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FRSC: Interview with John Quigley at the South Central Farm in LA

by from Free Radio Santa Cruz 101fm (frsc [at] freakradio.org)
John Quigley is one of several people working to protect the South Central Farm in Los Angeles by occupying a large old walnut tree in the farm. On Wednesday night, May 31st, John was the guest of Ms M. on her Free Radio Santa Cruz show, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. Listen to the interview for background information on the South Central Farm and the latest news in the struggle to save the farm. (22:05 minutes / 10.2 MB)
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Encampment at the Farm – Day 9 - Wednesday, May 31st

News of the fight to save the farm went international this week. Tree sitters Julia Butterfly Hill, John Quigley, Daryl Hannah and Joan Baez still occupy the large old walnut tree on the farm. It has been learned that in addition to her tree sit, Julia has been fasting for the past 14 days. She reportedly is only drinking an infusion of herbs grown on the farm. The farm has been surveyed by botanists who believe it has the largest collection of Mezo-American medicinal herbs outside of Central America.

In this last week the encampment has tripled in size. The tent city surrounding the farm has grown to 32 tents at last count, each with 2 to 3 campers, while others sleep in the open air. The full time population of the farm is now estimated to be over 100, with numbers approaching 300 to 400 at nightly vigils and concerts. More continue to arrive has word spreads. ...
http://la.indymedia.org/news/2006/05/161000.php

For ongoing coverage and background information on the South Central Farm, visit:

http://la.indymedia.org
http://www.southcentralfarmers.com
http://www.southcentralfarmers.org
§John Quigley
by from Free Radio Santa Cruz 101fm (frsc [at] freakradio.org)
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http://la.indymedia.org/news/2006/05/159661.php
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