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In this episode of "I am Northwest Arkansas," host Randy Wilburn is joined by Anthony Mirisciotta, leader of Spring Creek Food Hub in Springdale. The relatively new organization is a platform that works with farmers and wholesalers to boost local agriculture and address food insecurity.
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On today's show, an effort to raise starting salaries for employees at the state’s only co-operative grocery. Also, moving away from a strict evangelical childhood. Plus, NPR reporter Sarah McCammon discusses her new book "Exvangelicals."
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The podcast "Points of Departure" highlights social problems like hunger, poverty and housing from local and global perspectives. The new season will premiere later this spring. Hosts Laurence Hare and Rogelio Garcia Contreras conducted a special conversation with Alyssa Snyder from local non-profit Seeds That Feed about an intercultural exchange in Barcelona addressing food insecurity.
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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that Arkansas would be opting into a new program that aims to fight food insecurity for children. The program is called the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer, which will provide assistance to buy food during the summer months for eligible children in Arkansas.
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On today's show, Arkansas has opted into a new federal program to fight food insecurity for kids. Also, Dr. Chris Hardin considers the benefits of a Dry January. Plus, looking back at Arkansas-connected runs for the White House.
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Bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate is being introduced to combat the global food security crisis. Arkansas Senator John Boozman is one of the sponsors of the bill to support the Foundation for International Food Security Act.
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On today's show, the U.S. Senate is working across the aisle to combat the global food security crisis. Also, the cost of war on people and the environment. Plus, documenting the beauty and the deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest at The Momentary.
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On today's show, Orlando Joven tells his journey from his hometown to owning Northwest Arkansas' first Colombian food truck. Also, looking into Arkansas election officials rejecting absentee ballots, new food lockers improve food pantry access and more from the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.
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Today on The Outline: Food lockers provide 24-hour food pantry access. Also, leadership changes at Walmart International. Plus, the Razorback soccer season begins.
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On today's show, how an idea from a magazine became a system of Friendly Fridges in Northwest Arkansas. Plus, a guide to becoming a sustainable runner, updates from the latest Illinois River Watershed stakeholders meeting and TheatreSquared's new season opens with a nefarious plan.