About this episode
The episode tells the story of Doug Crandell's experiences with his cow, Speckles, and the lessons he learned through the 4-H program.
When 10-year-old Doug Crandell joined the 4-H program, he was supposed to learn about raising, feeding, and selling a cow. What he wound up learning was something else entirely. “I wanted to be a hog man, like my father,” he said. “But I knew pretty early on that you couldn’t have these animals forever.” From producer Shaina Shealy, this is the story of a boy and his cow, Speckles. Featuring Doug Crandell. Produced by Shaina Shealy. For full credits and transcript, visit outsideinradio.org. SUPPORT Outside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member of Outside/In. Follow Outside/In on Instagram or join our private discussion group on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Guest: Doug Crandell
Topics covered
- 4-H program
- raising animals
- childhood experiences
- life lessons
- cows
- agriculture
Keywords
- cow
- Speckles
- Doug Crandell
- 4-H
- agriculture
- childhood
- life lessons
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Organizations: Outside/In, NHPR
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