Take a whirlwind tour of the one-acre Brookside Energy Farm with Jason Bradford and Christoffer Hansen at planting time. Along with perennials, annuals, a food forest, and dryland crops (grains), they're growing Jerusalem artichoke and dale sorghum to produce both food and … [Read more...]
Sustainable Vashon – A Learning and Action Network
May 30, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Three women envisioning a sustainable island share their activities: Sustainable Vashon's Merrilee Runyan describes "Edible Island" and "Green Seed grants." Farmer Lisa Mathias of Vashon Island Growers Association envisions more neighborhood food production. Hillery Crocker … [Read more...]
It’s the Compost! Creating Abundance at K-JO Farm
April 8, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Karen Biondo and Joe Walling take us on a tour of their incredible backyard farm on Vashon Island, Washington. Pet the goats, see chickens dusting in divots, and crunch a carrot. See how Karen's colorful paintbrush combined with Joe's creativity with salvaged materials and … [Read more...]
Land Trusts – Keeping Local Agriculture Alive
March 8, 2007 by 1 Comment
Land trusts are an important part of the voluntary protection of working agricultural lands, which can also protect water quality, habitat, and beauty, not to mention food production expertise. Land trust veterans Cheryl Belcher and Dan Macon, himself a farmer, discuss the … [Read more...]
Growing Grower’s Markets
March 23, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Organic farmers John Drew and Mary Walker explore the power of growers markets where local growers sell to local consumers — less fuel, fresher goods. Don't miss Mary's original song live in the studio! Episode 9. Watch video | iTunes | … [Read more...]
The Future of Fruit
March 16, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Chris Bierwagen's family farm has produced organic fruit since the early 1900s. Their challenges include weather, cost of labor, and marketing fresh fruit, including competition from cheap fruit products of other countries. Message: Buy from local farmers—that's where food … [Read more...]
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