Common Ground Radio

Producers/Hosts: Cheryl Wixson, Jim Ahearn, MOFGA Studion Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: Common Ground Country Fair Dates/purpose of fair. How is it orgainized? Needs, conversation, purpose Guests: Cynthia Thayer, Darthia Farm; Mathew Strong Call in show

The post Common Ground Radio 9/2/11 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producers/Hosts: Russell Libby and Cheryl Wixson, MOFGA Topic: 40 Years of MOFGA IAH–housing/new farmer, fishermen? Hancock– How do we balance local/organic with trade Port Clyde– How we connect with fishermen Guest: Ron Poitras, Small Potatoes Farm, Surry Call-in show

The post Common Ground Radio 8/5/11 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producers/Hosts: Melissa Pillsbury White, MOFGA Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Maine Food Independence Day How are we getting more Maine food on Maine plates? What projects/models are working to reach new people with local foods? How do we achieve food independence in Maine? Guests: Sara Trunzo, Unity College; Laura Binger, Food AND Medicine Call in show

The post Common Ground Radio 7/1/11 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producers/Hosts: Cheryl Wixson, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Topic: Public Policy How does the public (consumer) participate in the process? What can citizens do to protect themselves from toxics? What is the civics process of bills in the legislature? Guests: Andy O’Brien, State Representative, District 44; Jim Gerritson, Wood Prairie Farm, Bridgewater; Heather Spaulding, Associate Director, MOFGA Call in show

The post Common Ground Radio 5/6/11 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producers/Hosts: Cheryl Wixson & Russell Libby, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association staff Topic: Organic. What is the meaning of organic? What is organic certification? Why is it important? Guests: Mary Yurlina, Director of MOFGA Organic Certification ; Nicolas Lindhom, Hackmatack Farm & Blueberry Hill Berry Company Call in show

The post Common Ground Radio 3/4/11 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Hosts: Maine Organic Farmers and Gardener’s Association (MOFGA) staff, Russell Libby and Cheryl Wixson Topic: Community Supported Fish What is “community supported fish”? Why is it important to support this industry? What are other ways to preserve the product? Guests: Evie Smith, PERC Glenn Libby, Port Clyde Fresh Catch Call in show

The post Common Ground Radio 2/4/11 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producers/Hosts: MOFGA Staff Melissa White Pillsbury, Cheryl Wixson and Russell Libby Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Farmer’s Markets in Maine How are farmer’s markets addressing transportation issues? What is the role of farmer’s markets in the community? How to improve roads? Guests: Tom Roberts, Snakeroot Farm, Pittsfield, Maine snakeroot.net Mark Guzzi, Peacemeal Farm, Dixmont, Maine, [email protected] Call in show

The post Common Ground Radio 1/7/11 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producers/Hosts: Melissa White Pillsbury and Cheryl Wilson, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Local Food Movement and Local Food Coops What is a coop model? What roles do coops play in local food? Where do coops source from? Guests: Chris Grigsby, Belfast Coop; Tony Ortega, Blue Hill Coop Call in show

The post Common Ground Radio 11/5/10 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producers/Hosts: Melissa White Pillsbury, Russell Libby, Andrew Marshall and Cheryl Wixson of Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) Topic:  Common Ground Country Fair What are options for getting to the fair?  What special speakers or events are happening at the fair this year?  What volunteer opportunities are there? Guests:  Jim Ahearne, Common Ground Country Fair Director;  Mary Chamberlin, Common Ground Country Fair Volunteer Call in show

The post Common Ground Radio 9/3/10 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.