Ozarks At Large

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Tuesday, December 10, 2013
On this edition of Ozarks, what happens when snow and ice force a college to re-schedule finals…including putting finals after commencement? We'll talk to Ray Wallace with the University of Arkansas Fort Smith about how an ice storm can create problems with an academic calendar. And coffee isn't just for breakfast anymore…it's also for a canvas. We'll talk to some people making art out of coffee. And a conversation with Devon Powers. She's written about communication, social media and the commentary economy. She spoke on the University of Arkansas campus recently.
Patrice Gros produces organic vegetables year-round on Foundation Farm located in northern Carroll County. He doesn’t own a tractor, tiller or plow. Instead he practices a system called “no-till farming,” established in the mid-twentieth century.
“Poor Old Dirt Farmer” by Levon Helm
Students of the University of Arkansas system may face tuition increases; a new poll shows President Barack Obama is not gaining popularity in Arkansas; and more – on today’s Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has a variety of things on her to-do list today.
“Hurricane Season” by Trombone Shorty
Teresa Maurer with the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market discusses the preparations and produce that’ll be available when the market returns next week. For a recipe involving chard, click here. Relevant Links: Fayetteville Forward Celebration and Local Food Discussion: http://accesscommunitylink.org/2012/03/12/fayetteville-forward-community-engagement-fair/ Fayetteville Farmers Market (including signing up for customer newsletter): http://www.fayettevillefarmersmarket.org/ NWA Local Food Guide info and submissions http://www.nwalocalfoodguide.org/ Ozark Slow Food Event: www.ozarkslowfood.org
Columnist Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com discusses the charm (or not) of a movie franchise.
“Not Their Fight” by David Holmes