For more than fifty years, the rolling pastures of Connecticut's Farmington Valley served as the office for Dr. Harry Werner, a legendary veterinarian who’s career bore witness to a profound transformation in American agriculture.

With his wife and partner Susan Werner, they navigated the challenges of a 24-7 business through decades of changing country life, watching the profession evolve from an era of clinical intuition to hyper-specialized, high-tech modern medicine.

In today’s episode, Dr. Werner shares the remarkable, often humorous, and deeply moving stories of a lifetime spent in the stalls—revealing not just how the care of our farm animals has changed, but how a family with strong dedication built a lasting legacy in veterinary care in the Farmington valley.

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Avon Talks is a monthly podcast about Avon, CT's history, landmarks, and current events from the Avon Historical Society and Town of Avon. It is hosted by Ethan Guo, an Avon Resident and current undergraduate student at Tufts University.

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Avon Talks welcomes Jeannie Parker, a lifelong resident who shares her memories of Camp Gertrude Bryant, Avon's Girl Scout Camp from 1947-1965.

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Avon Talks is a monthly podcast about Avon, CT's history, landmarks, and current events from the Avon Historical Society and Town of Avon. It is hosted by Ethan Guo, an Avon Resident and current undergraduate student at Tufts University.

Find more Avon Talks info on https://avontalks.buzzsprout.com

Have any questions, concerns, or comments? Reach out to: avontalksahs@gmail.com

Want to learn more about the Avon Historical Society? Visit www.avonhistoricalsociety.org

Avon Talks shines a light on one of Avon’s most active and community-minded organizations: the UNICO Italian American Club. UNICO has a long tradition of service, fellowship, and pride in Italian-American heritage, and the Avon chapter is no exception. From scholarships and charitable giving to local events that bring people together, UNICO plays a meaningful role in the life of our town. Today I’m joined by the chapter’s officers, who will share the history behind the organization, the work they do here in the Farmington Valley, and how they continue to keep Italian culture and community service thriving in Avon.

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Avon Talks is available on:

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Avon Talks is a monthly podcast about Avon, CT's history, landmarks, and current events from the Avon Historical Society and Town of Avon. It is hosted by Ethan Guo, an Avon Resident and current undergraduate student at Tufts University.

Find more Avon Talks info on https://avontalks.buzzsprout.com

Have any questions, concerns, or comments? Reach out to: avontalksahs@gmail.com

Want to learn more about the Avon Historical Society? Visit www.avonhistoricalsociety.org