Yes, pumpkin. They’re big in the part of the world that this year’s IFAJ Congress is taking place. Two countries for the price of one. Listen to this week’s program to find out more. Cindy and I are hoping to attend this year and sample what Dr. Franz Fischler says are some of their exceptional wines.

This morning I talked to Uschi Raser, Austrian Farmers Union, who is one of the organizers of the Congress and represents Austria on the IFAJ Executive Committee. She says it’s really important to interact with ag journalists from other countries to expand your horizons. She says we’ll see how farmers are making a living on small farms, which should be interesting to us Americans. Also, if you register prior to the March 31 early bird deadline you’ll be entered to win one of 4 farm holiday weekends.

Here’s where you register.

This week’s program ends with music from the Podsafe Music Network. It’s called “Europa” by Dreamline. I hope you enjoy it and thank you for listening.

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