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Episode 12: Lorig Hawkins of Middle Ground Farm
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Episode 12: Lorig Hawkins of Middle Ground Farm

Lorig Hawkins, Owner and Founder of Middle Ground Farm in Austin, TX, joins Errol for a discussion of local food, growing food, and the politics of food in Texas. Growing food in Texas is hard, and Lorig has many years of experience to share on the challenges and successes of doing just that.

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