Let's Get Real
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First Aired - 01/29/2013 01:00PM
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Solomon is a first generation, beginning farmer in Loyalton, CA. After growing up in the 70s exposed to small scale urban agriculture in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as agricultural communities in Pennsylvania, Solomon attended Feather River College for Equine Studies and Ecosystem management with the intention of entering range management. But because the forest service eliminated the position, Solomon instead fought fire for ten years while maintaining a homestead operation with a variety of animals and 10 acres of cultivation.
"We have more need for our product than we actually have product, so that feels great." [14:55] -- Solomon Sweeting on Greenhorn Radio
Solomon and his family now live and work a 60 acre ranch which they have leased land for the past 3 years with an additional 60 Acres of neighboring land that they graze in exchange for fire control. Seasonal off farm jobs help support the family as they grow their little herd of cattle and flock of sheep, grain, and hay cultivation. Solomon and his partner Bronwyn Olsen also have two daughters Sierra (16 years old) and Mariah (13 Years old). This episode has been sponsored by White Oak Pastures.
"We have more need for our product than we actually have product, so that feels great." [14:55] -- Solomon Sweeting on Greenhorn Radio
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First Aired - 10/26/2011 12:00PM
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Mark and Francis start the show with a discussion about the kinds of deep fried foods you can eat at state fairs across the country. Mark and Francis welcome Marissa Guggiana, author of Off the Menu: Staff Meals from America's Top Restaurants to discuss staff meals in restaurants across the country. They talk about what the staff eats in America's top restaurants and the importance of staff meals, both for nutrition and for camaraderie.
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First Aired - 04/05/2009 10:00AM
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Heritage talks with Brian Kenny, Manager of Hearst Ranch Beef Program
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