Immerse yourself into the ebbs and flows of the Old Oakland Farmer's Market through the experience of one vendor there.

Old Oakland Farmer's Market

Kelly Westbrook & Kimberly Smith welcome Jamie Cremin of Sullivan's Public House in downtown Oxford.

The Downtown Diaries - Ep. 15 (07/11/24)


Wally and Juanita Nelson were civil rights activists, peace activists, war tax refusers, subsistence farmers, and advocates for simple living. They were members of groups such as CORE (Congress on Racial Equality), FOR (Fellowship of Reconciliation), and Peacemakers. In western Massachusetts they were founding members of the Greenfield Farmers' Market, the Free Harvest Supper, the Valley Community Land Trust, and Winter Fare. They were recipients of numerous awards during their lifetime, including the Courage of Conscience Award from the Peace Abbey in Sherborn, Mass., the Sacco and Vanzetti Award from Community Church in Boston, and the Local Hero Award from CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) for championing local food and agriculture. (Excerpted from https://www.nelsonhomestead.org)

As folklorists, gatherers of oral testimonials and audio producers, we Klines, along with production assistant Nicholas Boyer, produced an hour-long audio tapestry. This is an interweaving of many of the 25 voices we've recorded near and far under the guidance of the Nelson Legacy Project Archival Committee. Each interview averages 90 minutes. We excerpt short portions in order to weave a conversation on the themes of the Nelsons' lives—race, or the one human race, nonviolence, war tax refusal, joy, dance, land trusts and the action around the Kehler-Corner home seizure in Colrain by the IRS, the local food movement and simple living.

Most all of our documentaries have music woven throughout. We created a short piece on the Nelsons called You Don't Gotta. You can hear it on the Project website where you can also enjoy a great many other audiovisual pieces and writings featuring the Nelsons. 

EyesOnFreedom: Evolving Gifts of Simple Nonviolent Living

Layla Forêt returns for another exciting season as Director of the Sequim Farmers & Artisans Market, sharing all the energy and innovation behind this beloved community event. Hosted by the City of Sequim, the market is a vibrant hub for local farmers, artisans, and new businesses, offering an eclectic mix of over 50 vendors, including 14 new faces this year-alongside live music, kids’ activities, and food access programs.

Layla discusses the benefits of joining the market as a new business owner, from guaranteed foot traffic and community exposure to opportunities for mentorship and lasting relationships. Whether you’re a shopper, a maker, or someone dreaming of starting a business, Layla’s insights reveal why the Sequim Farmers & Artisans Market is the heart of local culture and entrepreneurship in Sequim.

For more information or to apply as a vendor, visit sequimmarket.com.

Sequim Farmer's and Artisan's Market - Layla Forêt 04/25/2025

Wit and wisdom on race, class, the environment, community economics and local history from the Appalachian coalfields and frack fields AND the Dawnland of the Northeast USA--stories and music by the people who live here, who want to connect with YOU

Orion Neighborhood Television is Lake Orion's community media center. We focus on community and non-profit programming, media production education, and empower our residents to share their ideas with the world.

New tracks tagged #Farmer&#x27;s Market

New tracks tagged #Farmer's Market