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The Old Mole Variety Hour for November 6, 2017

Airs at: Mon, 11/06/2017 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Joe Clement hosts this edition of the Old Mole, and we hear: 1. Bill Resnick talks with Eric Holt-Gimenez of Food First about agriculture and the climate. 2. Reyna G and Denise Morris explain the organizing drive of workers at New Seasons Markets. 3. Film Director Jan H... Read more

Climate and Agriculture

Airs at: Mon, 11/06/2017 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Bill Resnick talks with Eric Holt-Gimenez, director of Food First/The Institute for Food and Development Policy. He has taught at the University of California in Berkeley and Santa Cruz, and conducted graduate courses in food justice, food sovereignty, and agroecology al... Read more

Leaves, mulching, cold protection, nutrients

Airs at: Wed, 11/08/2017 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  The Dirtbag
Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert discuss, what else, leaves! Listen in to learn a nifty nmenonic device to remember what nutrients plants need and what leaves have to offer. Plus, Jim will  give us a report on what's happening on the farm…and a tasty quince recip... Read more

Coos River Estuary Intervenes in Jordan Cove FERC Proceedings

Airs at: Mon, 10/30/2017 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Produced for:  Evening News
On Wednesday, the Coos River Estuary filed a motion to intervene in the permitting process for the Jordan Cove Energy Project. The motion was filed as part of proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC. Jordan Cove is a proposed terminal for li... Read more

Dry Farming: Guests Amy Garret

Airs at: Fri, 11/17/2017 at 10:00am - 10:15am
Produced for:  Valley Views
  Dry Farming is a long-proven method for growing crops with little to no irrigation. What exactly is this valuable process, and why haven’t we heard about it? Guests Amy Garret uncovers the mystery.     Read more

World-wide organization offers opportunities for education, inspiration, on organic farms

Airs at: Wed, 10/25/2017 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Recovery Zone
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, aka Willing Workers on Organic Farms, (or  just plain WWOOF),  is a worldwide movement that links volunteers with organic farmers and growers. The idea is to promote cultural and educational experiences based on trust and non-mo... Read more

Fasting and Feasting and Forest Gardens

Airs at: Wed, 10/18/2017 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Food Show
On this episode of the Food Show I'll be talking with Adam Federman, author of Fasting and Feasting: The Life of Visionary Food Writer Patience Gray. Adam talks about how Patience impacted a generation of food writers and chefs through her life and writing. He also talks... Read more

Big Hunger, Big Chicken, Big Moment

Airs at: Mon, 10/16/2017 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Progressive Spirit
This week my guests discuss big problems regarding food. How can we work toward healthy food and enough food for everyone? Maryn McKenna is a journalist who writes about science, food, and disease. Like Superbug: The Fatal Menace of MRSA. But that’s not the end of it. W... Read more

Lincoln County Aerial Spray Ban in Court

Airs at: Thu, 10/12/2017 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Produced for:  Evening News
In May, voters in Lincoln County, Oregon, which stretches along the coast from Lincoln City to Yachats, approved a measure banning the aerial spraying of pesticides and herbicides. The new ordinance was almost immediately the subject of a lawsuit brought against the cou... Read more

The Administration's Push for Deregulation

Airs at: Thu, 09/28/2017 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News
On Monday, the President will deliver a speech on deregulation. Whether it will be a serious policy proposal or another collection of applause points is anyone’s guess, but the president’s favorable view of deregulation is no secret. His administration has focused on di... Read more