First, let’s be clear…..
…Prince Charles is not one of my favorite characters on the international scene. But he is a farmer and raises Devon. He and I attended the Royal Cornwall show a few years back. (Full disclosure: he arrived by helicopter; I came in a bus. BUT THAT IS NOT ME IN THE COW HAT!)
I digress. The point of this post is that we’ve just seen a copy of the speech the Prince made on “food” at Georgetown University last year. It is one of the best treatise I’ve read on the subject and, if you’re new to the subject and this blog, grab a cup of coffee and settle down for a few minutes.
Thanks to Dr. Sue Beal for the link.
And as long as we’re at the Royal Cornwall, here’s a picture of Wooz awarding the ribbons at the cattle judging. Hat got a little smashed during the bus ride, but the Brits appreciated the gesture.
2 Comments
Ridge Shinn
Does he actually raise Devon cattle? Maybe he will keynote the NADA event (same caliber event, eh?).
David
I know I was a reporter for 30 years but that doesn’t mean I have the same low standards here on this blog, Ridge. Yes, he raises Devon.
While it’s called “The Royal Cornwall”, it’s a real get-down event. The English can be very informal and fun (note the cow hat) and they do raise beautiful Devon. The judging at the four major shows each year, though, is quite formal. The people showing the animals and the ring men are all in white smocks; the judges wear black suits, ties and bowlers. I’ll dig out a picture.