Local Food Hero!

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September

• September 13, 2008

  What’s in the Pot: Joan Foster; Brewed Awakenings
  Outstanding in Their Field: Kent Lorentzen; Grand Rapids Farmers Market
  National Spotlight: Bernadine Joselyn; Blandin Foundation
  Health and Wellness: Maggie Montgomery; KAXE Morning Show

• September 6, 2008
  National Spotlight: Pam Thorson; Minnesota B&B Association
  Outstanding in Their Field: Tom and Sara Austin; Hill Top Pastures
  What’s in the Pot: Peter and Vickie Torkelson; Scandinavian Inn

August

• August 30, 2008
  
  Eco Experience: Miguel Nunez; Kitchens Direct
  Outstanding in Their Field: Organic Valley Farmer
  What’s in the Pot: Lee Wallace; Peace Coffee
  Food and Travel: Find out about Journeys with First Nations, our latest MN Green Route!

• August 23, 2008 National Spotlight: Erik Esse; Local Fair Trade Network
  Outstanding in Their Field: Jackie Hoch; Hoch Orchard
  What’s in the Pot: Paul Lynch; Firelake Grill House and Cocktail Bar

• August 16, 2008
  
  National Spotlight: Scott Patterson; Equal Exchange
  What’s in the Pot & Outstanding in Their Field: Connie Karstens; Lamb Shoppe
  National Spotlight #2: Lindy Bannister; Wedge Co-op
  Health and Wellness: Jill McLaughlin; Healthful Elements

• August 9, 2008
  
  National Spotlight: Linda Ulland; Central Minnesota Regional Partnerships
  What’s in the Pot: Matt Annand; Prairie Bay Restaurant
  Outstanding in Their Field: Chuck Knierim; Wild Rose Farm

• August 2, 2008
  
  National Spotlight: Jill McLaughlin; Food Alliance Midwest
  What’s in the Pot: Lisa Scribner; Trotters Cafe
  Outstanding in Their Field: Paul Otten; Natura Farm

July

• July 26, 2008
  
  National Spotlight: Jerry Ford; Sustainable Farming Association
  What’s in the Pot: Mike Philips; The Craftsman Restaurant & Bar
  Outstanding in Their Field: Jerry Ford; SFA, Living Song Gardens, MN Garlic Festival
  Health and Wellness: Jill Mclaughlin; Healthful Elements

• July 19, 2008

  Outstanding in Their Field: Lori Callister
  What’s in the Pot (err… Fridge!): Mary Doerr; Dancing Winds Education Farm Retreat
  National Spotlight: Jay Walljasper; Project for Public Spaces
  Where we are going: Marie Marvin; Crossings at Carnegie

• July 12, 2008
  
  Outstanding in Their Field: Dave Griffin; Griffin Gardens
  What’s in the Pot: Barb Zapzelka; Pumphouse Creamery
  National Spotlight: Loni Kemp
  Health and Wellness: Jill McLaughlin; Healthful Elements

• July 6, 2008
  The April 12th program will be run in observance of the Holiday Weekend.
  
  What’s in the Pot: Lenny Russo; Heartland Restaurant
  Outstanding in Their Field: Herby Radmann; Bullfrog Fish Farm
  National Spotlight: John Ikerd; University of Missouri Columbia, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
  Gardens of Readin’: In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan

June

• June 28, 2008

  Outstanding in Their Field: Brian Fredericksen; Ames Farm
  What’s in the Pot: Danny Schwartzmann; Common Roots Cafe
  National Spotlight: Dr. Marla Spivak; U of Minnesota Entemology
  Health and Wellness: Dr. William Klevos

• June 21, 2008
  
  What’s in the Pot: Amanda Blaseg; Java River Cafe
  National Spotlight: Patrick Moore; Clean Up the River Environment (CURE)
  Outstanding in Their Field: Audrey Arner; Moonstone Farm
  Health and Wellness: Jill McLaughlin; Healthful Elements

• June 14, 2008
  
  National Spotlight: Trish Johnson; Heartland Food Network, MN Project
  Outstanding in Their Field: Doug Hilgendorf; Whole Grain Milling Company
  What’s in the Pot: Steve Horton; Rustica Bakery
  Health and Wellness: Dr. William Klevos

• June 7, 2008
  
  Outstanding in their Field: Pam Benike; Southeast Minnesota Food Network
  What’s in the Pot: Greg Jaworski; Nosh Restaurant and Bar
  Sustainable Travel: Dawn Johnson; DunRomin’ Park
  Health and Wellness: Jill McLaughlin; Healthful Elements

May

• May 31, 2008
  
  Outstanding in their Field: Shele Tofte; Dockside Fish Market
  National Spotlight: Don Schreiner; MN DNR Lake Superior Fisheries
  What’s in the Pot: Judi Barsness; Chez Jude
  Health and Wellness: Dr. William Klevos

• May 24, 2008

  Outstanding in their Field: Gunnar Liden; Youth Farm and Market Project
  What’s in the Pot: Lucia Watson; Lucia’s Restaurant and Wine Bar
  National Spotlight: Erika Lesser; Slow Food USA
  Health and Wellness: Jill McLaughlin; Healthful Elements

• May 17, 2008
  
  National Spotlight: Paul Hugunin; The Minnesota Grown Program
  Outstanding in their Field: Sandy Dietz; Whitewater Garden
  What’s in the Pot: Jim Kyndberg; Bayport Cookery

• May 10, 2008
  
  What’s in the Pot: Shyama O’Brian; Deli Ranger, St. Peter Food Co-op
  National Spotlight: Jan Joannides; Renewing the Countryside
  Outstanding in their Field: Tim King; Contributing Author to The Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook
  Seed Sharing and Saving: Tim King

• May 3, 2008
  
  Outstanding in their Field: Jason Penner; Niman Ranch
  What’s in the Pot: Mike Fuller; Chipotle
  National Spotlight: Jeff Lederman; Living Green Team Leader, MPCA
  Food Nutrition: Dr. William Klevos

April

• April 26, 2008
  

  What’s in the Pot: George Wilkes; Angry Trout Cafe
  Food and Travel: Charlene Torchia; Journey Inn
  National Spotlight: Will Allen; Growing Power!

• April 19, 2008

  What’s in the Pot: Hai Truong; Ngon Bistro
  National Spotlight: Mapy Alvarez; National Immigrant Farming Initiative
  Outstanding in Their Field: Mhonpaj Lee; Mhonpaj’s Garden, Minnesota Food Association
  Health and Wellness: Dr. William Klevos
  Sneak Peak: Will Allen; Growing Power!

• April 12, 2008

  What’s in the Pot: Lenny Russo; Heartland Restaurant
  Outstanding in Their Field: Herby Radmann; Bullfrog Fish Farm
  National Spotlight: John Ikerd; University of Missouri Columbia, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
  Gardens of Readin’: In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan

• April 5, 2008

  What’s in the Pot: Tracy Singleton; Birchwood Cafe
  National Spotlight: Bobby King; Policy Program Organizer, Land Stewardship Project
  Outstanding in Their Field: Jodi Ohlsen-Read; Shepherd’s Way Farm
  Health and Wellness: Dr. William Klevos

March

• March 29, 2008

  Outstanding in Their Field: Don Roberts; Otter Creek Growers
  What’s In the Pot: Alex Roberts; Restaurant Alma & Brasa
  National Spotlight: Jim Hightower; Author, (Swim Against the Current, Even a Dead Fish Can Go With the Flow), Radio host, Public Speaker
  Gardens of Readin’: Edible Twin Cities, published by Carol Banks

• March 22, 2008

  What’s in the Pot: Nathalie Johnson; Signature Cafe
  National Spotlight: Kate Clancy; Researcher and Senior Fellow, Endowed Chair in Agricultural Systems, University of Minnesota
  Outstanding In Their Field: Linda Halley; Gardens of Eagan
  Health and Wellness: Dr. William Klevos

• March 15, 2008

  What’s in the Pot: JD Fratzke; Chef and Managing Partner The Strip Club
  National Spotlight: Ken Meter; President Crossroads Resource Center
  Outstanding In Their Field: Jack Hedin; Featherstone Farm and CSA
  From the Source: My Forbidden Fruits (and Vegetables); NY Times, March 1, 2008
  Syruping Season: Suzanne Tweten; Innkeeper Loghouse and Homestead B&B

• March 8, 2008

  National Spotlight: Brian Halweil; Senior Researcher of Agriculture for the Worldwatch Institute
  What’s in the Pot: Kim Bartmann; Bryant Lake Bowl, Barbette, and The Red Stag Supper Club
  Outstanding in Their Field: Lori Callister; Callister Farms and Farm in the Market
  Health and Wellness: Dr. William Klevos

• March 1, 2008

  Outstanding in Their Field: Greg Reynolds; Riverbend Farm
  What’s in the Pot: Mike Phillips; The Craftsman Bar and Restaurant

February

• February 23, 2008

  Outstanding in Their Field: Phil Rutter; Badgersett Research Farm
  National Spotlight: Patrick Martins; Heritage Food USA
  What’s in the Pot: Chef Anna Christoforides; Gardens of Salonica
  Health and Wellness: Dr. William Klevos

• February 16, 2008

  What’s in the Pot: Scott Pampuch; Corner Table Restaurant
  National Spotlight: Molly Nicoli; Growing Minds, Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
  Outstanding In Their Field: Todd Churchhill; Thousand Hills Cattle Company
  Health and Wellness: Dr. William Klevos

• February 9, 2008
  

  What’s in the Pot: Brenda Langton; Spoonriver, Cafe Brenda and Mill City Farmers Market
  National Spotlight: Rob Marqusee; Director of Rural Economic Development in Woodbury County, Iowa
  Garden of Readin’: A Taste of Murphin Ridge Inn by Sherry McKenny
  From the Source: FDA Reports Cloned Food Safe; FDA, January 15, 2008
  Outstanding In Their Field: Dave and Florence Minar; Cedar Summit Dairy