Podcasts about community foodworks

Kids forge habits and tastes for food long before they reach kindegarten. So on the second episode of Lunch Agenda's Food at School series, Kiko interviews two innovators in early childhood food service: Dalila Boclin of Community Foodworks and Patrilie Hernandez of the Office of the State Superintendant of Education. Sponsored by:

Access to fresh produce has been increasing in Ward 5, thanks in large part to the growth of Farmers Markets throughout the District, and of course, from social justice-minded entrepreneurs like the team at Good Food Markets. We visit with Casey from Good Food Markets to talk about their many healthy options, including a delivery program for area seniors. Then we chat with Nick Stavely of Community Foodworks, to learn more about the Monroe Street Farmers Market. Listen now to find out what's happening at each of these wonderful resources in our community.

The Rhode Island Row Farmers Market (https://www.facebook.com/FoodworksRIR/) is all set to kick off on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. We're joined by Nick Staveley of Community Foodworks (http://www.community-foodworks.org/), the organization behind the market. Nick stops by to talk about what will be new at the market this year, including discounts and great new market vendors. Casey calls in with the Good Food Markets update (http://www.goodfoodmarkets.com/). Then we are joined by Derek Nelson, the CEO of The HIlltop Microfinance Initiative (http://hilltopmfi.org/en/home/). HMFI is a nonprofit that provides low interest micro loans of $500 - $10,000 to small businesses growing in the DC area. Derek talks about how HMFI works, and the many programs they have available to assist small businesses. Listen now for all the details!

Philip from Good Food Markets calls in with our weekly market update - what's new, fresh, delicious, and available at Good Food Markets. Our first guest, Cathy E. Smith hosts The P.R.I.M.E. Show (aka PR and Internet Marketing for Entrepreneurs) on BLIS.fm. Her popular show is designed with media professionals and business owners in mind. Cathy brings her own vast knowledge, plus that of her guests, to share the latest trends, tips, and tools in offline & online marketing. Next - we're getting a new Farmers Market in the neighborhood! Starting in May, Rhode Island Row will host a weekly Farmers Market, produced by Community Foodworks. Hugo Mogollon, Dalila Boclin, and Nick Stavely stop by to talk about the market plans and community benefits they offer. Listen now for all the updates and news!