Newsroom

August 28, 2022
“Creative Dying Game set for Sept. 1”
Verona Press
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/creative-dying-game-set-for-sept-1/article_4f002314-2727-11ed-b938-73880d8c926a.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

August 25, 2022
“Creative Dying Game”
Isthmus | Madison
news release
https://isthmus.com/events/creative-dying-game/

August 13, 2022
“Gene Farley sculpture exhibit opening reception is Aug. 13”
Verona Press
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/gene-farley-sculpture-exhibit-opening-reception-is-aug-13/article_f1d206fa-1b2b-11ed-b88b-efe4563a4510.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

August 8, 2022
“Madison program empowers communities of color in agriculture”
The Cap Times
https://captimes.com/news/madison-program-empowers-communities-of-color-in-agriculture/article…

August 6, 2022
“Cris and Ann Plata”
Isthmus | Madison

https://isthmus.com/events/cris-ann-plata-farley/

August 4, 2022
“A ‘quail-ity’ effort: Two dozen northern bobwhite quail introduced to farmland to help restore native population”
Verona Press
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
https://www.veronapress.com/news/business/a-quail-ity-effort-two-dozen-northern-bobwhite-quail-introduced-to-farmland-to-help-restore/article_4a34ba20-142b-11ed-a9ce-3bab84f27c81.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

July 20, 2022
“Welcome, Jumping Spider Farm!”
Mount Horeb Farmers Market Blog
https://www.mthorebfarmersmarket.com/blog

July 7, 2022
“The Honey Pies to sweeten July 9 with a concert”
Verona Press
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/the-honey-pies-to-sweeten-july-9-with-a-concert/article_69e6245a-fe49-11ec-aab5-8fddb31dfc70.html

July 3, 2022
“Brave Crossing” book discussion with author Maria Alvarez Stroud set for July 10″
Verona Press
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/brave-crossing-book-discussion-with-author-maria-alvarez-stroud-set-for-july-10/article_e30760d6-fafe-11ec-8024-77b369adfe39.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR2FLpgptSZs-Ayep_FOg2FYsL6FwQQBuDDhLlTf2KpsyZKaAYq_wn3RgWk

June 15, 2022
“Harvesting a community: Farley Center Hosts Supporting Healthy Black Agriculture Program”
Verona Press
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/harvesting-a-community-farley-center-hosts-supporting-healthy-black-agriculture-program/article_6344c526-eceb-11ec-8414-f7ab9a4c1922.html

May 9, 2022
“To the heartbeats of their drums: Madison taiko drumming group holding free concert May 15”
Verona Press
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/to-the-heartbeats-of-their-drums-madison-taiko-drumming-group-holding-concert-may-15/article_274055a2-cfab-11ec-9577-1740bca9a701.html

May 4, 2022
“Program gives Black families from Madison area opportunity to explore world of agriculture”
Channel 3000
https://www.channel3000.com/program-gives-black-families-from-madison-area-opportunity-to-explore-world-of-agriculture/

May 2, 2022
“Engineering a sustainable future: Four UW-Madison students repair, improve solar heater at Farley Center”
The Verona Press
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/engineering-a-sustainable-future-four-uw-madison-students-repair-improve-solar-heater-at-farley-center/article_b530661c-ca2a-11ec-bd57-73d479cf9e79.html

April 4, 2022
“The Farley Center and SWWAP hold a concert for Ukraine’s benefit”
Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice online news
https://isthmus.com/events/intemperance-collective-farley/

March 16, 2022
“Intemperance Collective”
press release: The local Southwest Wisconsin Area Progressives organization and the Farley Center for Peace, Justice and Sustainability will be hosting a benefit concert to raise funds for humanitarian relief for Ukraine on April 3, at the historic old schoolhouse, featuring Intemperance Collective, a band that plays folk-dance and Eastern European music.
https://isthmus.com/events/intemperance-collective-farley/

March 13, 2022
“Farley Center honey highlight of new cocktail at Madison bar”
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
The Verona Press
https://www.veronapress.com/news/business/farley-center-honey-highlight-of-new-cocktail-at-madison-bar/article_8ef869ea-a2ed-11ec-9d96-af8d8689526a.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR3VCYF8pR6Ap_KtmLrJgzQWaNlQssTHTFeHq5f1q8ceaMmo_zXw9fJf9T0

March 9, 2022
“Back to the Earth: Why Green Burials Matter”
press release: Center for Culture, History and Environment Environmental Colloquium
https://isthmus.com/events/back-to-the-earth-why-green-burials-matter/

January, 2022
“Doodle Doctor”
Originally published in 1974, this article about Gene Farley’s artistic habit was recently found in the Farley Center’s archives (i.e. an old box in a storage unit). Gene’s art (doodles) are all around the Farley grounds and we will be celebrating them in Aug. 2022.
http://farleycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/doodle-dr.jpg

January 10, 2022
“Domestic Terrorism”
Presented by United Against Hate (Farley Center is on the Advisory Board)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z55E5vku7xY

2021

December 31, 2021
Return To Nature: Green Burial Practices
WORT Community Radio
“A Green burial is a process caring for the dead with minimal environmental impact. On A Public Affair , guest host Gene Delcourt leads an end of year discussion about end of life choices. Gene spoke with Rev. Selena Fox and Shedden Farley about the practice, and how we can care for the earth even after we pass.”
https://www.wortfm.org/return-to-nature-green-burial…/

September 30, 2021
Farley Center’s Fall Festival set for Oct. 3
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
The Verona Press
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/farley-center-s-fall-festival-set-for-oct-3/article_9b7ce0e0-2266-11ec-a39d-afbece68c092.html

September 23, 2021
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice virtual Town Hall
Caroline Tu Farley gave a short recording that was played at this Town Hall (starts at 6:40 min on video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SocOYJFU-0

September 15, 2021
Watch now: More people using ‘green’ burials to return to the earth when they die
by Molly DeVore
Wisconsin State Journal
https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/watch-now-more-people-using-green-burials-to-return-to-the-earth-when-they-die/article_1633fa99-d53d-520b-a6ed-aebe5b9da020.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

September 9, 2021
Gil Halsted’s WORT broadcast talking about the land art from the 2021 Farley Center exhibition in the Natural Path Sanctuary, featuring artists Iris Nguyen, Katrina Krueger, Steve Heuer and Mona Cassis
http://farleycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Land-art-final-Mixdown-1.mp3

June 25, 2021
“Farley Center hosting mid-July tours, work days”
by Emilie Heidemann
The Verona Press
https://www.unifiednewsgroup.com/verona_press/community/farley-center-hosting-mid-july-tours-work-days/article_ed546f74-b597-5c1d-a291-69d7cf892faa.html

May 30, 2021
“Woodcarving artist David Carlson working on project for the Farley Center”
by Neal Patten, Unified Newspaper Group
The Verona Press
https://www.unifiednewsgroup.com/verona_press/community/woodcarving-artist-david-carlson-working-on-project-for-the-farley-center/article_4fe0d587-1868-5606-9bd5-fdcfdb568ace.html

May 12, 2021
“Farley Center hosting tree carving tour May 26”
by Scott De Laruelle
The Verona Press
https://www.unifiednewsgroup.com/verona_press/community/farley-center-hosting-tree-carving-tour-may-26/article_1291bde2-2218-539c-b994-fe4165c9d9a9.html

March 3, 2021
Discover Wisconsin: Verona video
Check out the Farley Center and other great organizations in Discover Wisconsin’s episode on Verona, WI! The Farley Center’s piece starts around the 5:00 minute mark – listen to Director Shedd Farley, Farmer Vanessa Kwok Brandt with Discovery Wisconsin’s and Farley Center Board Secretary Marie Justice interviewing them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ubh9tMzR60&t=2s

2020

September/October
Funeral Home / Home Funeral
Nimbus: An Arts and Science Magazine
by Virginia Rose
http://farleycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Nimbus.pdf

August 3, 2020
Green Burials with Shedd Farley- Eco Action Tuesday
Video by Monona Public Library
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUW5R5g9ciQ&feature=youtu.be

July 22, 2020
Gathering Waters names Wisconsin’s 2020 Land Conservation Leadership Award winners
Peter McKeever, who was instrumental in founding of Natural Path Sanctuary, is one of the 2020 award winners.
by Kevin Passon
The Herald-Independent
https://www.hngnews.com/monona_cottage_grove/article_20ae78c3-5580-505d-a02a-98e272888d7a.html

March 3, 2020
Meet four modern farmers in the Madison area
Hannah Wente
Madison Magazine
https://www.channel3000.com/modern-farmers-the-future-of-farming-is-in-the-hands-of-the-young-and-innovative/?fbclid=IwAR1LBwOp3jaiNsAjQt3pb2Z9ZEfHjtNRSAAx7-zxflKCyFv4RBn6Cwt42UA

February 13, 2020
“Green Burial, An Interview with Shedd Farley
WGTD’s The Morning Show
Greg Berg

2019

December 26, 2019
“Green Justice”
By Julie Tallard Johnson
Mount Horeb Mail
http://naturalpathsanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/GreenJustice.pdf

2018

September 2018
Funeral Home or Home Funeral
By Virginia Rose
Journey of Aging, A Resource Guide for Caregivers & Aging Adults
http://farleycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FuneralHome-HomeFuneral.pdf

September 17, 2018
Sanctuary, Environmental Land Art at the Farley Center Exhibit
Community Conversations on The Sun
By John Quinlan
https://soundcloud.com/john-quinlan-488754801/community-conversations-on-the-sun-mike-mccabe-paul-esser-and-the-farley-center

2017

November 2, 2017
How Baby Boomers Grow Older With a Social Conscience
by Dave Cieslewicz
http://isthmus.com/news/cover-story/how-baby-boomers-grow-older-with-a-social-conscience

June 7, 2017
Green burials could be on the rise in Wisconsin
WKOW.com Channel 27
http://www.wkow.com/story/35608572/2017/06/07/green-burials-could-be-on-the-rise-in-wisconsin#.WTf9bdyk7Y9.email

2016

Sep 12, 2016
A Focus on Shedd Farley
Caffeine Clarity: Making the world a better place, one cup at a time
http://caffeineclarity.com/2016/09/shedd-farley/

2015

April 20, 2015
Natural Path Sanctuary Visit
Knitting My Burial Shroud Blog
http://knittingmyburialshroud.blogspot.com/2015/04/natural-path-sanctuary-visit.html

March 1, 2015
Viewing the Film Dying Green and the Reflections of an Audience
Northwoods Casket Company
http://www.northwoodscasket.com/northwoodscasket/2015/2/11/bfuc7j26ek783bi1cxryw9cqei4rtw

2014

October 31, 2014
Natural burials draw new interest for simplicity, low-carbon footprint
Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, WI
http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/natural-burials-draw-new-interest-for-simplicity-low-carbon-footprint-b99370140z1-281157172.html

September, 2014
Ten Ways to Plan a Greener Funeral
Nature’s Pathways
http://naturespathways.com/healthy-finances/item/4025-ten-ways-to-plan-a-greener-funeral#.V0Uk6deztjF

June 3, 2014
Eco-Friendly Burials Gain Favor Among Baby Boomers
Boston Globe
https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/06/05/eco-friendly-burials-gain-favor-among-baby-boomers/tuU9w54yOtZ7ck1MHtURUJ/story.html

May 9, 2014
Eugene Farley, 1927-2013, Tireless Advocate for All Living Creatures and the Planet
Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice
http://wnpj.org/node/9123

2013

November 1, 2013
Green burials, Extraordinary Stories by Doug Moe
Wisconsin State Journal:
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/columnists/doug-moe/doug-moe-green-burials-extraordinary-stories/article_0a106c7f-ce46-5760-aa1d-65f32bde0881.html

2012

September 11, 2012
Kevin Corrado Helps People Stay Green Even in Death
Wisconsin State Journal: read more about Kevin Corrado, former cemetery coordinator,
http://host.madison.com/business/big-career-moves-kevin-corrado-helps-people-stay-green-even/article_58894e78-fb91-11e1-8c4a-001a4bcf887a.html

August 24, 2012
“A Conversation About Healthcare with Dr. Eugene Farley, MD and Dr. Laurel B. Mark, MD”
Wisconsin Grassroots Network
An interview with two physicians about the issues affecting the healthcare system in Wisconsin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_P80dDJ1K

2010

August 28, 2010
Proposed Green Cemetery Near Verona Sparks Controversy
The Cap Times, Madison, WI
http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/environment/proposed-green-cemetery-near-verona-sparks-controversy/article_4659fde6-b229-11df-a452-001cc4c03286.html

2009

June 10, 2009
“Dr. Linda Farley leaves legacy of courage”
Isthmus, Madison, WI
by Bill Lueders
https://isthmus.com/news/news/dr-linda-farley-leaves-legacy-of-courage/

June 10, 2009
“Drs. Gene and Linda Farley: ‘Health care is a right'”
Isthmus, Madison, WI
http://isthmus.com/archive/from-the-archives/drs-gene-and-linda-farley-health-care-is-a-right/