In honor of National Farmers Week, August 1-8, 2010, we salute America’s family farmers and its delicious local foods in this episode. Hear co-hosts Jayme Jenkins and Teresa O’Connor discuss the many challenges that face farmers in this country … and learn what you can do to help. (Luckily, there are lots of ways to support family farmers.)
Don’t miss Teresa’s interview with Bikeloc’s founders. The two energetic and enterprising cyclists are about to finish a rather grueling, cross-country ride across the USA. They’re biking from potluck to potluck, meeting with farmers, food providers and ordinary citizens to record their experiences with local foods.
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Bikeloc is the brain child of Robert DuBois and Aaron Zueck. Pronounced “bikeluck” – the initiative is one part bike, one part local, and one part potluck. The duo’s long bike journey across the United States, began on April 21 in Hardwick, Vermont (often called the “epicenter of the local foods movement”) and will end in Portland, Oregon in early August. Averaging close to 70 miles a day, the cyclists share their cross-country bike experiences with Teresa … all in support of local foods. Find Bikeloc on the Internet at bikeloc.org, on Twitter as @bikeloc and on Facebook as bikeloc.
Images copyright Bikeloc – Robert Dubois and Aaron Zueck
Resources:
- Seasonal Wisdom’s Farming Facts, Eat Local Tips and Resources
- Grocery Gardening: Planning, Preparing and Preserving Fresh Food
- The Locavore Way: Discover and Enjoy the Pleasures of Locally Grown Food by Amy Cotler
- Amy Cotler’s Tomatoes Provencale [ Proh-vuhn-sahl ] recipe with multi-colored heirloom tomatoes and basil from the garden
- Find an Edible Community in your area or start your own
- Spicy Ketchup recipe from Edible Portland that caught Jayme’s eye
What’s coming: Oh, we know you don’t believe us… But our next guest really is the delightful Ivette Soler (otherwise known as The Germinatrix) who will show Teresa how it’s possible to have a gorgeous edible and ornamental garden without wasting a lot of water. A perfect topic for hot August weather. Meanwhile, go hug a local farmer and definitely go grow something!
