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Throughout this interview we discussed the different food options available between two places in Michigan (Ann Arbor and Southfield) and discussed the food availability between the two places. We also touched on the topic of consuming sustainable foods and how...

Michael and I have a nice conversation on food, local food, and consuming habits

Two University of Michigan students, Caleb and Mirabella, discuss Caleb’s experience with local food throughout his life.

Meg talked about how and when she was introduced to the importance of local food, and how she has maintained a relationship with it over the years. She also reminisced about fun memories from her childhood about her father having...

Welcome to the first episode of "Field to Flour" where we talk with Brett Stevenson, owner of Hillside Grain in Sun Valley, ID. Listen along as Brett shares her story of discovering and incorporating artisan grain varieties and milling into...

My roommate, Sara, and I discuss how growing up in a very environmentally-conscious family in Grand Rapids, MI has influenced her sustainable behaviors and how this has changed since going to college. The recording is most relevant for the Story...

What local food means to Tracey and the ease and accessibility of obtaining it.

In this interview, I asked my roommate some questions about her perception of locally-sourced food. Maggie has an relationship with this topic, based on growing up on a farm in a rural town and firmly believing in investing in healthy,...

Local produce isn't always the most accessible for those trying to save money. Here we are discussing the barriers that prevent people off all incomes from supporting local farms.

With many farmers earning 17 cents per retail dollar, it is becoming a pressing issue to find out if our buying behavior can shift towards local sources. In this interview we discuss the importance of local food in the lives...

Gina and Shawn discuss how financial restrictions make buying local food challenging

Sydney and I discuss her family's habits and traditions with local food and see how that has transformed as she transitions into college.

Myran, forager and vendor, talks about the spirit of the Moscow Farmers Market.

Jenny Ford, director of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Center, talks about how the Moscow Farmers Market contributes to Moscow, Idaho's vibrant downtown corridor.

A Marketside Chat with Moscow, Idaho chef and restaurant owner, George Skandalos. As a chef shopping at the Moscow Farmers Market, George talks about the vibrancy of the market and its contribution to the community. George also tells the story...

We talked about local food as college and students. We also talked about how education is important in the local food movement.

Ashley and Lydia talk about local food in Ann Arbor and personal relationships with local food.

Spouses Jenn Collins (48) and Brad Barnes (51) sit down for a conversation about their lifestyle as small scale farmers. They discuss their simple living ethos and their favorite parts of farming, as well as the importance of community gardens...

The topics that were discussed was the problems with local food prices being too high in different areas and towns making it less assessable especially for college students. In addition, the topic of gmos and making connections with local farmers...

Discussing personal view and a scholar perspective on local food

We discussed how Olivia’s relationship with local food has changed as she’s grown up and moved to a different city. We also addressed common barriers that people face when trying to access local food.

In my interview with my long-time friend Quinn, we discussed the importance of local food consumption and how this has been relevant to our own lives growing up in the same small Michigan town. We also discussed personal experiences by...

Former Moscow Farmers Market manager, Kathleen Burns, joins us for a Marketside Chat about tradition, change and the future of the Moscow Farmers Market.

A discussion between two students at University of Michigan regarding local food in their rural hometown.

A discussion focused on local food consumption with conversation surrounding family traditions, future intentions, and current association with local foods. Also taking a look at what future generations can do to increase the accessibility to local foods.