A gallon of strawberries in front of the Slate Farms strawberry patch.
It’s strawberry season in Tennessee!
In this episode, we’ll learn more about what this time of year means to local farmers, what eating seasonally looks like in Middle Tennessee and all the best ways to eat strawberries. We’re joined by a panel of farmers, urban agriculturists and community supported agriculture experts.
But first, we’ll hear from WPLN enterprise reporter Damon Mitchell on why Black men are less likely to graduate from a Tennessee college than their peers.
Guests:
- Damon Mitchell, WPLN enterprise reporter
- Al Slate, third-generation farmer and owner of Slate Farms
- Jenn Kelley Moreland, Kelley’s Berry Farm
- Nella “Ms. Pearl” Frierson, founder of the Brooklyn Heights Community Garden
- Natalie Ashker Seevers, director of the Tennessee Local Food Summit
If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy Tennessee strawberries, listener Judy Wright sent in these recipes!
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