Appalachian State University is proud to present, Appalachian Outdoorosity, a podcast where you’ll hear stories that entertain, inspire and inform you about living an active outdoor lifestyle. Each episode features a story with the goal to get you outside and keep you going outside to improve your overall wellness.
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Dave Blanks welcomes a variety of guests to discuss ongoing and future construction at App State.
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SoundAffect is a podcast series of conversations with smart people about stuff that affects our world, and how we affect it.
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Laura England has insightful conversations with experts from the world of sustainability, and in doing so, helps each of us find our Sustain Ability.
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From Here to Health features discussions with higher education experts about their research in health sciences and their efforts to enhance health and wellness in rural Western North Carolina and beyond. We’re sponsored by Appalachian State University’s Beaver College of Health Sciences and the Appalachian Institute for Health & Wellness, our mission is to highlight and support impactful health initiatives.
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The Farm Answers podcast takes a deeper look at projects funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (USDA-NIFA BFRDP) and how they are reaching beginning farmers and ranchers. In each episode, we sit down and talk with project directors… as they share their stories and discuss how their project has made a lasting impact on beginning farmers and ranchers. Join us as we learn more about th ...
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Walking Free: Faithful Living for Young Men, is an award-winning podcast about navigating this crazy world as a young, Christian man. Hear practical, Christ-centered advice and solutions from both your peers and those who have already spent time in the trenches and survived. Hosted by Evan Bujeker and Ross Knight.
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Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) is the official campus ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America
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Speaking with young athletes and coaches all around the country, to help better educate the athletes about the process, both physically and mentally .Providing Leadership, and Guidance, with the help of our vast network of resources.
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Erin Kimbrough - Texas A&M Agrilife Extension
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26:23In This Episode Erin Kimbrough of Texas A&M Agrilife Extension shares their Battleground to Breaking Ground program for veterans. Links txagrability.tamu.edu [website] @BattleGround to Breaking Ground [Facebook] @BattleGround_BreakingGround [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Ep. 14 - Connecting Campus to Nature: The Journey of National Park Ambassadors
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30:14On this episode, host Dr. Joy James sits down with Madi Heater and Nick Perkins, two passionate students from Appalachian State University who serve as National Park Trust College Ambassadors. As leaders of the App State National Park Trust Club, Madi and Nick share their journeys into outdoor recreation, their love for nature, and their mission to…
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Angel Cruz & Sara Kidd - North Carolina State University
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23:03In This Episode Angel Cruz and Sara Kidd of North Carolina State University share their Boots on the Ground apprenticeship program for veterans. Links bootsontheground.ncsu.edu [website]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Rosie McVeigh & Rachel Slaughter - Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council
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18:43In This Episode Rosie McVeigh and Rachel Slaughter of the Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council share their field school, one-on-on consulting, and women farmer learning circles for beginning farmers. Links arcd.org [website] @AppalachianRCD [Facebook] @AppalachianRCD [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Dr. Judy Wu-Smart - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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23:20In This Episode Dr. Judy Wu-Smart of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln shares their Great Plains Master Beekeeping Program. Links gpmb.unl.edu [website] @GPMBeekeeping [Facebook] @Great.PlainsMasterBeekeeping [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Christine Johnson - Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
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22:06In This Episode Christine Johnson of the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute shares their Midwest GRIT program for beginning grain farmers. Links michaelfields.org [website] @MichaelFieldsAgriculturalInstitute [Facebook] @Michael_Fields_Ag [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Lauren Bigelow & Amanda Zee - San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild
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20:59In This Episode Lauren Bigelow and Amanda Zee of the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild share their cultivating success workshop, farmers-to-farmland program, and mentorship program. Links sjiagguild.com [website] @SJIAgGuild [Facebook] @SJIAgGuild [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Kevin Jablonski & Carli Donoghue - Northern Colorado Foodshed Project
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28:20In This Episode Kevin Jablonski and Carli Donoghue of the Northern Colorado Foodshed Project share their Farm Business Accelerator program for beginning farmers. Links FoodshedProject.org [website] @NorthernColoradoFoodshedProject [Facebook] @NoCoFoodshedProject [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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The HOPE Lab: Prescribing Nature for Wellness
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44:25Host Gary McCullough interviews three App State faculty members—Dr. Becky Battista, Dr. Rich Christiana, and Dr. Joy James—about their work promoting outdoor physical activity and health. They discuss their interdisciplinary research in the fields of exercise science, public health, and recreation management, emphasizing the health benefits of outd…
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Campus Construction Update, November 6, 2024
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17:09On this latest episode, University Communications' Dave Blanks sits down with Nick Katers, App State’s associate vice chancellor of facilities management, to talk about the new addition to Peacock Hall — home of the largest undergraduate College of Business in the University of North Carolina System. The two discuss the history of the Walker Colleg…
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In This Episode Oscar Ruiz of Community Through Colors shares their workshops and one-on-one support for beginning farmers in Puerto Rico. Links communitythroughcolors.org [website] @CommunityThroughColors [Facebook] @CommunityThroughColors [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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In This Episode Amanda Hixson of Sierra Harvest shares their mentorship program, beginning farmer courses, farm conference field days and farmer buyer mixer events. Links sierraharvest.org [website] @SierraHarvest [Facebook] @SierraHarvest [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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In This Episode Jerry Raynor of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) shares their resources for beginning farmers and ranchers. Links nrcs.usda.gov [website] @USDANRCS [Facebook] @USDA_NRCS [X]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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In This Episode Jiff Martin of the University of Connecticut shares their Solid ground program for beginning farmers. Links solidground.extension.uconn.edu [website]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Ep. 13 - Haley Toy & Gary Huey - Leave No Trace
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53:27On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity podcast, host Dr. Joy James interviews Subaru Leave No Trace (LNT) traveling team members Haley Toy and Gary Huey. The couple shares their personal journeys into outdoor recreation, how they became passionate about the outdoors through a college experience in Yosemite, and their current work educating peo…
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William Crutchfield - Virginia State University
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17:39In This Episode William Crutchfield of Virginia State University shares their Small Farms Outreach program's New Farmer Orientation class. Links ext.vsu.edu/sdvbfr-program [website] @VSUCollegeofAgriculture [Facebook] @VSU_AG [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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022 Carla Ramsdell on Cooking with Purpose
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38:53Host Laura England welcomes Carla Ramsdell to the studio for a discussion of sustainability and cooking. Carla is a practitioner in residence in Appalachian State’s Department of Physics and Astronomy. With a background in physics, mechanical engineering, and 17 years of experience as a thermodynamic design and test engineer, Carla integrates susta…
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Bill Hlubik, Trevor Styles & Linnea Eberly - Rutgers University Extension
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38:06In This Episode Bill Hlubik, Trevor Styles, and Linnea Eberly of Rutgers University Extension share their three phase training program for beginning farmers. Links rubeginnerfarmer.rutgers.edu [website] @RUReadytoFarm [Facebook] @RUReadytoFarm [Instagram] RU Ready to Farm on CBS NewsBy Center for Farm Financial Management
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Campus Construction Update, August 16, 2024
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12:09Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management Nick Katers and Vice Provost of Academic Program Development and Strategic Initiatives Mike McKenzie join University Communications’ Dave Blanks in studio to discuss Edwin Duncan Hall’s use as a space for art classes during the 2024-25 academic year, as well as the opening of the Holmes Drive Parki…
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Henry English - University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
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25:53In This Episode Henry English of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff shares their beginning farmer class, workshops, and direct assistance opportunities for beginning farmers. Links uapb.edu/small-farm-program [website] @UAPB.SAFHS [Facebook] @UAPB_SAFHS [Instagram] @UAPB_SAFHS [X]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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021: Britt Wray on the age of climate anxiety
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37:52Host Laura England welcomes Dr. Britt Wray, a researcher and storyteller focused on the mental health impacts of climate change. Dr. Wray, the director of the Circle program at Stanford Psychiatry, explores the intersection of climate science, psychology, and communication. Dr. Wray shares her journey navigating interdisciplinary fields, including …
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Jessica Groskopf - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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11:38In This Episode Jessica Groskopf of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln shares how their Women in Agriculture program is benefiting beginning farmers. Links cap.unl.edu [website] @NEWomenInAg [Facebook] @NEWomenInAg [Instagram] @NEWomenInAg [X]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Campus Construction Update, July 16, 2024
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17:55Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management Nick Katers and Vice Provost of Academic Program Development and Strategic Initiatives Mike McKenzie join University Communications' Dave Blanks in studio to discuss progress on the second-floor renovation of App State's Hickory campus, as well as the finishing touches that are being applied to the…
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Matt Gordon, Megan Fehrman & Andrew Collins-Anderson - Rogue Farm Corps
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27:59In This Episode Matt Gordon, Megan Fehrman, and Andrew Collins-Anderson of Rogue Farm Corps share their resource guide, equity literacy curriculum, and land connection program for Oregon's beginning farmers. Links roguefarmcorps.org [website] ocfsn.org [OCFSN website] @RogueFarmCorps [Facebook] @RogueFarmCorps [Instagram] @RogueFarmCorps [X]…
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Ep. 12 - Grayson Smith - Journey Inward: Emotional Growth Through Outward Bound
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37:29On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Joy James, a professor in App State's Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education, interviews App State graduate, Grayson Smith. Outward Bound plated a pivotal role in Grayson's outdoor and personal development. Throughout Grayson's time in the program they faced setbacks and challenge…
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020: Katrin Klingenberg on high-performance passive building
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37:05“Find Your Sustain Ability” host Laura England, associate director of App State’s Quality Enhancement Plan (“Pathways to Resilience”) and practitioner-in-residence in the Department of Sustainable Development, talks with 2024 Appalachian Energy Summit keynote speaker Katrin Klingenberg, co-founder and executive director of the nonprofit Phius (Pass…
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Alan Needle: The Neuromechanics & Rehabilitation of Chronic Ankle Instability and Other Injuries
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33:14Dr. Alan Needle, Professor in the Departments of Rehabilitation Sciences and Public Health & Exercise Science, discusses his research on the neuromechanics of chronic ankle instability and its implications for a broader array of injuries, including injuries to the ACL. His research has investigated regulation of muscle tone in unstable ankles, neur…
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Ken Olson - South Dakota State University
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31:21In This Episode Ken Olson of South Dakota State University shares how their intensive educational programs are reaching beginning farmers and ranchers. Links extension.sdstate.edu [website] extension.sdstate.edu/beefsd [BeefSD website] extension.sdstate.edu/agritourismsd-program [AgritourismSD website] @SDSUExtension [Facebook] @SDSUExtension [Inst…
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Andy Larson & Sarah Larson - Food Finance Institute
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31:24In This Episode Andy Larson and Sarah Larson of the Food Finance Institute share their financial coaching program for beginning farmers. Links foodfinanceinstitute.org [website] @FFIEdibleAlpha [Facebook] @FoodFinanceInstitute [LinkedIn]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Campus Construction Update, June 14, 2024
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17:58App State Director of Planning, Design and Construction Jeff Pierce and University Interior Designer Jacki McGuire join University Communications' Dave Blanks in studio to discuss a number of ongoing campus construction and renovation projects at App State, including renovations to Edwin Duncan Hall and the University Post Office. TRANSCRIPT Dave B…
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In This Episode Kenneth White of the Segar Advocacy Institute shares their farmer meetings and on-site farming events for beginning farmers. Links segarai.org [website] @SegarAdvocacyInstitute [Facebook] @SegarAIOrg [Instagram] @SegarAdvocacyInstitute [LinkedIn]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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In This Episode Britt Calendo of the Chicago Botanic Garden-Windy City Harvest discusses their work with beginning farmers through an apprenticeship program, food safety training, and a farm incubator program. Links chicagobotanic.org/urbanagriculture [website] @WindyCityHarvest [Facebook] @WindyCityHarvest [Instagram] @WCHProduce [X]…
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In This Episode Lori Stern of Marbleseed shares their organic farming conference, farmer-to-farmer mentorship program, field days, and farmer advancement fund. Links marbleseed.org [website] @Marbleseed [Facebook] @Marbleseedorg [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Julius Kolawole & Karen Spiller - Southern New England Farmers of Color Collaborative
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30:59In This Episode Julius Kolawole and Karen Spiller of SNEFCC share their land access course, farmer circles, and stipend program for beginning farmers of color. Links snefcc.carrd.co [website] @SouthernNewEnglandFarmersofColor [Facebook] @snefarmersofcolor [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Campus Construction Update, April 22, 2024
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18:27Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management Nick Katers and Vice Provost of Academic Program Development and Strategic Initiatives Mike McKenzie join Dave Blanks in studio to discuss the renovation of Wey Hall. TRANSCRIPT Dave Blanks: Hey folks, how's it going? I'm Dave Blanks from University Communications and this is the campus constructio…
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In This Episode Julieta Saucedo of La Semilla Food Center discusses their beginning farmer fellowship program. Links lasemillafoodcenter.org [website] @LaSemillaFoodCenter [Facebook] @LaSemillaFoodCenter [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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In This Episode Sarah Campbell and Aimee Swenson of the USDA join Curtis Mahnken and Megan Engel of the BFRDP Clearinghouse to discuss resources for beginning farmers and ranchers. Links Farmers.gov [website] @FarmersGov [Facebook] @FarmersGov [Instagram] @FarmersGov [X] @FarmersGov [YouTube]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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In This Episode Ethan Page of Central Wyoming College discusses their crop production practicum, farm business course, and farm incubator for beginning farmers. Links cwc.edu/regenerative-farming/ [website] @CentralWyomingCollege [Facebook] @CWC_Rustlers [Instagram] @Alpine_Science_Institute_CWC [Instagram]…
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Dr. Leah Hamilton is a Professor in the Department of Social Work at Appalachian State University. She is currently working with close to 1.5 million dollars in external and internal grant funding; she has published one solo authored book with Palgrave MacMillan and co-authored a second book with NASW press; she has published 28 peer-reviewed artic…
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Simon Ellis - Marine and Environmental Research Institute of Pohnpei
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25:01In This Episode Simon Ellis of the Marine and Environmental Research Institute of Pohnpei discusses their work providing training and technical assistance to beginning aquaculture farmers. Links meripmicronesia.org [website] @MERIPFSM [Facebook]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Ep. 11 - Mary Bowman - A Rec Management Podcast inside a Podcast
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40:37On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Joy James, a professor in App State's Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education, interviews App State graduate, Mary Bowman. While a student, Mary created a podcast called "Mumbling Mountaineer Minutes," wherein she explored Student Perceptions of Physical Activity Incorporated into …
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In This Episode Paul Shinneman of Plant It Forward discusses farming with PIF and the PIF Food Hub. Links plantitforward.farm [website] @PlantItForwardFarms [Facebook] @PlantItForward [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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In This Episode Susie Marshall of GROW North Texas discusses their Farm Success webinar series for beginning farmers. Links grownorthtexas.org [website] @GROWNorthTexas [Facebook] @GROWNorthTexas [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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In This Episode Stephanie Blumhagen of FARRMS shares their work supporting sustainable agriculture and strengthening local food systems in North Dakota. Links farrms.org [website] @Farrms [Facebook] @farrms.nd [Instagram]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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In This Episode Janel Yamamoto of GoFarm Hawai'i shares their work to build sustainable farms and increase food security in Hawai'i. Links gofarmhawaii.org [website] @GoFarmHawaii [Facebook] @GoFarmHawaii [Instagram] @GoFarmHawaii [Twitter]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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In This Episode Kelly Colemen of Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) shares their work to strengthen farms and engage the community to build the local food economy. Links BuyLocalFood.org [website] @CISA [Facebook] @CISA_LocalHero [Instagram] @CISAstaff [Twitter]By Center for Farm Financial Management
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Ep10 - Britan Sides - Empowering Outdoor Exploration
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35:03On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Joy James, a professor in App State's Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education, interviews App State graduate, Britan Sides about their time at App State and more specifically the huge impact working at Outdoor Programs had on their life. Show Notes UREC Outdoor Programs Outdoor Equ…
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