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7 June 2010 Show - Real Time Farms & US Social Forum

2010-06-08T13:18:00.003-04:00

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Join Jeffrey Green Bean, Rachel Chadderdon, and DJ Local as they talk with Karl and Cara of Real Time Farms about their recently launched and amazingly fun website that provides real time updates regarding farmers markets near you that are provided by the community - any customers, farmers, and users who want to upload, tag, and share information.

Later in the show we get an update on the rapidly approaching US Social Forum taking place in Detroit in two weeks!

31 May 2010 - Tai Chi & Westside Farmers Market

2010-06-08T13:07:00.002-04:00

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Join Jeffrey Green Bean as he talks Tai Chi with the masters from Dojo Kitchen. Then later in the show Jeffrey Green Bean, Rachel Chadderdon, and The Farmer's Market talk with Corinna Borden Parker, market manager Westside Farmers Market, regarding the seasonal opening of that market which is Thursdays 3pm-7pm in the parking lot of Zingerman's Roadhouse.

24 May 2010 Show - Community Farm of AA & Chiwara Permaculture

2010-06-08T12:57:00.002-04:00

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Join Jeffrey Green Bean, The Farmer's Marketer, Rachel Chadderdon, and DJ Local as they interview Paul and Annie of the Community Farm of Ann Arbor, longtime biodynamic CSA farm in the region. Additionally, we talk permaculture with Nate Ayers, of Chiwara Permaculture Design, who has an upcoming permaculture design workshop. Plus, What's In Season.

17 May 2010 Show - Mayoral Candidate Interview 1

2010-05-21T14:21:00.002-04:00

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Join Jeffrey Green Bean, Rachel Chadderdon, and DJ Local as they interview Steve Bean, independent mayoral candidate in the City of Ann Arbor. What's In Season and events are discussed as well.

10 May 2010 Show - A2 Greenway Initiative

2010-05-21T14:19:00.004-04:00

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Join Jeffrey Green Bean and The Farmer's Marketer as they interview Margaret Wong regarding greenway ideas for Ann Arbor. As well as discussing other things that are up.

No Archives for 26 April and 3 May Shows

2010-05-21T14:16:00.001-04:00

Unfortunately the archive machine was not working properly during the shows on 26 April 2010 and 3 May 2010 shows. ;-(

We will try to attach notes regarding those shows here.

19 April 2010 show - Gubernatorial Interview 1

2010-04-23T17:28:00.006-04:00

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Join Jeffrey Green Bean, and The Farmer's Marketer as they interview candidate for Governor of the State of Michigan Alma Wheeler Smith.

5 April 2010 Show - Michael Pollan/local fundraiser, Agritourism, and Naked Truth

2010-04-06T14:49:00.003-04:00

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DJ Local, Jeffrey Green Bean, and The Farmer's Marketer host a jam packed show today. First an interview with Chris Bedford and Kris Kaul regarding the donated upcoming visit by Michael Pollan which will act as a fundraiser for Chris Bedford's Center for Economic Security film projects, the Edible Avalon project, and the HomeGrown Festival and related projects.

Next, we have an interview with an exciting, local entrepreneurial venture led by Lauren Zinn and Gillian Ream called SIMBY: Sustainability in My Back Yard which will be starting this year to offer tours of sustainable agriculture destinations.

Lastly we talk in the studio with a representative from the local naturist or nude society who talks about upcoming events as well as the need for officially recognized sites where clothing optional recreation is accepted. Link with more info coming soon.

22 March Show - Lake Folk and US Social Forum

2010-03-24T16:11:00.002-04:00

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DJ Local, Jeffrey Green Bean, and The Farmer's Marketer are joined in the studio by Lake Folk who play us some live tunes gathered around one mic bluegrass style.

In between the two musical sets we talk at length with some guests who join us on the phone regarding the upcoming US Social Forum that will be in Detroit this June. There are lots of ways to get involved, participate, and organize!

8 March 2010 Show - Soup Stock, Local Food Summit, Annie Palmer

2010-03-08T16:36:00.002-05:00

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Join DJ Local and Jeffrey Green Bean as they chat in the studio with Brad Wicklund about the upcoming Soup Stock event by the Love Factory Collective.

We also recap the recent Local Food Summit, with Emily Canosa and Evan Dayringer joining us in the studio and Jason Frenzel joining us on the phone.

Throughout we have musical interludes performed live in the studio by Annie Palmer, singer/songwriter from Ypsilanti, as well as part-time farmers market assistant at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market.

22 Feb 2010 Show - Living Stones Community Farm

2010-02-23T10:36:00.002-05:00

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Join Jeffrey Green Bean, The Farmer's Marketer, and DJ Local as they chat in the studio with Amy Heath from Living Stones Community Farm - a local, community skill-building farm project getting started this year for those re-entering the community.

8 Feb 2010 Show - Prof. Jim Walker discusses Environmental Studies and more

2010-02-08T17:44:00.002-05:00

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Join Jeffrey Green Bean, The Farmer's Marketer, and DJ Local as they chat in the studio with professor emeritus Jim Walker who discusses his roots as a scientist, his progression into Environmental Studies teaching at UofM, his thoughts on saving the world and more!!!

25 Jan 2010 Show - Folk Dancing in A2

2010-02-08T17:42:00.002-05:00

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Join Jeffrey Green Bean, The Farmer's Marketer, and DJ Local as they have live in studio guests discuss folk dancing in Ann Arbor and play some live "danceable" music.

11 Jan 2010 Show

2010-02-08T17:37:00.006-05:00

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Join Jeffrey Green Bean and DJ Local. Jeff drops his Jeff the Rooster moniker for Jeffrey Green Bean. Caller discussing get active in Michigan with sustainability. Jeff covers his farming roots.

28 Dec 2009 Show

2010-02-08T17:37:00.002-05:00

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Toys, Alternative Gifts, and Local Creativity

2009-12-14T16:54:00.002-05:00

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Join DJ Local, Jeff the Rooster, and The Farmer's Marketer as we discuss holiday gifts, toys, alternative gifts, and local creativity. Our first guest was Tiffany Threadgould who told us about local activity book toy company GiddyUp where she previously worked for four years - GiddyUp products, designed by folks right here in Ann Arbor, can be found at most major books stores and stores like Target. Next, Tiffany told us about her current work with her own company RePlayGround (where you can find ReMake It recycling kits, DIY projects, and an amusing blog) as well as work as head designer at TerraCycle. Apparently, she has a role in an upcoming show next year on National Geographic Channel called Garbage Moguls - so stayed tuned for that.

NOTE: Due to technical difficulties at WCBN with the online stream, we only have access to the last 40 minutes of this show and do not have audio for the interview with Tiffany Threadgould. You can however listen to a previous interview with Tiffany Threadgould in the bottom half of the hour on It's Hot In Here on 1/19/2009.

Next (and available on the above audio) we hilariously speak with Jonathan b. Wright (also a former GiddyUp designer) who is a local expert, illustrator, and "fairy-ologist". He knows an awful lot about the local urban fairy phenomenon, of which Ann Arbor seems to be an epicenter. You can find out a lot more at Urban-Fairies.com... including getting some nice stuff that helps finance his research.

We tried to speak with representatives from the Ecology Center to hear about their testing toys for toxins work. Alas, we accidentally hung up on them (sorry!) so you'll have to peruse their website for that content.

Lastly, we speak with Britten Stringwell regarding all that is The Yellow Barn here in Ann Arbor, including the Art in the Barn holiday sales and monthly Bizarre Walk and Dances. Email TheYellowBarn@gmail.com for more info and get on the email notification list. (You can also become a fan or join the "organization group" on Facebook - just search The Yellow Barn.)

As an outro song we played the newly released "Senate Baby!" written and performed by WCBN's own It's Hot In Here co-hosts Rachel Chadderdon and Gina Gettum/Jennifer Johnson joined with EcoTones (SNRE faculty) Steve Yaffee and Rebecca Hardin. Tune in to WCBN Dec 21 at noon to hear more, but you can download your copy at a UM Copenhagen climate talks blog.

Social Venture Creation, Appropriate Technology, & Wolverine Cuizine

2009-12-07T15:44:00.003-05:00

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Join DJ Local, Jeff the Rooster, and The Farmer's Marketer on the last day of November. First we talk with Moses Lee about a new course at the University of Michigan: Social Venture Creation - a new multidisciplinary course. Next we check in with John Barrie of the Appropriate Technology Collaborative who tells us, among other things, to vote for them in the Chase Community of Giving.

In the bottom half of the hour we are joined in the studio with Arielle Isackson and Veronica (Nikki) Thompson. They are the "co-editors in chief" of a new student-run "blogazine venture called Wolverine CuiZine.

Throughout the show most of our musical interludes are from artists who will perform as part of the Shadow Art Fair on December 5th.

Community Commons and Winter Farmers Markets

2009-11-20T14:39:00.003-05:00

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Join DJ Local, Jeff the Rooster, and The Farmer's Marketer as we discuss proposals regarding what to do with the open space on top of the underground parking garage being constructed next to the downtown Ann Arbor District Library - Alice Ralph from the Ann Arbor Committee for the Commons joins us in the studio. See Ann Arbor Chronicle coverage and see AnnArbor.com coverage on this topic here and here.

In the bottom half of the hour we speak with the Ann Arbor Farmers Market manager Molly Notarianni about what's happening lately at the market. Lastly, we speak with Daniel Bair, currently finishing up a VISTA position at Growing Hope, about happenings there including their exciting winter indoor Ypsilanti Farmers Market.

Education Millage, DreamSeeding, and Ignite A2

2009-11-09T14:07:00.004-05:00

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Join DJ Local, Jeff the Rooster, and The Farmer's Marketer for a show covering the upcoming education millage in the Washtenaw County area, an upcoming Dream Seeding art event, and Ignite Ann Arbor.

Reskilling Festival, Apples, Apples, Apples, and more!

2009-10-19T16:08:00.002-04:00

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Join DJ Local, Jeff the Rooster, and The Farmer's Marketer for a fall harvest show.

We first preview the Ann Arbor Reskilling Festival being held this Saturday, October 24th, 10am-4pm, at the Rudolf Steiner High School. The event is sponsored by the school and Transition Ann Arbor who were interviewed previously on this show. This event is part of 350.org international day of climate action.

Second, we talk at length with farmer and sustainable ag visionary Jim Koan of Almar Orchards in Flushing, Michigan.

Third, we have a brief chat with Silvio or Silvio's Organic Pizza, who celebrate their 4th ann-arbor-versary this Sunday at the restaurant. Lastly, we talk with Tom Milano who began fasting this morning at the Innate Healing Arts Center in Detroit in an attempt to raise awareness and funds for farmland.

Today's Musical Playlist:
*Intro* The Original Brothers & Sisters of Love - (She's Come Home To) Steal Her Rainbows
* Great Lakes Myth Society - Days of Apple Pie
* The White Stripes - Apple Blossom
* Phil Wintermute - Harvest The Bounty
* Arcadia - Good Vibes
*Outro* Arcadia - Happy Slap

Alternative Medicine

2009-10-09T16:10:00.001-04:00

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Join Jeff the Rooster and The Farmer's Marketer who interview multiple individuals in the Ann Arbor area regarding alternative medicine and healthcare.

Laughter & Tips for Being a Good Townie

2009-09-28T15:38:00.002-04:00

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Join Jeff the Rooster, The Farmer's Marketer and DJ Local in a show looking at laughter (with special guest interview with the author of Why We Laugh, John Charles Simon). Additionally, we discuss how to be a good townie.

HomeGrown Festival

2009-09-09T13:46:00.004-04:00

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Join DJ Local, The Farmer's Marketer and Jeff the Rooster in a dynamite show previewing the upcoming HomeGrown Festival that takes place Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 5pm-10pm at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market. Laura Meisler, representing the HomeGrown steering committee (and the People's Food Coop), joins us in the studio.

Did you know that Mayor Hieftje and Governor Granholm have proclaimed September 2009 is Local Food Month in Ann Arbor and Michigan respectively? Head on down to the HomeGrown Festival and see what all the hub-bub is about.

Transition

2009-09-09T13:34:00.002-04:00

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Join Jeff the Rooster, The Farmer's Marketer and DJ Local in a show all about the Transition movement with in-studio guests Claire Maitre and Nate Ayers.

Listen and learn and then visit Transition Ann Arbor for ways to get involved as we all move toward ways to 1) Build resilience, 2) Relocalize, and 3) Unleash the creative genius of our community as we transition to a low-energy future.

Our music interludes all come from local band
Third Coast Kings.

Project Grown, Faith & Food, Local Table (and Holler Fest music)!

2009-08-14T13:57:00.004-04:00

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Join DJ Local and The Farmer's Marketer in a jam-packed show that includes guests:

* Melissa Kesterson (on the phone), Executive Director of Project Grow
* Merilynne Rush (on the phone), Coordinator for the local Faith & Food initiative
* Karen Sikkenga and Ariane Reister (in the studio), Associate Director and Program Assistant Intern respectively at Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum speaking about The Local Table, a program of classes, workshops, field trips, and events beginning in Fall 2009 that encourage us to take a new look at where our food comes from.

Remember, many of the events mentioned can be found listed at the Local Food Calendar at WashtenawLocalFood.net.

We also preview music from musicians who will be at Holler Fest 2009, a great upcoming local music festival:
The Raisin Pickers
Billy King
Scarlet Oaks (which includes a local lady food blogger Simmer Down)
Misty Lyn & The Big Beautiful
Joshua Davis

The Dirty Birds, Holler Fest, and Permaculture

2009-07-27T15:44:00.002-04:00

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Join Jeff the Rooster, DJ Local, and The Farmer's Marketer. This week: Jared Saltiel of The Dirty Birds chats with us in the studio (and we hear a couple of songs too of course); Cathy King of Frog Holler farm joins us on the phone regarding the upcoming Holler Fest on August 21-23; and Emily Canosa of Edible Avalon joins us in the studio as we chat about permaculture via the phone with Bill Wilson of Midwest Permaculture.

Robot Supply & Repair store on Liberty St. is a front!!

2009-07-27T10:17:00.004-04:00

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Join Jeff the Rooster, The Farmer's Marketer, & Blair Nosan who talk about a variety of things, but mostly 826michigan and the Robot Supply & Repair store on Liberty St.

Jeff, Kim, Blair, & Silvio! Oh My

2009-06-18T17:55:00.001-04:00

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Join Jeff the Rooster, The Farmer's Marketer, & special guest Blair Nosan who talk about a variety of things. Silvio of Silvio's Organic Pizza joins them by phone.

Summer Show Ideas & Events

2009-06-01T15:30:00.002-04:00

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It's June! Join Jeff the Rooster, The Farmer's Marketer, & DJ Local for what amounts to a preview show as we'll be discussing all of the topics and ideas we hope to cover this summer. Additionally we highlight some of the must do events in the Ann Arbor area in the coming weeks.

Today's Musical Playlist:
*Intro* The Original Brothers & Sisters of Love - (She's Come Home To) Steal Her Rainbows
* Breathe Owl Breathe - Boat
* The Pop Project - Hearts and Flowers
* The New Green - Apathy
* (Daisy) May Erlewine - Celia and Wendel
*Outro* Great Lakes Myth Society - Across the Bridge

Memorial Day, Creative Media for A2, Alternatives to Grass Lawns

2009-05-29T17:37:00.003-04:00

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Our Memorial Day show talks about Jeff The Rooster's desire to generate more creative media in the Ann Arbor area. Creative commercials for cool stuff in Ann Arbor. Creative cartoons for all the cool stuff in Ann Arbor. He extremely serious. Please contact him if you are interested in helping or have ideas at ideas[at]arborama[dot]org.

Some of Jeff's favorite 'toons online: The Meatrix and Grocery Store Wars.

Additionally we are joined in the studio by Cecile Green of Heart and Soul for the second half of the show when we talk about modern day Victory Gardens and creative alternatives to grass on your little patch of this world.

Our show was also peppered with some local music including:
Charlene Kaye, Anna Ash, and some tunes from the album Something Fresh.

A Tribute to Ken King, plus Ann Arbor Farmers Market & CSAs

2009-05-19T14:20:00.006-04:00

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This show was dedicated to the life and legacy of Ken King. Thank you Farmer Ken! Joining Jeff the Rooster and Shannon dj Local in the studio were Molly Notarianni (Market Master at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market) and Kim Bayer (local food activist and The Farmer's Marketer blogger). We were also joined via phone pre-taped and live by Paul and Annie (and farm helpers) of Community Farm of Ann Arbor.

Links mentioned during the show:
Hollerfest (August 21-23 2009)
LocalHarvest.org
King Brothers music
Billy King music

Hello World!

2009-05-14T16:53:00.002-04:00

Ahoy! Tune in to our maiden voyage this Monday, May 18th at Noon (eastern) on wcbn.org or 88.3FM in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area.