White Gold: The Rise and Fall of Catskill Cauliflower

In the early 20th century, ⁠cauliflower was king⁠ in the western Catskills, and –– especially in the good years –– farmers called it "white gold." In the latest episode of the Kaatscast podcast, host Brett Barry talks to Historian Diane Galusha about the origins of cauliflower farming in Margaretville and its demise.Kaatscast is a biweekly series featuring Catskills culture, history, sustainability,literature, and the arts produced by Silver Hollow Audio, in the heart of the Catskills.