Fox River Cattlemen: Part 1

By Desiree Hagen

Published October 27, 2021 at 1:50 AM AKDT

Cows crossing high water at the head of Kachemak Bay

For this episode we interview Chris Rainwater, as part one of a two part episode featuring the four members of the Fox River Cattlemen's Association. Chris talks about homesteading at the head of the bay (land he refers to as "where god lost her shoes"), a history of the Cattlemen's Association, and some of the current struggles facing the cattlemen.

Nicole Arevalo from Homer Soil and Water Conservation District has a run-down of events and opportunities in local Agriculture.

Music for this episode is provided by Ryan Black and the band Trial and Terror.

Support for Homer Grown comes from Wagon Wheel Garden and Pet and Woda Botanicals.

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Desiree Hagen

Originally from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, Desiree has called Alaska ‘home’ for almost two decades. Her involvement in radio began over 10 years, first as a volunteer DJ at KBBI, later as a host and producer, and now in her current role as a reporter. Her passions include stories relating to agriculture, food systems and rural issues. In her spare time, she can often be found riding her bicycle, creating art from handmade paper, or working in the garden.

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