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Small Farms, Big Future
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
Caption: Making Cheese at the Fiscalini Cheese Company , Credit: Rita Daniels
We go to California, America’s leading producer of fruits, vegetables, and dairy, to see some examples of how the nation’s agricultural industry is...

Bought by WSKG, KZYX, and Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 10, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
The Backyard Chicken Invasion
From: Guy Hand
Series: Northwest Food News & Edible Idaho
Caption: Backyard Chickens, Credit: Photo by Guy Hand
The dramatic increase in interest in raising backyard or urban chickens and the cultural implications.

Bought by Boise State Public Radio and KVNF


  • Added: Jul 07, 2010
  • Length: 07:56
  • Purchases: 2
Underground Markets and Restaurants: Speakeasies for the Foodie Set
From: Guy Hand
Series: Northwest Food News & Edible Idaho
Caption: Underground dinner in Washington state wine country, Credit: Guy Hand
A look at the underground market and restaurant scene in the Northwest.

Bought by KUER and KISU


  • Added: Jun 08, 2010
  • Length: 06:30
  • Purchases: 2
God in the Garden
From: Guy Hand
Series: Northwest Food News & Edible Idaho
Caption: Detail from Garden o' Feeding sign, Credit: Guy Hand
A feature on the growing interest in community gardens among faith-based organizations.

Bought by Boise State Public Radio and KISU


  • Added: May 04, 2010
  • Length: 06:36
  • Purchases: 2
Butchery Classes for Conscientious Carnivores
From: Guy Hand
Series: Northwest Food News & Edible Idaho
Caption: Students at butchery class in Hailey, Idaho, Credit: Paulette Phlipot
Butchery classes are growing in popularity nationwide.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, KISU, KXOT Public Radio, and WILL


  • Added: Feb 02, 2010
  • Length: 05:41
  • Purchases: 4
Is Chocolate a Health Food or Just a Candy?
From: Dueling Docs
Series: Dueling Docs
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Dueling Docs offers 2-minute modules where listeners can find the cure for contradictory medical advice. Listeners will hear the side of health sto...

  • Added: Jan 28, 2010
  • Length: 02:02
Heirlooms Create Garden Diversity
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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You probably won't find Jimmy Nardello's Sweet Italian frying peppers or Amish Deer Tongue lettuce at your local supermarket.

Bought by KMXT and KOSU


  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
The Return of Fine Cider
From: Avishay Artsy
Caption: Steve Wood, owner of Poverty Lane Orchards., Credit: Scott McIntyre
A fine cider revival could provide a lifeline to struggling New Hampshire apple growers.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 20, 2009
  • Length: 03:27
  • Purchases: 4
Cracking Open the Kabocha Squash
From: KUOW
Caption: Jess Thomson cracks open a kabocha squash., Credit: Megan Sukys
The kabocha squash looks like a small green pumpkin. And with its warty texture, the kabocha isn't terribly inviting to the uninitiated. But food w...

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Nov 16, 2009
  • Length: 12:01
  • Purchases: 1
An Oasis in an Urban Food Desert
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
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A look at a project bringing healthy food to low income neighborhoods in Oakland, California.

  • Added: Nov 05, 2009
  • Length: 04:45
Corn Maze on a Dairy Farm
From: Emily Corwin
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Meet the energetic personality behind a small Connecticut dairy farm, take a tour of a corn maze, and find out what it takes to sell local milk in ...

Bought by KVSC, 91.7 WHUS Storrs, KCBX, KUT, Remix Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 04, 2009
  • Length: 07:48
  • Purchases: 7
A Fresh Catch
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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In recent decades, it’s gotten harder and harder for small fishermen and women to earn a living from the sea.

  • Added: Jun 22, 2009
  • Length: 06:35
Harvest Celebration
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: November 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
For thousands of years, people have celebrated successful harvests. And today, many celebrations are held on or near the Harvest Moon, which occur...

Bought by KOSU


  • Added: Oct 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Mary Jo's Kitchen - Hot Cocoa
From: John Hingsbergen
Series: Mary Jo's Kitchen
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Chef Mary Jo offers a recipe for home-made hot cocoa mix

  • Added: Oct 04, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
The Wild Gatherer
From: Marianne Gardner
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Marianne goes with the Wild Gatherer to gather mushrooms.

Bought by Georgia Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Sep 12, 2008
  • Length: 04:30
  • Purchases: 1
Compost!
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
There was a time when a compost heap was far from mainstream. I mean, growing your food in decomposing garbage? No way!

Bought by KOSU


  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Enough Corn for Ethanol Too?
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Forget that noisy action-adventure flick. I go to movies for the popcorn. Drenched in butter. Now, obviously all that butter-drenched popcorn requ...

Bought by KOSU


  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Defining Organic Milk
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: August 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
What do you envision when you think of an organic dairy farm? Cows out grazing in a pasture? Or standing on the concrete floor of a feedlot?

Bought by KOSU


  • Added: Jul 25, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Heirloom Gardens
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: August 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
You probably won't find Jimmy Nardello's Sweet Italian frying peppers or Amish Deer Tongue lettuce at your local supermarket. But, a growing commun...

Bought by KOSU


  • Added: Jul 25, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Home Brewing
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
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brewing beer in the driveway

Bought by WABE, KUT, KUOW, New Hampshire Public Radio, and NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: May 17, 2008
  • Length: 07:34
  • Purchases: 5
Mexican-Punjabi-American Farmer David Rai on Food Shortage
From: Kamla Bhatt
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An American farmer's view of the food shortage crisis

  • Added: May 04, 2008
  • Length: 09:36
Dry Rice
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Did you know rice doesn't need to grow in water?

  • Added: Apr 30, 2008
  • Length: 01:32
Growing Organic Potatoes
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Americans love potatoes. Fried, baked, steamed, boiled, and broiled. On average, each of us scarfs up about 140 pounds of this delectable tuber a y...

  • Added: Apr 30, 2008
  • Length: 01:32
Companion Planting Making a Comeback
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Well, it's back to the future again. Farmers are turning to "companion planting," an agricultural trick that Native Americans came up with centurie...

  • Added: Apr 30, 2008
  • Length: 01:32
Organic Products Go to Market
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Organic food is becoming trendy, and you'll be seeing more of it at your supermarket; it'll probably be cheaper too.

  • Added: Apr 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:32