Slow Ride Stories

Kickstarting the Climate Conversation

Episode 10: Everything Is Political

Posted on July 25, 2012 by SRS Team

During our ride across the Berkshire Mountains, we met George, a commodity corn farmer outside of Great Barrington, MA. He used to be a political science professor and says that everything is political. Also, Albert gets his eye checked out and Erik eats a peach.

Episode 11: Hotdogs and Motorcycles

Posted on July 27, 2012 by SRS Team

Ever wanted to know more about our sweet ride? In this episode, Erik talks about the bike and we visit a Royal Enfield dealership on Enfield St. in Enfield, Connecticut. Also, we talk with hotdog vendor Lenny about how the weather has changed in his lifetime.

Episode 12: Mediating Extremes

Posted on July 31, 2012 by SRS Team

Art, proprietor of Cranberry Hill Farm, takes a moment to talk to us about managing a farm in an unpredictable climate. Art says he and his fellow farmers are dealing with climate change, even if they aren’t talking about it.

Episode 13: It’s Business Time

Posted on August 3, 2012 by SRS Team

Saw mill operator Jeff talks climate change and explains his concerns that his company could suffer in the global marketplace if US environmental regulations are stepped up.

Episode 14: Cranberries

Posted on August 8, 2012 by SRS Team

It’s red, it’s round, and it’s a New England original–it’s the cranberry, and our latest episode is all about it. What do people in the cranberry business have to say about climate change? We visit with growers Stan and Adrienne at their farm and then ride down to Ocean Spray HQ to chat with the VP of Ag Supply and Development.