Let's Get Local

During the first half of this week’s show, Harry Pulliam of Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network talks with Jason about the trends in rural agriculture and the importance of farming in our state. Mark Dwyer, horticulture expert and Healing Garden Manager at Edgerton Hospital, discusses the impact of gardening to help people’s health and wellbeing. Mark also highlights an opportunity for anyone to learn from experts at the upcoming Horticultural Therapy Symposium on August 9th in Edgerton.

Jason sits down with Buzz Kemper of Audio for the Arts to talk about his journey and the AFTA Team. Then Kayla Sipple with South Central Landscapes discusses outdoor spaces, retaining walls and outdoor kitchens. We finish with a visit from Rowan Childs, founder and executive director of Madison Reading Project, to highlight their Read(y) to Wear paper fashion show fundraiser on June 14th.

Have you heard of Scentsation? Ann Heiden, Executive Director of Edgerton Hospital Foundation talks about this 2nd Annual Garden Party fundraiser. We stay on events as Colin Murray of Dane Buy Local discusses the June Shop Local Tour, themed for Pride Month. During the 2nd half of the show, think about your own backyard with Kayla Sipple of South Central Landscapes and finally, Jason recognizes Delta Beer Lab and gives some thoughts on important things highlighted in June.

Do you know WWBIC? This innovative statewide economic development organization has been helping Wisconsin citizens realize their dreams of owning their own business, since 1987. Alice Pauser, of WWBIC, joins with 3 business creators – Mark Espanol (The Boss and Spade Entertainment), Courtney Willegal (The Keep Calm Sensory Zone), and Erica Hainz (Fiddlesticks Knits) to talk about their vision, passion and purpose. Each of these business owners share their unique story on this special WWBIC edition of Let’s Get Local.

This week on LGL, Jason talks cheeses and spices with Huma of White Jasmine, learns about the Interpreters Coop, from Steve Herrick during the first half of the show. Then the Shop Local Tour takes center stage — Colin Murray of Dane Buy Local and Donna Hart-Tervalon (owner of Hart Beat Boutique), fill us in on the next shop local tour (featuring black owned businesses) and the BOGO special for this tour on May 24th.

On this week’s LGL, Jason talks with CEO, Marc Augsburger, about all of the good things happening just south of Madison, at Edgerton Hospital and Health Services. Expanded specialty services, a new clinic in downtown Edgerton with 3 Mental Health providers, and the hospital’s 100 anniversary are just some of the topics! In the 2nd half of the show we learn more about the complete breath of services provided at St. Vincent De Paul of Madison — there’s a whole lot more than the thrift stores many of us associate with SVDP Madison! They also have an event on May 24th (7:30-8:30am) you should attend to connect and learn more!

Jason’s back to turn the spotlight on local events and organizations! Colin Murray, Executive Director of Dane Buy Local, & Co-owner of Kylee’s Gift Cottage, updates us on upcoming events and opportunites to engage with local businesses. Colin also shares a bit about his dog (Kylee) and the buisness he and his partner named after her. In the second half of the show, Maria Novotny and Dr. Bala Bhagavath share about the work of Building Families Alliance of Wisconsin, and its mission to make legislative change for Wisconsinites struggling with infertility. Many other states have insurance coverage for infertility services, but Wisconsin is behind. This past week was National Infertility Awareness Week and Building Families Alliance of Wisconsin was active — visit buildingfamilieswi.org to learn more.

Jason gives some love to Chef Oscar Villareal (owner/founder of Migrants restaurant), gives some insight from a nonprofit fundraiser’s perspective, and highlights some upcoming events with Dane Buy Local and at Garver Feed Mill. 2nd half of the show members of the Forward Thai Boxing team join him to dispell some of the myths about martial arts and women participating in martial arts.

Spring has sprung and Ulla Eyewear can help you be ready for it with their Sunglasses Sale (starting April 15th)! Sue Peck, talks about the importance of living the life you want to live. Plus, it’s Fair Housing month, so time to hear about the good work of the Home Buyers Round Table of Dane County.

This week Jason catches up to Mason with Race Day Events, talks food with Meghan with the DC Food Collective and Tisha of Tisha’s Delicious Bakery and finds out what’s happening in Stoughton with Matt and Gwen Griffey of Stoughton’s Best After School programs, Kicks Unlimited and an upcoming Easter Egg Hunt.