Jennifer and I sell lamb at the farmers market in Manhattan. Yes, it is a great way for us to sell our lamb, but what I enjoy the most is interacting with the consumers who buy our lamb. I take considerable pride in the meat we produce and in sharing it with the end user.

As good as that all is, this is also a chance for me to advocate for agriculture and, in some small way, to help dispel some of the myths about how we produce food. It’s not always easy, and I am not always successful, but it is important to try and get the truth out.

A couple of weeks ago a gentleman stopped at our booth and expressed interest in purchasing lamb, but first he had a question. He asked if we used pesticides on our farm. I told him we do, and they are a valuable tool in our toolbox.

He then told me he wa

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