#PunkRockFarmerFriday with more true tales from the agrihood! Aldine's #UrbanFarmReport featured Marybeth Janerich of Wasatch Community Gardens and her extensive knowledge as we all get ready for another growing season. WCG's in-person plant sale returns May 7! Red Acre Center's Symbria Patterson and Rep. Steve Handy on bills affecting the agrihood and what you can do to help. Homegrown music from Monica Pasqual.
Tonight's show featured the following people, organizations and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community!
Homegrown music from Monica Pasqual, who moved back to SLC at the start of the pandemic. Prior to that move, she was part of Blame Sally, a collaboration of four solo female singer-songwriters from San Francisco who have recorded and performed together frequently over the past decade. And you may have seen her at the Utah Arts Festival back in the day, too. Check out her most recent album, You Can't Kill Light.
SkyWatcher Leo T, a RadioACTive volunteer-contributor who shares his love for the night sky, cultural tales of the constellations and more during #PunkRockFarmerFridays. For sources and more space news, follow Leo on his Facebook page: SkyWatcher Leo T.
Legislative Update with 2 farmers and a lawmaker, featuring:
Symbria and Sara Patterson of Red Acre Center, a Cedar City-based nonprofit that advocates for a stronger local food economy & opportunities for the general public to understand food production.
Rep. Stephen Handy (R-Dist. 16, Layton), who sponsored or supported several bills relevant to the agrihood this session
H.B. 121 Substitute -- Water Conservation Modifications (Rep. Spendlove, R.)
H.B. 256 Substitute -- Farm to School Program
H.B. 297 -- Local Food Advisory Council Amendments
Aldine's #UrbanFarmReport, featuring expert knowledge from garden whisperer Marybeth Janerich, the community education director at Wasatch Community Gardens.
Views, thoughts or opinions shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff or members of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Tonight's show was produced and hosted by Lara Jones and Aldine, KRCL's Punk Rock Farmer.
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