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The Farm to School PodcastFrom Shreveport to SW Florida – Where culture, cooking, courage and school gardens meet.Join us as we learn about the healing gardens of Louisiana to the vibrant school plots of Southwest Florida, where two inspiring leaders share how culture, community, and courage shape their farm to school journeys. Meet Di Plant Lady, whose roots in farm work and Caribbean heritage fuel her mission to heal soil and souls, and Kathleen, a Florida Extension powerhouse helping school gardens feed both cafeterias and curiosity. Together, their stories remind us why this movement matters: when we plant seeds with intention, we grow far more than food.We would love to hear from you...
2026-01-2023 minThe Farm to School PodcastThe Old Guard, New Ideas: A Farm to School ReunionIn this special episode recorded at the National Farm to Cafeteria Conference in Albuquerque, Michelle and Guest Host Christy Sherding sat down with the “Old Guard” of the Farm to School movement — Leaders whose vision and persistence helped shape school food into what it is today. From Detroit to Minneapolis and beyond, these leaders have spent decades planting seeds of change, building gardens in unexpected places, and transforming cafeterias into classrooms of nourishment and equity. Their stories remind us that innovation often begins with courage, collaboration, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. Join us as we honor their...
2026-01-0547 min
Scripts-AloudLucky One Day"Lucky One Day"What happens when you go from a happy, hard-working couple to multi-millionaires overnight? In "Lucky One Day," we follow Sherman and Kelly through a series of wild windfalls that turn their world upside down. From a sweepstakes win to a multi-million dollar lottery jackpot, their lives change in an instant.But a year later, the dream has turned into a nightmare. Their new life of luxury in a Chicago high-rise is filled with bitterness and regret. Join us as we explore what happens when the money runs out and the love disappears.
2026-01-0125 minThe Farm to School PodcastFrom Heat-and-Serve to “Jedi-Level” Scratch Cooking: A Kitchen Transformation StoryIn this episode, we hang out with Greg Christian to explore how scratch cooking, kitchen “swarming,” and a whole lot of heart can transform cafeterias from stressed-out heat-and-serve hubs into joyful, efficient, good-food machines. Greg shares stories from the front lines of school kitchen makeovers, why cutting broccoli together can fix more than just lunch, and how real leadership (the kind that listens, laughs, and lets people shine) is the secret ingredient to lasting change. Pull up a tray! This one’s equal parts wisdom, wonder, and wildly good food.We would love to hear from you! Send u...
2025-12-1537 minThe Farm to School PodcastWhen Podcasts Collide: The School Garden Podcast Crossover EventToday we’ve got a special treat sprouting in the studio- the brilliant, dirt-under-their-fingernails crew from the School Garden Podcast!That’s right! It’s a full-on garden geek crossover episode. More stories, more laughter, more accidental loofah explosions… and probably at least one debate about which state grows the sassiest school gardeners. Grab your trowel, hydrate, and settle in, this episode is about to bloom in every direction.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-12-0138 minThe Farm to School PodcastTools Are Not Toys: Creating the First Student Designed School Garden Tool and BrandingWhat happens when youth look at the school garden and only see cheap pink plastic shovels, flimsy tools, and vegetable characters that don’t represent their world? In this episode of the Farm to School Podcast, Rick and Michelle dig into how stereotypes have shaped kids’ experiences in the school garden and how a new generation of youth-driven design is flipping the script. From rethinking tools on how Michelle dedicated a good ten years of her life to create the “Rootopia” characters, over 44 fruits and veggies that reflect real emotions, cultural awareness, and botanical accuracy, we explore how gardens can beco...
2025-11-1715 minThe Farm to School PodcastTiny Tots: Big Gardens - The Farm to ECE EpisodeWelcome to a world where tiny hands plant big ideas. Today, we’re digging into the magic of Farm to Early Care and Education — a movement planting real food, real connections, and lifelong curiosity in our youngest learners. From toddlers discovering where carrots come from, to preschoolers who can pronounce “photosynthesis” with sticky fingers and big wonder, we’re exploring how gardens, farmers, and early educators are growing habits — and hopes — that last far beyond snack time. Because when we plant seeds in little soil and little hearts, the harvest just might change the world.We would love to hear f...
2025-11-0438 min
Rethinking Aging Club PodcastEnding Well Memory Preservation Products with Remento, Eterneva and Vivid-PixOctober is National Family History Month. November is National Family Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month.This Ending Well themed episode of the Rethinking Aging Club Podcast featured three speakers discussing memory preservation innovations. Charlie Greene of Remento shared how his platform helps families preserve stories of aging relatives through AI-powered interviews, achieving 500,000 recorded stories. Rick Voight of Vivid-Pix detailed their software for digitizing and restoring photos, improving medication compliance by 50% and creating intergenerational connections. Garrett Ozar of Eterneva explained their process of growing diamonds from ashes or hair, wit...
2025-11-0349 minThe Farm to School PodcastLunch Across AmericaFrom museum magic to school lunch makeovers, this episode dishes up a coast-to-coast journey with The Henry Ford’s Spence Medford and Christy Sherding. Discover how a historic innovation hub is shaking up school meals, spotlighting edible education, and launching a national movement—complete with chefs, students, and a documentary premiere. Hungry for change? Grab your lunch tray and tune in! We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-10-2343 minThe Farm to School PodcastPlanting the Next Decade: One State's 10-Year Vision for Farm to SchoolToday we’re taking you behind the scenes of something that doesn’t always sound exciting, but shapes everything we do—strategic planning. Stick with us, because this isn’t your typical dry ‘vision statement’ talk. This is the story of how one state brought together farmers, schools, nonprofits, and agencies to chart a bold 10-year vision for Farm to School. We’ll share how hundreds of voices shaped the process, why it matters far beyond Oregon, and how a plan on paper can actually spark a movement. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-10-0624 minThe Farm to School PodcastSunny Side Up: A Bright Future for Farm to School From Policy to Plate; A Conversation With NFSN’s Sunny BakerWhat do karaoke, universal school meals, and a stripe of gray hair have in common? Sunny Baker. In this episode, we sit down with the National Farm to School Network’s very own Senior Director of Programs and Policy to talk about the wins, woes, and what’s next for school food. From pandemic lessons to policy dreams, Sunny brings the fire, fun—and the future of farm to school.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-09-1519 minThe Farm to School PodcastPlanting the Future: From Seedlings to Systems – Inside One State’s Farm to School InstituteWhat happens when school teams, cafeteria leaders, teachers, and students gather in a botanical garden to grow more than just vegetables? Welcome to the Oregon Farm to School Institute — part summer retreat, part action-planning bootcamp, and all heart. In this episode, we dig into how this unique two year-long program is sprouting real change across the state. You’ll hear from the program’s director, a passionate educator, a thoughtful student leader, and more — all working to root farm to school deeper into culture, curriculum, and community. From hydroponic lettuce to high school leadership, this is farm to school like you...
2025-09-0229 minThe Farm to School PodcastSchool-Supported Agriculture: Alice Waters Reimagines Farm to SchoolWhen Alice Waters speaks about food, she’s not just talking about what’s on the plate—she’s talking about culture, community, and the future of our children. Best known as the founder of the legendary Chez Panisse restaurant and one of the people that started the farm-to-table movement, Waters has spent decades proving that how we grow, prepare, and share food can transform lives. Now, she’s taking that philosophy beyond the kitchen and into the classroom with a bold vision: School-Supported Agriculture. It’s more than a meal program—it’s a movement to connect students directly with lo...
2025-08-1946 minThe Farm to School PodcastFirst Foods, Lasting Legacy: Indigenous Foodways at Chemawa Indian SchoolAt the Chemawa Indian School, food is more than nourishment—it's culture, tradition, and connection. Meet the Staff reviving First Foods through student-driven menus, community cooking, and a deep respect for Indigenous knowledge.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-08-0433 minThe Farm to School PodcastCooking up Change: How Local Tamales are Transforming School LunchMeet Lucy DeLeon, the tamale maker turning family tradition into a statewide school lunch success. From migrant roots to feeding thousands of students in her state, Lucy shares how culture, hustle, and heart are transforming school meals—one tamale at a time. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-07-1433 min
My Boomer Buddies Podcast Telling It Like It Was And Is!My Boomer Buddies Podcast: S2 E36: Tere & I Remember Peace, Love And Bobby Sherman! R.I.P.!Send us a textSummaryIn this episode of My Boomer Buddies, host Rick Reed and guest Tere “the Ace” Walsh pay tribute to the late Bobby Sherman, a pop star and teen idol known for his bubblegum music, television appearances and public service careers. They discuss his top hits, his impact on pop culture, and his transition from music to public service as a reserve officer and paramedic. The conversation reflects on the nostalgia of the 70s music scene and the loss of several music legends in June.Takeaways
2025-07-0319 minThe Farm to School PodcastCurries, Culture & Cafeteria: Bringing Bold Flavors to Schools.. Happy Curry Foods & the Power of Cultural Cuisine!Meet Krishna Bhattarai of Happy Curry Foods, a former finance exec turned food entrepreneur bringing bold global flavors like curries, dumplings, and samosas to Oregon school cafeterias—while bridging cultures, cutting prep time, and winning over kids' taste buds one meal at a timeWe would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-07-0119 minThe Farm to School PodcastRanch to SchoolFrom High Desert Beef, and 100 miles from town: the Alvord Beef Ranch story of Remote “Ranch to School” lunch. Join us as we head to the remote high desert of Southeastern Oregon to meet Paul and Toni Davis of Alvord Ranch. With a herd of 2,500 cattle, no neighbors for miles, and a kitchen that feeds up to 25 ranch hands a day, the Davises share what life is really like on a working cattle ranch—and how their homegrown beef is making its way to school cafeterias. From breathtaking landscapes to farm-to-school innovation, this is a story of connection, commitment, and goo...
2025-06-1709 minThe Farm to School PodcastSpeed-Scratch, School Farmers Markets, and Farm to School Magic: a Conversation with Lynne ShoreWhat do farm-fresh veggies, kid-run farmers markets, and a runaway pig have in common? They're all part of the magic Lynne Shore brings to her school meals! Tune in “live” from the Oregon School Nutrition Conference for a fun, feel-good journey into farm to school awesomeness — where students shop, farmers cheer, and pancakes steal the show!We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-06-0215 minThe Farm to School PodcastFarm to School Across the Pond: Lessons From EnglandJoin Rick and Michelle as they (virtually) journey across the Atlantic to chat with Jennie Devine from England’s National Farmers Union. Discover how UK schools are connecting kids with farming through innovative STEM-based lessons, live farm broadcasts, and a nationwide ambassador program—without government funding! It’s a fresh take on farm to school that’s inspiring students, empowering teachers, and putting a new face on farm to school.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-05-2424 minThe Farm to School PodcastCultivating Curiosity- Digging into real stories of how farm to school is changing classrooms—and communities—from the ground up. A conversation with Jade DavidsonJoin us as we sit down with Jade Davidson, Executive Director of Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom. Jade leads a small but mighty nonprofit dedicated to helping students understand where their food comes from and how Oregon’s diverse natural resources shape our lives.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-05-1228 minThe Farm to School PodcastThe Luck of the Lunch Tray: Gaelic Greens & Garden DreamsBorn in Ireland, Jennie journeyed to the United States. Her passion for food and health set her on a career path that started as a hospital Clinical Dietitian, evolved into Nutrition Service Manager and Director at a school district, and currently as a state Child Nutrition Program staff. Join Rick & Michelle as they talk with Jennie Kolpak about how she literally defined what best-practice in farm to school procurement and promotions were in the early days of the movement. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-04-1723 minThe Farm to School PodcastNOYO Food ForestHave you ever heard of a Food Forest? It sounds something you can find in the woods outside Willy Wonka’s factory, right? Join us as we explore the relationship with Fort Bragg, California’s school district Nutrition Services Director Pilar Gray and Director of Operations for the NOYO Food Forest, Beth Horkman.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-04-1125 minThe Farm to School PodcastWho Knew Broccoli Didn't Grow on Trees? School Garden Education in ColoradoOften as we teach kids where their food comes from, even 11th graders sometimes think broccoli grows on trees because they're not exposed to growing food. Join us as we explore School Garden Education in the Denver, Colorado area with SustainED Farms' Matt Supronowicz and Maya McDowell. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-03-2727 minThe Farm to School PodcastStudent Ecoliteracy: The PublisherOur last episode was coined "Student Ecoliteracy, The Author" which explored Katherine Pryor's journey of writing children's books about nature and garden subjects. In this companion episode, we talk to Katherine's first publisher, Philip Lee of Readers to Eaters. They specialize in publishing kids books about nutrition and school gardens! We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-03-1230 minThe Farm to School PodcastStudent Ecoliteracy: The AuthorKatherine Pryor first wrote a story when she was seven years old. She's been chasing the feeling of how the story made her feel every day since then.. Fast forward to today, when she's published ten children's books, most of which are award winners. Join Rick and Michelle as they talk to Katherine as she shares her journey of writing about kids' experiences with growing food, among other stories.Teaser: Join us next time for "Student Ecoliteracy.. The Publisher!"We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-02-2430 minThe Farm to School PodcastRemarkable Academic FoodsWhat if you ran the Nutrition Service Department and you needed help.. someone to help to provide training, kitchen design, or "strategic solutions leadership?" Join Rick and Michelle as they chat with Joshua Miller, the Founder and Principal Consultant with Remarkable Academic Foods, who tells his journey in his mission to help transform school meals. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-02-1020 minThe Farm to School PodcastRemarkable Academic FoodsIf you operate a Nutrition Services Department, and you need guidance, we have the guest for you. Joshua Miller, Founder and Principal Consultant of Remarkable Academic Foods provides Training, Kitchen Design and strategic solutions Leadership for K12 and Higher Ed. operations. Join Rick and Michelle as they discuss what this means with Joshua. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-02-1021 min
News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging ClubGen X vs Boomers for Stress and Trendy Wellness, Gen X Retirement Challenges, How Medicine Fails Older People, Stanford Longevity Center Century Summit, Streaming TV Picks 1-28-25Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch CommunitiesSenior Housing News 1-15-25 Gen X Less Interested in Trendy Wellness, More Stressed Than Boomers by Austin Montgomeryhttps://seniorhousingnews.com/2025/01/15/gen-x-less-interested-in-trendy-wellness-more-stressed-than-boomers/Related: Feb 7, 2024, same authorhttps://seniorhousingnews.com/2024/02/07/new-mather-institute-study-shines-spotlight-on-gen-xs-concerns-desires/ Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters InternationalBenzinga 1-25-25 I Don't Think I'm Ever Going To Retire' – How Gen X Is Getting Squeezed Between Kids, Aging Parents And $600 Billion In Unpaid Carehttps://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43217370/i-dont-think-im-ever-going-to-retire-how-gen-x-is-getting-squeezed-between-kids-aging-parents-and-600-billion-in-unpaid-careHat tip: Rick Ro...
2025-01-3153 minThe Farm to School PodcastEducating Kids Through Music: The Banana Slug String Band - PART 2In our journey to explore the different methods of educating kids about their food and the environment, we bring you a new way we haven't explored yet on this program: Educating kids through music! Join us as we talk to members of the Banana Slug String Band, a band that's celebrating their 40th Anniversary at the time of this posting and their journey through the years.This is part TWO of a two-part episode. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-01-2920 minThe Farm to School PodcastEducating Kids Through Music: The Banana Slug String Band - PART 1In our journey to explore the different methods of educating kids about their food and the environment, we bring you a new way we haven't explored yet on this program: Educating kids through music! Join us as we talk to members of the Banana Slug String Band, a band that's celebrating their 40th Anniversary at the time of this posting and their journey through the years.This is part one of a two-part episode. Part two will be available later this month. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2025-01-1726 minThe Farm to School PodcastFarm Lab-DREAMS Campus; Julie BurtonJoin us as we talk to Julie Burton of the award-winning Farm Lab DREAMS Campus (Design, Research, Engineering, Art, Math & Science). It's an amazing story of how they were able to establish a certified organic farm that feeds into their nationally recognized farm to school program in Encinitas, CA. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-12-2027 minThe Farm to School PodcastGrowing Food Changes Lives: A Discussion With Big Green's Sam KoentoppMany organizations provide educational programming for school gardens across the USA. But what about the infrastructure of building the garden, how do you start? Join us as we talk with Sam Koentopp from Big Green. They work with partner organizations to install their raised beds in schools, and also have a goal to start one million gardens with their home gardening kits! Join us as we explore their mission to get everyone in America growing food! We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-12-0224 min
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2024-12-0128 minThe Farm to School PodcastThe History of School Gardens: A Conversation With Author Rose Hayden-SmithMost people Haven't heard of the term "Farm to School." Once the concept is explained to them, usually the next thing to explain is.. what is a school garden? Typically, folks assume that school gardens are a relatively new thing. Join us as we talk with Rose Hayden-Smith about the very long and interesting history of school gardens in the USA and the world. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-11-1828 minThe Farm to School PodcastFood Lab: A small school where the kids scratch-cook their own mealsOften times we highlight very large school districts that has a meal program that offers food that is made from scratch whenever possible. Because those places are large districts with many resources, there might be more opportunities to get local, fresh food into the cafeteria. But what about a very small, rural school? How can they do the same thing with limited resources? Join us as we interview Emilia Miguel with "Food Lab," from Pacific Elementary in Davenport, CA. It's a school where the Students are the chefs, and create their own local, nutritious meals for the National School Lun...
2024-11-0418 min
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2024-10-1800 minThe Farm to School PodcastSo You Have a School Garden.. Now What To Do With That Food? The Master Food Preserver Episode.Many School Gardens are able to produce an abundance of food. Usually they are able to bring the produce right in to the cafeteria.. But what if you have an overabundance of something? How can you save it? Can you can it SAFELY? What are the rules and regulations? Join us as we have a discussion with a Master Food Preserver Jared Hibbard-Swanson from Oregon State University Extension, as we discuss what to do and where to get help preserving garden produce. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-10-1425 minThe Farm to School PodcastIt's not "School Lunch".. It's "Lunch at School!"Chef. Innovator. Leader... Cranky Parent? There are many words to describe Bertrand Weber. Join us as he shares his journey from an "angry parent" who was concerned about his kid's school meal to stepping up and doing something about it.. transforming the meal experience at Minneapolis Public Schools, and inspiring the country to rethink how they serve food to students. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-10-0128 minThe Farm to School PodcastSmall Bites Adventure ClubToday our special guests are Chef Asata Reid and Erin Croom of "Small Bites Adventure Club" from Atlanta, GA. Listen to them as they share their journey and passion of how they developed a truly one-of-a-kind, innovative program to educate children about nutrition and where their food comes from.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-09-1629 minThe Farm to School PodcastCritters in the School GardenSo you have a school garden. You grow beautiful fruits and veggies. Great! Now what? Once you've mastered your "green thumb" and want to try the one of the next steps in school gardens, many programs are having success with raising chickens (and other "critters") in the school garden. We talk with Sam Ullery from Washington DC's Office of the State Superintendent of Education, as he was the first person to explore the legal and safe way to do this at a state agency level. Show notes and much more will be available later this week o...
2024-09-0330 min
Rethinking Aging Club PodcastCES 2023 Highlights - Expert Observations, Dementia Telephone, Digital Smart Badge for Hearing Loss Communications, At-home Rehabilitation TherapyInnovations from the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including observations from organizers, industry experts, and leaders from companies with solutions that enhance accessibility, inclusivity, and at-home rehabilitation compliance.This show (recorded on January 12, 2023) included the following guests in the order they presented: Steve Ewell, (Executive Director, Consumer Technology Association Foundation), which produces CES, including supporting accessibility startups. Rick Robinson, (VP, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP) noted the uptick in interest in age tech among investors. Michael Phillips, (Technology Strategy and Relationships Director, AARP) pointed out this year’s stronger focus on meaningful collaborations.
2024-09-0158 min
Success to Significance Reunion SeriesReunion Series with Kathy Furr Chavez, left her heart in San Francisco for ShermanEnjoy this insightful conversation with Kathy Furr Chavez in our first, post reunion interview. Learn about Kathy's life before Sherman, Texas and hear her assessment on the mental health of our town. Please join us in this series by investing 30 minutes of time to recall your favorite memories of Sherman, Texas. You can give your children and grandchildren the video link so they will always have "your story." Email rick@successmadetolast.com today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-to-significance-reunion-series--6085711/support.
2024-08-1845 minThe Farm to School PodcastDeveloper/Leader in Farm to School: Spotlight on Miguel Villareal, National Farm to School NetworkMiguel Villareal is the Interim Director of the National Farm to School Network. From humble beginnings in a farm worker's family, his journey led him to athletics, a software salesman, and finally as a Nutrition Services Director for a large school district in California. A moment where he was forced to administer a soft drink contract to potentially thousands of students forced him to rethink what school foodservice could be all about. Join us as we chat with Miguel on his journey to change the nutrition of students across the country. We would love to hear from you...
2024-08-1426 minThe Farm to School PodcastThe Cafeteria and School Garden in HarmonyOften school garden programs and school cafeterias operate very independent and separately from each other. Join us for a wonderful example of a program that works in harmony: West Linn-Wilsonville School District. Our Guests include School Garden Coordinator Helena Killstrom and Nutrition Services Manager Lindsey Flores.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-08-0530 minThe Farm to School PodcastJunior Master Gardeners: Texas A&M's Randy SeagravesJoin us as we interview Texas A&M University's Randy Seagraves. Randy is the Program Specialist and Curriculum Director of the International Junior Master Gardener Program. Find out how America's youth are inspired and transformed by this wonderful program. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-07-2523 minThe Farm to School PodcastChanging the World by Being the Change at Home - Part 2Join us for our second part of our interview with the co-founders Ciara Byrne and Kim MacQuarrie of "Green Our Planet," a non-profit based in Las Vegas, Nevada that uses school garden and hydroponic STEM programs that teach students about sustainability and financial literacy. They have an amazing story of how they transformed what did as successful videographers to end up creating this nonprofit to better their part of the Southwest.. and the country! This is part two of a two-part episode. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-07-1521 minThe Farm to School PodcastChanging the World by Being the Change at Home - Part 1Join Rick as he visits with the co-founders Ciara Byrne and Kim MacQuarrie of "Green Our Planet," a non-profit based in Las Vegas, Nevada that uses school garden and hydroponic STEM programs that teach students about sustainability and financial literacy. They have an amazing story of how they transformed what did as successful videographers to end up creating this nonprofit to better their part of the Southwest.. and the country! This is part one of a two-part episode. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-07-1521 minThe Farm to School PodcastChanging the World by Being the Change at Home - Part 2We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.Part TWO of a two-part episode. Join Rick as he visits with the co-founders Ciara Byrne and Kim MacQuarrie of "Green Our Planet," a non-profit based in Las Vegas, Nevada that uses school garden and hydroponic STEM programs that teach students about sustainability and financial literacy. They have an amazing story of how they transformed what did as successful videographers to end up creating this nonprofit to better their part of the Southwest.. and the country!
2024-07-1520 minThe Farm to School PodcastWorld's Largest Student Farmer's MarketJoin Rick as he travels "on assignment" to Summerlin, Nevada to interview two groups of elementary students who participated in the "World's Largest Student Farmer's Market," sponsored by Green Our Planet. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.Show notes and much more will be available later this week on our new hosting Site: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/podcast/farm-school-podcastWe would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-06-2619 minSuccess to Significance Reunion SeriesReunion Conversation with the one and only Richard Hall, Sherman native, musician extraordinaireOur Reunion Conversation continues with Richard Hall, our classmate from Sherman High School, Class of 1974. He is an elite musician and happened to earn All State band.Hear his backstory on growing up in Sherman. The son of Austin College Professor Clyde Hall and his Mom, a professional dietician, Richard recalls school days at Fairview, Dillingham, and Sherman High. This episode also honors Professor Hall, who just passed away at 101 1/2 years, the longest living parent of any classmate. He left a very celebrated legacy, beloved by his students. Well educated, a great Dad, Scout Master, School B...
2024-06-2131 minThe Farm to School PodcastWhat's the Buzz in School Gardens (Part 1)?Join us as for a fascinating interview of one of the worlds foremost authorities on bees and pollination - Andony Melanthopoulos with Oregon State University.. and how bees fit into the world of school gardens!This is part one of a two-part series. Show notes and much more will be available later this week on our hosting site: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/podcast/farm-school-podcast We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-06-1816 minThe Farm to School PodcastWhat's the Buzz in School Gardens (Part 2)?Join us for part two of our discussion about bees and pollinators in the school garden with Associate Professor Andony Melanthpoulos with Oregon State University. Show notes and much more will be available later this week on our new hosting Site: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/podcast/farm-school-podcastWe would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-06-1823 minSuccess to Significance Reunion SeriesSusie Brandon Webb recalls "school days" in Sherman, TexasThe Brandons were a very prominent family in Sherman, Texas with Dr. Brandon serving as Senior Pastor at First Baptist. Dr. Brandon and his wife Dolly were positive forces in the lives of many, especially with their daughter Susie.Susie Brandon Webb joins our Reunion Series and recalls life in Sherman with highlights from Wakefield, Dillingham and Sherman High. Hear about her favorite flavor at Ashburns, her first job at Vaughn's Department Store and life as a school teacher for 26 years. Listen to how Elaine Bradley and Bootie Hall helped shape her life as a cheerleader.
2024-06-1430 minThe Farm to School PodcastDoes Local Food Make School Lunches Healthier? A Discussion With USDA FNS Administrator Cindy LongIt's not every day when the United States Department of Agriculture reach out to you to ask if their "person at the top" of the school lunch program can be a guest on your show! Join Michelle and Rick as they have a conversation with Administrator Long about how Farm to School fits in the USDA's programs. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-05-2813 minThe Farm to School PodcastBringing Health & Wellness into School GardensMichelle and Rick interview Rick's Co-worker, Jennifer Young of Oregon Department of Education, where she serves as the State Wellness Coordinator. Join them as they discuss School Wellness Policies, and strategies to incorporate that into what we do in school gardens. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-05-1325 minSuccess to Significance Reunion SeriesReunion 2024- We were made in Sherman with Sherman Water. Enjoy Gary Roberts of 903 BreweryThe one and only Gary Roberts is on Reunion Conversations. He was made in Sherman, Texas with Sherman water, just like everything coming out of 903 Brewery.This program will give you a unique perspective on how Sherman has evolved and changed with the times through the lens of an entrepreneur of 903 Brewery. One bonus section is a drop in visit by Gary's son Jeremy, the creative force behind the 903 Brewery genius flavors. Join us on July 19th as we begin our reunion at 903 Brewery, located at 1718 South Elm. Get ready for Sherman Boch, sold al...
2024-05-0435 minThe Farm to School PodcastGrowing School Gardens Summit Part 4Join Rick "on assignment" as he travels to the Growing School Gardens Summit, in San Diego California. Rick interviews a Dozen people with amazing stories. This is part FOUR of a four-part series.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-04-3030 minThe Farm to School PodcastGrowing School Gardens Summit Part 3Join Rick "on assignment" as he travels to the Growing School Gardens Summit, in San Diego California. Rick interviews a Dozen people with amazing stories. This is part THREE of a four-part series.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-04-2225 minThe Farm to School PodcastGrowing School Gardens Summit - Part 2Join Rick "on assignment" as he travels to the Growing School Gardens Summit, in San Diego California. Rick interviews a Dozen people with amazing stories. This is part TWO of a four-part series.This episode Rick interviews:Kaitlyn Scheuermann, Waukee Community School District, Waukee IASelma Sims, Gardeneers, Chicago Ill. Pam Hosimer, Univ. of Maryland Extension, Derwood, MDWe would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-04-1522 minSuccess to Significance Reunion SeriesReunion Series with John Crow- reflecting on life in Sherman and the impact of great people. He is pure "vintage."John Crow joins us from the Class of '74 and reflects on his time and life in Sherman, Texas. It's pure vintage.Enjoy his stories on Coach Rexrode and Coach Schaffer, favorites haunts in Sherman and reflections on the impact of Sherman. Remember the night time, Christmas parades in Sherman? John introduced "night time parades" to Canton, Texas and the rest is history! This conversation swings over to music, praise and worship teams, and playing in rock and roll bands featuring 70's classics. Hear about John's Les Paul Gibson that was a gift from hi...
2024-04-1534 minThe Farm to School PodcastGrowing School Gardens Summit Part 1Join Rick "on assignment" as he travels to the Growing School Gardens Summit, in San Diego California. Rick interviews a Dozen people with amazing stories. This is part one of a four-part series.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-04-0925 min
Kaidankai: Ghost, Supernatural, and Dark Short FictionNight Bus by Rick ShermanIf you lose a child, the sight of a school bus can rip your grief wide open. But what does it mean when a school bus shows up in the middle of the night?Rick Sherman (he/him) is a retired award-winning Magician/Mentalist living in the manicured suburbs of Long Island, New York. Finding himself with a surfeit of free time he has turned to writing with increasing degrees of success. He lives with his wife and five children (only three of which have four legs and a tail). facebook.com/RickShermanMagiYou can re...
2024-04-0313 minSuccess to Significance Reunion SeriesSuccess to Significance Reunion Series with James Wright, met the Queen of England and was recruited by Bear BryantJames Wright shares his memories of family, school, Sherman, Texas, with particular gratitude for his Mom and Dad. His Dad served in World War II, came to Sherman and lived on Music Street. He opened Wright Snack Bar and became a popular stop for many Shermanites, especially for his chili pies. James honors his teachers from Carver and pays special homage to Coach Hudspeth, Coach Hunt, Coach O'Brien and Coach Irwin. And enjoy the story of his Mom eating chili with Coach Barry Switzwer and James meeting Bear Bryant in his houndtooth hat at Bearcat Stadium.
2024-03-0137 minThe Farm to School PodcastNot all Schools Have Walls: A visit With North Country School, Lake Placid NYJoin Michelle and Rick as they interview Todd Ormiston, the Executive Director for North Country School in Lake Placid NY. Todd shares the strategies, challenges and philosophies for farm-based education at their school. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-02-2925 minSuccess to Significance Reunion SeriesSuccess to Significance Reunion Series with Sandra K. Brown Lee- reflections and fond memories of ShermanEnjoy this delightful conversation with the one and only Sandra K. Brown Lee. Hear about the glory years at Carver, Washington, Piner and Sherman High. Sandra recalls the pride of being a part of the Homecoming Queen Court, one of the first two African American young women chosen. And we talk about her two children and Sandra's wonderful Grandsons....the pride of her life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-to-significance-reunion-series--6085711/support.
2024-02-2725 minSuccess to Significance Reunion SeriesSuccess to Significance Reunion Series with Juanita Cole Reese- a life of serviceJuanita Cole Reese, storyteller extraordinaire, shares tales from Sherman, Texas including her 49 years of service at Wilson N. Jones. She has assisted in virtually every type of surgery except a heart transplant.Hear the tales of this farmer's daughter. Juanita is a Mom, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Notably, her family has served America in many capacities. There is a heart for community and country all built around core values. Enjoy her reflections on everything Sherman including Crockett Elementary, the Root Beer stand, and the Hawaiian ice cream at Ashburns. What a delight.Become a...
2024-02-1855 minSuccess to Significance Reunion SeriesSuccess to Significance Reunion Series with Karla Snipes Graham, 35 years of teaching and givingThe Reunion Series continues with Karla Snipes Graham. This program reflects on Karla's life as an extraordinary teacher recalling some of her greatest mentors. Hear the story of "Angels in the Room," all about Karla's missing brother. It is a God wink. Karla was the daughter of a polymath Dad. Dr. Fred Snipes was a Physician, musician and dedicated to his work in medicine. Enjoy this recollection that is pure "Sherman." This show ends with a bit of wisdom we should all apply. Don't let the old woman or old man creep into your...
2024-02-1139 minSuccess to Significance Reunion SeriesSuccess to Significance featuring Leska Blevins PapasThis show kicks off our Reunion Series for the Class of 1974, Sherman, Texas. A special thanks to our featured Sherman Bearcat, Leska Blevins Papas. Hear the deep roots between the Blevins-Hart-Tocquigny family dating back to 1936 when Leska's grandmother rented her garage apartment to George Tocquigny, a freshman at Austin College. During this show, Leska recalls her fondest memories of Sherman, playing outside after dark, scary first days at Piner Jr. High and at high school. Hear about Mrs. Banzer, Pop Shelton, variety shows, football games, going to church and growing up in an age...
2024-02-1034 minSuccess to Significance Reunion SeriesSuccess to Significance featuring Bill Sappenfield, former pastor, always a theologianThe Success to Significance Reunion Tour for the Class of 1974 continues with featured guest Bill Sappenfield. We have known Bill since 1968 and enjoyed his family. The Sappenfield family has been in Grayson County, Texas for five generations. His Great Great Grandfather migrated to Sherman from Indiana. George Sappenfield, his Dad, worked at the local paper- The Sherman Democrat. He later became a full time photographer operating out of his own studio. Enjoy Bill's insightful advice and rich philosophy. His rare sense of humor is still fully intact. And a special thank you to...
2024-02-1026 minSuccess to Significance Reunion SeriesSuccess to Significance Reunion Series with "First Friend" Delia Bullock FerkoOur Success to Significance Reunion Series continues with Delia Bullock Ferko, fellow classmate at Sherman, Texas Class of 1974. Enjoy hearing the colorful journey of Delia that is rich in detail about downtown Sherman. Having lived in Sherman for all but six years of her life, she knows more about the most number of people in our hometown. We stood together reciting The Pledge of Allegiance, ate very aromatic cinnamon rolls at Jefferson Elementary, and shared the milestone events like the Cuban Missile Crisis, hiding our heads under our desks and the JFK's Assassination. Our teacher, Mrs...
2024-02-1028 minThe Farm to School PodcastBringing Learning to Life In the School Garden: Special Guest John FisherJoin us as we interview John Fisher, from Life Lab in Santa Cruz County, California. John has dedicated his life to bringing school gardens to the forefront in the USA, and has been a main architect in the school garden movement.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-02-0130 min
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2024-01-101h 19The Farm to School PodcastEverything happens for a reason: Michelle interviews her co-host Rick ShermanFrom his humble beginnings as a Dockboy and competitive distance runner, to earning an ED degree and finding his dream job as a State Agency Farm to School Analyst, listen as Michelle interviews her co-host, Rick ShermanWe would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2023-12-1924 minThe Farm to School PodcastTeeny School? No Kitchen? No problem! Find out how Lua Siegel transformed a very rural charter school into an edible landscape.Join Rick and Michelle as they interview Lua Siegel, a School Garden Coordinator with very unique challenges.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2023-12-0432 min
The Hills Church, Fort Worth, TexasWhat Happy People Know | Drew ShermanWhat Happy People Know | Drew Sherman by The Hills Church
2023-11-2731 minThe Farm to School PodcastCreating a State Farm to School Movement: Michelle MarkesteynJoin us as Rick interviews his co-host, Michelle Markesteyn on how she got her start introducing Farm to School to Oregon. Not only did she do that, but she's reinvented herself many times over in order to create new positions that she's served in over the years in order to better serve the Farm to School community. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2023-11-2030 minThe Farm to School PodcastStarting a National Farm to School Movement: Anupama JoshiJoin us as we interview Anupama Joshi, the founder of the National Farm to School Network as she details how this movement started.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2023-11-0845 minThe Farm to School PodcastSchool Garden Sustainability: Kelly DouglasJoin us as we interview a School Garden Coordinator, who transformed a high school in an underserved community by raising $30,000 to not only establish a garden, but create a garden club that had 75% of the student body participate in it! Kelly will share details of how she won a prestigious award for this work, as well as lessons learned when it all went away! We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2023-10-1743 minThe Farm to School PodcastWhat is Farm to School?In this episode, Rick and Michelle explore what the term "Farm to School" means.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2023-09-2909 minThe Farm to School PodcastFarm to School in Remote Areas; Rikkilyn StarliperLearn about farm to school in a remote "frontieresque" community, a possessed greenhouse, and more with Nutrition Services Director Rikkilyn Starliper of Umatilla School District in Eastern Oregon.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2023-09-1433 min
The Militant Grind ShowFreeway Rick Ross - Success, Vision, Business Principles, Work Ethic. | Militant Grind Show Ep #1Prepare to be captivated by a compelling episode of the "Militant Grind Podcast" as host Sherman Perryman sits down with the legendary guest, Freeway Rick Ross. In this thought-provoking and inspirational conversation, they delve deep into the world of business principles, vision, mindset, and success, all while unraveling the remarkable story of Freeway Rick's transformation from a drug dealer to a legitimate entrepreneur. Freeway Rick Ross shares his incredible journey, recounting his experiences in the drug trade and the pivotal moments that led him to turn his life around. He reveals how he went from being one of the...
2023-09-0546 min
Pacific Street Blues & AmericanaJuly 30, 2023 - Carlos Santana (part 1 of two parts)Pacific St Blues & AmericanaJuly 30, 2023Catch the Podcast: www.podomatic.com/podcasts/KIWRblues1. Taj Mahal / One For My Baby, And One for the Road2. Keb Mo / Remain Silent 3. Bobby Rush / I'm the One 4. Van Morrison / Worried Man Blues 5. Dave Alvin & Jimmie Gilmore / Borderland6. John Fogerty (CCR) / Joy of My Life 7. Son Volt / Living in the USA8. Stevie Nicks / For What Its Worth 9. Shemekia Copeland w/ Kenny W Shepherd, Robert Randolph / Hit 'Em Back 10. Selwyn Birchwood / Underdog 11. Paul Butterfield / Shake Your Moneymaker 12. Otis Spann w/ Muddy...
2023-08-011h 31
Pacific Street Blues & AmericanaPart Two: July 23, 2023 - Blue Lynyrd Blues20. Freddy King / Have You Ever Loved a Woman 21. Polly O'Kerry and the Rythmn Method / Too Much Like I Care 22. George Jones / He Stopped Loving Her Today 23. Dave Alvin / Why Did She Stay with Him 24. Toronzo Cannon / Get Together or Get Apart 25. Beth Hart / No Quarter, Babe I'm Gonna Leave You 26. Ana Popovic / Strong Taste27. Hector Anchondo / Candy Shop 28. Josh Hoyer / Green Light 30. Tower of Power / You're Still a Young Man 31. Blue House and the Rent to Own Horns / She Bogaloos32. Gov't Mule / Simple Man 33. JJ Cale / They Call...
2023-07-251h 11
Pacific Street Blues & AmericanaPart One: July 23, 2023 Jagger Birthday bit...Pacific St Blues & AmericanaJuly 16, 2023Catch the Podcast: www.podomatic.com/podcasts/KIWRblues1. T Bone Walker / I Want a Little Girl2. Ray Charles / I Believe to My Soul 3. Eric Bibb / Family 4. Tim Koehm & Swamp Boy / Drama Queen 5. Keb Mo / More Than One Way Home 6. Boz Scaggs / I'll Be Long Gone7. Lyle Lovett / 12th of June 8. Matt Cox / Around the Bend 9. SRV / I'm Leaving You (Commit a Crime) 10. Bernard Allison / Standing on the Edge of Love 11. Indigenous / Rest of My Days 12. Marcus King Band / Blues Wor...
2023-07-231h 31
Pacific Street Blues & AmericanaPart One: July 16, 2023Pacific St Blues & AmericanaJuly 16, 20231. Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps / Everybody, Everybody 2. Dave Alvin & Peter Case / Monday Morning Blues (Blues for Avalon, Mississippi John Hurt)3. Bonnie Raitt / Blame It On Me 4. Norah Jones / Can You Believe5. Freddy King / Have You Ever Loved a Woman? 6. Eric Clapton / You Better Watch Yourself 7. Tedeschi Trucks Band / Bell Bottom Blues 8. Jimi Hendrix / Angel 9. John Lee Hooker w/ Los Lobos / Dimples 10. The Doors / Crawlin' King Snake 11. Howlin' Wolf / I'll Be Around 12. Etta James / I Got You Babe 13. Mose...
2023-07-161h 21
The Rick and Kelly ShowRICK & KELLY'S DAILY SMASH: THE LOST WALLET - Friday May 26th 2023Rick & Kelly are exhausted & almost 3 GRAND poorer after a billfold goes missing in Riverhead, plus their AMAZING NIGHT OUT in NYC with Cousin Tara, Craig, Jeff Lewis, Shane, Rachel Uchitel, some random old lady and Sherman the dog... and a tribute to the Queen of Rock & Roll #RIP
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2023-05-2619 min
Pacific Street Blues & AmericanaMarch 19, 2023 Exploring Green Light, the latest album by Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossus (part two)15. Lyle Lovett / I'm a Soldier in the Army of the Lord 16. John Hiatt / Have a Little Faith in Me 17. Josh Hoyer / Mr. One Up 18. Michael McDonald / Cry Like a Rainy Day 19. Mike Farris / Let Me Love You Baby 20. Tom Johnston (Doobie Brothers) & Delbert McClinton / Giving It Up for You Love 21. Josh Hoyer / Green Light 22. Al Green / I Can't Get Next to You 23. Josh Hoyer / Beautiful People24. Bob Segar / Busload of Faith 25. Lyle Lovett & Keb Mo / Till it Shines 26. Luther Allison / Gamblers Blues 27. Johnny Winter / You Keep Sayin...
2023-03-211h 23