Organic farmer, mother, writer, County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins on Savoring Sonoma: The Hour (Aired: July 10, 2022)
Photo by: Lilia AhnerThis week on Savoring Sonoma: The Hour, host Clark Wolf speaks with organic farmer, mother, writer, County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins. They talk about farming, food, family, land management, smart visitor programs and how she came to much of her world focus through her love of the ocean and her desire to see life thrive.
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