05/01/19 - Sheep Farming in Ireland
May 6, 2019 ·
37m 9s
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Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with more news about the many dangers of Glyphosate, a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide and crop desiccant, used to kill weeds, especially...
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Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with more news about the many dangers of Glyphosate, a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide and crop desiccant, used to kill weeds, especially annual broadleaf weeds and grasses that compete with crops. About 100 million pounds are applied to U.S. farms and lawns every year, according to the EPA. Next, we meet Kathryn and Jim Powers, who operate Glen Keen Sheep Farm, www.glenkeenfarm.com a large Sheep Farm in Ireland. Glen Keen is one of the largest farms in Irelands agri-tourism offering, over 1,400 acres in size, this single family-owned sheep farm with a commonage footprint that extends to over 5,500 acres, and is larger than some national parks. Finally, Host Doug Stephan gives examples of and opines about the profits that farmers receive at retail prices.
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| Author | Doug Stephan |
| Organization | Doug Stephan |
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