This podcast describes local food inequities in Maine, showing ways that small farms and gardens can be social actors, using models of farms and food banks in central Maine. The music is called "Contented" by Ketsa, on the album "Refraction."

Garden as Social Actor

This podcast describes the impact a garden can have on the surrounding community, particularly focusing on connecting with young students, and how the interactive, educational, and community-oriented nature of gardens, like Colby's garden, could help sustain student motivation and support in school. The background music is called "A Nice Life" by Ketsa, part of the album "Firmament."

Garden as Community and Learning Space

This podcast describes three different sizes of farms: large, medium, and small, and discusses their techniques and impact on the environment. The music for this podcast is called "Difference in a Day" by Ketsa, on the album "Refraction."

Large, Medium, and Small Farm Comparison

This podcast is an introduction to a short series introducing new farmers and gardeners to the social issues surrounding farming and food equity. Particularly focusing on ways small farms in Maine can play a role in addressing food equity, the podcast presents prevalent problems and ways that gardeners and farmers can work toward solutions on a local level. The background music is "Life in Letters" by Ketsa from the album "Firmament."

Common Problems in Food and Agriculture

This podcast describes common methods of small farms and gardens. In particular, it describes no/low till methods, permaculture, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This discussion is crafted for new gardeners or farmers to learn more about the practices of small farms, especially those in Maine and near Waterville. To learn more about IPM, go to http://web.colby.edu/cofga/documents/. The music used in the podcast is called "Greener Grass (remix)" by Ketsa on the album "Paradigms."

Small Farm Practices

This podcast describes the physical and psychological benefits of houseplants. This is intended to accompany a houseplant workshop, helping to explain why houseplants are important. The music used in this podcast is "Lastly" by Ketsa in the album, Refraction.

Benefits of Houseplants

This is a series of podcasts for gardeners and garden interns at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. From large to small ideas about gardens and farms, the podcasts consider global issues and show models of local action. The Colby Organic Gardeners and Farmers Association's (COFGA) mission is to provide quality, organic produce to the the Waterville Food Bank and Colby’s dining halls, instill in our members the knowledge necessary to grow their own food, and establish partnerships with the Colby and Waterville community. COFGA is an entirely student-run college farm, so sharing of knowledge is important for the continual success of the gardens. While others outside of the college may benefit from this information, it's primary purpose is for summer garden interns and club members of COFGA at Colby College.

Colby Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

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