Come to the Table is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast, Food & Conversations. Hosted by David Allen and Justine Post, the podcast will feature interviews with leaders who are working to build a more just food system – advocates, experts, farmers, and more. Through these conversations, we hope to share tools, insights, and stories that keep us rooted in our work. We hope you will give our first episode a listen, and rate, review, and subscribe, wherever you get your podcasts! Rate, review, and subscribe, wherever you get your podcasts!
Maggie Funkhouser on the Role of Farmers Markets – Food & Conversations
Maggie Funkhouser joins the podcast! Maggie is the Director for the NC Farmers Market Network. Maggie brings a range of experience in farmers markets, most recently as the Market Manager of the Carrboro Farmers' Market in Carrboro, NC. She was raised in NC’s Triangle and has worked in local food systems there for many years, including as an educator, gardener, baker, and foodservice industry worker. She is especially interested in the intersection of food access and farmers markets, as well as elevating NC farmers markets as vibrant community spaces centered around local food and farm products. Justine Okra recipe1lb ground sausage1-2 cups sliced okra1 cp. diced peppers1 cp. diced or canned tomatoesGarlic, salt, and Kitchen PepperSautee the sausage in the cast iron skillet. Add the okra and peppers and cook 5 min. Add the tomatoes, garlic and spices. Cook until it’s nice and uniform, about 10-15 min. Serve over riceCheck out Omar Ruiz-Lopez’s music at omarruizlopez.comFollow the work of North Carolina Farmers Market Network at ncfmn.org or follow them on Instagram at @ncfarmersmarketnetwork. Find your local farmers market here.The Wild Birds by Wendell Berry
