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- For the People is continuing our monthly series celebrating 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer - with Lori Cochran Dougall of the Westport Farmers Market and the newly formed Connecticut Farmers Market Association. Our engaging discussion is focusing on how farmers markets across the state provide a vital public-facing opportunity for farmers to sell what they grow and produce directly to you.
- The Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers RIDES+ initiative is just one of six inspired grassroots, volunteer programs in need your support. So check out For the People's segment with the IVCG's leader and a passionate volunteer who are looking for others willing to share their rides with folks who need transportation to critical medical appointments.
IVCG RIDES+ - Women Farmers In Focus Pt. 8 with Lori Cochran Dougall - ENCORE: 8-11 Call Before You Dig
08/09/2026 | 1h 1 mins.The Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers RIDES+ initiative is just one of six inspired grassroots, volunteer programs in need your support. So check out our segment with the IVCG's leader and a passionate volunteer who are looking for others willing to share their rides with folks who need transportation to critical medical appointments.
Then, we're continuing our monthly series celebrating 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer - bringing back Lori Cochran Dougall of the Westport Farmers Market and the newly formed Connecticut Farmers Market Association. We'll have an enlightening discussion focusing on how farmers markets across the state provide a vital public-facing opportunity for farmers to sell what they grow and produce.
And we'll close by replaying an earlier interview focusing on the important safety practice that is Call Before You Dig. This week brings us August 11, so we'll remind you why thinking about and reaching out to 8-1-1 before you excavate will help keep you safe, and on the right side of the law.- This segment introduces a representative from APEX Community Care - a nonprofit working across several western Connecticut communities advocating for and providing services to people living with HIV/AIDS, mental health and substance use disorders. Find out how APEX is actively promoting education and prevention, while supporting clients' families and loved ones.
- Hear from a childhood education expert from The Connecticut Project, which just released findings from the fourth CT RAPID Survey collaboration focusing on early literacy and early relational health. Learn how community members are participating in daily reading and bonding with their young children, and the challenges some of them face.
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The award-winning 'For the People', produced by John Voket, focuses on issues related to aging, veterans, youth, education, health and human services, public safety, workforce and consumer issues and the environment. Broadcast segments and guests explore concerns facing communities we serve, and detail how individuals and communities may respond to address and/or mitigate those concerns.
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