Tag Archives: agriculture

7 Generations Radio: Lars Prillaman and Leslie Randall, Green Gate Farm–11/7/15

Host:  Joe Gray

Guests:  Lars Prillaman and Leslie Randall of Green Gate Farm

Discussion:  Lars and Leslie talk about their background in farming and their farm in Jefferson County, WV, including how they use their draft horse “May” for farming.

Broadcast from the Campus of Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV on November 7, 2015

7 Generations Radio: Consuelo Newman–the Dark Act (GMO labeling)–September 19, 2015

Host:  Joe Gray

Guest:  Consuelo Newman, Community Activist

Discussion:  Current status of the Dark Act, formally known as the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act.  Results of discussions with the offices of WV Senators Manchin and Capito to seek their support against Senate passage of the Dark Act.

Broadcast on WSHC, Shepherdstown, WV from the Campus of Shepherd University on September 19, 2015.

Note:  On the audio I (Joe Gray) incorrectly state that the Dark Act had passed the Senate. In fact, at the date of the broadcast the Act had passed the House and was yet to be voted on by the Senate.

7 Generations Radio: Green Hill Farm–Homesteading Days–October 10 and 11, 2015

Host:  Joe Gray

Guest:  Erin Moshier Mark of Green Hill Farm, Sharpsburg, MD

Discussion:  Current activities of Green Hill Farm.  Discussion of farm life and upcoming Homesteading Days events at the farm, including timber framing workshop, beekeeping, canning, preserving, butchering, blacksmithing, solar energy and soap making.

Note:  The originally scheduled dates for Homesteading Days were October 3 and 4.  Due to inclement weather Homesteading Days have been changed to October 10 and 11, 2015.

Broadcast on WSHC, Shepherdstown, WV from the campus of Shepherd University on September 19, 2015

7 Generations Radio–Shep Ogden talks farms, soil, diversity, sustainability June 7, 2014

7 Generations Radio:  Shep Ogden, author, teacher, farmer, agricultural expert talks farming, biodiversity, soil, climate change. Recording of broadcast at WSHC Radio, 89.7 FM, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV

Host:  Joe Gray

Guest:  Shep Ogden

June 7, 2014