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Experience Michiana - July 22nd, 2021

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Episode #1172 - July 22nd, 2021
Water is such an important natural resource. And in an area like North Webster where lakes are all over the place, it’s a vital part of life. There are more and more CSA farms in our area where people can partner with farmers to buy a share of the harvest at the beginning of the season and get the returns throughout the summer. One of the fastest growing alternative energy sources is solar, and AEP and Notre Dame has partnered to develop a solar farm near the toll road in Granger.
Original Airdate: July 22, 2021

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  • July 22nd, 2021 Photo
    Water|Ways
    Lyn Crighton More Information
    July 22nd, 2021 Photo
    Water|Ways

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    Water is such an important natural resource. And in an area like North Webster where lakes are all over the place, it’s a vital part of life. Krista Bailey talks with Lyn Crighton about what things they are doing to improve the water in their area and to get a tour of a traveling Smithsonian exhibit called “Water|Ways” that is at the North Webster Public Library through August 7th.

    Get more info on the exhibit here: http://www.nweb.lib.in.us/waterways/index.html and find out about the watershed foundation here: https://watershedfoundation.org/

    Guests

    1. Lyn CrightonExecutive DirectorWatershed Foundation

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  • July 22nd, 2021 Photo
    Singletree Farm
    Kate Friesen, Scott Kempf More Information
    July 22nd, 2021 Photo
    Singletree Farm

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    There are more and more CSA farms in our area where people can partner with farmers to buy a share of the harvest at the beginning of the season and get the returns throughout the summer. But Singletree Farm is a little different CSA because they are a flower farm. They deliver beautiful bouquets throughout the growing season for pickup at the Goshen Farmers Market. Krista Bailey gets a tour of the farm from owners Kate and Scott to see how this is a sustainable practice.

    https://www.singletree.farm/

    Guests

    1. Kate FriesenCo-OwnerSingletree Farm
    2. Scott KempfCo-OwnerSingle Tree Farm

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  • July 22nd, 2021 Photo
    St. Joseph Solar Farm
    Schnee Garrett, Paul Kempf More Information
    July 22nd, 2021 Photo
    St. Joseph Solar Farm

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    One of the fastest growing alternative energy sources is solar, and AEP and Notre Dame has partnered to develop a solar farm near the toll road in Granger. Krista Bailey finds out why this farm is important and how the location ties back to the history of Notre Dame. Also if this is a sustainable way to provide clean energy to current and potential businesses in the area.

    Get more info here: https://www.indianamichiganpower.com/account/bills/programs/im-green/st-joseph-solar

    Guests

    1. Schnee GarrettSpokespersonIndiana Michigan Power
    2. Paul KempfAssistant Vice PresidentUtilities and Maintenance, University of Notre Dame

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