On today's show past Local Dirt hosts Rory O'Dwyer and Alida Cantor return explain how they got the chance to lease farming property through New England Landlink. They discuss not only their farming experience and future Langwater Farm but also what other young people might do if they too want to start farming.Next, we hear from Liz Fitzgerald, UCD American Studies student and Student Farmworker Alliance member, about the Dine With Dignity Week of Action occurring this week. Currently, students like Liz are pressuring Sodexo to support the Immokalee workers, but these students are seeking help from other interested individuals.
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News:
(Follow-up on our first show of the season) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which previously approved using the controversial soil fumigant methyl iodide, has recently stated that they will "reconsider...pending the results of California's independent Scientific Review Panel." To learn more or to tell the EPA that you support this move, click here.
Announcements:
-- Free screenings of the documentary Food, Inc 6:30pm and 8:30pm Oct. 6th and 7th, in Chem 194 on the UC Davis campus.
-- Screening of The Last Crop, a local documentary-in-progress, including meeting the filmmakers and central figures. 7pm Friday, Oct. 9th. Click here for more info.
Music Playlist:
"Angel Band" by Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys
"Guanabana" by Son de Madera
"Will The Circle Be Unbroken?" by the Staples Singers
"Preachin' Blues" by Son House
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