Dustie Condon and Stacy Jenkins, Small Town Vegans

The Glen Merzer Show

Dustie Condon, the owner of the Tasty Plate Cafe, and Stacy Jenkins, the owner of the Jenkins Forever Farm, discuss their journey into veganism and their collaboration in Morgantown, Indiana. Dustie started introducing vegan options at her restaurant after receiving encouragement from a local foodie, and Stacy, who had been vegan for four years, became a regular customer. Dustie eventually decided to make the Tasty Plate 100% vegan, and Stacy offered to help. They discuss the challenges and successes of running a vegan restaurant in a small town, their commitment to sustainability, and their efforts to support the local community and Stacy's animal sanctuary.

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00:00 Introduction and Background

08:03 Challenges of Running a Vegan Restaurant

13:09 Reception and Impact in Morgantown

17:20 The Journey to Veganism

20:06 Employing People on the Spectrum

22:17 Running an Animal Sanctuary

28:58 Sustainability and Future Plans

36:00 Promoting Health and Inclusivity

41:06 Supporting Local Farms and Community