Podcasts about hunger task force

Could set a record today with the temps. Looks like the all-time high in La Crosse is 75° set back in 2012. Even if we don't break the record, it's still going to be friggin' beautiful today. We wrapped up the work week with a couple of new "Date Night" winners thanks to Rocky Rococo's & the Micon Cinemas in Eau Claire…and thanks to Saxon Hall & the Marcus Cinema in La Crosse. Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing courtesy of County Materials in Holmen, and we also took a look at some St. Paddy's Day stats & info as we get prepped for tomorrow's 20th annual St. Paddy's Day .01k to benefit the Hunger Task Force. In the news this morning, three arrests were made in the recent shooting on La Crosse's northside, an American Airlines plane caught fire in Denver leading to passengers on the wing of the plane to avoid the flames, the government is warning people about a toll/text scam, the "influencer" who snatched a baby wombat from it's mother has left Australia & isn't welcome back anytime soon, and a bunch of fish died in Winnishiek County due to a manure run-off. In sports, the Bucks beat the Lakers last night to snap a three-game losing streak, the Badgers beat Northwestern yesterday to advance in the Big 10 Tournament, and after Minnesota's loss on Wednesday…they immediately fired their head coach. Elsewhere in sports, Steph Curry hit another 3-pointer milestone last night, and MLB's regular season starts in Tokyo early next week! And did you see this Cubs player take batting practice with a Samurai sword? We let you know what's on TV & in theaters this weekend, and had a funny story about a cop in #Florida who helped a pizza guy make a delivery. A recent poll found that terrestrial radio is still one of the top ways people consume music. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the growing interest in threesomes, a #FloridaMan who was stealing lap dances, a woman who left her baby in an Uber, a restaurant that has to compensate it's diners after they found out some 17 year olds pissed in a hotpot, and a flight attendant on Alaska Airlines wants you to come get those hands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Matt King from Hunger Task Force joins the show to talk about their Mobile Market, which is available to all, but focusing on those in food deserts. If you're interested in volunteering, click here. Next, we give you an update on former NJ Senator "Gold Bar Bob" Menendez and what's happening for him. Then, The Doobie Brothers are coming to Milwaukee this summer and we want to know; what concert did you miss that you regret? We take calls and texts with some big shows!! And because you're our favorite, we have another installment of This Shouldn't Be A Thing - J-E-L-L-Oh No Edition. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Matt King

Earl kicks off the hour joined by Matt King, CEO of the Hunger Task Force, to discuss the organizations latest efforts featuring their new mobile food pantries. Then, Earl opens up the phone lines to talk about the importance of humanity. The Earl Ingram Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Earl and the show!

CLICK HERE to send me a text, I'd love to hear what you thought about this episode! Leave your name in the text so I know who it's from! Can you even begin to imagine what half a million pounds of food looks like? Today's guest, Sarah Bressler, can tell you exactly. That's because she and her team of farmers at Hunger Task Force in Franklin are growing and harvesting THAT MANY fruits and vegetables for local food pantries, shelters and families around greater Milwaukee. Listen as we talk about how she got into farming and why she stays. AND if you're feeling inspired, there are several ways you can get involved in the supply chain from Farm-to-Table at the Hunger Task Force. Website links included below on how to get in touch and get your hands in the dirty! Locals and Links for Cream City Dreamers! Website: https://www.hungertaskforce.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hungertaskforce.mkeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hungertaskforce/If you loved this show, you'll definitely want to listen to this episode with Caitlin Cullen of Kinship Community Food Center. Find it HERE or wherever you get your podcasts. Show your love for Cream City DreamsIf you haven't already, be sure to follow Cream City Dreams on Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for the newsletter HERE.  And I'd LOVE it if you rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If you're feeling especially generous, you can always Buy me a Coffee to help keep the lights on!Support the show

In this episode, Steve ha an absolute blast with Sherrie Tussler, CEO of Hunger Task Force. Recorded over a couple of beers at the Transfer Pizzeria Cafe, Sherrie and Steve touch on the past as well as addressing some important things like… What is Hunger Task Force and how does it work? How they get food to give, including growing their own on their farm in Franklin. How they get food (and other stuff) to people in neighborhoods around Milwaukee? How you can get involved in ending hunger in Milwaukee. All this and more in a fun, energizing conversation. Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. And look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee's own NEWSKI. Finally, get in on weekly Monday Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

A two guest Thursday, as we discuss some big events surrounding the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse, before one of the many write-in candidates for La Crosse School Board joins to talk about his priorities. First off, Shelly Fortner, the executive director for the Hunger Task Force talks about two big March events — 95.7 the Rock's .01K down Pearl Street that raised $4,381 and the upcoming Food Drive Friday by Interact students from Central, Logan, Aquinas, Onalaska and West Salem.  The St. Patty's Day event last weekend saw about 350 “runners” show up to race 32.8 feet to raise money for the Hunger Task Force. Over 19 years of the event, over $100,000 has been raised.  Food Drive Friday will happen from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. March 29 — Good Friday — at the Valley View Mall parking lot. The students who run iFeed in November asked Fortner if there was something they could do heading into summer, and this is it.  After that, Jeremiah Galvan joined to discuss the La Crosse School Board. Only two candidates are on the ballot for three open seats, so around a dozen people are now running write-in campaigns hoping to get on the board. One of the big responsibilities of the next school board will be the passage of a November referendum to renovate State Road Elementary with eight new classrooms and a gym, as well as build a new elementary school at the Hogan Administrative Center site. The cost for both projects is about $54 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talked about the world's shortest race back for its 19th year this Saturday in downtown La Crosse, plus what it was like when downtown La Crosse wasn't one-way streets and the top priorities for Rick Cornforth, as he seeks reelection on the La Crosse County Board.  Began the show with Bags from 95.7 the Roc to talk about the 19th “running” of the St. Patty's Day .01K that happens down Pearl Street at 2 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds for the event go to the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse — the only food bank between Madison and Rochester, distributing goods to 120 meal sites, food pantries, youth and backpack programs in the region. After that, WIZM's Brad Williams joined, as we discussed some comments from La Crosse Mayor Mitch Reynolds on Monday's show about wishing 3rd and 4th streets in downtown La Crosse could be two-way streets again. Williams also talked about the La Crosse County Judiciary and Law Commission meeting Tuesday, discussing how to implement a Citizen Review Board of law enforcement. Lastly, Cornforth joined to talk about some of his top priorities working on the La Crosse County Board, as he seeks reelection for a fifth term in District 19. That conversation hovered around the aforementioned Citizen Review Board, road funding, childcare and the Hillview Healthcare Center renovation and modification.  Cornforth's opponent in the race is Brooke Bahr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good soil practices are paying financial dividends for farmers in some states in the upper Midwest, and Wisconsin may soon join in.  Bob Bosold talks to Jack Cornell with the United Soybean Board about Farmers for Soil Health.  He explains their model and the companies that are already buying in, literally.Even small plots of ground can be incredibly productive.  Pam Jahnke visits with Sarah Bressler, farm manager for the Hunger Task Force's 208 acre property in Franklin, WI.  It's land leased for 30 years in partnership with Milwaukee County.  Bressler said they produced a record 411,000 pounds of fresh vegetables and produce they'll distribute to food pantries. Affordable health care is major talking point at a lot of state conventions and conferences this winter.  Stephanie Hoff gets real-life perspective from a farm couple in western Wisconsin.  Dylan Bruce from Ferryville. He and his wife operate Circadian Organics and Driftless Seed. He's also president of his Vernon-Crawford County WI Farmers Union Chapter. Dylan tells me that because farming is such a unique business, he doesn't qualify for BadgerCare. And because he's got a preexisting condition, he's got to pay for expensive insurance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday is here and so is a new edition of Matenaer On Air! We open up with saying goodbye Sherrie Tussler of Hunger Task Force, who is retiring after 26 years as its CEO. Also, Jane and Greg talk about a elected official, who happens to be an adult doing something very dumb. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling...we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! If you're new to our show and listening to us as a podcast, remember to subscribe and rate us, those ratings go a long way! Guest: Sherrie Tussler

On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, the gang is recklessly optimistic because over the last several games, we seem to have become a legit good team. The offense sparkled against the Lions on Thanksgiving as Jordan Love hit every receiver in every conceivable part of the field, turning in his best game as a professional, and turning heads across the league.  Love was bolstered by a bounceback from Christian Watson, and continued excellence from Jayden Reed, and on the defensive side, from Rashan Gary. But can they keep this up against the outstanding Kansas City defense, and do we actually want them to make the playoffs this year? And are they going to make the playoffs this year? And while Joe Barry is Matt's friend, what if a better friend becomes available?  Who cares! The team is good and we talk about all the good as the Packers enter the home stretch.  Finally, if you are a patron and would like to participate in our charity drive for the Hunger Task Force, and have a chance to win two tickets to Sunday's game at Lambeau, click here, and make a donation of at least $20. You will receive additional entries for each subsequent donation. Patrons only, and entries must be received by Friday at 5:00 PM Central. More details can be found here. https://www.hungertaskforce.org/food-for-families/mke-tailgate/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

This Episode is Sponsored By: City National Bank What drives consumers in the frozen food sector? According to Red's All Natural founder Mike Adair, they want both convenience and better-for-you attributes. City National Bank managing director Jennifer Braasch also shares how the frozen food sector has grown despite the pandemic and inflationary pressures. About Michael Adair: Mike Adair is the Founder / CEO of Red's All Natural, a clean label frozen food brand. Mike started Red's fourteen years ago based on his wife's famous Taco Tuesday dinners and named the company after their beloved dog, Red. Today, Red's is one of the largest natural / organic frozen-food brands in the country. They make delicious, clean-label, and convenient burritos / breakfast sandwiches and other fun items. Mike started the company while earning his MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Prior to Red's, Mike had a six-year career in finance at Pioneer Investments in Boston after attending Boston College and moving to New York City and finally Seattle. Outside of work, Mike spends his time hiking, fishing, playing cornhole, and obsessing over his lawn. This is all in between racing kids to sports activities all over Tennessee. Mike lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Paige, and three kids, Finley (14), Samantha (13), and Hunter (10). About Jennifer Braasch: Jennifer Pricco Braasch is a Managing Director with City National Bank's Food & Beverage Group. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she supports food and beverage industry executives with creative financing solutions and industry intelligence. Working with City National's team of experts, she provides the bank's full range of financial solutions to food and beverage businesses nationwide. Ms. Braasch has over 20 years of financial services experience. Prior to joining City National, she served four years as a senior relationship manager for Wells Fargo's Food & Agribusiness group, and spent 15 years with GE Capital's Corporate Finance and Antares Capital groups in Chicago, including four years as part of the Food & Beverage team. Ms. Braasch earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin and her master's in business administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. In addition to her company responsibilities, Ms. Braasch has been an active volunteer for several community organizations, including the Hunger Task Force, where she serves as a member of the Executive Council; the Tosa Community Food Pantry, where she serves as Vice President of the Board; and the Lakeview Food Pantry, where she volunteered weekly for seven years. She resides in the city of Wauwatosa with her husband and their two children. About City National Bank: With $95.4 billion in assets, City National Bank provides banking, investment, and trust services through 69 branches, including 21 full-service regional centers, in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Miami*. In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $94.5 billion in client investment assets.  City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), one of the world's leading diversified financial services companies. RBC serves more than 17 million personal, business, public sector, and institutional clients through offices in Canada, the United States, and 27 other countries.  For more information about City National, visit the company's website at http://www.cnb.com/foodandbev. *City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank. City National Bank Member FDIC. City National Bank is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada. ©2023 City National Bank. All Rights Reserved. cnb.com

In this podcast, we cover - 1. Mental models for planning different ‘chapters' of your life & taking different ‘tours of duty'. 2. Lessons on networking and augmenting your leadership skills. 3. The art and science of navigating career transitions Anoop Prakash is currently President of the Ambulance Division at the REV Group Inc, a publicly-traded specialty vehicles manufacturer based in Brookfield, Wisconsin.  At REV, Anoop runs a manufacturing and distribution organization of 1500 people and four facilities, building a broad range of ambulances to precise customer specifications, serving federal government,  municipalities, and private ambulance service providers, both in the US and abroad.  Prior to REV Anoop spent 10 years with the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he first led the company's market entry into India, the acquisition of the company's largest independent distributor in Canada, and, finally in the US market, leading US Marketing and US Dealer Development.   Prior to Harley-Davidson, Anoop had the opportunity to serve as a senior political appointee in the Administration of President George W. Bush, holding senior roles at both the US Small Business Administration and US Department of Housing & Urban Development.  Prior to his government service, he held strategy, business development and sales roles at two technology companies, and worked as a consultant for McKinsey & Company, advising consumer and retail clients.  Immediately after graduating from Stanford, Anoop served for four years active-duty as an Intelligence Officer in the US Marine Corps.  Anoop also has an MBA from Harvard Business School.   In his free time, Anoop enjoys motorcycling, books on politics and policy, and travels with his wife Gita (also class of '95) and two daughters.  Anoop is Vice President of the Board for the Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee, and leads the Wisconsin chapter of Leadership Now, a non-partisan organization of business leaders supporting democracy.   From his time as an Intelligence Officer, through to his current role as a Division President, Anoop has had to work either with or inside government organizations at every level and in multiple countries.  Anoop credits his broad exposure through Public Policy and concentration in International Policy as critical to his understanding and ability to bridge the two worlds of business and government.

Sherrie Tussler, Executive Director of Hunger Task Force, joins to give us an update on what's going on with Foodshare benefits, foodbanks and their Badger Box program. And then we were surprised to find out that Kristin is nominated for Best Radio Host for Milwaukee Magazine 2023 Readers' Choice Awards! If you would like to vote for me, you can vote once a day until June 11th https://vote.milwaukeemag.com/a-and-e-recreGuest: Sherrie Tussler

Hunger Task Force La Crosse executive director Shelly Fortner joined. While people are struggling right now with rising costs, so is the Hunger Task Force with getting donations. We talked about what the HTF does, how its distributing food, needs volunteers, and has its biggest food drive of the year this Saturday. The Post Office Food Drive on Saturday simply asks people to put donations in a bag by 8:30 a.m. and set them by your mailbox. One of the reasons behind the HTF really needing donations is because the Emergency Foodshare program ended and that kicked 700,000 people in Wisconsin off added Food Stamp benefits. Another program we discussed that is ending soon is the Badger Boxes, which not only help those in need, but also small Wisconsin farms. We also hit on a few other important dates and topics including food distribution May 19 at the Salvation Army of La Crosse County, a Remainders concert May 20 at The Main in downtown La Crosse where proceeds go to the HTF and how volunteers are needed at the Kane Street Community Gardens, which distribute 30,000 pounds of food to La Crosse each harvest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Crosse School Board candidate Jerry Wacek joined the show, discussing the old and new referendums in the district and some of his priorities when it comes to schools, including keeping the arts. Wacek is a field tech for an engineering company and he has two children in the district now — third grader and a sophomore. Eight are running for four open seats on the board, with the spring election cycle ending April 4. Before Wacek joined, 95.7 the Rock's Jean Taylor began the show to talk about the world's shortest race, the St. Patty's Day .01k happening March 17 in on Pearl Street, downtown. Proceeds from the 32.8-foot race go to the Hunger Task Force.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03.06.10 Pam Cook is joined by Stephanie Sweany, Executive Director Stark County Hunger Task Force. Take a listen or details on two events that involve doing good and good food.

In the first half hour, Representative Kristina Shelton joins to talk about her and Rep. Fran Hong's experience at the ALEC conference. She warns that the new CRT is yet another acronym, ESG. Then Sherrie Tussler, Executive Director of Hunger Task Force, joins to warn us about the impending food insecurity crisis coming now that the extra FoodShare benefits are ending March 1st. Guests: Kristina Shelton, Sherrie Tussler

As COVID-related Foodshare benefits are coming to an end soon, those who struggle with hunger in southeast Wisconsin will lose a vital resource to combating the rising cost of food. Hunger Task Force executive director Sherrie Tussler discusses what resources will be discontinued, and what those dealing with hunger can do through her organization.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the time of year when many organizations ask people for financial contributions.  Food banks and food pantries are certainly no exception.  The good news is that the Hunger Task Force, headquartered in Milwaukee, as just received $5 million in assistance.  Carrie Mess visits with executive director, Sherrie Tussler, about how their "Badger Box" was part of the story that secured the funding.  The 2023 Farm Bill is on the horizon, but what voices will be involved in development? Mary Kay Thatcher with Syngenta says there will be some areas of consensus but she says farmers are going to have to stay very engaged in the process. WI State Representative Travis Tranel has just been appointed chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee.  Pam Jahnke talks to the 6th generation dairy farmer from Cuba City about what he sees developing in Wisconsin for farm policy in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fighting hunger isn't a seasonal issue, but this is the time of year that many people pay more attention to food insecurity in our community. Sherrie Tussler, the Executive Director of Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee shares more about the urban farm they use to produce fresh foods, as well as an update on Badger Boxes, the partnership between Hunger Task Force and Wisconsin Farmers that came about during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Washington DC, Charlie sits down with a variety of guests from the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. Guests include: Suzy Delong, Chef, Executive Director and Founder of LaSoupe in Cincinnati; Carrie Mess, a Wisconsin Farmer and agricultural influencer; Sherri Tussler, Executive Director at the Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee; Dr. Dave Nayak, a Chicago-based doctor turned farmer; Avani Rai, 4-H member and 17-year-old student; Tara Roberts Turner, a Waupaca farmer and General Manager of the Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative. 

It's National Suicide Prevention Month. Pam Jahnke and DATCP's Dan Bauer discuss the resources offered through the Farm Center. This ranges from mental health services, vouchers and tele-counseling to farm transition planning and milk testing.  USDA is in town! Deputy Secretary Stacy Dean is in Milwaukee today. She's looking at how organizations such as Hunger Task Force are connecting those in need with local food -- Badger Boxes are an example of that effort. John Heinberg joins Mid-West Farm Report in studio with a look at the latest USDA Production Report. Soybeans prices jumped after word that acres are down, and supply will be tight in 2023. The report was also favorable to corn, boosting that market to nearly $7 per bushel. Total Farm Marketing is ready to take calls if you want to keep those markets bullish for your operation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shelly Fortner, the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse executive director joined. We talked about the Kane Street gardens, how tough life is for those in financial distress and a bit on the baby formula shortage.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As energy prices continue to rise, many people are looking at alternatives.  One man in rural Augusta in Eau Claire county has been looking for those alternatives for more than 10 years.  Jill Welke talks to Matt Gabler about the evolution of renewable energy at his farm, starting with a wind turbine erected over 10 years ago. Land values are really driving some of the auction action that Ashley Huhn from Steffes Auction is seeing.  He updates Pam on some sales results. Learning by doing is a strategy that the WI Beef Council likes to employ with key stakeholders involved in food.  Nancy Weeks, dietician with Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee, was a participant in a recent farm to fork tour that introduced her to Wisconsin beef producers at their farms.  Brought to you courtesy of the WI Beef Council and Equity Cooperative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genetic Engineering and Society Center GES Colloquium - Tuesdays 12-1PM (via Zoom) NC State University | http://go.ncsu.edu/ges-colloquium GES Mediasite - See videos, full abstracts, speaker bios, and slides https://go.ncsu.edu/ges-mediasite Twitter - https://twitter.com/GESCenterNCSU Pioneering Work in Genetic Engineering of Crops and It's Adoption in Africa Florence M. Wambugu, PhD, DSc., Founding Director and CEO, Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International Website | Twitter @AfricaHarvestKe & @DrFWambugu Factors influencing the adoption of GE crops in Africa, and Dr. Wambugu's pioneering work on GE sweetpotato and with the Africa Biofortified Sorghum (ABS) project. Abstract Despite huge adoption of Genetically Engineered (GE) Crops globally in the last two decades, the debate continues especially among interest groups in the public, policy makers, regulators & researchers. During the early days of GE Crops debate, anti-GE Lobby groups argued that Africa lacked capacity to regulate the GE technology and Africa policy makers feared they would lose trade with EU. These positions have changed and according to the latest report of the ISAAA Brief 55, on the Global Status of Commercialized GE Crops in 2019, Africa leads the progress among the regions of the world in adopting GE crops by doubling the number of adopting countries in 2019. Africa has been regarded as the region with the biggest potential to benefit from GE crop adoption because of the immense challenges relating to poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. However, from an initial list of limited GE crops adopters in 2018, Africa have significantly increased adopters from 2019 to harness the benefits of GE technology. Globally, different continents and regions have taken different positions, with the USA, Canada, Australia, China, and Latin America leading in adoption of GE crops, while the EU remains generally cautious on case-by-case basis by different states. However, Africa is rising from the negative influence of EU anti-GE lobby groups, based on fear of losing trade opportunities, telling by the increased GE confined field trails (CFTs) targeting food security crops. In this colloquium, Dr. Florence Wambugu will discuss the factors that earlier contributed, and continue to influence adoption of GE crops in Africa, highlighting GE Crops Research & Development by Africa Scientists using existing Biosafety laws. She will also discuss her pioneering work of GE Sweet-potato and promising GE work with Africa Biofortified Sorghum (ABS) Project in Africa. Related links: Dr. Wambugu profile on SourceWatch Speaker Bio Dr. Florence M. Wambugu is the Founding Director and Chief Executive Officer of Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International (AHBFI) — also known as Africa Harvest — in Kenya since 2002. She is a plant pathologist with specialization in virology holding a Ph.D. from the University of Bath, England (1991), Post-Doctoral Research Associate – Biotechnology with a life science company in USA, and holds an Honorary Doctor of Science from University of Bath, England (2008). For over 30 years she has dedicated her life to agricultural research where she's made significant contributions to the improvement of sorghum, maize, pyrethrum, banana and sweet potato with significant impact on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. Dr. Wambugu has authored/co-authored over 300 papers, publications, and books in local and international journals, written two books including “Modifying Africa”- How Biotechnology Can Benefit the Poor and Hungry (2001, 2004), and Biotechnology for Africa; Emergence, Initiatives and Future (2014) by Springer. Dr. Wambugu holds several awards and honors from local and international institutions in recognition of her work in Africa including first place medal winner in Global Development Network Awards under science and technology category in Year 2000 for the TC banana project impact. Named as one of the world top 100 most influential people in biotech today by the Scientific American Worldview special report 2015, Awarded Yara Prize 2008, from the Norway-based Yara Foundation for her significant contribution to fight hunger and poverty in Africa. Dr. Wambugu was awarded the Eve Woman of the year Award by the EVE Magazine, in February 2004 in East Africa in recognition of her contribution to science and its application to combat hunger and poverty in Africa. Another award was given to Dr. Wambugu by the South African government during the commemoration of 10 years of democratic rule for her consistent support to agricultural development. In 2002 she was awarded “Woman of the Year” recognition by the American Biographical Institute for empowering the power through increased food production. She is also a recipient of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture's (IITA) award in 1981 for successful establishment of a tissue culture laboratory in support of root and tuber crops germplasm improvement; KARI's 1989 Crop Science award for excellent performance in scientific conferences; International Potato Centre's (CIP) 1989 Regional Research award, for outstanding advancements in sweet potato research; Pyrethrum Marketing Board of Kenya 1990 farmers support award for successful establishment of a rapid micro-propagation laboratory for pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum) in 1986/7. Recognized by Virology Division of Horticultural Research International in England and KARI in 1991, as exemplary Ph.D. candidate for outstanding dissertation contributions on sweet potato virus disease research work done in Kenya, Monsanto Company Outstanding Performance Award for 1992 and 1993. Participated in key boards including Member of DuPont Biotech Advisory Panel-USA, International Plant Genetic Research Institute, UN Millennium Development goals Hunger Task Force, The Science Board of Bill and Melinda Gates Global Health Challenge and as a Council Member of the Science Technology and Society of Japan. GES Colloquium is jointly taught by Drs. Jen Baltzegar and Sumit Dhole, who you may contact with any class-specific questions. Please subscribe to the GES newsletter and Twitter for updates. GES Center - Integrating scientific knowledge & diverse public values in shaping the futures of biotechnology. Find out more at https://ges-center-lectures-ncsu.pinecast.co

What a week! We kicked things off with the "Monday Morning Throwback", and we talked about another Wordle spin-off called "Heardle" that is designed for music lovers! We had Shelly from the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse in studio to talk about the St. Paddy's Day .01k, and during the "Good News with Slayer" on Tuesday, we talked about an uplifting hotline run by some kids! We got over the hump on Wednesday by figuring out what our names mean on "Discover What Your Name Means" day...and Shaw once again aced "You're killin' me, Shaws" Does the first body part you wash in the shower say something about your personality? Apparently, a lifestyle "expert" thinks so.....and NASA is going to start figuring out the logistics of having sex in space. We talked about Ranch dressing on "National Ranch Day", and Adam Palm stopped by with some new tunes. Also, 2/3rds of Americans refuse to poop at work. Who knew? Plus, another list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about food insecurity within our community. Guests this week include: Sherrie Tussler | Hunger Task Force Sharon Pomaville | The Sharing Center

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about food insecurity within our community. Guests this week include: Sherrie Tussler | Hunger Task Force Sharon Pomaville | The Sharing Center

This Holiday season 102.9 THE HOG and Sherwin Industries invite you to Lend a Helping Ham with Hunger Task Force. Donate a ham at https://1029thehog.com/ham

We had the chance to sit down with Shelly Fortner, Executive Director of the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse, we talk about her origin story, the impetus for the Task Force, its variety of programming, including the Kane Street Community Garden, we also delve into community support and what is next for this organization. https://lacrossehtf.orgWant to Support the Hunger Task Force? Attend the La Crosse Winter Roots Festival happening Saturday, February 12, 2022. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit The Hunger Task Force of La Crosse, who will be hosting silent auctions. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item at entry. The Hunger Task Force of La Crosse is aiming to raise $10,000 and collect 5,000 pounds of food. https://lacrosselocal.com/rootsfestYou can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com.

8-8-21 Sunday Sip: Hunger Task ForceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When we think about hunger, we may think of people living outside the United States. But hunger is real for families right here at home. What does hunger look like in Milwaukee County? In this episode, we talk with Sherrie Tussler, executive director of the Hunger Task Force.

WV Delegate Lisa Zuckoff On Hunger Task Force 07 - 13 - 21 by The Watchdog

There's some confusion among farmers and SNAP recipients around recent announcements related to federal monies.  Sherry Tussler with the Hunger Task Force in Madison breaks it down.  Governor Evers has secured more federal money, but it will only go to SNAP recipients to spend in grocery stores.  There's no new funding for food banks and their work.  Tussler's hoping farmers and those that depend on food banks, will encourage their elected officials to support a "Wisconsin Badger Box". Potato chips - they've become a popular snack during the pandemic, and a new source of revenue for an entrepreneur in Milwaukee.  Josh Scramlin explains how one man used his idea for craft potato chips, and turned it into a journey of learning about the states power in potato production, and the wealth of knowledge Wisconsin farmers shared with him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Had 95.7 The Rock's Jean Taylor and Hunger Task Force of La Crosse's Shelly Fortner on to talk about the .01-kilometer charity "race" happening Saturday from 4-6 p.m. at Riverside Park. Sort of the perfect length for everyone coming out of a very lazy pandemic. Started the show talking about the weird motorized unicycle I saw cruising down 2nd Street. After that, talked about how we should be blowing our stimulus checks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just like that, we're on to March! The warmer weather, the longer days, the dog poop in the backyard! We started the week off with a round of "Fact or Bullcrap" on National Peanut Butter day, and Brian had a funny story about a mother in Walmart over the weekend. Plus, a list of some things to look forward to in the month of March. And if you have a mutant superpower, you could win yourself $250k! We also talked about the top things we want to hear from our boss, and another Karen was actin' a fool at the Bubble tea shop. We talked with Mitch Reynolds & Vicki Markusen, both candidates for Mayor of La Crosse. And we talked with Shelly from the Hunger Task Force about next weekend's St. Paddy's Day .01k. We also discussed a study of the angriest sports fans on Twitter, and a Thursday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" had Brian, Jean & Shaw singing a few tunes. Plus, "Three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's got the American Honey Queen after a young woman from Franklin captured that title.  Kaitlyn Riley talks with her about the messages she'll be sharing with consumers about our busy pollinators. Texas continues to suffer with subzero temperatures going into the weekend, and that's tough on people and the food supply they depend on.  Transportation snags are rippling all the way to the Midwest. Money from the Farmers to Families Food Box program is nearly spent, and the need is greater than ever for supplemental food supplies.  Sherrie Tussler from The Hunger Task Force traces the money and proposes a new plan for a Wisconsin "Badger Box". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sherrie Tussler, Executive Director of Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee keeps an eye on how state and federal monies are channeled in combating hunger in Wisconsin.  She says the latest round of purchases in the "Farmers to Families" food box program has been disappointing at best. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee is continuing to work quickly to get the Farmers to Families food boxes out across Wisconsin.  Those boxes include a lot of Wisconsin food products.  Pam visits with Sherrie Tussler, director of the task force. The covid vaccine rollout is underway, but scammers are targeting the elderly and people in underserved areas like rural Wisconsin.  Sean Voskul with AARP gives us a rundown on what you need to watch out for with scams. Markets are back on track after the Martin Luther King holiday.  John Hineberg reviews the USDA World Ag Supply Report and the discusses the battle for acres between corn/soybeans/wheat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we visit with a leader of The Hunger Task Force, which is dealing with food insecurity issues. We also talk about tomorrow's presidential inauguration, along with good portions of other news, weather, markets and fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the holiday season turns into the new year, which leads to the coldest part of winter, Newsmakers is talking about how area social service nonprofits are reaching out to those in need. On this week’s program we hear from Couleecap, the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse, and Community Hunger Solutions in Viroqua.

It's a problem that's plagued southeast Wisconsin for a while and this year's pandemic has only inflated the number of people in our community who are hungry. Ever since Sherrie Tussler became Executive Director of Hunger Task Force in 1997, she's never experienced a year like this. In this episode of Deff-initely Milwaukee, Carl Deffenbaugh sits down with Tussler to talk about how COVID-19 has affected Hunger Task Force. Tussler explains how her small crew has risen to the challenge and one of the good things she hopes comes out of this pandemic. You'll also learn what hot pepper-loving gorillas have to do with the Hunger Task Force Farm.

La Crosse Hunger Task Force executive director Shelly Fortner joined, and it was Day 2 of our Thanksgiving Day countdown debates over what should and shouldn't be on the table. This time, raisins in stuffing. We also talked about how the Hunger Task Force is doing with food stocks. After that, all the ridiculous COVID-19 news from Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Hansen, director of development at Hunger Task Force

Bob Bosold talks with Robby Personette from the WI Dept. of Agriculture on the impact an EPA ruling will have on farmers access and ability to use the popular weed killer containing dicamba. Kaitlyn Riley says its time to connect with your local Wisconsin strawberry grower!  Patches are opening across the state after a slight delay, but knowing what safety protocol you'll be working with is a patch by patch decision. Pam wraps up the morning talking to Sherrie Tussler from Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee.  They've found more financial support for the Dairy Recovery Program they've had in place - but were sadly passed over for valuable federal funds from USDA to compile Wisconsin Farm Food Boxes for distribution.  Will they get another chance at funding, and what about state funding available for the same goal?  Sherrie's got the update

Hit on a lot of stuff. First, talked about how unpredictable the COVID-19 numbers have been, for anybody trying to use those as a political argument, they always seem to be a letdown. After that, Shelly Fortner, the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse executive director, joined to update us on the Food Drive Friday finale and how they're now giving out food boxes each Friday. Lastly, we talked about Trump's "looting-shooting" tweet and the Minneapolis protests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about the last Food Drive Fridays to benefit the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse and the need for more food donations going forward as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.We discuss the status of the La Crosse Area Emergency Response Fund that started in March to help nonprofit agencies respond to the needs of people during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss new options for financial help for businesses through regional Small Business Recovery Funds.

Talked a little about the daily COVID-19 tally, before bringing on Shelly Fortner with the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse. Food Drive Fridays' second last week was another good one. After that, GasBuddy.com petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan joined to talk about the Sauid v. Russia oil war and gas prices.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-17-20 Sunday Sip: Hunger Task Force

We’re living in an era when more people need a helping hand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We received several Bubbler Talk questions wondering how people needing help during the coronavirus pandemic can find resources. So, we spoke with three groups that are supporting people in the Milwaukee area — now and after the pandemic. Latest WUWM & NPR Coronavirus Coverage Hunger Task Force The Hunger Task Force distributes food — much of it donated — through food pantries, meal programs and schools. Pre-COVID-19 it gave away more than 30 million pounds a year, distributing through partnering nonprofits in 36 eastern Wisconsin counties. But the coronavirus pandemic turned Hunger Task Force operations upside down. Volunteers had to stay home, so the staff is filling the gap. For example, the task force's Stockbox program . Hunger Task Force employees, all wearing masks and gloves, are still giving seniors the nutritious food they need — just as a drive-thru service. “ Beulah Brinton

Food Drive Fridays was again a success. We talked with Hunger Task Force of La Crosse exec. director Shelly Fortner how what that means looking ahead. Also asked about acquiring dairy and meat, as processing is slowed and we're seeing milk dumped and animals euthanized and discarded. After that, Freedom Honor Flight president Dave Larsen, as they were supposed to have the 25th flight May 9.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shelly Fortner is the Executive Director of The Hunger Task Force on La Crosse.  Jean Taylor is half of The Morning Sickness on 95.7 The Rock and the Operations Manager for the 6 radio stations of Midwest Family of La Crosse.  We'll talk about how the Coronavirus has changed things, how you can help and how unsure everything seems to be right now.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-03-20 Sunday Sip: Hunger Task Force

WW Homestead Farms in Iowa thought they were on top of the curve.  With contracts involving local schools, restaurants and an on-farm retail location, they thought they were protected.  And then covid-19 hit.  Kaitlyn Riley talks with the families involved. Chad Vincent, CEO of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin's tracking reports of stores that are still restricting milk/dairy sales.  Pam visits with him. Sherrie Tussler is the executive director of the Hunger Task Force.  The Wisconsin Dairy Recovery Program is underway and Tussler's holding the pocketbook.  She talks with Pam about what the public can do now to help.

You can donate to the cause at:  hungertaskforce.org/dairy

  How can you support people who are food insecure with dignity?  Our guest, Community Network Dietitian Nicole Weeks, share how her organization uses the MyPlate model in choice food pantries. Nicole shares ways to help by, “Shopping with your wallet and having a voice, as well.” Nicole is a registered dietitian focused on community nutrition. Her background includes the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) supplemental food program, school nutrition with a focus on the administration of the free and reduced meal program, and now Hunger Task Force - Milwaukee's Free and Local Food Bank. She is the Community Network Dietitian, helping to support the network of over 50 food pantries and 20 meal sites and shelters. Hunger Task Force is the first food bank in the nation to utilize the USDA MyPlate model in a food bank setting, and Nicole's role supports this throughout the network. Key Points: The My Plate model replaced the Food Pyramid model.  It emphasizes filling your plate with: 1/2 of the plate produce 1/2 of grains whole grains Lean protein Low fat dairy Hunger Task Force’s Choice Pantries are filled with items that fit within the My Plate model.  People shop the panty and choose their food.  Nicole provides education about how to use the items, including cooking tips Best things to donate are low sugar canned fruits, and low sodium canned vegetables.  Ramen noodles are terrible donations.  They are non-nutritive and can’t be used.  They end up in the Hunger Task Force compost bin. Hunger Task Force runs a farm that produces a half million pounds of vegetables and fruit each year. Hunger Task Force has a mobile market serving the community with fresh produce, meat, and dairy.  It serves 1000 people each month. Ways to help your local food bank: Donate food Donate cash Understand food assistance programs exist for a reason. They are available to anyone — and one day you might need one. Volunteer. Organizations need help assembling food boxes, sorting food, stocking, and many other opportunities. Advocate for nutrition programs.  When changes are suggested in programs, look into what is suggested.  Speak up to support those who deal with food insecurity. Links: Nicole’s email: nicole.weeks@hungertaskforce.org Hunger Task Force Website: https://www.hungertaskforce.org/ Nicole on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rdsnick Food Bullying: How to Avoid Buying BS by Michele Payn: https://foodbullying.com Embrace Your Heart with Eliz Greene: http://www.embraceyourheart.com/ Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/foodbullyingpodcast/

For the fifth straight year, United Ethnic Festivals are teaming up with Hunger Task Force to collect food at the gates of evert major lakefront festival this summer. Learn about the Fests Feed MKE partnership.

For the fifth straight year, United Ethnic Festivals are teaming up with Hunger Task Force to collect food at the gates of evert major lakefront festival this summer. Learn about the Fests Feed MKE partnership.

This episode of Random Tandem, the ladies were being.......random....enjoy! Lol **Now through the end of the year Random Tandem will be partnering with the Hunger Task Force!! Join us and help a family in need this Holiday season by visiting - www.HungerTaskForce.org ** ~Wins~ Jecora: Coconut dream bars (won 2nd place lol) S.Dot: Return of S.Dot on Sweats n Suits podcast ~Holy Grails~ Jecora: Giving Hands Foundation S.Dot: The Final Table on Netflix ~Groove Theories~ Jecora: Meek Mill ‘Championships’; Mack Ayres “The Devil in the Details” S.Dot: Rico Love ‘Even Kings Die’; Normani ft 6lack “Waves”; Sabrina Claudio ‘About Time’ Outro: Luke James “Strawberry Vapors” Random Tandem Podcast is also available on iHeart Radio, Stitcher and Google Play! Subscribe, Rate, Review and Tell a friend! ~Contact Random Tandem~ FB Group/Page: Randem Tandem Podcast Twitter: @RandomTandemPod IG: @RandomTandemPodcast Email: RandomTandemPodcast@gmail.com

This episode the ladies were joined by Relationship Therapist Renelle Nelson LMFT (Certified sex therapist/coach - specializing in intimacy and infidelity recovery) to discuss all things mental health, sex, relationships and infidelity! #CommunicateBeforeCumming Renelle Nelson, LMFT IG - @noirsxtherapist FB - Kaleidoscope Services with Renelle E. Nelson **Now through the end of the year Random Tandem will be partnering with the Hunger Task Force!! 12 Bars of Charity Pub Crawl - Friday, December 7th in Milwaukee, WI (Bar neighborhoods include: Water, Brady and Milwuakee Street)! Pub crawlers select a local nonprofit to support when they purchase their $30 tickets and will receive a Blue and Gold sweatshirt as a thank you for $10 of ticket purchases going to the Hunger Task Force! Purchase tickets at: https://12barsofcharity.com/milwaukee/** ~Wins~ S.Dot - Mom bought her a coat; Completing counselor’s homework ~Holy Grails~ Jecora - Glossier Birthday Balm dotcom S.Dot - The Good Place tv show ~Groove Theories~ S.Dot - City Girls ft Cardi “Twerk”; BJ the Chicago Kid ‘In My Mind’ Outro: Salt n Pepper “Let’s Talk About Sex” Random Tandem Podcast is also available on iHeart Radio, Stitcher and Google Play! Subscribe, Rate, Review and Tell a friend! ~Contact Random Tandem~ FB Group/Page: Randem Tandem Podcast Twitter: @RandomTandemPod IG: @RandomTandemPodcast Email: RandomTandemPodcast@gmail.com

This episode the ladies talked about being thankful and the importance of ‘paying it forward.’ **Now through the end of the year Random Tandem will be partnering with the Hunger Task Force!! During the month of November, Rexnord’s Turkey Ticker Challenge - Rexnord matches every turkey donation made to the Hunger Task Force. These turkeys are delivered to local families in need during the holidays. Turkeys can be purchased for $15 at www.HungerTaskForce.org ** ~Wins~ Jecora - Went to the gym S.Dot - Found a MKE counselor ~Holy Grail~ S.Dot - Buddha Bowl Pink Himalayan Sweetness popcorn ~Groove Theories~ S.Dot - Webbie ‘Savage Life’; Justin Bieber ‘Journals’ Outro: Boyz II Men “Thank You” Random Tandem Podcast is also available on iHeart Radio, Stitcher and Google Play! Subscribe, Rate, Review and Tell a friend! ~Contact Random Tandem~ FB Group/Page: Randem Tandem Podcast Twitter: @RandomTandemPod IG: @RandomTandemPodcast Email: RandomTandemPodcast@gmail.com

This episode the ladies touched on TV and some other random foolishness.... **Now through the end of the year Random Tandem will be partnering with the Hunger Task Force!! During the month of November, Rexnord’s Turkey Ticker Challenge - Rexnord matches every turkey donation made to the Hunger Task Force. These turkeys are delivered to local families in need during the holidays. Turkeys can be purchased for $15 at www.HungerTaskForce.org ** ~Wins~ S.Dot - Got a part-time job ~Holy Grails~ Jecora - Rose Hemp oil S.Dot - Having (and updating) a budget ~Groove Theories~ Jecora - Gospel playlist S.Dot - Summer Walker ‘Last Days of Summer’ Outro: Ashanti “Rock With U (Awww Baby)” Random Tandem Podcast is also available on iHeart Radio, Stitcher and Google Play! Subscribe, Rate, Review and Tell a friend! ~Contact Random Tandem~ FB Group/Page: Randem Tandem Podcast Twitter: @RandomTandemPod IG: @RandomTandemPodcast Email: RandomTandemPodcast@gmail.com

Replay of segment 3 of The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Radio Show from 8-18-18 on 860AM WNOV and W293cx 106.5 FM Milwaukee WI, listen here during show hours Saturdays 9-10 am CST https://tinyurl.com/zvh5kaz Thank you for listening and downloading the show. Topics: Joey and Holly talk about Amy from Milwaukee's Hunger task force. https://www.hungertaskforce.org/ Hunger Task Force is Milwaukee’s Free & Local food bank and Wisconsin’s leading anti-hunger organization. They were founded in 1974 by a group of parent advocates who were fighting for a school breakfast program in Milwaukee Public Schools. Today, Hunger Task Force provides a safety net of emergency food to a network of local food pantries and meal programs. We are the only food bank in Milwaukee that does not charge for food, delivery or network membership.Amy Wallner started as Farm Volunteer Coordinator at The Farm in March 2014. Since February of the following year, Amy has had a lead role in designing and implementing the Hunger Task Force Farm annual crop plan, striving to provide a consistent harvest of 20+ fruit and vegetable varieties throughout the growing season. She is also responsible for continuous farm operation improvements, including visioning for the farm’s multi-year sustainability plan and equipment upgrades. 1. Who is eligible to receive the food from the hunger task force? 2. In addition to the facility where people can drop off food, you have a farm in Franklin. Tell us more about the farm, what is grown there, and where does that food go? 3. Aside from providing food, what other resources do you have available? 4. How many pounds of food is give away each year? 5. Is all food locally sourced donated? Or is food brought in from other regions? 6. If people don’t want to donate, can they volunteer their time? 7. Can people donate money instead of food? 8. Is Milwaukee unique that we have a hunger task force or is there other similar organizations in other large cities like this? 9. How do people find more info? When is garlic cured? When to harvest watermelon? https://thewisconsinvegetablegardener.com/radio/ check out highlights of past show podcast and video https://thewisconsinvegetablegardener.com/video-series/highlights-podcast/ Email your questions to TWVGshow@gmail.com tweet us as #twvg or @twvgshow The show runs March - Oct Saturday morning’s 9-10am cst Check out the following sponsors that Make the radio show possible: IV Organics: http://ivorganics.com/ MI Gardener: http://migardener.com/ Use coupon code SHARE10 to save 10% off your 1st order. Beans & Barley: http://www.beansandbarley.com/ Bobbex: http://www.bobbex.com/ Rootmaker: https://rootmaker.com/ Plant Success organics: https://plantsuccessorganics.com/ Woodmans Food Stores: https://www.woodmans-food.com/ Root assassin shovel: https://rootassassinshovel.com/ Bluemel's Garden & Landscape Center Family owned, independent garden and landscape center that has been servicing the metro-Milwaukee area since 1955. 4930 W. Loomis RD. 414-282-4220 http://bluemels.com/ Hoss Tools of www.hosstools.com Tree Diaper of www.treediaper.com Seedling Square of www.seedingsquare.com Rebel green of www.rebelgreen.com Use coupon code WIVEG15 to save 15% at www.rebelgreen.com/shop Dripping Springs OLLAS of www.drippingspringsollas.com Saz Products of www.sazproducts.com Shield n seal of www.shieldnseal.com Pomona Universal Pectin of www.pomonapectin.com Flame Engineering Inc. of www.flameengineering.com Eco Garden Systems of www.ecogardensystems.com Made of recycled materials in the U.S It is a raised garden bed offers sustainable organic gardening that is environmentally sound. Use coupon code Wiveg125 to save $125 & Free Shipping (a $250 vale) on the Eco Garden Original Garden unit only in stone color must be purchased through the Eco Garden Systems website www.ecogardensystems.com/store valid thru Dec 31 2018 Outpost Natural Foods Co-op of www.outpost.coop Manure tea of www.manuretea.com The Gardener's Hollow Leg of www.thegardenershollowleg.com Save 10% use veggies at checkout Handy Safety Knife of www.handysafetyknife.com Use promo code WVG to get 10% off and free shipping one time use only. Bio Safe of www.biosafe.net 10% on your next order use coupon code TWVG at check out Chapin Manufacturing Inc. of www.chapinmfg.com The Plant Booster of www.plantbooster.net Tall Earth of www.tallearth.com save 15% on orders placed on, TallEarth.com. use WISCONVEG at checkout Purple cow organics of https://www.purplecoworganics.com

Replay of The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Radio Show from 8-18-18 on 860AM WNOV and W293cx 106.5 FM Milwaukee WI, listen here during show hours Saturdays 9-10 am CST https://tinyurl.com/zvh5kaz Thank you for listening and downloading the show. Topics: Joey and Holly talk about building your soil. Building and growing in cold frames also Amy from Milwaukee's Hunger task force. https://www.hungertaskforce.org/ Building your soil: - Current issues? - Test your soil - Adding organic material - Raised beds could be an option - Straw bale garden? - Build soil in container - Layer – don’t disturb soil – no till - Mulch - Rotate crops - Cover crops Cold frames: - What is a cold frame? - When to plant? - What to plant? - How many layers? - Low tunnel - Where to put it? - Hunger Task Force is Milwaukee’s Free & Local food bank and Wisconsin’s leading anti-hunger organization. They were founded in 1974 by a group of parent advocates who were fighting for a school breakfast program in Milwaukee Public Schools. Today, Hunger Task Force provides a safety net of emergency food to a network of local food pantries and meal programs. We are the only food bank in Milwaukee that does not charge for food, delivery or network membership.Amy Wallner started as Farm Volunteer Coordinator at The Farm in March 2014. Since February of the following year, Amy has had a lead role in designing and implementing the Hunger Task Force Farm annual crop plan, striving to provide a consistent harvest of 20+ fruit and vegetable varieties throughout the growing season. She is also responsible for continuous farm operation improvements, including visioning for the farm’s multi-year sustainability plan and equipment upgrades. 1. Who is eligible to receive the food from the hunger task force? 2. In addition to the facility where people can drop off food, you have a farm in Franklin. Tell us more about the farm, what is grown there, and where does that food go? 3. Aside from providing food, what other resources do you have available? 4. How many pounds of food is give away each year? 5. Is all food locally sourced donated? Or is food brought in from other regions? 6. If people don’t want to donate, can they volunteer their time? 7. Can people donate money instead of food? 8. Is Milwaukee unique that we have a hunger task force or is there other similar organizations in other large cities like this? 9. How do people find more info? When is garlic cured? When to harvest watermelon? https://thewisconsinvegetablegardener.com/radio/ check out highlights of past show podcast and video https://thewisconsinvegetablegardener.com/video-series/highlights-podcast/ Email your questions to TWVGshow@gmail.com tweet us as #twvg or @twvgshow The show runs March - Oct Saturday morning’s 9-10am cst Check out the following sponsors that Make the radio show possible: IV Organics: http://ivorganics.com/ MI Gardener: http://migardener.com/ Use coupon code SHARE10 to save 10% off your 1st order. Beans & Barley: http://www.beansandbarley.com/ Bobbex: http://www.bobbex.com/ Rootmaker: https://rootmaker.com/ Plant Success organics: https://plantsuccessorganics.com/ Woodmans Food Stores: https://www.woodmans-food.com/ Root assassin shovel: https://rootassassinshovel.com/ Bluemel's Garden & Landscape Center Family owned, independent garden and landscape center that has been servicing the metro-Milwaukee area since 1955. 4930 W. Loomis RD. 414-282-4220 http://bluemels.com/ Hoss Tools of www.hosstools.com Tree Diaper of www.treediaper.com Seedling Square of www.seedingsquare.com Rebel green of www.rebelgreen.com Use coupon code WIVEG15 to save 15% at www.rebelgreen.com/shop Dripping Springs OLLAS of www.drippingspringsollas.com Saz Products of www.sazproducts.com Shield n seal of www.shieldnseal.com Pomona Universal Pectin of www.pomonapectin.com Flame Engineering Inc. of www.flameengineering.com Eco Garden Systems of www.ecogardensystems.com Made of recycled materials in the U.S It is a raised garden bed offers sustainable organic gardening that is environmentally sound. Use coupon code Wiveg125 to save $125 & Free Shipping (a $250 vale) on the Eco Garden Original Garden unit only in stone color must be purchased through the Eco Garden Systems website www.ecogardensystems.com/store valid thru Dec 31 2018 Outpost Natural Foods Co-op of www.outpost.coop Manure tea of www.manuretea.com The Gardener's Hollow Leg of www.thegardenershollowleg.com Save 10% use veggies at checkout Handy Safety Knife of www.handysafetyknife.com Use promo code WVG to get 10% off and free shipping one time use only. Bio Safe of www.biosafe.net 10% on your next order use coupon code TWVG at check out Chapin Manufacturing Inc. of www.chapinmfg.com The Plant Booster of www.plantbooster.net Tall Earth of www.tallearth.com save 15% on orders placed on, TallEarth.com. use WISCONVEG at checkout Purple cow organics of https://www.purplecoworganics.com

Sherri Tussler speaks with WTMJ's own Jane Matenaer.

Valley Health and Human Services has a Hunger Task Force which will be working with a consultant to figure how many people in the Valley are going hungry, and how the area's five food pantries can provide better services. The guests, from the task force, are Patricia Tarasovic of The Valley United Way, and David Morgan of TEAM Inc. This episode is sponsored by ValleyGivesBack.org.

Almost three in ten people who live in the city of Milwaukee live in poverty, according to Census Bureau statistics published by the Hunger Task Force. The estimated poverty rate in Milwaukee is 28.7%, the poverty rate in the United States is 15.5%. (See more details here: https://www.hungertaskforce.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/QuickFacts_Feb2017.pdf) To live in poverty, a family of four needs to make $24,600 a year or less. Those who are struggling to buy food and pay their utilities often take advantage of several meal sites and food pantries throughout the city. Ebenezer Stone Ministries, at 35th and Scott, is one location that offers free meals Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons, as well as an emergency food pantry. On a Saturday morning visit, I spoke to one man enjoying a warm meal who shared his story with me. McKinley Cullins has had some difficulties in his life, but he isn’t bitter or resentful for the circumstances. In fact, he calls himself blessed.

Samuel Chu, National Synagogue Organizer for Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger, speaks at Shabbat services May 17, 2013 - Introduced by Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben

Samuel Chu, National Synagogue Organizer for Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger, speaks at Shabbat services Feb. 15, 2013.

Like many nonprofits, the Hunger Task Force has incorporated social media into their communication strategy. On this week’s edition of Comet Radio, Sara Meaney and Emily Lenard will interview the Hunger Task Force’s Director of Development, Scott Marshall.

Like many nonprofits, the Hunger Task Force has incorporated social media into their communication strategy. On this week’s edition of Comet Radio, Sara Meaney and Emily Lenard will interview the Hunger Task Force’s Director of Development, Scott Marshall.