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Food Freedom Radio envisions a food system respectful of water, soil, planet and people. We work towards a historic transformation. How do we move from food production being a source of economic, social and ecological destruction? How do we move towards a food system which is a source of clean water, healthy soil, and a toxin-free environment? Host Laura Hedlund. Laura earned a certificate in Urban Farming from PRI Cold Climate, helped to start a community garden in 2008 which is now part of the Open Door Pantry and grows blueberries, hazelnuts, gooseberries and more. She has worked at AM950 since 2004. She served as Deputy Press Secretary for Paul Wellstone’s 1990 US Senate campaign, Press Secretary for David Minge’s 1992 US Congressional Campaign, Public Relations Director for a 25,000 member Girl Scout council and she worked as television reporter.
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Food Freedom Radio – May 7, 2022

Food Freedom Radio – May 7, 2022

Laura talks about airway health with co-founders of REMplenish by REMasteredsleep.com Gunnar Hodnefield and Anders Olmanson. They are the inventors and marketers of the world’s first water bottle that helps reduce snoring.
43:3207/05/2022
Food Freedom Radio  April 28  2022

Food Freedom Radio April 28 2022

Laura talks with Courtney Tchida of the MN State Horticulture Society.
43:1430/04/2022
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This edition of the program discusses the Global Food System and activities at Seward CO-OP in Minneapolis.
43:1423/04/2022
Freedom Food Radio  April 16, 2022

Freedom Food Radio April 16, 2022

Laura talks about “food forests” with Russ Henry, President of Minnehaha Falls Landscaping and Giving Tree Gardens.  
43:1316/04/2022
Food Freedom Radio – April 2, 2022

Food Freedom Radio – April 2, 2022

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Food Freedom Radio – March 26, 2022

Food Freedom Radio – March 26, 2022

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Food Freedom Radio – March 19, 2022

Food Freedom Radio – March 19, 2022

Host Laura Hedlund speaks with Minnesota reggae artist PeeWee Dread about the connection between food and music.
43:1421/03/2022
Food Freedom Radio – March 12, 2022

Food Freedom Radio – March 12, 2022

Host Laura Hedlund is joined by Laurie Ellis-Young, author of  “Breath Is Life-Taking IN and Letting GO . . . How to Live Well, Love Well, BE Well” and as well as her psychologist husband  George T. Ellis, PsyD who talks about his experience working in Ukraine.
43:1413/03/2022
Food Freedom Radio – March 5, 2022

Food Freedom Radio – March 5, 2022

This week host Laura Hedlund is joined by Rob Czernik of Jack’s Hardware and Farm Supply, Michael Chaney of Project Sweetie Pie, and John Evans – assistant director of Hennepin County Environment and Energy Department.
43:1305/03/2022
Food Freedom Radio – February 26, 2022

Food Freedom Radio – February 26, 2022

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Food Freedom Radio – February 19, 2022

Food Freedom Radio – February 19, 2022

Dr Emily Stein and Lindsey Campbell share the story of https://www.primaltx.com/primal  Their products on now on the International Space Station
43:1621/02/2022
Food Freedom Radio – February 5, 2022

Food Freedom Radio – February 5, 2022

This week’s topic highlights the Minnesota documentary, Co-op Wars, which tells the story of the tumultuous early years of the Twin Cities’ natural food co-op movement.
43:1306/02/2022
Food Freedom Radio – January 29, 2022

Food Freedom Radio – January 29, 2022

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Food Freedom Radio – January 15, 2022

Food Freedom Radio – January 15, 2022

Host Laura Hedlund speaks with University of Minnesota Assistant Professor Abigail Johnson about the connection between microbiome and nutrition.
44:1316/01/2022
Food Freedom Radio – January 8, 2022

Food Freedom Radio – January 8, 2022

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Food Freedom Radio – December 25, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – December 25, 2021

Laura is joined by Ken Pentel of the Ecology Democracy Network, as they remember the late Pat Kerrigan.
43:1427/12/2021
Food Freedom Radio – December 11, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – December 11, 2021

Lauren Baker with the Global Alliance for the Future of Food talks about this new report – https://futureoffood.org/insights/the-politics-of-knowledge-compendium And Ryan Slabaugh  shares information from     https://events.acresusa.com/e/2021-eco-ag-conference-trade-show
43:1313/12/2021
Food Freedom Radio – December 4, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – December 4, 2021

The MN Court of Appeals says rules in favor of Edward R. Borchard’s natural lawn and now community is rallying to help pay legal bills – https://www.gofundme.com/f/you-can-fight-city-hallbut-itll-cost-you?qid=fddd250c2e0d2f3f19b2b2a9f23bdeec Also Laura talks with 2nd generation Milkweed entrepreneur Debbie Dekleva talks about https://www.sustainablemonarch.org
43:1206/12/2021
Food Freedom Radio – November 20, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – November 20, 2021

43:1521/11/2021
Food Freedom Radio – November 13, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – November 13, 2021

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Food Freedom Radio – November 6, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – November 6, 2021

Laura’s guest is Matt Frank of The Food Group MN.
43:1406/11/2021
Food Freedom Radio – October 30, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – October 30, 2021

43:1501/11/2021
Food Freedom Radio – October 16, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – October 16, 2021

Host Laura Hedlund speaks with Jake Jarecki of Feed-Me Farms, a suburban farm located in the western suburbs of Minneapolis.
44:1318/10/2021
Food Freedom Radio – October 9, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – October 9, 2021

This week host Laura Hedlund speaks with Sue Marshall of Net Zero (www.NetZro.US).
43:1512/10/2021
Food Freedom Radio – October 2, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – October 2, 2021

Laura discusses the food production and climate crises with Sophia Murphy with the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.
43:1602/10/2021
Food Freedom Radio – September 27, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – September 27, 2021

This week host Laura Hedlund has a conversation about Step One Foods.
43:1427/09/2021
Food Freedom Radio – September 18, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – September 18, 2021

This week host Laura Hedlund speaks with Diane Haugen, CEO of CertifiedWoodProducts.net and Christopher McLaren, Chief Marketing Officer US at Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
42:2323/09/2021
Food Freedom Radio – September 11, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – September 11, 2021

Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is Laura’s guest. Amalia is the author of Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen -Gourmet Cuisine and a forthcoming new book this fall, Amaiia’s Mesoamerican Table. She joins Laura discussing her life experiences, favorite recipes, and invites you to her book launch on October 7. Home
43:1211/09/2021
Food Freedom Radio – August 28, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – August 28, 2021

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Food Freedom Radio – August 21, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – August 21, 2021

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Food Freedom Radio – August 7, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – August 7, 2021

Laura recaps FarmFest held in Redwood Falls this past week with keynote audio and her thoughts.
43:1908/08/2021
Food Freedom Radio – July 31, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – July 31, 2021

43:1202/08/2021
Food Freedom Radio – July 10, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – July 10, 2021

Laura’s guest is E.G. Nadeau, who has extensively documented the origins and evolution of co-ops for nearly 50 years.
42:5110/07/2021
Food Freedom Radio – June 26, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – June 26, 2021

43:1827/06/2021
Food Freedom Radio June 19 2021

Food Freedom Radio June 19 2021

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Food Freedom Radio – June 12, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – June 12, 2021

Charles Pillsbury is Laura’s guest, discussing the ongoing Israeli/Palestinian conflict and how American corporations play a role.
43:1612/06/2021
Food Freedom Radio – June 5, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – June 5, 2021

Laura previews the upcoming Black is Beautiful pop-up market with:  https://www.vanlicelemonade.com      https://www.lovekobico.com   https://www.ksrevolutionary.com https://www.saucesbysoso.com  https://wwwlovejoysbloodymarymix.com  https://www.thehumanofcolor.com
42:3505/06/2021
Food Freedom Radio – May 29. 2021

Food Freedom Radio – May 29. 2021

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Food Freedom Radio – May 29, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – May 29, 2021

This week Laura Hedlund is joined by Laurie Schneider of the Pollinator Freidly Alliance, Dr. Vera Krischik of the University of Minnesota and Lori Cox of Roots Return Heritage Farm. They discuss how to make our environment more friendly to pollinators and insects.
43:1527/05/2021
Food Freedom Radio – May 22, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – May 22, 2021

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Food Freedom Radio May 14 2021

Food Freedom Radio May 14 2021

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Food Freedom Radio April 29 2021

Food Freedom Radio April 29 2021

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Food Freedom Radio – April 24, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – April 24, 2021

Laura is joined by Greg Plotkin of farmland.org, as they discuss and expound on a recent town hall meeting held by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
43:1324/04/2021
Food Freedom Radio – April 17, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – April 17, 2021

Chef Flo-K joins Laura along with community activists for Decolonizing Earth Day.
43:1217/04/2021
Food Freedom Radio – April 10, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – April 10, 2021

Russ Henry of Minnehaha Falls Landscaping joins Laura to discuss the benefits of bee lawns and protecting our insect life.
43:1510/04/2021
Food Freedom Radio – March 27, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – March 27, 2021

Laurie Wayne of OpenFoodNetwork.org; Jamie Goehring (goehring.com); Dr. Ankita Raturi of Purdue University; urban farmer Gloria Iacono.
43:1427/03/2021
Food Freedom Radio – March 6, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – March 6, 2021

Laura has something for everyone this week! She is joined first by Melissa Trent of Pillsbury United Communities, then Michelle Shaw of Edible Boulevards, followed by Michael Chaney and Ed on urban agriculture, and lastly Philip Potyondy from the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board.
43:1506/03/2021
Food Freedom Radio – February 27, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – February 27, 2021

43:1503/03/2021
Food Freedom Radio – February 20, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – February 20, 2021

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Food Freedom Radio – February 6, 2021

Food Freedom Radio – February 6, 2021

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