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The Local Food Report episodes
- An apple expert from Maine shares his passionEarlier this year, I finally made the journey north to meet John Bunker — a farmer in his 70s who arguably knows more about apple varieties than almost anyone alive in New England today.5 min
- Hunting for hazelnutsThis week on the Local Food Report, a naturalist takes Elspeth hunting for hazelnuts.5 min
- When times get tough, Martha’s Vineyard residents practice gleaningThis week part three of a mini-series on big picture local food issues—today with a focus on what we can change with a little hyper-local creativity.5 min
- Weekend meals help hungry kidsThis week on the Local Food Report, weekend meals to help hungry kids.5 min
- Rebuilding our regional food systemLiz Wiley is executive director of the Marion Institute — a non-profit focused on improving human and environmental health and food quality in southeastern Massachusetts. And when I asked her what she’s working on right now, she said regional communication.5 min
- The big picture of local food issues: the shellfish industryThis week part one of a mini-series on big picture local food issues—starting with the shellfish industry.5 min
- Homemade limoncello on Martha’s VineyardYears ago, Lou Quattrucci’s neighbor came home from a trip to Italy with a gift. It was a bottle of creamy limoncello.5 min
- Oyster seed ordering for the springAround this time every year, Elspeth talks with a local farmer or gardener about ordering seeds for the upcoming growing season. This year, she’s branched into aquaculture.6 min
- Pruning tips for backyard berriesYou’ve probably heard that you’re supposed to prune fruit trees. But did you know that it’s also important to prune berries?5 min
- The basics of pruning fruit treesI sat down with Russell Norton a horticulture and agriculture educator with the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and started by asking him: why do we prune?5 min
About The Local Food Report
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The Local Food Report takes us to the heart of the local food movement to talk with growers, harvesters, processors, cooks, policymakers and visionaries. The world of food is changing, fast. As people…
reimagine their relationships to food, creator Elspeth Hay and editor Viki Merrick aim to rebuild our cultural stores of culinary knowledge — and to reconnect us with the people, places, and ideas that feed us. Tips from listeners are always welcome.The Local Food Report airs Thursday at 8:35 AM and 5:45 PM and Saturday at 9:35 AM and is made possible by our Local Food Report sponsors.