This month is all about Beans. Green beans, dried beans, canned beans, bean soup, and so much more! Beans are an ancient crop that come in thousands of different varieties, and some have really cool names, shapes and amazing colors.

We talk with Steve Sando, the Founder and CEO of Rancho Gordo, who grows the most beautiful and amazing heirloom beans, and Mandy Bond from JackRabbit Beans, one of the oldest bean companies in the US. We also hear from Farmer Emily Makrez about growing beans, and of course there will be jokes, facts, recipes, and lots of fun! Listen to find out how to win Steve Sando’s new Bean Book.

Music in this episode includes modified versions of: "Oxforf by Night" by Koi Discovery, "Into Toast Squares" by Mole, "Montmartre" by Jahzzar, "Strange Italian Song" by Juanitos, and "Cheesy Radio Ballad" by Lisa Hammer.

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