Farmers Markets and Guilds Galore

  • June 21, 2024
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Punk Rock Farmer Friday shines a light on Good4Life Farmers Markets in West Valley, Herriman, Taylorsville (new), and Saratoga Springs (new), and Farmer Guilds and their summer meetups. Plus, $1M to conserve farmlands, Skywatcher Leo T, and homegrown music from bands playing this year's GenderfuQ.

Tonight's Punk Rock Farmer Friday edition of RadioACTive features the following people, organizations and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community!

Homegrown music from bands playing this year's GenderfuQ, including:

Look for GenderfuQ founder Sofia Scott of Shecock with a Vengeance on stage at the new SLC-Pride (6/29) and this year's Utah Arts Festival (6/30). 

  • June 27: GenderfuQ, 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Sugar Space Arts Warehouse, 132 S. 800 W., SLC. "Join us for Utah’s premier queer pride kick-off party, where you are encouraged to challenge gender norms and stereotypes while enjoying performances from talented, local trans and gender-non-conforming performers. Started by Rock Princess, Sofia Scott, Genderfuq began as an event on the margins of pride festivals to give trans rock performers a place to showcase their talents. Now it’s a main event. If you haven’t attended in prior years, don’t make that mistake again! Hosted by Sammee St. James and Mona Diet, this all-ages event will feature concessions for purchase, a queer market, and an amazing line-up of musicians and drag stars you don’t want to miss. If you are QTBIPOC, don’t even bother buying a ticket, because you get in free. For everyone else, tickets are only $5 for 17 and under and $10 for adults. To avoid the pesky event fees from the ticketing vendor, tickets will be available for purchase at the venue. So put the date on your calendar and start choosing your outfit, because you will find no better place to start the party for SLC-Pride’s inaugural festival than Genderfuq. Hope to see you there!" For tickets, click here. 

Jeremy Christensen, land conservation program manager at the Utah Department of Agriculture & Food, and Red Acre Center Founder Symbria Patterson. 

  • Aug. 16: "The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) announces applications are now open for the LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund, with $1,000,000 in new funding available for agricultural conservation easements in Utah. This significant financial opportunity aims to support the preservation and protection of working farms and ranches across the state, ensuring that these vital lands remain productive and accessible for future generations in perpetuity. Applications are open now through August 16, 2024, at 5:00 pm. For information on eligibility criteria and to apply, visit https://ag.utah.gov/leray-mcallister-working-farm-and-ranch-fund/. For additional information, contact Jeremy Christensen, UDAF Land Conservation Program Manager, at (385)441-4106 or jeremyc@utah.gov."

The Utah Farmer Guilds of Red Acre Center are growing. RadioACTive spoke with Guilds Manager TK Kern, Central UT Guild leader Mariana Bills, and Northern UT Guild leader Chase Campbell. To join or start one in your area, click here.

  • What's a Guild? "Guilds are agricultural communities founded by farmers for farmers who come together to share skills, resources, and knowledge, socialize, network, build lasting relationships, and stay informed on current local food and agriculture policies. Whether you are a seasoned farmer with years of growing under your belt or are a new and upcoming farm, homesteader, artisan producer, chef, or food business, you have something to offer and gain by belonging to a  Guild."

#ManyCulturesOneSky with SkyWatcher Leo T, a RadioACTive volunteer-contributor who shares his love of the night sky, cultural tales of the constellations, and more during #PunkRockFarmerFridays. Tonight: the earliest Summer Solstice in two centuries, and a moon standing still.

Aldine's Urban Farm Report with Denise Christiansen of Good4Life Markets, which is committed to providing the community with fresh, locally sourced produce and supporting local farmers and businesses. Good4Life's vendor signup is open throughout the season. Click here to apply. 

Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Questions, comments, or suggestions for the show? Email radioactive@krcl.org. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

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