The July episode of Speaking FREE with Chris and Robert, airing on K98.3, focused on farm markets. As usual, moderators included Robert S. Budd, CEO, FREE; and Christopher D. Long, Ed.D, President, FREE. This month’s guests included Jean Reinhart, Master Gardiner, Freedom Farm, who discussed FREE’s farm in Brentwood. Tyler H., Farmer, Freedom Farm, talked about his experience working at the farm. Stephanie Lewis, Assistant Vice President, FREE, discussed the Veterans’ Garden and Smile Farms at Skills Unlimited. Kim Schultz, Community Projects Director, Eat Smart NY Long Island Region, FREE, talked about the Fresh Truck Freedom Farm Mobile Market. Zahrine Bajwa, Regional Project Director, Eat Smart and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Suffolk County, discussed the partnership between FREE and the CCE. And, Karen Bonne, Program Director, Saddle Rock Ranch, talked about the greenhouse business operation.
