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652: Shannon Owen on Educational Gaps in Nutrition Density

652: Shannon Owen on Educational Gaps in Nutrition Density

FromThe Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson


652: Shannon Owen on Educational Gaps in Nutrition Density

FromThe Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Dec 31, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Working to increase awareness about healthy food and personal health. In This Podcast: Shannon Owen shares the joys and struggles of starting a new farm business with her husband, Chris.  They saw a need in their community and decided to help by growing microgreens in their basement.  Shannon reveals the magic that happens when they take their greens out into the community, and she describes the encouraging conversations that educate and bring people together, as well as the love of community that inspires them to grow and sell healthy, nutritious food. Don’t miss an episode! visit UrbanFarm.Org/blog/podcast   Shannon Owen and her husband, Chris, are the Co-Owners at Cheshire Curiosities MicroFarm & Homestead located in Evansville, Indiana. In 2020, they converted their basement to a commercial grow room with a heart for developing nutrient-dense food in their area by growing microgreens! With this newfound focus, they began a mission to feed their community by bringing healthy options to their local region.   Visit www.UrbanFarm.org/shannonowen for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library! Educational Gaps in Nutrition Density.
Released:
Dec 31, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to The Urban Farm Podcast, your partner in the Grow Your Own Food revolution! This audio only podcast features special guests like Jason Mraz, Lisa Steele, and Kari Spencer as we discuss the art and value of growing food in urban areas. We'll explore topics such as urban beekeeping and chicken farming, permaculture, successful composting, monetizing your farm, and much more! Each episode will bring you tips and tricks on how to overcome common challenges, opportunities to learn from the experience of people just like you, and plenty of resources to ensure you're informed, equipped, and empowered to participate more mindfully in your local food system... and to have a great time doing it!