Curious about the role played by snails in shaping human history? Fashion? Diet? Economics? Class and politics? Or even, what makes snails such a huge, diverse and successful group of creatures? Join Nan Evans as she talks with snail conservationist, farmer, and all-around snail lover, Ric Brewer, to explore these, and other, questions (part 1 of a two-part program). (Airdate: April 3, 2024)

Learn more about:
Little Gray Farms
Meet the Snail Farmer – Ric Brewer
Jefferson Land Trust
Native Northwest Snails by Ric Brewer

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