Common Ground Radio

Host: Cheryl Wixson Engineer: Joel Mann Program Topic: Backyard Orchards Key Discussion Points: a) preparing the soil b) varieties and types of fruit c) pests & diseases Guests: A) C.J. Walke MOFGA B) Phil Norris Clayfield farm orchardist

The post Common Ground Radio 10/4/13 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Host: Melissa White Pillsbury Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Celebrating Local AND Organic Farms, Foods and Products in Maine Key Discussion Points: a) variety and availability of Maine organic foods b) local farms and food businesses growing and developing c) challenges associated with committing to buying/using/eating Maine organic foods Guests: A) Philip McFarland, Cheryl Wixson’s Kitchen B) Jim Ahearne, Common Ground Country Fair, MOFGA

The post Common Ground Radio 9/6/13 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Host: Dave Colson Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Homesteading Program Topic: Homesteading Key Discussion Points: a) History of homesteading b) Training c) tools and techniques Guests: A) Anu Dudley, Local (WALDO County) Homesteader and Farm and Homestead Day Volunteer B) Joe Dupree, Local (WALDO County) Homesteader and Farm and Homestead Day Volunteer

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Producers/Hosts: Chery Wixson, MOFGA Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Spring Gardening Chores Key Discussion Points: a) when to plant b) composting c)turning the soil Guests: Diane Schiveria MOFGA Jean English MOFGA Beedy Parker, Camden home gardener

The post Common Ground Radio 5/3/13 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producers/Hosts: Melissa White Pillsbury, MOFGA Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Ecological Gardening Key Discussion Points: a) ecological gardening principles b) using natives in the garden and landscape c) conservation of natural resources Guests by name and affiliation: A) Peter Beckford, Rebel Hill Farm B) Bill Errickson, Singing Nettle Farm and Conscious Elements Permaculture

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Producers/Hosts: Cheryl Wixson, MOFGA Program Topic: Sustainable Agriculture in Central America Key Discussion Points: a) What is happening in this area to support sustainable agriculture b) Why is this important in this region c) How does this fit into the overall food systems Guests: A) Karen & Paul Volkausen US El Salvador sister cities B) Florence Reed Sustainable Harvest International C ) Jan Morrill International allies against metallic mining in El Salvador

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Producers/Hosts: MOFGA staff A tribute to Russell Libby

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Host: Melissa White Pillsbury Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Prepping the Garden for Winter Key Discussion Points: a) orchard management b) preparing perennial beds for winter c) indoor container gardening Guests by name and affiliation: A) Izzy McKay, Half Moon Gardens B) CJ Walke, MOFGA Call In Program

The post Common Ground Radio 11/2/12 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Hosts: Andrew Marshall & Cheryl Wixson, MOFGA Engineer: Joel Mann Issue: Food & Farming in Maine Program Topic: Growing Garlic A) cultivation, site selection B) varieties & cooking C) pests and diseases Guests: Tom Vigue KiwiHill FArm Eric Sideman Maine Organic FArmers Call In Program: yes

The post Common Ground Radio 10/5/12 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: MOFGA – Melissa White Pillsbury Topic: Teaching Kids about Food and Farming Why is it important to educate youth on farming and agriculture? What programs & opportunities exist for Maine youth to learn about food & farming? What’s happening on Friday at the Common Ground Fair for kids/school groups? Guests: Ellie Libby, Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Jim Ahearne, Common Ground Country Fair Director, MOFGA

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