Podcasts about buy local

B.C.'s transport minister Mike Farnworth has expressed concern over B.C. Ferries' decision to have four new vessels built by a Chinese state-owned shipyard, citing ongoing trade tensions and economic harm caused by China. While B.C. Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez defended the move as a cost-effective and high-quality choice, Farnworth criticized the lack of involvement from Canadian shipyards. The first ferry is expected to be in service by 2029. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Claremont Growers Collective, Gail McWilliam Jellie is here as we talk about the new Buy Local publication that the Collective has put out with the Eagle Times, what is in the publication, what the Collective is, how to join and lots more. 

In Season 5, Episode 35 of The Food Professor podcast, co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois deliver an information-packed episode with significant developments in both personal and industry news.Sylvain Charlebois opens with a major announcement about joining Texas A&M University on August 1st to lead their #1-ranked Masters in Agribusiness program while maintaining his position at Dalhousie University. Speaking from Saskatoon, Sylvain shares insights about his keynote on AI in the food business and briefly touches on the political climate following recent Canadian election results.The second Canadian Food Sentiment Index reveals continued concerns about food inflation, with many consumers pessimistically expecting double-digit inflation rates. The report highlights growing consumer trust in independent grocers, likely driven by the strengthening Buy Local movement. Sylvain notes that grocery retailers like Loblaw are becoming more transparent about strategic challenges they face.The featured interview showcases an in-depth in-person conversation live at SIAL Canada between Sylvain and Gilles Froment, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at Lactalis and President of the International Dairy Federation (IDF), marking the podcast's first solo interview by Sylvain in five years.Froment, only the third Canadian to head the IDF in its 120-year history, explains the organization's role in establishing global dairy standards through its network of 1,200 experts worldwide. The discussion covers critical industry topics including the challenges of plant-based alternatives using dairy terminology, global dairy demand outpacing supply, and the projection of a significant global milk shortage by 2030—potentially equivalent to three times Canada's annual production.Both experts agree this shortage represents a missed opportunity for Canada due to supply management limitations, despite the country's excellent reputation for dairy quality and safety standards. The conversation also explores sustainability challenges facing the dairy industry, with Froment detailing his four-pillar approach: economic sustainability, social impact, environmental responsibility, and nutritional value.Climate change initiatives discussed include carbon sequestration research, genetic selection for lower methane-emitting cows, and the controversy surrounding feed additives. Froment emphasizes the need for carbon measurement at farm level and incentive-based approaches rather than punitive taxation.The episode concludes with Michael and Sylvain discussing Weight Watchers' bankruptcy filing—attributed to the rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs—and Tim Hortons' new partnership with Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds, debating whether this celebrity endorsement will effectively attract their target demographic of younger women to the coffee chain.. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

View From Victoria: A plan to NOT buy local Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy checks in with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry

Sign up here: www.farmerstoflorists.comIn this short but powerful episode, we're talking about why florists need better options—and how YOU can be the one to provide them. Imported flowers dominate the market, but local blooms offer something truly special: unmatched freshness, sustainability, and heart.If you're a flower farmer who grows beautiful, high-quality stems and is ready to connect with florists looking for something better, visit www.farmerstoflorists.com. This brand-new directory is designed to connect florists with farmers who value quality, consistency, and community.Be part of the change. Be part of the movement. Be part of the start of something huge.

Clarence Lloyd, Vice President at Southwest Michigan First and Director of the Chamber talks about the transition of Buy Local Greater Kalamazoo and meetings to explain the transition to business owners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Celtic Spring Challenge is underway. I will tell you all about it. I'm heading back to Texas for Sherwood Forest Faire. Buy local and buy sustainable. Music from Tami Curtis, Sassenach, Charlie O'Brien, Toby Bresnahan, Brobdingnagian Bards, plus Screeched Inn with yours truly. This is Folk Songs & Stories #298 0:39 - Tami Curtis "Keep Our Fire Burning" from Cavort 4:43 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic and Folk musician and also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send an email to follow@celtfather. Greetings my friends. Spring has sprung in Atlanta. Everything is covered in the yellowish glow of pollen. Fortunately, I've doubled up on allergy meds this year. It seems to have helped. I haven't lost my voice once this season, knock on wood. Even after a 4 hour show at the Wings Cafe & Tap House on St Patrick's Day. I call that a HUGE win. In the meantime, I've got a little challenge for you. It's simple, it's soulful, and it's rooted in the music we love. It's called the Celtic Spring Challenge, and it's happening all through the month of April. Here's how it works:

一份最新數據顯示，2025 年的第一季度有三份二澳洲中小企業陷入困境，加上美國上周宣布新關稅措施預計將進一步打擊本地企業，目前政府提出鼓勵買國產貨（Buy Local）倡議，是否有望能舒緩有關壓力？

Reduced state and federal funding impacts local institutions.

“Something You Should Know” is brought to you by the all new Triple Seven Casino, now open from 7am to 2am seven days a week at 3601 S Minnesota Ave, just off I-229 in the former Sioux Falls VFW building! We share fun things that are happening in the area and from time to time invite guests in to talk about their events!

The team chats to Proudly SA's head of marketing Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi about the Buy Local Summit. The summit took place from 17 to 18 March, spotlighting over 200 exhibitors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Fairbairn (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Proudly SA CEO, Eustace Mashimbye about the Buy Local Summit and Expo which is an important platform for local businesses to showcase their products and services, followed by Pritchard Sibanda the Co-Founder of Modern Sleep which is a bed manufacturing business that is showcasing at the buy local summit and expo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Fairbairn (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Penwell Lunga from the South African Furniture Initiative(SAFI) about the impact of illicit trade in the furniture industry, followed by the Social Media Marketer for the Shesha Board Game, Lungs Ndaba about the local South African board game they created called ‘Shesha’. The Founder of Virgin Creatives, Thabo Modau joins Jonathan to speak about his business which manufactures water wheelbarrows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Fairbairn speaks to Ayanda Mngadi the Group Executive Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations at Hulamin about the aluminium value chain, followed by the CEO of Optimas Robots, Evans Parsons who has a business that creates AI robots. Jonathan also speaks to Palesa Diale who is the Founder of Beige Butterfly which is a water Purification business that also produces organic hair and skin care, followed by Tshepo Phetla the Head of Business Development at Telkom about the graduation of the township tech innovation incubator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Fairbairn speaks with Telfer Chiks, Assistant Manager at the National Membership Movement, about the importance of connecting mentees with mentors. He then engages with Saki Zamxaka, CEO of the Gauteng Enterprise Propeller, on the crucial role they play in supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs. The conversation continues with Sarah Sebetola, Founder of Tshepiso Branding, as she shares insights into her eco-friendly branding business. She is joined by Cynthia Kitera, Founder of Cesir Stationery and Supplies, who discusses her journey in the stationery manufacturing industry. Finally, Jonathan speaks with Happy Ngidi, the Chief Marketing Officer at Proudly SA, about the significance of supporting local businesses and buying local. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Insights on how local procurement drives economic growth, creates jobs, and unlocks opportunities for SMEs. 

Clement Manyathela speaks with CEO of Proudly SA Eustace Mashimbye about this year’s instalment of the Buy Local Summit & Expo taking place on the 17th and 18th of March at the at the Sandton Convention Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sure, you know about the seafood. But did you know islanders make things like crackers? And mattresses? With everyone's attention on “buy BC” and “buy Canadian,” we thought we'd zoom in even more and talk about how to “buy island.” We check in with two people who focus on island-made goods.

This week's Green Sense Minute features Andrea Matranga, an economic historian at Università di Torino in Italy, who researches how the first agriculture or neolithic revolution was driven by climate change. 

The Canadian dollar's been on the decline since last fall. On this week's TLDR, how our wobbly currency might be affecting your pocketbook — and what you might want to do about it. And, last week, Sarah pledged to buy only Canadian products and services. Now, she shares all the highs, lows and lessons of her weeklong experiment. Plus, with the future of Canada-U.S. trade in jeopardy, CBC's Elamin Abdelmahmoud weighs in on the future of our film and TV industry.This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldrThe TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

We all have that one local shop we can't stop bragging about, because only we have it in our community and they make life so much easier. And let’s be real, we want them to stick around forever. In this episode, Jen and Jill share why it’s so important to keep supporting these businesses so they can stay for the long haul.

Guest host Robin Gill talks to Ken Beattie, Executive Director of the B.C. Craft Brewers Guild Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking control. We don't have a lot of it, but a chance to  take a breath, make changes and continue to push for changes. Even though we have 30 days, let's not take our foot off the gas.  In case you're interested - Kenny's Linkedin post is here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kennyvannucci_buycanadian-shopcanadian-supportcanadian-activity-7291664605431402496-goGh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAHLzV0B66Ny63xfoPTffiJK3tQ6g2ZDISM  

Will Trudeau's border plan actually enhance security? How are retailers responding to the Buy Local movement? Will an asteroid really hit Earth in 2032? Why/How are criminals using online betting sites to launder money? How will the tariffs impact BC's softwood lumber industry? Is Canada equipped for a trade war? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are retailers responding to the Buy Local movement? Guest: Diane Brisebois - President & CEO of the Retail Council of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Buy Local" is the message from the provincial government today... and it's launched a new campaign to encourage people to do just that. We hit east and west to talk with two farmers about the possibilities and the challenges. (Krissy Holmes with Chris Lester, co-owner of Lester's Farm Market in St. John's and Andy Wright, owner of Wright's Family Farm in Pasadena)

This Day in Maine for Friday, December 20, 2024.

Mike Switzer interviews Cindy and Andy Rolfe, owners of Lowcountry Fresh in Bluffton, S.C., to discuss how buying local food is better for nutrition and the environment.

In this episode of "The Localist," host Carrie Rollwagen shares easy ways to support local businesses without making significant lifestyle changes. She covers three key tips: choosing specific categories to always buy local, switching recurring payments to local services and dedicating a day to shop at local businesses. The episode aims to make the process of buying local more accessible and enjoyable.   Mentioned in this episode: Carrie's Instagram: https://instagram.com/crollwagen Sign up for Carrie's newsletter: https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9c59a060684d71f12f6e495fc&id=98cd3122b9 Carrie's Website: https://carrierollwagen.com/ Shop Small blog: https://shopsmallblog-blog-blog.tumblr.com/ The Localist Book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-localist-think-independent-buy-local-and-reclaim-the-american-dream-carrie-rollwagen/11535983?ean=9780692319482 Punch Love Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/punchlovecoffee?igshid=6qm4a079lw6q Order books online at Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/ Local Audiobook Service Libro.fm: https://libro.fm/ NowVision Eye Care: https://nowvisioneyecare.com/index2.php#!/NOW_VISION_EYE_CARE NowVision Eye Care on The Localist Podcast: https://carrierollwagen.com/podcast-episodes/vision-for-the-future-dr-lori-jasper-of-nowvision-eye-care-shares-how-customer-connection-is-good-for-your-health-and-her-bottom-line/ Ohm Jiu Jitsu: https://www.ohmjiujitsu.com/ Chocolata: https://www.chocolatachocolate.com/  

On this show, Karolyn is joined by one of her favorite regular guests, naturopathic oncologist Dr. Tina Kaczor to discuss the health benefits of eating seasonally. In addition to explaining why eating seasonal makes sense, Dr. Kaczor will provide some practical tips. In addition to being a highly respected naturopathic oncologist, Dr. Kaczor is the co-host of the popular podcast The Cancer Pod, available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Five To Thrive Live is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Five To Thrive Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Not to sound like a broken record but I have two great reasons to break up with the grocery store and buy local food!If you want to take me up on the offer to be a beta tester to start a Food Collaborative in your town shoot me an email!Sabrina@unexpectedgardener.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunexpectedgardener/support

Join us as we talk with Jessica Riles, UF/IFAS Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems agent in Collier County, and chair of the Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network. Jessica shares her transition from local government to supporting small farmers, discussing the importance of community support, relationship-building, and how the Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network connects farmers with vital resources.We also dive into the challenges small farmers face, like labor shortages and high land costs, and explore innovative solutions like the Southwest Florida Fresh initiative. Jessica highlights how strategic planning, marketing, and collaboration are empowering local farmers and strengthening sustainable food systems in the region.Thursday September 26 Fall Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network MeetingSupport the showWe hope you enjoyed the episode! Please help us continue to produce more valuable content by subscribing to our Fresh Take Podcast Series! Subscribe here SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY- Learn more about the many benefits of becoming a Sponsor of Florida Organic Growers! Your contribution will not only help to advance an organic and sustainable future but gain brand awareness through our growing audience. If you are interested, click here

Pliable. Stretchable. Bendabe. Malleable. Whippy. These are all synonyms for flexible, a word that describes the production nature of Charlottesville Community Engagement, a newsletter and occasional podcast that for most of the past four years was both at the same time. Over time, though, it was necessary to become more limber, plastic, elastic, and workable. For this August 3, 2024 podcast edition, audio versions of several stories from the last three print editions. I'm Sean Tubbs, glad to be able to still be doing the sonic version.In this edition: * Charlottesville City Council to vote Monday on salary increase (learn more)* Albemarle moving ahead with update of economic development strategic plan (learn more)* City of Charlottesville updates retail vacancy report  (learn more)* Six townhouses planned for single-family house on Alderman Road (learn more)* State Senator John McGuire will be the Republican nominee for the Fifth District Congressional Race this fall after a recount affirmed his victory in the primary * The Albemarle Board of Supervisors gets a briefing from Albemarle staff on changes to the structure of the next Comprehensive Plan (learn more)This time it is a podcast. Next time it will be a summary of what's coming up at government meetings next week. After that? Sign up and see for yourself! Sponsored message: Buy Local  Buying locally supports our neighbors and community members and makes a big impact for our local economy. Local businesses are more likely to reinvest in our community and their goods and services contribute to the unique character of our community.Learn more about how you can support local business at ShowLocalLove.org and on social media:* Instagram* Facebook* The website formerly known as TwitterAn explanation of shout-outsIn a typical edition, I use this space to provide a “shout-out” to subscribers and Patreon supporters who have qualified for a particular perk. Most of these editions are written as scripts for a podcast as my early journalistic dream was to be a public radio producer. I love the way that public service announcements sound and I love that in three years I've been able to use this space to promote items that I think most of you would be interested in. In this shout-out, I want to salute anyone who has learned something new from these shout-outs. I also want to thank those individuals and organizations that have supported me in the past. (image) Town Crier ProductionsThoughts on 713A and the ending of the work weekAt 5:30 p.m. on a Saturday afternoon I am so happy to stop working and to pick it all up again tomorrow. So I will just say that if you have not listened to one of these before, this would be a good one to start. The secret has always been that this was intended to be an audio product as that's what I've always wanted to do. January will mark the 30th anniversary of an internship I had at a public radio station. The AC44 version aired on WTJU this morning, as I have an obligation to fill 30 minutes a week. Knowing I had to make a new deadline every week, I restructured a lot of my internal processes to be able to make sure I could do it.This is not that version. I could have just posted that here and taken a day off, but I felt I owe the hundreds of people who do listen to the podcast. I really enjoyed doing this work today while I watched the Olympics in Paris, something I did not expect I would be doing nine days ago.Watching people compete and be their best is inspirational to me. I've worked hard to get good at writing about this stuff, and the podcasts sound pretty good, too. Take a listen, though this one is not soundbite-heavy. I run audio of myself quoting from reports through a filter, which is a very cheap way to try to make it sound interesting. I much prefer people hearing to the voices of people I quote, and that is in the final segment which has already aired on the radio first.What would me from 1984 think about being able to produce this information and grow an audience? I'm not sure, but I know I'm glad I put this together today. Producing audio is my favorite thing to do. If you listen, thank you!One more thing to do before going offline for the night. I want to post the WTJU version to the because I put the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisor discussions on the Comprehensive Plan in one podcast. Just another way to document things that may slip past without being published somewhere. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Mo Offeney möchte die Welt des Konsums zum Besseren verändern. Statt Gewinnmaximierung streicht er einfach seinen Profit. Stattdessen geht er mit seiner Firma einen neuen Weg hin zu bewusstem Konsum. Wir diskutieren die Transformation der Konsumgüterwelt, die Auswirkungen von Kapitalismus und Sozialismus auf die Wirtschaft und das Konzept der ultraschnellen Mode. Wir sprechen auch über Grenzen des Wachstumspostulats und über die Demokratisierung der kapitalistischen Wirtschaft. Das Gespräch befasst sich mit den Komplexitäten der globalen Fertigung, des wirtschaftlichen Wettbewerbs, des Verbraucherverhaltens und der ethischen Entscheidungsfindung. Es untersucht die Auswirkungen der Massenproduktion, den Wirtschaftskrieg zwischen Ländern und Unternehmen, sowie die Notwendigkeit einer Umstellung auf langlebige, qualitativ hochwertige Produkte. Die Diskussion berührt auch den Einfluss chinesischer Staatssubventionen, der Gamification in selbigen Apps und die ethischen Auswirkungen von Verbraucherentscheidungen. * Mehr Infos zu Mo: https://etiql.de/pages/our-vision https://www.instagram.com/moritz_offeney/ * Bleib auf dem Laufenden und abonniere unseren Podcast auf Apple Podcasts, Spotify oder deiner bevorzugten Podcast-Plattform: https://tagewiediese-podcast.podigee.io Hast du Fragen oder Feedback? Kontaktiere uns gerne oder folge uns auf unseren Social-Media-Kanälen. Wir wünschen viel Freude beim Zuhören und hoffen, dass dich diese Episode inspiriert und bereichert! Über diesen Podcast: Auch wenn das Leben kompliziert ist, wie immer gilt: Es kommt darauf an, was man daraus macht! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexbroicher/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.b.berlin https://www.facebook.com/BroicherAlexander/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexbroicher

Today on the phone-in: we discuss reasons to buy local food and how to make it easier. But first, Graham Nickerson reflects on Emancipation Day and Black Maritime history.

In this episode, Marta and Willem explore the resurgence and presence of buy local policies in the public procurement context. They discuss it broadly on a global scale, and then zoom in on specific buy local implementation issues when it comes to the procurement of food by public authorities. What to do with criteria and condition related to zero miles, EU geographical indicators, time of delivery or short supply chains? For dessert, they share how they overcome the initial hesitation of professionals and students when it comes to public procurement law as a field of study and expertise. Read more about it in this study: M. Andhov, M. Kania, S. Mikulic 'How to Procure Sustainable Food and Include Farmers in Public Procurement? - Legal Constraints and Opportunities' (via: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4826088) Your Title Goes Here Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings. Episode Transcript   Willem Janssen [00:00:00] Welcome to the BESTEK, the Public Procurement Podcast. Today, Marta and I are talking to Steven Schooner about sustainability and public procurement in the US and publishing in American journals.   About Bestek [00:00:17] Welcome to Bestek, the public procurement podcast. In this podcast, Dr. Willem Janssen and Dr. Marta Andhov discuss public procurement law issues, their love of food, and academic life. In each episode, Willem, Marta, and their guests search for answers to intriguing public procurement questions. This is Bestek. Let's dish up public procurement law.   Willem Janssen [00:00:41] Morning. Good afternoon everyone.   Marta Andhov [00:00:43] Hello. Hello, how are you?   Steven Schooner [00:00:46] It's great to be here. And I have to say, I applaud both of you for this enterprise. I'm really impressed with the the fact that you started this and that you've stuck with it. And my only disappointment is I'm not in Utrecht doing the recording because I really wanted to be there to experience your bicycle infrastructure. But I expect we'll get back to bicycle infrastructure, as we talked about where we're trying to get over time. So we'll come back to that.   Willem Janssen [00:01:07] But I'm sure we'll totally get back, get back to that. Uh, I have to say, so we're broadcasting live from two continents and three countries at the moment. So Marta is located in Copenhagen. Steve, you're in in Washington, DC at the law school there, and I'm at Utrecht, uh, in my attic whilst the rain is trickling down my window. So, uh, let's see where that takes us. Um, and, uh, before we get started, it is my pleasure to to introduce, uh, you, Steven Schooner. Professor. Uh, I don't think you require  much introduction to be honest.    Steven Schooner [00:01:40] I hope not.   Willem Janssen [00:01:40] But but, uh, I'll still give it a very brief - with your permission-  go with the Nash & Cibinic  Professor of government procurement law at the George Washington University. And, um, you started talking about cycling already, so I'm not too nervous to actually say that you're also a passionate cyclist. Is that correct?   Steven Schooner [00:01:59] Absolutely. And on a good day, I bike commute, but we have relatively good infrastructure here. But definitely not up there with the best in the world. But I think we're moving in the right direction.   Willem Janssen [00:02:09] I was amazed actually, because when I, when I visited your law school in 2014, I actually cycled to work every day and for for, if I may say so, for an American city, uh, it's very, very much possible to cycle to work there.

In this fun-filled episode of Schiffbauer Over Rocks, host Paul Schiffbauer Jr. welcomes Carmine Pantano, Owner of Frank's Marble & Granite and the "Prez" of the Buy Local Coalition.Carmine shares the history of Frank's Marble & Granite, a business he owns and operates. As a second-generation owner, he discusses the unique challenges and advantages of running a family business. Paul and Carmine also delve into the Buy Local Coalition, exploring its mission, who they are, and how local businesses in York County and surrounding areas can get involved. This includes highlighting Ales for Tails, which is an annual event that benefits S.N.O.R.T., Animal Rescue Inc., and Blind Dog Rescue Alliance, locally. The two also highlight what it means to be an entrepreneur, their unique connections to York, and why the community in York is so special. This episode also features a last-minute cameo from a Schiffbauer Over Rocks alumni.Connect with Carmine Pantano and his passions online at the following links:Frank's Marble & Granite: franksgranite.comBuy Local Coalition: buylocalyork.comSpecial thank you to our host location & sponsor, Casta Cigars Co. for having us.Casta Cigars aims to offer the embodiment of luxury when it comes to cigar smoking. Handcrafted using rare and aged tobacco, every puff is a journey through time and tradition. Visit them online at www.castacigars.com and at their shop in York, PA.

Shein and Temu-Xinjiang ControversiesIntroduction Welcome to today's podcast, where we dive into the controversies surrounding Shein and Temu, two major players in the online retail world. We'll explore their business practices, links to forced labor in Xinjiang, and the broader implications for consumers and global trade.Temu: A New Player in Online ShoppingLaunch and Ownership: Temu, launched in 2022 by PDD Holdings Inc., is an offshoot of the Chinese company Pinduoduo. It's known for its "buy it now" model and extremely low prices.Business Model: Temu, like Amazon, acts as a middleman between factories and consumers, but it's been accused of unethical practices like stealing photos and certifications from Amazon. Despite its popularity, Temu reportedly loses an average of $30 per order to attract and retain customers.Controversies: Influencers heavily promote Temu, but critics warn against its poor quality products and potential privacy risks, including allegations of embedded spyware in the app.Shein: Fast Fashion Giant Under ScrutinyOverview: Shein, a Chinese fast-fashion retailer, has made significant inroads in the U.S. market, mirroring Temu's success but with a different business model. Shein purchases clothes from factories and sells them under its brand, similar to retailers like Forever 21.IPO and Legal Issues: Shein has confidentially filed for an IPO in the U.S., though concerns about its labor practices, environmental impact, and sourcing from Xinjiang have delayed this process.Uyghur Forced Labor AllegationsBackground: The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), championed by Senator Marco Rubio, became law in 2021. It mandates the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to block imports made with Uyghur forced labor.Shipping Loophole: Shein and Temu exploit the "de minimis exception," which waives duty fees for packages under $800, allowing them to maintain low prices. In 2022, over 30% of sub-$800 packages entering the U.S. were from Shein and Temu, who paid no duty fees, unlike other retailers such as H&M.Human Rights Concerns in XinjiangForced Labor: Xinjiang's cotton industry has been accused of using forced labor, especially involving Uyghur Muslims. Reports suggest over a million Uyghurs have been detained in "reeducation camps" since 2017, facing intense surveillance, forced labor, and human rights abuses.International Response: In 2021, the U.S. labeled China's actions against Uyghurs as genocide, and the United Nations cited serious human rights violations.Impact on U.S. Market and Consumer AwarenessMarket Influence: Temu and Shein's aggressive market strategies, including Super Bowl ads and massive promotions, highlight their influence. Despite legal and ethical concerns, their popularity grows.Consumer Responsibility: As consumers, it's crucial to consider where our money goes and the ethical implications of our purchases. The allure of low prices often masks serious ethical and legal issues.Conclusion Today's discussion underscores the complex interplay between global commerce, ethics, and consumer behavior. As Shein and Temu continue to expand, it's essential to stay informed about the broader impacts of our shopping choices on human rights and global trade. Thank you for tuning in.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2236104/support Support the Show.

Supporting local businesses has become increasingly less convenient than shopping online. With same-day shipping, and every option under the sun, why would you continue to support local businesses? Jed Matthews, Owner and Roaster of The Bean Whole Coffee Roasters and Partner/Founder of the Neighborhood Hive Market, alongside Derek Williamson, Owner of Olio Skin Care Products and Founding partner of TNH joins Maura and Dave to speak about their experience as local business owners and why it's important for Utah residents to support businesses like theirs.

Will Oliver, a fourth-generation arable and poultry farmer, discusses his farm in Leicestershire and the challenges and diversifications he has undertaken. The farm grows wheat, maize, and winter beans, and also has a poultry enterprise with 175,000 chickens. Will emphasizes the importance of efficiency, risk-taking, and diversification in running a successful farm. He talks about the benefits of integrating arable and poultry farming, including utilizing manure and growing feed crops. Will also discusses the challenges of growing affordable food, navigating through bird flu pandemics, and managing costs and margins in the poultry industry. He highlights the importance of biosecurity and the welfare of the birds. Will shares his passion for arable farming and the regenerative practices they are implementing. He also touches on the history of the farm, the impact of climate change, and the challenges of labour and rising interest rates. Will Oliver, an arable farmer and owner of Dandelion Hideaway, discusses his involvement in agricultural boards and the importance of influencing policy. He also talks about his glamping enterprise and the value of getting people on the farm. Will shares his approach to diversification and the need for sustainability in farming. He emphasizes the importance of cost of production and profitability, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Will's message to the public is to buy local and support farm shops, while his message to fellow farmers is to share their stories.TakeawaysEfficiency, risk-taking, and diversification are key to running a successful farm.Integrating arable and poultry farming can have benefits such as utilizing manure and growing feed crops.Growing affordable food while maintaining high welfare standards is a challenge in the poultry industry.Biosecurity is of utmost importance in poultry farming to prevent disease outbreaks.Regenerative farming practices can help improve soil health and sustainability.The history of the farm and the impact of climate change are factors to consider in farming.Labor and rising interest rates are challenges faced by farmers. Involvement in agricultural boards allows farmers to influence policy and have an impact on the sector.Diversification, such as glamping, can provide additional income and opportunities to engage with the public.Sustainability in farming involves protecting the land for future generations and making the best use of resources.Cost of production and profitability are crucial considerations for a sustainable farm business.Buying local and supporting farm shops is important for the survival of these businesses.Farmers should share their stories to increase understanding and appreciation of agriculture.Image credit: Will OliverMeet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency. Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here. About Ben and  RuralPod MediaBen Eagle is the founder and Head of Podcasts at RuralPod Media, a specialist rural podcast production agency. He is also a freelance rural affairs and agricultural journalist. You can find out more at ruralpodmedia.co.uk or benjamineagle.co.uk If you have a business interested in getting involved with podcasting check us out at RuralPod Media. We'd love to help you spread your message. Please subscribe to the show and leave us a review wherever you are listening. Follow us on social mediaInstagram @mtf_podcastTwitter @mtf_podcastWatch us on Youtube here

Welcome to Episode 160 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we hear from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Beth Romer about Choose Iowa, a program through the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship that provides value-added grants to farmers and markets Iowa-grown products to consumers. We also visit with Iowa Farm Bureau economist Dr. Christopher Pudenz about Farm Bureau's upcoming Economic Summit.  Resources mentioned in this episode: ChooseIowa.com  Register now for Iowa Farm Bureau's Economic Summit

Clement Manyathela speaks to Rodney Maduwa- Managing director of Maduwa paint world at the 12th buy local summit and expoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We learn about the work of Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska to connect Nebraskans to local farms and foods amid their 2024 membership drive. The organization, based at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, offers members inclusion in their popular local food guide, published annually and distributed across the state. Interim Coordinator Charlotte Narjes joins to discuss. Read more about the membership drive here or visit the Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska website.

Host Deisy Espana sits down with Galy Montes and Nataly Andrade, co-founders of Mercadera Market. They talk about the growth of Latina owned small businesses and their part in amplifying their voices. Host Deisy Espana se sienta con Galy Montes y Nataly Andrade cofundadoras de Mercadera Market. Hablan sobre el crecimiento de los pequeños negocios de latinas y su objetivo de amplificar sus voces. To learn more, visit: Mercadera MarketActions StepsGaly's action step includes:Get to know our stories, know more about where each of us comes from, and the change we want to make in our community.Conozca nuestras historias, de dónde venimos cada una de nosotras y el cambio que queremos hacer en nuestra comunidad. Nataly's action step includes: Support our Mercadera vendors as they take their next step in growing their small businesses. Buy Local.Apoye a las vendedoras de Mercadera que están tomando el siguiente paso para crecer su negocio. Compra local. Bridge the City When you're taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue. Music by Casey Masters.

On the fifty-second episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max venture into Frank Capra's holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life. While wandering through the early failings of this movie, both comment on the story quality and the moral philosophy behind the film. Tristen provides his commentary on the Monopoly Man, Max has another game show up his sleeve, and both present the hidden theme of the film that goes over the heads of most viewers. Stick around, you won't want to miss this episode!

In this episode, we discuss business developments that round out 2023, which include some new restaurants and hotels. Don't forget the city maintains an interactive website to keep you updated on projects!    Lead In applications are open with a January 9th deadline to apply.    Thanks to our podcast partner, The Violence Prevention Center.   On the calendar: Check out Auffenberg's Hometown Holiday Cheer maps of local, festively decorated houses! Here's route one and here's route two!  Win cash with the Chamber's Wing Walk and It Pays to Buy Local promotions, both end on Dec 16th. Wed, Dec 20th is the final day to ordered catered holiday meals from The Regency Conf center. Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.

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