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Wilson's Orchard & Farm
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A roundtable discussion on all things local. Farming, food, drink, a bit of policy, and the challenges of creating strong local, food systems. Each week, we'll introduce you to some of the people who are putting in the work, and we hope you'll tune in.

  1. Sutliff Farm & Cider House -- Iowa's Original Cidery with Scott Ervin

    31/05/2021

    Sutliff Farm & Cider House -- Iowa's Original Cidery with Scott Ervin

    We are back with a new special episode of Pollinate! On this episode we are on location at Sutliff Farm & Cider House in Lisbon, Iowa. Paul sits down with Scott Ervin, who opened Sutliff Cider with his wife back in 2002. They discuss the beginnings of opening up a cidery in Iowa, the challenges of making cider for the first time, and the great community of people who's support continues to make Sutliff such a great place to be every weekend.

    59 phút
  2. An Interview with Wilson's Orchard & Farm Owner, Paul Rasch | Pollinate Season Finale

    04/01/2021

    An Interview with Wilson's Orchard & Farm Owner, Paul Rasch | Pollinate Season Finale

    On our season finale of Pollinate, we have both Chef Matt Steigerwald and Paul Rasch back in Studio Bee. In this special episode, we hear about the intricate life story of Wilson's Orchard & Farm owner, Paul Rasch. Paul takes us on a journey, detailing the major events and chapters in his life. They discuss the early years working on his family's farm in Michigan, current cider culture, living in India, owning an apple juice company in China, the future of Wilson's Orchard & Farm, and much much more all on our season finale of Pollinate.   Learn more about Wilson's Orchard & Farm: https://www.wilsonsorchard.com/ Watch all episodes of Pollinate on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WilsonsOrchardFarm/

    1 giờ 42 phút
  3. Food Fight: Eating Local at the University of Iowa with Chef Barry Greenberg

    28/12/2020

    Food Fight: Eating Local at the University of Iowa with Chef Barry Greenberg

    Barry Greenberg, executive chef at the University of Iowa Housing and Dining and competition cook, stops by Studio Bee for this week's episode of Pollinate. On today's episode, Paul and Greenberg discuss serving local foods at a larger scale, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their cafeteria-style service to university students.  Barry Greenberg has been at the University for just shy of 30 years, and is committed to creativity and food innovation, including serving up dishes inspired by the many cultural influences that make up the University of Iowa student body. By building relationships with local growers, he and his team can provide meals that use fresh ingredients from farms throughout the area. Learn more about Wilson's Orchard & Farm: https://www.wilsonsorchard.com/ Watch Pollinate on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WilsonsOrchardFarm/

    31 phút
  4. Fruit, Farming, and Family with Mike Rasch

    22/12/2020

    Fruit, Farming, and Family with Mike Rasch

    On this week’s episode of Pollinate we have very special guest, Paul’s brother Mike Rasch. Paul describes brother Mike as "extremely hard working, generous to a fault, ugly as a toad, but all in all, an awfully damn good fruit farmer." Paul and Mike sit down to discuss what it was like growing up in the Rasch family, owning and operating a U-Pick cherry and apple orchard, and the current trends and challenges within the fruit business. Rasch Cherries & Apples, part of Fruit Ridge Markets, is a U-Pick cherry and apple orchard out of Conklin, Michigan. They offer U-Pick and fresh pre-picked sweet and sour cherries, U-Pick apples, pumpkins, fresh peaches, fresh baked goods and custom made to order cakes as well as offering some fall attractions such as a sunflower maze and hayrides. Learn more about Rasch Cherries & Apples: https://www.fruitridgemarket.com/rasch-cherries/?fbclid=IwAR273nyMB5xCQ2gbgi3a7ziPLL3y164TZTDhNb68ea8GL1b-c0D9PHoxU5I   Learn more about Wilson's Orchard & Farm: https://www.wilsonsorchard.com/   Watch Pollinate on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WilsonsOrchardFarm/

    45 phút
  5. Agriculture Education with Michelle Kenyon

    14/12/2020

    Agriculture Education with Michelle Kenyon

    Michelle Kenyon, Director of Field to Family stops by this week for another episode of Pollinate. Their organization envisions a region where people eat with the seasons, where farmers make a living, and our ecosystem is diverse, abundant, and healthy. On this episode, they discuss the mission of Field to Family, building local food hubs, and the importance of providing an education of where our food comes from at a young age.  Field to Family is a mission-driven, nonprofit that provides food system education; supports a shared vision of a community food system that enhances our economic, environmental and community health; and expands access to locally grown and produced food to all citizens in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids region.  Learn more about Field to Family: https://fieldtofamily.org/  Learn more about Wilson's Orchard & Farm: https://www.wilsonsorchard.com/  Watch Pollinate on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WilsonsOrchardFarm/

    47 phút
  6. Adapting to Change with Samuel and Phoebe Charles of Rodina

    08/12/2020

    Adapting to Change with Samuel and Phoebe Charles of Rodina

    On this week's episode of Pollinate, Matt sits down with friends Samuel and Phoebe Charles of Rodina restaurant. Like many restaurants and small businesses who faced a challenging year, Rodina has had to strategize new ways to keep their restaurant going and to continue to serve to their customers. On today's episode they discuss the humble beginnings of Rodina, opening up a corner store, and what they have planned for the future.   Located in Historic Czech Village in Cedar Rapids, Rodina offers Midwest comfort food in traditional family style fashion where the food is sourced local, sustainable, and humanely raised as much as possible. Learn more about Rodina: https://www.rodinaiowa.com/ Learn more about Wilson's Orchard & Farm: https://www.wilsonsorchard.com/ Watch Pollinate on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WilsonsOrchardFarm/

    1 giờ 2 phút
  7. "Let's Get It Done" with Jack Neuzil

    01/12/2020

    "Let's Get It Done" with Jack Neuzil

    On this week's episode of Pollinate, Paul sits down with longtime friend and "Founding Father" of Wilson's Orchard and Farm, Jack Neuzil. Jack has had many roles out at Wilson's Orchard, most famously driving the beloved Bessie the Tractor. They discuss his time over the years at Wilson's, local construction projects, tall tales, and his encyclopedic knowledge of dinosaurs.  Jack Neuzil is known far and wide for having an insatiable interest in learning. "There is no greater testament to your impact on people than the fact that everybody that I know credits you with having such an inquisitive mind." 🐝 Learn more about Wilson's Orchard & Farm: https://www.wilsonsorchard.com/ 📺 Watch Pollinate on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WilsonsOrchardFarm

    52 phút
  8. From Farm to Table with Chef Matt Steigerwald

    23/11/2020

    From Farm to Table with Chef Matt Steigerwald

    Chef Matt Steigerwald, head chef at Rapid Creek Cidery, makes his debut on this week's episode of Pollinate. Today they discuss the importance of finding good locally sourced products and building strong relationships with those growers, the craze behind cooking shows and other online food media, and what the title of "Chef" really means. Apart from many features and praise from Iowa and midwest publications, Chef Steigerwald has received positive notices from wide-ranging media outlets, including the James Beard Foundation, the Travel Channel, the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, The Week Magazine, and O, The Oprah Magazine. 🍽 Learn more about Rapid Creek Cidery: http://www.rapidcreekcidery.com/  🐝 Learn more about Wilson's Orchard & Farm: https://www.wilsonsorchard.com/  📺 Watch Pollinate on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WilsonsOrchardFarm

    1 giờ 2 phút
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A roundtable discussion on all things local. Farming, food, drink, a bit of policy, and the challenges of creating strong local, food systems. Each week, we'll introduce you to some of the people who are putting in the work, and we hope you'll tune in.

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Wilson's Orchard & Farm
  • Năm hoạt động
    2020 - 2021
  • Tập
    16
  • Xếp hạng
    Thô tục
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    © Wilson's Orchard & Farm
  • Trang web chương trình
    Pollinate