Sustainable Farming and Trail Access with Kristen Sykes

<p>Host Craig Della Penna welcomes conservationist and organic farmer Kristen Sykes to discuss the vital connections between local agriculture, trail infrastructure, and community well-being in Massachusetts.</p><p>🎙 What you&#39;ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>How local trail networks and organic farms support community health and active transportation.</p></li><li><p>The reality of managing an 8.5-acre organic farm on protected floodplain land.</p></li><li><p>Why pedestrian infrastructure is essential for aging populations and car-free commuters.</p></li><li><p>The intersection of local farm markets and small business support.</p></li><li><p>How historical right-of-way conversions transformed travel routes in Massachusetts.</p></li><li><p>The mental and physical health benefits of everyday access to nature.</p></li></ul><p><strong>🎧 HOSTED BY</strong>: Craig Della Penna </p><p>👤 GUEST: Kristen Sykes – Conservationist, organic farmer, and advocate for sustainable land use and active mobility.</p><p><strong>Kristen Sykes</strong> is a conservationist, organic farmer, and advocate for biking and pedestrian infrastructure. She has been actively involved in advancing sustainable land use, active transportation, and community-based environmental initiatives. Through her work in conservation and agriculture, Kristen promotes healthier ecosystems and resilient local communities, while championing safe, accessible mobility options for all.</p><p>💼 <strong>Connect with Steven Hawk:</strong>🌐 Website → https://www.facebook.com/kristen.sykes2/</p><p>📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/super.syked</p><p>🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-m-sykes/<br></p><p>🎧 <strong>Follow Craig Della Penna:</strong></p><p>🌐 Website → https://www.greenwaysolutions.org/</p><p>🌐 Website → https://www.northamptonrealtor.com/</p><p>🌐 Website →https://www.sugar-maple-inn.com/</p><p>📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/craigdp413/</p><p>🔗 LinkedIn →<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdp/"><u> https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdp/</u></a></p><p>⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/</p><p><strong>Don’t forget to LIKE 👍 SUBSCRIBE 🔔 COMMENT 💬 below! </strong></p>