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Wrapping Up June 15
Here’s what we reported on today. Researchers Warn Of Mad Cow In Fish Beshear Tweaks Agenda for Special Session Javanon Soccer Building Approved Public Comment Sessions on Budget Begin Tomorrow Conway...
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Wrapping Up June 18
We saw some action in Frankfort and stormy weather in town. Here’s what we reported on today: Slots Bill Clears Committee Fourth of July Celebration Scaled Down City Continues Fight Against Food...
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4th Street Hive
Last year, Studio 619 featured a story on Kentucky’s dwindling bee population from Kentucky Public Radio’s Ron Smith. Later on, Kristin did a story on urban farming. But what if you could combine...
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A New Look For An Old Idea?
Increasing concerns for health, the environment and saving money have helped push organic, local and affordable food to the mainstream, and in many places that’s led to a new focus on the farmers’...
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BPA Is Everywhere
You’ve replaced your Nalgene. You’ve thrown out those baby bottles. You think you’re safe from the possibly-toxic chemical BPA. Well, if you’re worried about BPA, spit out those green beans, because...
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What You Don’t Know About Your Thanksgiving Turkey
This post comes to us from WFPL Environmental Reporter Kristin Espeland Gourlay. Well, some of you might know these facts about the traditional American bird, but for those of you who don’t, here are...
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Selling Raw, Uncut Milk
Purists say unpasteurized, unhomogonized (nonhomogonized?) milk is better tasting and healthier. I’ve visited homes where the milk goes from the cow to the cooler to the cereal, and I’ve always heard...
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The Great Bear Hunt
Bear season is coming. On Saturday, licensed hunters will be allowed to bag one black bear without using bait, as hunters in other states do. The hunt will stop once ten bears–or five female bears–are...
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What’s Coming To South 4th Street
The last time we checked in, crews had torn down the hut outside the old Cafe Kilimanjaro on 4th Street. We knew Sapporo was coming, but we weren’t sure what was in the works for the area where the hut...
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Slaughterhouse Shortages
If you’ve read The Omnivore’s Dilemma or if you’ve seen Food Inc., you may remember the scene where farmers set up an ad hoc abattoir set up on their property. They site a number of reasons for...
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Urban Orchards
Last September, we posted about urban foraging, which had caught on in Portland, Oregon. Now the USA Today writes that other cities are becoming modern Streuobstwiese for savvy searchers. “This is part...
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Louisville City Food Report Released
Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness has released the “State of Food” report for the city (PDF link). The report finds large food deserts in west Louisville and east downtown. These are areas...
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Food Stamps At Farmers’ Markets
The Gray Street Farmers’ Market–which is operated by the Louisville Metro Department of Health and Wellness–will now accept debit and food stamps cards. Stephanie Crosby reported on the development,...
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A Fun Fact And Possible Problem
Last week, Metro Louisville’s Farm to Table coordinator Sarah Fritschner told WFPL there are more beef cattle in Kentucky than there are in any other state east of the Mississippi. Governor Steve...
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Small-Town Grocery Stores May Be Endangered
Between 2006 and 2009, 38 percent of the rural and small-town grocery stores in Kansas closed. The Rural Blog expands on this fact, quoting a source that says large chain stores can present a...
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Where Do Louisvillians Spend Their Food Dollars?
Continuing our habit of posting charts that are relevant to Louisville, we bring you this…a graphic comparing how much households spend annual on food in grocery stores or in restaurants. You can find...
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Man Moves To Louisville, Internet Notices
David Serchuk is a writer and editor who recently moved from Brooklyn to Louisville. On Monday, The Huffington Post published a piece by Serchuk comparing New York and Louisville. Michelle at Consuming...
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Locavores Oppose Food Safety Bill
A new food safety bill is making its way through congress. The legislation would give the federal government more control over the food supply, and is designed to prevent outbreaks of food-born...
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SoupByCycle Owner Hit By Car
The owner of the bicycle soup delivery business SoupByCycle was injured Wednesday. He was stopped at an intersection when he was hit by a car. “It wasn’t just a tap,” Ritchie said. According to...
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Senate Passes Food Safety Bill
With a vote of 73-25, the Senate has passed the food safety bill we discussed earlier this month. But the legislation still faces an uncertain future. Despite unusual bipartisan support on Capitol Hill...
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