Common Ground Radio

Producer/Host: Cheryl Wixson Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Organic Food and Farming in Maine Program Topic: Cooperatives (Co-op) Key Discussion Points: a) History of cooperative business models b) Working examples of cooperative models c) Challenges and success Guests: Allen White, President, Island Employee Cooperative, Deere Isle, ME Betsy Garrold, FEDCO Jonah Fertig, Cooperative Development Insti...

Producer/Host: C.J. Walke Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Organic Food and Farming in Maine Program Topic: Maine Heritage Apples Key Discussion Points: a) History of Maine heritage apples b) Efforts to cultivate and conserve heritage apple varieties c) Basics of fruit exploration Guests: A) John Bunker, Fedco Trees B) Todd-Little Siebold, College of the Atlantic The post Common Ground Radio 10/3/14 fi...

Producer/Host: C.J. Walke Engineer: Joel Mann Program Topic: Antibiotic Use in Livestock Production Key Discussion Points: a) History of antibiotic use (human and animal) b) Concerns for human health c) Current policy on antibiotic use Guests: A) Don Hoenig, Extension Veterinarian, University of Maine B) Jennifer Obadia, New England Coordinator, Health Care without Harm C) Paul Volckhausen, Farmer...

Producer/Host: C.J. Walke Engineer: Joel Mann Issue: Organic Food and Farming in Maine Program Topic: Land Access for Beginning Farmers Key Discussion Points: a) Beginning farmer resources in Maine b) Land access challenges c) Creative financial strategies Guests: A) Ted Quaday, Executive Director, MOFGA B) Jo Barrett, Maine Field Agent, Land for Good C ) Everett Ottinger, Farmer, Nettie Fox Farm...

Producer/Host: C.J. Walke Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Organic Food and Farming in Maine Program Topic: Permaculture as a Design Process Key Discussion Points: a) Permaculture as a systems approach b) Permaculture ethics and activities c) Statewide resources and gatherings Guests: A) Lisa Fernandes, Executive Director, The Resilience Hub B) Jesse Watson, Principle Designer, Mid-Coast Permaculture T...

Producer/Host: C.J. Walke Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Organic Food and Farming in Maine Program Topic: Homesteading in Maine Key Discussion Points: a) philosophies b) political activism c) practices and techniques Guests: Betsy Garrold, homesteader Noah Dillard, homesteader Anneli Carter-Sundqvist, Deer Isle Hostel and Homestead The post Common Ground Radio 6/6/14 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Bl...

Host: Cheryl Wixson Engineer: Joel Mann Program Topic: Backyard Rabbits Key Discussion Points: a) housing, selecting a breed b) food and nutrition c) cooking and eating Guests: Erin Bibles, rabbit owner Meg Anderson, Unity barn manager Diane Schivera, MOFGA lifestock specialist The post Common Ground Radio 4/4/14 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archive...

Host: Cheryl Wixson Engineer: Joel Mann Program Topic: Backyard Orchards Key Discussion Points: a) preparing the soil b) varieties and types of fruit c) pests & diseases Guests: A) C.J. Walke MOFGA B) Phil Norris Clayfield farm orchardist The post Common Ground Radio 10/4/13 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Host: Melissa White Pillsbury Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Celebrating Local AND Organic Farms, Foods and Products in Maine Key Discussion Points: a) variety and availability of Maine organic foods b) local farms and food businesses growing and developing c) challenges associated with committing to buying/using/eating Maine organic foods Guests: A) Philip McFarland, Cheryl Wixson’s Kitchen...

Host: Dave Colson Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Homesteading Program Topic: Homesteading Key Discussion Points: a) History of homesteading b) Training c) tools and techniques Guests: A) Anu Dudley, Local (WALDO County) Homesteader and Farm and Homestead Day Volunteer B) Joe Dupree, Local (WALDO County) Homesteader and Farm and Homestead Day Volunteer The post Common Ground Radio 6/7/13 first appeare...

Producers/Hosts: Chery Wixson, MOFGA Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Spring Gardening Chores Key Discussion Points: a) when to plant b) composting c)turning the soil Guests: Diane Schiveria MOFGA Jean English MOFGA Beedy Parker, Camden home gardener The post Common Ground Radio 5/3/13 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Producers/Hosts: Melissa White Pillsbury, MOFGA Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Ecological Gardening Key Discussion Points: a) ecological gardening principles b) using natives in the garden and landscape c) conservation of natural resources Guests by name and affiliation: A) Peter Beckford, Rebel Hill Farm B) Bill Errickson, Singing Nettle Farm and Conscious Elements Permaculture The po...

Producers/Hosts: Cheryl Wixson, MOFGA Program Topic: Sustainable Agriculture in Central America Key Discussion Points: a) What is happening in this area to support sustainable agriculture b) Why is this important in this region c) How does this fit into the overall food systems Guests: A) Karen & Paul Volkausen US El Salvador sister cities B) Florence Reed Sustainable Harvest International C...

Producers/Hosts: MOFGA staff A tribute to Russell Libby The post Common Ground Radio 1/4/13 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Host: Melissa White Pillsbury Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Prepping the Garden for Winter Key Discussion Points: a) orchard management b) preparing perennial beds for winter c) indoor container gardening Guests by name and affiliation: A) Izzy McKay, Half Moon Gardens B) CJ Walke, MOFGA Call In Program The post Common Ground Radio 11/2/12 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Loca...

Hosts: Andrew Marshall & Cheryl Wixson, MOFGA Engineer: Joel Mann Issue: Food & Farming in Maine Program Topic: Growing Garlic A) cultivation, site selection B) varieties & cooking C) pests and diseases Guests: Tom Vigue KiwiHill FArm Eric Sideman Maine Organic FArmers Call In Program: yes The post Common Ground Radio 10/5/12 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local New...

Producer/Host: MOFGA – Melissa White Pillsbury Topic: Teaching Kids about Food and Farming Why is it important to educate youth on farming and agriculture? What programs & opportunities exist for Maine youth to learn about food & farming? What’s happening on Friday at the Common Ground Fair for kids/school groups? Guests: Ellie Libby, Educator, University of Maine Cooperative...

Host: Cheryl Wixson, MOFGA Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Food, Farming & Agriculture in Maine Program Topic: Food processing *safe processes for home canning *low acid canning *pressure canning Guests: Jim Baranski Shalom Orchard & Winery Felicia Dumont University of Maine cooperative extension Call In Program: Yes The post Common Ground 8/3/12 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Mai...

Producer/Host: MOFGA- Melissa White Pillbury Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring What have we learned since Silent Spring? What impact did Rachel Carson have on the environmentalist movement? What are the urgent environmental issues today? Guests: Kaiulani Lee, writer, actress, “A Sense of Wonder” Heather Spaulding, Deputy Director, MOFGA & Enviro...

Host: Cheryl Wixson MOFGA Engineer: Joel Mann Program Topic: Maine Spirits Key Discussion Points (list at least 3): 1. difference between a wine & a spirit 2. history of spirits, how to make them 3. legal implications & licensing Guests by name and affiliation: A) Bruce Olsen Tree Spirits of maine B) Keith Bodyne Sweet Grass Farm Winery & Distillery Call In Program: Yes Political Br...

Host: Cheryl Wixson MOFGA Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Seedlings Key Discussion Points: a. temperature requirements, last frost date b. soil mixes c light requirements, hardening off Guests: A) Andrew Marshall, MOFGA B) Dave Colson , MOFGA Call In Program: Yes The post Common Ground Radio 5/4/12 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Host: Cheryl Wixson MOFGA Diane Schiveria MOFGA Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Backyard chickens Key Discussion Points: a. housing requirements, breeds b. feed, free-range, predators c.marketing eggs Guests by name and affiliation: A)Clifton Page B) Samuel Page Call In Program: Yes The post Common Ground Radio 4/6/12 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affair...

Host: Cheryl Wixson MOFGA Engineer: Amy Browne Broadcast Time: 10 AM – 11 AM Program Topic: Maple syrup Key Discussion Points (list at least 3): a. length of season, sugar content of trees b. maintaining the health of the sugar bush c.value added products, uses of the product Guests: MaryAnn Kinney Kinney Sugarhouse Paul Volkhausen Happytown Farm Call In Program: Yes The post Common Ground Radio 3...

Broadcast Time: 10 AM – 11 AM Program Topic:Family Cow Key Discussion Points: a)Requirements in terms of time b) feed, pasture, health, hay c) what to do with the milk Guests by name and affiliation: A) diane Schiveira MOFGA B) Megan Gerriston Wood Prairie Farm C ) Christine Baker Sunnyside Farm Call In Program: Yes Political Broadcast: NO Host: Cheryl Wixson MOFGA Engineer: Amy Browne The post Co...

Issue: Seeds Program Name: Common Ground Radio Hour Broadcast Date: January 6, 2012 Broadcast Time: 10 am Program Topic: Seeds Key Discussion Points (list at least 3): a) Seed varieties for 2012 b) Ideas for how to extend growing season c) Plants that serve as hosts for pollinators Guests by name and affiliation: A) Roberta Bailey, FEDCO Seeds B) Heron Breen, FEDCO Seeds C ) Paul Gallione, Johnny’...