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First Aired - 09/01/2011 01:00PM
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Hurricane Irene destroyed many farms in New York and Seth Jacobs of Slack Hallow Farm calls into this week's episode of The Farm Report with Erin Fairbanks to discuss the challenges farmers are faced with in the aftermath. Find out why tragedy for one farmer could bode well for another and how those affected by the storm are recovering. From livestock loss to chemical contamination, natural disasters do not take kindly to our small farmers. Right now is an ESPECIALLY good time to support your local farmers and visit the farmers market. To donate to those affected, visit GrowNYC.org. This episode was sponsored by NOFA's Locavore Challenge..
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The Farm Report: Seth Jacobs of Slack Hollow Farm (17:15)
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The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks, Heritage Radio Network, Locavore Challenge, Seth Jacobs, Slack Hollow Farm, Hurricane Irene, New York Farms, flood damage, what's bad for the other guy is good for you, destroyed crops, USDA Farm Service Agency, NOFA, flooding, insurance, VPR.org, economics, contamination,To comment on this episode click here. There are currently Comments
First Aired - 10/24/2011 04:30PM
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Cutting the Curd gets political with Heather Squire, the coordinator for Occupy Wall Street's (#OWS ) food preparation and delivery. From washing dishes to feeding over 3000 people in a single weekend Heather explains how her and the food team in Zucotti Park have devised a large-scale food distribution system: The Peoples Kitchen. Delving into another facet of the food justice movement in tandem with Occupy Wall Street is dairy farmer and activist Lorraine Lewandrowsky and fromager Tia Keenan. The group discusses cheese economics and the plight for more transparency which comes from more small dairies and less industrial farming and processing. Learn how you can help this movement, from volunteering to sending food supplies or attending the Occupy Big Food movement. This episode is sponsored in solidarity by Cain Vineyard & Winery
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Heather Squire, Tea Keenan, and Lorraine Lewandrowsky (36:53)
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Cutting the Curd, Anne Saxelby, Hearst Ranch, Occupy Wall Street, #OWS, Tia Keenan, Heather Squire, kitchen operations at Occupy Wall Street, Lorraine Lewandowski, food justice, feeding the protestors, good nutrition, food delivery, farmers, feeding large amounts of people, offsite kitchen, Zucotti Park, catering, dairy farmer, upstate New York, decline of dairy farmers, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, milk trains, big business, big dairy, milk processing, transparency, milk pricing, farmer's spread, cheese pricing, Chobani, pasteurizers, small dairy, Commodity farmers, industrial farming, food shed, food shed movement, collective bargaining, Northeast Dairy Compact, Occupy Big Food, GMO, GMO labeling, consolidation of seed stock, consolidation of foood retail, the peoples kitchen, how to volunteer, local products, buying local, simple labels, real dairy, food politics,To comment on this episode click here. There are currently Comments
First Aired - 07/19/2009 12:00PM
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This week on The Main Course: Guest Co-Host Shanna Pacifico joins Patrick to identify breed differences with Flying Pig Farm owners Jen Small and Mike Yezzi. Also on the program: Mario Fantasma of Paradise Locker Meats and Chef Guest Kim Mueller.
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Introduction to Flying Pig Farm, Paradise Locker Meats, Breed Differences and Real Food Nation (11:40)
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Patrick Martins, Shanna Pacifico, Paradise Locker Meats, Flying Pig Farm, Real Food Nation, Back Forty Restaurant, Jowl Nuggets, Jenn Smalls, Mike Yezzi, Gloucester Old Spot breed, Tamworth breed, Large Black breed, American Charcuterie,Flying Pig Farm Owners Jen Small and Mike Yezzi and Rare Breeds (9:34)
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breed populations, rare breeds, Erin Faribanks, genetic diversity, Ossabaw Island pigs, Gloucestershire Old Spots, Tamworth pigs, American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, birds of a feather flock together,Flying Pig Farm and the Future for Rare Breeds (12:03)
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efficiency in breed raising, Gloucestershire Old Spots breeders have trouble because of such small population, sow and boar costs, preservation, expenses to raise rare and heritage, bio-security, different yields, humane practice, urban farming, egg laying and chickens as a good starter, brooklyn backyard chickens, rooftop beehives, Farm Camp Grant from New York State, influence by way of engagement, farm tours, New York grasses, agricultural infrastructure,Mario Fantasma: Patriarch of Family Operated Paradise Locker Meats (6:55)
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Trimble, Missouri, slaughter house, abattoir, Mario Fantasma, Paradise Locker Meats, community services, started in town of Paradise Missouri, always serviced small farmers, butchery, Kansas City Meat Docks, industry differences working with heritage breeds and small farmers, edge in the market, commodity farmers get undercut, cookie cutter animals, sustainable foods require more money and are important for farmer and consumer survival,Mario Fantasma's Processes and Plans for the Future (11:09)
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second generation, sons will take over, growing interest, demand for locally raised, real movement, welcome chefs and visitors to see the process, Certified Humane, HACCP plans, greater attention to detail because of smaller production, more labor intensive work, white pigs and genetically modified pigs are easiest to slaughter, Duroc pigs hairs are hard to remove, Berkshires clean up more easy, Mario's favorite breed for bacon is Duroc, best porkchop from the Berkshire, Paradise Locker Meats sponsor to be!,Kim Mueller of New Mexico's Real Food Nation (9:49)
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Santa, Fe New Mexico, Farm to Restaurant Project, Santa Fe Alliance, support of all local businesses, promote locally grown produce, 27 members of Farm to Restaurant project, 10 percent of restaurant base in Santa Fe, big restaurants have yet to sign up, green chiles,To comment on this episode click here. There are currently Comments
