From 2009 to 2018, Food for Thought was a weekly radio show on KHSU public radio. Jennifer Bell and Jessica Eden co-produce the show featuring local food producers. These 10 minute long segments were an opportunity to meet the people who bring us the food we eat in Humboldt County through radio stories. Over 300 interviews were recorded and aired. This show was dedicated to developing a relationship between the food producers and the consumer, develop an understanding and respect for the hardworking women and men in this industry, break down barriers to connecting with and buying food from local producers, and to encourage youth to consider food production as an option for their future.
To learn more about the Food for Thought, visit their blog. For questions about the collection, please contact Cal Poly Humboldt Special Collections at archives@humboldt.edu.
Submissions from 2011
Jared Zystro, Organic Seed Alliance
Kathryn Vanderpool, Fisherman — F.V. Pursuit
Lindsey Byers, September is Local Food Month
Little River Farm – John Severn
Mad River Community Hospital Farm
Ron and Shelley Honig, Honey Apple Farms
Vanessa Vasquez, Mapping Edible Foods in Public Spaces
Submissions from 2010
Bob Biniarz — Mateel Community Center Lunch Program
Calhoun’s Original Southside Bar-B-Que Sauce
Chef Karen Phillips — Cooking Classes for Food for People
Eel River Organic Grassfed Beef
Joyce Houston Discusses Michael Pollan’s Book
Juliette Bohn – Biodigester, Humboldt Waste Management Authority
Luscious Gardens: Edible Landscaping
Maggy Herbelin and Goat’s Milk Cheeses
Mary Margaret Smith, Winsmuir Farm Organic Cranberries
Native Plants as food — Gisela Rohde
North Coast Co-op — Jacque Torres
Sarah Brunner — Mobile Poultry Processing Facility
Tom Fulkerson and the Rose Marie
Submissions from 2009
Beth Dominick – Sacred Grounds
Community Alliance With Family Farmers – Michelle Wyler
Community Alliance With Family Farmers – Soiree Fundraiser
Diane’s Sweet Heat Pepper Jelly
Drakes Glen Creations Chocolate
Eddie Tanner, Deep Seeded Farm CSA
Farmers Market, Humboldt – Portia Bramble
Farmers Market, Humboldt – Portia Bramble
Food for People – Anne Holcombe (2009)
Jacques and Amy Neukom — Neukom Family Farm
Mushrooms with Michael Egan — Mycality
Noah Zerbe — Assoc. Prof. Govmt Politics HSU
Redwood Roots CSA – Erin Derden-Little
Rita Jacinto and Laurie Levey, Flying Blue Dog Farm
Rita Jacinto and Laurie Levey, Flying Blue Dog Farm
Shakefork CSA Farm – Kevin Cunningham
Shelley Ruhlen – Sweet Pea Gardens
Slow Food Humboldt – Michael Escheveste
Susan Ornelas — Farmer, Educator, Land Conservation Advocate
Suzanne Simpson – Locally Delicious
Tom O’Gorman – Trinity River Farm