Today on the show, we learn about The Lands We Share traveling exhibit, which highlights six diverse family and community farming projects in Wisconsin: Allenville Farms, Oneida Nation Farms, Dettmann Dairy Farms, Vang C&C Farm, Metcalfe Park Community Gardens, and Walker Square Farmers Market. Our guests are Stephanie Hoff, a student who worked on the […]
The Cost of CAFOs
What are the effects of large factory farms in Wisconsin? What are some of their externalities on the surrounding environment and economy? Patty Peltekos speaks with two critics of concentrated animal feeding operations and factory farms, John Peck of Family Farm Defenders and Harry Pulliam of Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network. Attend a panel discussion featuring these […]
Carey Gillam on the Dangers of Glyphosate
Investigative journalist Carey Gillam talks about the consequences of glyphosate weedkiller. She’s the author of Whitewash: The Story of a Weed Killer, from Island Press.
Food & Farms Film Festival at the High Noon Saloon
The Fairshare Community Supported Agriculture Coalition are debuting their first-ever Food + Farms Film Festival on Tuesday, March 21at the High Noon Saloon. The festival includes six films with themes including sustainable agriculture, food access and veteran farmers. Each film will also be followed by a brief talk, featuring local speakers Joining us now are […]
