• Agriculture,  Biodiversity,  Environment

    Inspired to Learn

    IN THE PODCAST In this episode, John Crand shares how a love of learning inspired his interest in the environment.  He discusses his childhood memories: planting a garden; seeing a polluted river; and attending 4H camp.  He talks about how these memories impacted his choices in life. Here's an extra bonus video.  Listen to John play "Song for a Warming Planet" on the cello.  As he explained to me, he played the music in a way that evokes the sound of the Earth crying out for help.  The composition was created by Daniel Crawford and Scott St. George of the University of Minnesota based on climate data.  The notes correlate…

  • Agriculture,  Food

    Food Culture and Counterculture

    In this episode we talk to couple Steve and Kari Karp about plant-based diets, the counterculture of the underground music scene, embracing the "other"  and how a love of books can bring people together.    Learn more about Kari's project, Memories of Migration.   Learn more about Steve's band, Yuppicide. Kari and Steve also encourage folks to donate to their local no-kill animal shelters and their local food banks.  To find a no-kill shelter in your area, visit  https://www.nokillnetwork.org Interested in Trying a Vegetarian or Vegan Restaurant? Central Connecticut West Hartford - Flora  Middletown - It's Only Natural Manchester - 21 Oak Outside of Connecticut, Check Out This Site - https://www.vrg.org/restaurant/…