We're continuing our coverage on GMO's in the food supply with Patty Lovera, Assistant Director of Food & Water Watch. Food & Water Watch is an organization that works to ensure the food, water and fish we consume is safe, accessible and sustainably produced. Tune in to this special program as Leah Eden chats with Patty about genetically modified foods, specifically the AquAdvantage salmon, a genetically modified Atlantic salmon developed by AquaBounty Technologies. Find out about the risks, concerns and proposed "benefits" of the engineered salmon. How serious are the dangers we face in the wake of new biotechnology being introduced into our foods? Learn more about the ever-growing world of GMO's on an eye opening program. This was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery.

"Our regulations have not caught up to the technology - we don't have the right systems [in place]. [3:00]

--Patty Lovera, Assistant Director of Food & Water Watch on HeritageRadioNetwork.org

This week The Naturalist takes you on a historical tour of New York City's water supply. From the early days in the 1700s when the city got its water from aqueducts from Croton and the Catskill mountains to today's modern high-tech testing and treatment system. Learn what makes New York water some of the cleanest and best in the nation and how hydrofracking could ruin all of that. This episode is sponsored Roberta's Pizza.

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Jimmy Carbone is keeping it local on this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio. June Russell of GrowNYC is in the studio talking about Greenmarket's 'Regional Grains' program, and how she promotes the products from local farmers for brewing. Jennifer Grossman of the Natural Resources Defense Council is talking about New York State's water supply, and how protecting and securing clean water ensures quality beer in the future. Kelly Taylor, brewer at Kelso, joins the crew to talk about brewing with local malt! What kinds of grains does Kelly use from locals like Valley Malt? How do regional malting facilities create jobs and promote sustainability? What types of grains are suitable for the Northeast climate? Later, Kate Stamps from Ommegang calls in to talk about the Hop Chef competition, which involves celebrity chefs cooking with Ommegang beers. Also, hear from Michael Kinstlick of Coppersea Distilling about his upcoming line of spirits that uses local grain! Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com, and thanks to Pamela Royal for today's music.

"The number one ingredient in beer is water. New York State is blessed with the largest source of unfiltered, natural water in the world." [9:20] -- Jennifer Grossman on Beer Sessions Radio