99 Where to Get Great Local Food

99 Where to Get Great Local Food

Author: Dave Gardner April 24, 2023 Duration: 33:26

Hungry for good, local food? CSA’s, community gardens, farmer’s markets and the Hunt or Gather Buying Club are discussed by local food experts and champions, Michele Mukatis and Megan Andreozzi Harris.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Hunt or Gather Buying Club https://www.facebook.com/HuntOrGather/ huntorgatherivywild@gmail.com

New Roots Farm https://newrootsfarmllc.com/

Ellen’s Flowers https://www.ellensflowers.com/

Olde Owl Bread Co. https://www.facebook.com/oldeowlbreadco

Nightingale Bread  https://www.nightingalebread.com/

Switchback Coffee Roasters https://switchbackroasters.com/

Colorado Produce Calendar https://ag.colorado.gov/sites/ag/files/documents/ColoradoProduceCalendar_0.pdf

Colorado Farm Fresh Directory https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f5ScQ3MVvvroOLQnKsGqmVXMResyAVHm/view

The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.

Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future https://www.peakalliance.co/

Pikes Peak Permaculture https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/

GrowthBusters https://www.growthbusters.org

Thanks to Gold Hill Mesa https://www.goldhillmesa.com/ for their support of Studio 809 Podcasts.

And thanks to Becky Elder for her support. You can provide support here: https://www.patreon.com/studio809

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Hosted by Dave Gardner, Peak Environment digs into the real-world choices and conversations shaping life in the Pikes Peak Region. This isn't a distant global overview, but a local look at how environmental care weaves into the fabric of our community, from the trails we hike to the policies our leaders debate. Each episode explores the intersection of our society and our surroundings, considering how sustainable practices impact both our physical health and our cultural values. You'll hear from neighbors, advocates, and experts discussing practical steps for stewardship, the nuances of building a resilient local economy, and the ongoing work toward balanced public policy. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded dialogue that connects personal fitness and well-being directly to the health of the place we call home. Find this podcast for a deeper understanding of what it means to live well, right here.
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