From Farmers Markets to Bricks-and-Mortar

  • July 19, 2024
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Punk Rock Farmer talks about new ways for small ag to take crops from farm-to-table. Plus, GULB, Wasteless Solutions, SUWA, Skywatcher Leo T, and homegrown music from English Budgies.

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 Provo-based Indie rockers English Budgies. The band released a new 11-song LP just yesterday.

Steve Bloch of Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, a nonprofit defending Utah's wild lands since 1983. 

  • July 22: BLM closes public comment today on its draft travel plan to determine where motorized vehicles are allowed to drive in the San Rafael Swell. SUWA asks you to Speak Up for the Swell. "Speak to your own experience in the Swell, and how you have been impacted by off-road vehicle use or off-road vehicle damage. To submit your comment visit: https://p2a.co/29PqD5F."

#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: An exoplanet where it rains glass, Chinese astronauts bring back moon rocks from the far side of the moon, and an interview with Anthony Antonio regarding sailing around the tip of Sicily to Greece and how you have to give to receive. 

Dana Williamson of Wasteless Solutions, a nonprofit recruiting volunteers for fruit gleaning season. 

  • Aug. 26: Second Chance Dance, 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Millcreek Common, Millcreek. "Six chefs for you to enjoy amazing dishes using our rescued food, wine and beer, as well as wellness shots and juices from our partner, Vive Juicery. We'll have a DJ to pump up the music while you dance the night away and there will be a silent auction with sustainable items like outdoor adventures and food items. Early bird pricing ends July 31." For tickets, click here. 

Soni Scheig from The Green Urban Lunch Box stops by with flower farmer AJ Johnson.

  • SHOP: GULB Online Farm Store. Products listed each Saturday afternoon. Store is live until Wednesday afternoon. Pick-up is 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursdays at GULB Farm, 3188 S. 1100 W., South Salt Lake.

Aldine's Urban Farm Report on new ways for small ag growers to get their produce and meat from the farm to the table. Featuring:

  • Anne Dunaway of Urban Prairie Agriculture, 301 E. 28th St. Ogden. Grand opening will be 12-7PM on Sat., July 27. "Dedicated to bringing the freshest, locally-grown produce and products to the Ogden community. Our mission is to connect you with the bounty of our local farms and empower you to cultivate a sustainable lifestyle."

  • Adelaide Corey-Disch, Board Member/Co-Chair of Outreach, Wasatch Cooperative Market, a member-owned, full-service grocery store open to all in 2025 at 416 E. 900 S., SLC. "We are building a community-owned grocery store that will bring local producers and consumers together to cultivate a healthier community."

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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