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Eating In, a series examining food and food culture in New Hampshire, ran May 17-21, 2010.

The Good and the Bad of Localism

More New Hampshire consumers are desiring local food, saying it helps the community, the environment and the local economy. But there are some who suggest that localism takes too much energy and isn't feasible on a large scale. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of localism.

Guests

  • John Carroll, professor of Natural Resources at the University of New Hampshire who teaches and researches issues related to local and sustainable food and agriculture
  • Richard Pirog, Associate Director of the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University and leader of its Marketing and Food Systems Initiative
Laura is well known in New Hampshire for her in-depth coverage of important issues and is widely regarded for her interviews with presidential hopefuls. Laura is a graduate of Keene High School in New Hampshire. Prior to hosting The Exchange, Laura worked in public radio in Washington, D.C. as a local reporter and announcer for WAMU and as a newscaster for NPR. Before her radio career, she was a researcher for USA Today's "Money" section, and a research assistant at the Institute for International Economics. Laura occasionally guest hosts national programs such as The Diane Rehm Show and Here and Now. In 2007 Laura was named New Hampshire Broadcaster of the Year by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters.
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