Jupiter's Almanac

The Power of WayGreen Market's Food Oasis

Episode Summary

Matthew welcomes Connie Oliver of WayGreen Market in Waycross, Georgia. They take a look back at 2020 and what it’s been like for WayGreen and the local farmers they work with. This year marked the revival of WayGreen’s online market and Connie provides insight into the digital tools WayGreen relies on to carry out their mission and expand their network. Connie also talks about what it means to be a food oasis and the strong connection she works to foster among WayGreen’s team of volunteers. Matthew spotlights one volunteer who conducts cooking demos at the market and they discuss the value of teaching children to cook at a young age.

Episode Notes

Matthew welcomes Connie Oliver of WayGreen Market in Waycross, Georgia. They take a look back at 2020 and what it’s been like for WayGreen and the local farmers they work with. This year marked the revival of WayGreen’s online market and Connie provides insight into the digital tools WayGreen relies on to carry out their mission and expand their network. 

Connie also talks about what it means to be a food oasis and the strong connection she works to foster among WayGreen’s team of volunteers. Matthew spotlights one volunteer who conducts cooking demos at the market and they discuss the value of teaching children to cook at a young age. 

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