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Episode 116: Terry Jones of the Jones Family Farm

Episode 116: Terry Jones of the Jones Family Farm

FromThe Farm Report


Episode 116: Terry Jones of the Jones Family Farm

FromThe Farm Report

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Mar 22, 2012
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks chats with Terry Jones of Jones Family Farms in the White Hills in Shelton, Connecticut. Tune in to hear the history of this seven generation farm! The Jones Family Farms has grown everything from Christmas trees to wine grapes to Terrys specialty- strawberries. Listen in to hear Terrys opinions about seasonal eating, his involvement in the Working Lands Alliance, and the importance of healthy food in schools. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. In nature, the only constant is change. -- Terry Jones on The Farm Report I think its absolutely critical that [the new generation of farmers] are involved in their community. -- Terry Jones on The Farm Report
Released:
Mar 22, 2012
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Farm Report is a show about the people, processes, and policies that shape how food is produced today. From the latest agricultural innovations to the day-to-day challenges of running a viable business growing vegetables and grazing cattle, host Lisa Elaine Held engages in conversations with farmers and farmworkers and the people who work alongside them—like chefs, researchers, activists, and investors. Expect from-the-field insights paired with real-world context as guests explore how producing fresh, delicious food relates to environmental and community sustainability, equality and justice, politics and policy, and better health.