Ozarks At Large

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Thursday, May 1, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
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