The Local Food Report

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The Local Food Report episodes

April 10, 2025 An apple expert from Maine on the importance of diversity in our trees
John Bunker has spent the past fifty years learning everything he can about North American apple varieties.
5 min
April 03, 2025 An apple expert from Maine shares his passion
Earlier 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
March 27, 2025 Hunting for hazelnuts
This week on the Local Food Report, a naturalist takes Elspeth hunting for hazelnuts.
5 min
March 20, 2025 When times get tough, Martha’s Vineyard residents practice gleaning
This 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
March 13, 2025 Weekend meals help hungry kids
This week on the Local Food Report, weekend meals to help hungry kids.
5 min
March 06, 2025 Rebuilding our regional food system
Liz 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
February 27, 2025 The big picture of local food issues: the shellfish industry
This week part one of a mini-series on big picture local food issues—starting with the shellfish industry.
5 min
February 20, 2025 Homemade limoncello on Martha’s Vineyard
Years ago, Lou Quattrucci’s neighbor came home from a trip to Italy with a gift. It was a bottle of creamy limoncello.
5 min
February 13, 2025 Oyster seed ordering for the spring
Around 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
February 06, 2025 Pruning tips for backyard berries
You’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

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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…