Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Chaga and its emerging popularity
Jo’s Table Alaska
Agriculture in Interior Alaska? Yes, Interior Alaska is a place that encourages many people to start an agricultural enterprise. Farming Produce, Foraging Mushrooms, Keeping Bees, Raising Chickens; it’s all here. It’s the passion of these individuals that is changing the landscape of Interior Alaska. It’s their vision, their stories and I bring these visionaries and their stories to you. Join us for fun conversations, surprising disclosures, challenges, the trials, the joys and disappointments and the community support all surrounding this basic ingredient of life, FOOD.
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Episodes
Episodes
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Food Security and Hunger. Join me as we learn how a local Community Food Bank collects and distributes millions of pounds of food, annually, to individuals and to the community. Food security is a big concern in Fairbanks, Alaska where growing season is short and 90-95% of the food is shipped or barged in from out of the state. In this episode, meet the two women who have created a very successful program to address the food needs for individuals and for the community in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Local farmers, crafters and the shoppers under one roof. All year around in Alaska
How is this one person bringing a diverse and large community of makers, creators, producers and growers and shoppers together under one roof. We are talking with a visionary who has created a hub for all local growers and creators.
It's all about local connections and bringing makers, creators and shoppers together. On this episode we are talking about the fairly new and extremely successful effort by one person to connect Alaskan people with those who grow vegetables, flowers, create art and provide multitude of products to interior Alaska shoppers.
This is a hub for local entrepreneurs. And one person is driving this effort, quite successfully.
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
On this episode we are talking about beekeeping! Yes, beekeeping! There is a growing interest and engagement in beekeeping, not only in Interior Alaska but in the entire state. So why do so many people engage in beekeeping? Let's find out. Join me as I speak with Tammy Randolph, who is now in her eighth year of beekeeping. Listen to her joys and challenges.
My name is Jo, and this is Jo's Table Alaska
Growing Food in Alaska
Alaska conjures up the image of cold, dark northern lights, sled dogs and perception that we live in dark six months of the year. Well, not all true, especially the six months in dark part.
Our growing season is shorter than rest of the country, but the enthusiasm in growing our own food, producing all vegetables, foraging mushrooms and raising bees and chickens, is somewhat surprising and pursued with gusto!
Join me to learn how the farmers, ranchers, foragers face challenges to pursue their passions. You'll love their vision, their stories and their successes. Join me in my conversations with these entrepreneurs.