We talk with two Wisconsin funeral directors about natural or “green burials.” Then, we visit with the editor of the online magazine Reasons to be Cheerful. Then, we chat with a food writer and fan of sauerkraut.
Featured in this Episode
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Interest in ‘green burials’ increase in Wisconsin
Environmental concerns and the high cost of traditional funeral services are increasing interest in “green burials.” We’ll talk to Shedd Farley, director of Natural Path Sanctuary in Dane County, and Dawn Adams, a funeral director with Foster Funeral Services.
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Website ‘Reasons to be Cheerful’ delivers good news
Good news: There’s a place for stories about people making the world a better place. We’ll talk about the online magazine Reasons to be Cheerful with its executive editor, Will Doig.
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Sauerkraut historian shares reasons why taste for the condiment lingers
One of the world’s largest producers of commercial sauerkraut has moved its headquarters and is expanding its operations in Wisconsin. We talk about the history of sauerkraut with food writer and author Julia Skinner.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Dawn Adams Guest
- Shedd Farley Guest
- Will Doig Guest
- Julia Skinner Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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