have to drink cask ale at cellar temperature for the best effect. So fill up your growler, and drink it the same night." [7:00] -- Alex Hall on Beer Sessions Radio

"The 'intense' on 'intense' food pairing has a lot of risks. But iff it works out, it can be great." [26:15] -- Steve Wildy on Beer Sessions Radio

On the second installment of Full Service Radio, Jack plays a 90 minute set covering a wide range of music including aggressive dance music, New York hip hop and even classic salsa. Tune in, lay back and relax.

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