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One Bite is EverythingFlavor as a Compass: Franco Fubini on Taste, Truth & the Future of FoodWhat if flavor isn’t just about enjoyment, but about truth? About health? About justice?In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima is joined by Franco Fubini, founder of Natoora, a global produce company working with over 600 small farms to radically rethink how we source and value food.Franco shares his journey from flavor-seeker to food systems changemaker—revealing how taste can guide us toward nutrition, sustainability, and deeper ecological connection. They talk industrial agriculture, the rise of supermarkets, the role of chefs as gatekeepers, and why we need to stop thinki...2025-07-1048 minOne Bite is EverythingHunger Hides in Plain Sight: Fighting for Food Dignity with Rachel SabellaWho is hungry in America? It’s not just who you might think.In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima talks with Rachel Sabella, Director of No Kid Hungry New York, about the hidden face of hunger in our communities. With one in five children at risk of food insecurity and grocery prices soaring, Rachel explains how bipartisan solutions—like no-cost school meals and Summer EBT—can have a powerful impact on families, local economies, and the nation at large.They discuss:Why rising prices are pushing even middle-income families into fo...2025-06-1945 minOne Bite is EverythingFishing for the Future: Chef Kerry Heffernan on Sustainability, Policy & the Power of the PlateWhat happens when a chef goes beyond the kitchen and into the policy rooms, fishing boats, and oyster beds? In this episode of One Bite is Everything, Dana DiPrima sits down with Chef Kerry Heffernan of Grand Banks to explore the deep connections between what we eat and the health of our oceans.Chef Heffernan shares his personal journey from growing up near the Connecticut shoreline to leading one of New York's most unique seafood restaurants, all while championing sustainable fishing practices and responsible aquaculture. From the overlooked porgy to the surprising truth about fish freshness, this c...2025-06-1237 minOne Bite is EverythingWhen Farm-to-Table Isn’t Enough: Chef Molly Levine on the Hidden Cost of Good FoodFarm-to-table might sound good on a menu—but what does it actually mean in practice? And who’s paying the real cost of “good food”?In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima talks with Chef Molly Levine of Westerly Canteen about the complex, often invisible challenges of sourcing locally, paying workers fairly, and keeping a restaurant alive. From the legacy of Chez Panisse to her Airstream kitchen in the Hudson Valley, Molly shares why walking the talk on food values is far harder—and more important—than most diners realize.In this episode...2025-05-2942 minOne Bite is EverythingEat Like a Local: Chef Chris Shepherd’s RevolutionIn this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima sits down with James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd, whose groundbreaking Houston restaurant Underbelly wasn’t just about food – it was a movement. From his roots as a reluctant student turned kitchen prodigy, to becoming a champion of local farmers and global flavors, Chris has redefined what it means to eat – and live – like a local.You’ll hear how a Mickey Mouse cookbook sparked his culinary journey, why he once bought out an entire farmer’s market table, and how he used his platform to uplift cultures...2025-05-2240 min
Nature of Wellness ™️ PodcastEpisode Sixty Three-Saving Small Farms with For Farmers Movement Founder Dana DiPrimaWe'd love to hear from you about this episode.Food is one of the foundational components of human existence that unites us all.Whether food is part of our social and cultural interactions, part of our recreation or hobbies, or to simply survive… we need it to be at our best. We all eat.But do you know where your food comes from?Humans began farming independently in various world regions around 12,000 years ago. This shift from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to agriculture is...2025-05-161h 16One Bite is EverythingThe Hidden Link Between Your Food & the U.S. Postal ServiceIn this episode, your host, Dana DiPrima, dives into the surprising connection between your breakfast omelet and the U.S. Postal Service. Learn about the century-old tradition of shipping live chicks by mail, the challenges facing this practice today, and the potential consequences for small farmers, backyard chicken keepers, and our broader food system. From historical quirks to modern logistical nightmares, this episode explores how a few changes to the mail system could ripple across rural economies and hit our dinner plates.In This Episode, You'll Learn:The origins of shipping live...2025-05-1514 minOne Bite is EverythingPower, Policy, and the Fight for Real Food with Dr. Marion NestleIn this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima sits down with Dr. Marion Nestle, a legendary figure in the world of food policy and nutrition. They dive deep into the power dynamics of the food industry, what's going on in MAHA, the evolving role of supermarkets, the future of regenerative agriculture, and the challenges of making healthy food choices in an increasingly corporatized system. Nestle, author of the upcoming What to Eat Now and the provocative cereal-focused Boxed In, shares sharp insights on the erosion of public trust in food oversight, the fight against ultra-processed foods, and...2025-05-0846 minOne Bite is EverythingOne Item, All In: The Easiest Way to Eat More LocalThis month’s Local Food Challenge is simple, satisfying, and sneakily powerful: choose just one ingredient and commit to sourcing it locally for the next 30 days. Eggs, flour, yogurt, honey—just pick one thing, learn where it comes from, and use it often.In this solo episode, host Dana DiPrima shares why this challenge matters, how it connects us more deeply to our regional food system, and what happened when she swapped out her go-to yogurt for a farm-fresh version from Tonjes Farm Dairy. (Spoiler: store-bought didn’t stand a chance.)You’ll walk away inspired...2025-04-2404 minOne Bite is EverythingHow Delivering Food from Local Farms Can Help Build a Regional Food SystemWhat does it take to make local food more accessible, more transparent—and more delicious? In this episode, OBIE host Dana DiPrima sits down with Michael Robinov, co-founder of Farm to People, a New York-based company delivering local produce, meats, and pantry staples to thousands of city households each week.Michael grew up steeped in natural foods thanks to his dad, a pioneer in the organic movement, but it wasn’t until a college gap year that the pieces clicked. What started as a scrappy farm box operation out of a Brooklyn apartment has grown into one of th...2025-04-1739 minOne Bite is EverythingWhen Policy Cuts Hit the Farm: Whatever It Takes with Jamie PritchardIn this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima sits down with Jamie Pritchard of WIT Farm—that stands for Whatever It Takes—in rural Ohio. Jamie shares a raw and honest look at what happens when government support dries up and the impact of policy decisions reaches the fields.We hear a lot about budget cuts and shifting priorities in Washington—but what does that actually look like for small farms and rural communities trying to hang on? Jamie’s story offers a deeply personal view of survival, resilience, and the true cost of systemic cha...2025-04-1036 minOne Bite is EverythingConfessions of a Food Media Icon: How fine dining, food equity & joy shape the future of foodGuest: Dana Cowin — Former Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine, host of The Progressive Hedonist podcast, and food media trailblazer.Summary: To kick off One Bite is Everything's partnership with Heritage Radio Network, host Dana DiPrima sits down with the iconic Dana Cowin to talk about the transformation of food media, the chefs and farmers changing the world, and what it means to be a "progressive hedonist." From her years at Food & Wine to her latest gatherings around potluck tables, Dana Cowin shares wisdom, wit, and powerful stories that remind us how food can be both joyful and world-changing.Topi...2025-04-0335 minOne Bite is EverythingWhat's really in your kitchen? Let's do a simple audit! -- Part 3 of The Local Food ChallengeThis week’s episode of One Bite is Everything takes you on a revealing journey—right into your own kitchen. Having done this herself to some astonishing revelations, host Dana DiPrima walks you through a simple but eye-opening Kitchen Audit to find out just how far your food is traveling before it hits your plate.You’ll explore three key spots:The Refrigerator (fresh foods & drinks)The Pantry (dry goods & snacks)The Spice Cabinet (sneakiest miles of all)This isn’t about guilt or throwing anything out—it’s about awareness. Discover a few surprising food fact...2025-03-2711 minOne Bite is EverythingHow many miles to your plate? -- Part 2 of The Local Food ChallengeThink you’re eating local? Think again! In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima walks you through a simple but eye-opening exercise: making a meal and counting the miles each ingredient traveled to get to your plate.Dana shares her own humbling experience of making a beef stew with local meat—only to rack up over 17,000 milesfrom imported spices, oils, and other ingredients. This challenge isn’t about perfection; it’s about awareness. And once you see the bigger picture, you might be inspired to make small, meaningful shifts toward truly local eating.In Th...2025-02-1309 minOne Bite is EverythingRegional Food, Global Impact: Kathleen Finlay on Building Stronger Food SystemsIn this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima speaks with Kathleen Finlay, president of the Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming. Kathleen shares her insights into the importance of revitalizing regional food systems, connecting farmers with land, and training the next generation of agricultural leaders. Together, they explore how sustainable, locally grown food benefits communities, the environment, and hardworking farmers.Key topics discussed:What makes regional food systems healthier for people and the planet.Innovative programs that connect farmers with land and support sustainable agriculture.The challenges of equitable food access and w...2024-12-2631 min
The Rural Woman PodcastFor Farmers Movement: Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide with Dana DiPrimaOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Dana DiPrima.On the heels of a long career in social marketing and community organizing and in the shadow of an accidental farm in Upstate New York, Dana founded the For Farmers Movement to support small American farmers by sharing farmer stories, dispelling myths and awarding grants. The For Farmers Movement aims to bring farmers and non-farmers together on common ground where it connects the dots between issues we all care about; health, community, the environment and our economy.For full show not...2024-12-0645 minOne Bite is EverythingMoney: Five Small Farms Dish on Common Financial Barriers to Producing Your FoodSmall farms are super close to the margins. So, if you want the most delicious food that is tended personally to ensure excellent quality, a strong environmental ethos, community connection, and economic viability, you need to know the challenges that lurk behind those farmstand smiles. Five farmers from five states -- WV, ND, WI, AL and IL -- tell the truth about the all-powerful dollar. Take note here: every dollar you spend with a small farm can make (or if you don't spend it there) or break a small farm.Have a listen. 11 minutes.2024-08-2916 minOne Bite is EverythingThe Chefs' Muse: How First-Time Farmer Diane Saleh Leans on her Faith and Passion to Bring the Best Food to MarketChef Paul Hargrove of the highly-anticipated Seahorse restaurant found farmer Diane Saleh of Halal Pastures Farm at the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City. The tomatillos lured him in. And he's not the only chef connected to Diane and her farm. Some of the most elite kitchens feature Diane's diverse organic vegetables on their menus. She's become a muse, a role she relishes because she uses her creativity to develop crops that inspire chefs and home cooks alike. Join us in this episode to dive into:Halal farming.Why did Diane go beyond halal when...2024-08-2240 minOne Bite is EverythingAgribusiness: The Good and the Bad with Professor Peter CoclanisThis episode of One Bite is Everything explores the complexities of agribusiness with Professor Peter Coclanis from UNC-Chapel Hill. Come on, a deep dive into the role of big agriculture in the U.S., its efficiency, the historical context that shaped it, and the ongoing challenges it presents. The conversation highlights the balance between the benefits of scientific advancements in agriculture and the environmental and ethical issues that arise from large-scale farming practices. Coclanis offers insights into how agribusiness has evolved and the importance of maintaining an open mind when considering its future. The episode encourages listeners to think critically...2024-08-1548 minOne Bite is EverythingBehind a Thriving Beef Business a Family Feud LoomsFind Avery on Instagram here.
One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsPro...2024-08-0842 minOne Bite is EverythingThe Growing Farmland Crisis in the US & Some Creative SolutionsSubscribe and follow the show. Share it with your friends and family. Rate it and review it. Then give yourself 5 stars!!
One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlo...2024-08-0112 minOne Bite is EverythingThe Tension of Rural vs Urban, its History & Implications with Professor Megan BirkYou can find professor, historian and author Megan Birk at the University of Texas, Rio Grande. And you can find the episode about Farm Aid that we referenced in this episode here.
One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteB...2024-07-2536 minOne Bite is EverythingA Loophole Breeds Wagyu Beef in TexasA legal loophole let some Japanese Akaushi Wagyu cattle into the US and kicked off a wild ride for what is now HeartBrand Beef in Texas. Rancher Jordan Beeman dishes on the business, the bigger business of beef in the US, the mentality of small vs large ranchers, the Big Four meat processors, and the bottom line. Jordan is full of HOT TAKES that you will not find anywhere other than the ranch and OBIE. So tune in and get yourself up to speed on your beef. To find Jordan and to order some HeartBrand Beef, look h...2024-07-1845 minOne Bite is EverythingWhat You Need to Know About the Farm Bill with Jonathan CoppessFind more on Jonathan Coppess here
One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsP...2024-07-1136 minOne Bite is EverythingInside Your July 4th BarbecueHere are some related episodes:On beef: The Yellowstone EffectHow Humane Handling Affects Your MeatOn pork: How Your Health is Tied to Animal Welfare
One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog...2024-07-0408 minOne Bite is EverythingThe Yellowstone Effect: On Land, Conservation & RanchingFind Sarah at https://pintlermountainbeef.com and at https://www.instagram.com/pintlermntbeef/
One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne...2024-06-2740 minOne Bite is EverythingBarnswallow Flowers: Innovation That Extends Beyond the FarmFind Meredith and Barnswallow Flowers here:InstagramFarm Profile, Grant and Website
One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag Terms2024-06-2049 minOne Bite is EverythingOBIE: A Weekly AH-HAEvery episode delivers an AH-HA that you never knew you needed. And those AH-HAs can lead you to rethink how you eat, shop, think, and live. It's amazing how one bite -- of a carrot or of a big befuddling concept -- can lead to a deeper understanding, a new perspective, and a course correction in how we make sense of the modern world we live in. One Bite is Everything. You will be surprised -- episode after episode -- by how connected it all is. I am. And I am glad to have you along for the ride.One...2024-06-1302 minOne Bite is EverythingHow High Standards & Faith Drive SuccessFind out more about Alleluia Acres here:https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/team/alleluia-acres-heritage-farmhttps://www.instagram.com/alleluia.acres/
One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterest2024-06-1334 minOne Bite is EverythingHow Oysters Connect the Past with the Future for a Family, a Community, and the EnvironmentFind Sarah Matheson Harris and Matheson Oyster Company here: https://www.mathesonoyster.com
One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne...2024-06-0642 minOne Bite is EverythingHow a Visit to the Farmer's Market Can Revolutionize Your LifeJulie Friend of Wildom Farm was a recipient of a grant from the For Farmers Movement. Find out more about her, her farm, and her grant here. https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/team/wildom-farm
One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlo...2024-05-3022 minOne Bite is EverythingBehind the Label: Organic Valley and the Truth About Organic Dairy FarmingMeet the farmers and learn more abut Organic Valley here.https://www.organicvalley.coop
One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag Terms2024-05-2347 minOne Bite is EverythingCan One Bite from a Carrot Change Your Life?Do the CARROT CHALLENGE with me. I am dying to see what you think. Join it HERE. Connect with Betsey Zarko and Arrowleaf Prairie Farm:Website: https://arrowleafprairiefarm.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arrowleafprairiefarm/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arrowleafprairiefarm
One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram...2024-05-1623 min
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Today on the show, we talked with podcast host and For Farmers Movement founder, Dana DiPrima. The best way to be able to identify with someone is to put yourself in their shoes, right? That’s exactly what Dana is doing through her podcast and other platforms she created. Not only that, these platforms link farmers to programs and grants that support farmers in more ways than one. She shares unique ways that she gets to help farmers and innovative ideas that...2024-05-0943 minOne Bite is EverythingHow Desire and Dahlia Wars Fuel a Business Locally and BeyondThe Dahlia wars are alive and thriving! With a combination of grit, passion, and a sprinkle of serendipity, Merrie Avalone of Dreamland Flower Farm quite literally dreamt up and created her farm against all odds, and is now at the center of the Dahlia craze!Merrie’s chance encounter with a generous landlord spearheaded her passion for flowers that just didn’t seem to let up, and still hasn’t. After bartering for patches of land to grow and sell flowers, then being told by every agronomist that her flowers were doomed, Merrie persevered and is now succes...2024-05-0935 minOne Bite is EverythingHow to Slow Down and Find JoyTopics discussed in this episode:How Olivia got her start in farmingWhere the name Pileated Farms came fromWho are “universe people” and are you one?Creating a community around farmers marketsThe importance of slowing down and cultivating joy dailyThe woes of growing spinach and lettuceFiguring out how to eat seasonally and what is availableWhat is community supported agriculture and why you should be part of oneConnect with Olivia Kingery at Pileated Farms:Website: https://www.pileatedfarms.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pileatedfarms/
One Bite is Everything is the podc...2024-05-0229 minOne Bite is EverythingHow One Bite Connects to EverythingKey episode topics and links:- The broader implications of the production of the 4 Fs (food, fuel, fiber and flowers) on health, environment, community, and economy.- Started as "Talk Farm to Me" in 2019, highlighting farmers' work and lives.- Transition to understanding broader societal impact of farming and rebranding to "One Bite is Everything."For Farmers Movement Initiative- Aim to bridge gap between farmers (2% of the population) and the non-farming public (98%).- Key accomplishments: - Awarding of 78 farmer grants across 39 states. ...2024-04-2514 minOne Bite is EverythingTransforming Communities Through Food EquityAd Astra Farms is making BIG waves in food deserts in the US with their urban farming initiatives, making sure people who need fresh, healthy food, have access to it, no matter what their economic background. Maura “Mac” Russell is the owner and operator of Ad Astra Farms, where she moved from the business consulting world to urban farming, while juggling major life transitions through it all. Mac has created a community around her farms and has dreams to expand as far as she can while staying true to her vision. Not to mention how she is grindi...2024-04-1830 min
One Bite is EverythingHow Humane Priorities Mean Better Food and a Healthier Landscape || with Kelley Babbin of Howling Flats FarmOn today’s episode of Talk Farm To Me, we hear from first generation farmer Kelley Babbin, owner and operator of Howling Flats Farms in Canaan, Connecticut. Kelley has made it her mission to create an environment of sustainable agriculture, while nurturing the land she grows on. Using sustainable practices to give her animals the utmost love and care, making for happy animals that live harmoniously with the land, Kelley has created an online marketplace to sell her meat to consumers that are looking for healthier, environmentally friendly, options.In this episode, you will hear how Kelley be...2024-04-1133 min
One Bite is EverythingFarmers, Government & the Power Balance || with Sharon McMahonSharon McMahon | America’s Government TeacherWe believe in farmers being taken seriously. They are the backbone of our society after all, right? Then why are more and more farmers becoming silenced and marginalized? To answer this question and spread awareness about this topic, we have invited podcast host, author, and law and government teacher, Sharon McMahon, to shed light on how America is failing its farmers, and what we can do to change that.Sharon has a deep knowledge of the monster farmers are up against when it comes to legislation, farm bills, and th...2024-04-0440 min
One Bite is EverythingSage Advice from a Seasoned Herb Farmer || With Sal Gilbertie of Gilbertie's OrganicsSal Gilbertie has had some luck -- good luck and bad luck -- that catapulted him into a career in growing organic herbs. Sal’s love for healthy soil and organic farming shines through in this episode, where he details his experience of deciding to grow organically when it wasn’t as common or popular as it is now. Sal has a deep knowledge of what it takes to be 100% organic, in a world where pesticides are still very much being used as the easier, cheaper option, yet making people very sick. This is a story of persistence and p...2024-03-2837 min
The Dan Astin-Gregory PodcastDana DiPrima: Could Farmer Protests Spread to the US?Is America next in line for Farmer Protests? Across the globe, farmers are taking a stand against unfair policies and rising costs. In this episode, we explore the brewing discontent in the US agricultural industry.
We'll hear from Dana DiPrima, founder of the For Farmers Movement, on the challenges facing small farmers, the fight against Big Ag, and the growing movement for food sovereignty.
Join us as we dig into the issues threatening our food security and what YOU can do to support our farmers!
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One Bite is EverythingFarm Alchemy: When $500 in Straw Becomes Food for 50 Families || with Kelli Foreman of the Last Small Farm in Kodiak, AlaskaWhen you think of farming, Alaska isn’t the first place that comes to mind. However our guest on today’s episode is an Alaskan dairy farmer on Kodiak island, who is an advocate for small farms staying small, especially in Alaska where most of the food that is consumed is grown elsewhere and shipped in.Kelli Foreman grew up on a small farm in Nebraska, so she has always been familiar with the benefits of small family farms, but it wasn’t until she started a small farm herself, on a remote island in Alaska, where she re...2024-03-2138 min
One Bite is EverythingA Regenerative Farm Gets A Boost to Bring You Healthy Meat -- With Charity Epperson of Wild Things RanchIt’s not uncommon that farmers are hit with financial issues constantly. Farming isn’t cheap and requires a lot of grit to push through the uncertainty that comes with farming. What non-farmers might not realize is that something as seemingly arbitrary as improper fencing can make or break a farm. This was the case for our guest on today’s episode, and she is here to tell her story!Rancher Charity Epperson from Wild Things Ranch in Sonoma County, California, raises specialty sheep, lamb, and pigs, where the health and wellness of her animals are of the hi...2024-03-1427 min
One Bite is EverythingPumpkin Patch Power: How Seed Money Helps Build a FarmScott & Delissa Mainord | Mainord Family FarmsFinances has and continues to be a great challenge for farmers, where most farmers in the US have jobs outside of farming, calling farming their “part-time job”. Well, farming is anything but part-time, it takes a lot of time and energy, especially after working a day job. This is the reality for our guests on today’s episode, Scott and Delissa Mainord. On this episode, we speak to one of our For Farmers Grant winners, Scott and Delissa Mainord of Mainord Family Farms, located in East Prairie, Missouri. Mainord...2024-03-0725 min
One Bite is EverythingFrom Fitness to Farming: How Rachael Stewart Went from Bodybuilding to RanchingRachael Stewart | Stewart PasturesOn today’s episode of Talk Farm To Me, we are joined by an incredibly strong and brave, first generation farmer, who took a chance on herself, no matter the hurdles, to own and operate an off grid livestock farm in Arizona. Rachael Stewart went from a life in fitness to life on the farm, taking her passion for good nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle, and putting it into action by growing and processing her own livestock. Rachael’s story is nothing short of resilient as she’s been navigating divorc...2024-02-2933 min
One Bite is EverythingHow the Organic Chicken in Your Supermarket is Blazing a Trail for Better Meat and Fair Pay for Its Farmers -- with Corwin Heatwole of Farmer FocusDid you know that 99% of poultry farmers don’t own their own birds? When we learned this statistic from our guest on today’s show, it completely shocked us.Unfortunately, many family farmers across the US have their arms tied due to financial constraints where large corporations have swooped in to take advantage of their situation and hire family farms on contract, leaving farmers with little to no control over their compensation, how they farm, and the longevity of their farms.Our guest on today’s episode saw this issue and wanted to create a system...2024-02-2244 min
One Bite is EverythingThe Prime Act & Why the Big Four Meat Processors Don't Like It -- with Liz ReitzigWhat you need to know about your meat and the Prime Act with Liz ReitzigHow often do we, as food consumers, think about how and who is cultivating, harvesting, and distributing our food? Or, on a deeper level, do we ever think about how our food choices and consumption is affecting the health of our soils? The answers to these questions are probably similar across the board, no or very little, but that’s what our guest on today’s episode wants to change, and she has been incredibly successful in doing so!Liz Reit...2024-02-1533 min
One Bite is EverythingA Farmer's Biggest Worry: Will They Be The Generation That Loses the Family Farm -- with Mike & Laura Ellis of Mt. Hope FarmsOn this episode of Talk Farm To Me, we invite farmers Laura & Mike Ellis from Mt. Hope Farms to talk to us about their fifth-generation farm in Oregon and how they have created a successful business by bridging the gap between the old ways and new ways of farming.Known for their award-winning Oregon fruit spreads, table grapes, and specialty crops, Mt. Hope Farms has gone through a substantial amount of evolution during their five generations of being on this farm, which historically isn't the easiest task to accomplish in multigenerational farming families. However, Laura and Mike...2024-02-0847 min
One Bite is EverythingGrowing Food & Community in a Vacant Lot in Newark | Charmaine La Fortune & Giving One Tenth GardenIn this episode, Charmaine La Fortune, a passionate urban farmer transformed two vacant city lots into a small garden that’s now a thriving center for community, education, and wellness. The Giving One Tenth Garden is not only reducing food insecurity in this Newark community, but addressing the needs of the community with a diverse selection of crops, health screenings, and more.Charmaine was the recipient of a For Farmers 2022 Grant, which allowed the garden to expand its impact and provide more fresh produce to the community. However, she’s facing challenges in increasing Giving One Tenth’s fund...2024-02-0122 min
One Bite is EverythingA Front Row Seat at Black Farmer Inequity | With PJ Haynie, Row Crop Farmer from VirginiaIn this episode, PJ Haynie, Virginia row crop farmer and founding member of the National Black Growers Council, escorts host Dana DiPrima on a journey through his agriculture industry experience to shed light on the unique challenges and triumphs of minority farming.The number of American farmers has been in decline for a long time but the number of Black farmers has dwindled at a much higher rate than white farmers. Why is that? PJ offers his insights on the factors hindering the Black farming community as he shares his own experiences of discrimination within the industry.2023-11-1644 min
One Bite is EverythingAre you keeping Christmas real? | With Ashley Latta of Tuckaway Tree FarmIn this episode, Christmas tree farmer Ashley Latta of Tuckaway Tree Farms joins host Dana DiPrima with a look behind the scenes of the farm, including their selection of species and strategic pruning for health and aesthetics. Plus, she shares tips on how to keep Christmas trees fresh and options for recycling them after the holidays. Also, find out what the farm does when it’s not selling Christmas trees. At Tuckaway Tree Farms, it’s not just about growing crops but providing an experience people will remember forever. Their mission is to bring real Christmas trees into...2023-11-1021 min
One Bite is EverythingKnow the FACTs: Your Health Is Tied Directly to Animal Welfare -- with Steve RoachIf you care about preventing superbugs, like influenza or an epidemic where medicine is ineffective on humans, you are going to want to hear what Steve Roach of FACT, the Food Animal Concerns Trust, has to say. How your animals are raised and confined affects your health whether you eat meat or not!Have a listen and share the episode with everyone you know! The way we raise animals -- in CAFOS (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) and with systemic antibiotics -- has a bigger impact on you than the food you eat. And, yes, there is something...2023-11-0233 min
One Bite is EverythingThe Grandin Effect: Revolutionary Temple Grandin Connects the Dots Between Autism and Important Farm InnovationEpisode SummaryIn this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of a woman who has made groundbreaking contributions in animal welfare and autism advocacy. Discover Dr. Grandin's unique insights into farming, animal welfare, and breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry.Key Takeaways- Temple Grandin's pioneering work in animal behavior and welfare has revolutionized the livestock industry.- The importance of understanding and accommodating neurodiversity in the workplace and society.- Temple's inspiring journey as a woman in a field dominated by men.About the Guest2023-10-2643 min
One Bite is EverythingWhat's Farm Aid Doing to Help Farmers Now? | Caitlin Arnold Stephano of Farm AidIn this episode, you meet Caitlin Arnold Stephano, Farm Aid's Hotline manager. She fields over 800 calls a year -- often 70 a month -- from farmers who want to talk about their struggles and find resources that can help. In this episode, we explore the current day edition of Farm Aid, a still annual concert initiative founded by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews in 1985, which continues to raise funds and awareness for family farmers facing economic difficulties. The episode features Caitlin Arnold Stephano, the manager of the Farm Aid hotline, where they...2023-10-1925 min
Farm To Table TalkFor Farmers – Dana DiPrimaGetting to know a farmer is how caring consumers should start and if you’re a farmer “get known” by being available to answer questions that explain how and why you do what you do. For this mission Dana DiPrima founded For Farmers, a movement designed to recognize and support small farmers by sharing their stories, dispelling myths, and providing them with grants and other resources. Dana shares farmer stories on the Talk Farm to Me podcast and social media (mainly Instagram @xoxofarmgirl), where she also unpacks various myths about farming. Farmer grant nominations will begin on National Farmer’s Day and a re...2023-10-0642 min
One Bite is EverythingDebunk Myths & Buzzwords with Nebraska Rancher Michaela Mann of D&D BeefIn this episode of “Talk Farm to Me,” host Dana DiPrima sits down with Michaela Mann, a Nebraska rancher and co-owner of D&D Beef. Together, they explore the diverse practices of raising and feeding cattle, debunk common myths surrounding cattle farming, and discuss the challenges faced by ranchers in the agricultural industry.Michaela highlights that ranchers have different approaches to raising and feeding their cattle, which are influenced by location, climate, and available resources. Listeners better understand terms like "grass-fed," and "conventional," and how they relate to various ranching practices.The episode also dives into...2023-10-0539 min
One Bite is EverythingWalnut Farming is Nuts: What You Don't Know About Your Favorite Snack -- with Kaben Kramer of Tenderly RootedWalnuts. The most delicious walnuts. They can lead you down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole on your darkest days, but can also make you scratch your head about why things are the way they are. Do we accept them as "the way we do things?" Or do we try something new? Fourth-generation walnut farmer Kaben Kramer and his wife Jenn are trying new things and making a go of it. But a look at the history of the farm since 1980 and the industry numbers are really head-scratching. Here are the links I promised in the...2023-05-0949 min
One Bite is EverythingThe Indiana Farmer Who's Pioneering Regenerative Agriculture: Meet Rick ClarkMeet Rick Clark, a soybean and corn farmer in Indiana. Rick is a leader in regenerative farming. In this episode, we'll hear about Rick's journey from conventional farming and over-tilling to increasing cover crops and decreasing chemical inputs. Rick Clark is digging in and putting things right on his 7000-acre farm. Back to the way his ancestors did it.Rick's vision, studiousness, and data collecting have driven him to step further and further from conventional farming practices. His work is so successful that it is rewriting the farming playbook.Join me and Rick as we...2023-03-2849 min
One Bite is EverythingGrab Your Grundens: Dive Into Seaweed Farming and Its Environmental Benefits with Morgan Fogg of Nautical FarmsMorgan and Jake couldn't convince their friends to farm seaweed, so they did it themselves. Now others are getting in the game too. From pinchy lobsters to sultry seaweed, Morgan and Jake have pioneered a sustainable new business that yields slimy green harvests for bath products, fertilizer, and delicious condiments and snacks. Not only is seaweed delicious and skin-softening, but it cleans the ocean, and sequesters that elusive carbon, too.Can you imagine how it's done? Does it sound romantic to you? Before you quit your day job, find out what farming seaweed entails. 2023-03-0242 min
One Bite is EverythingDoes Pasture Raised Chicken Have a Place at the Big Ag Table? -- with Paul Grieve of PasturebirdEver had a family joke that went too far? Paul has. And now he's knee-deep in chicken feathers. From the US Marine Corps to first-generation farmer, Paul is more innovator than farmer in some ways. I'm thinking he could probably do anything as long as it's really challenging. This is the story of Pasturebird and the journey from 50 to 1 million chickens, a week. Two other Talk Farm to Me episodes are referenced in this episode. 1) Joel Salatin, Polyface Farms and 2) Will Harris, White Oak PasturesTalk Farm to Me is part...2023-02-2249 min
One Bite is EverythingCan Ranching Go Back to the Land to Regenerate How We Raise Cattle? -- with Glenn Elzinga of Alderspring RanchTake what you're doing right now and turn it on its head. I mean completely change the way you do it. Now add 1,000 external factors that Mother Nature throws at you and do it all on a horse, in the mountains. Well, that's what Glenn did. With seven daughters. And big ideas like possibility, and how to listen to the land, and observe everything. He challenged all the paradigms. And he's here to tell all about it. He's so inspiring and a total whirlwind of an innovator. Meet Glenn. You're going to love him. xo Farm Girl2023-02-1550 min
One Bite is EverythingSticking With It: Deep Mountain Maple & Sugarmaker Stephan CantorFrom 5,000 Sugar Maple trees deep in the heart of Vermont's northeast kingdom to the Greenmarket in New York City's Union Square, sugar makers Stephan and Howie Cantor have dedicated the past 36 years to the ebb and flow of sap and market-shopping New Yorkers to bring a little more sweetness to the world. Through 9/11 and constant 6 1/2 hour commutes, the Cantors have persisted. Hear all about the sugarbush and what it yields. You will want to rush to the kitchen to make pancakes. xo Farm Girl
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One Bite is EverythingBonus: Shipping Woes & a Farm Bill Preview -- Aubrey Bettencourt DishesLast episode we dove into deep water with Aubrey Bettencourt -- the president and CEO of California's Almond Alliance -- about nuts. That's what you think we would talk about, but we covered water policy (ok, relevant) and endangered species management (is that relevant? yes... listen to see how) and ended up with a better understanding of the complex systems we are a part of as consumers, farmers and environmentalists. This week, lucky you, we get a second go with Aubrey on those ships that were stuck in port or in transit with YOUR stuff and what...2022-10-0616 min
One Bite is EverythingCracking the Nut with Aubrey Bettencourt: How Water, Endangered Species & Politics Impact the Almond IndustryMeet Aubrey Bettencourt. She's nuts. For almonds and almond farmers, shellers and hullers. She's not blind to water shortages, politics, pollinators or problems with endangered species. She makes short work of the complexities that swirl around the 3.2 billion pounds of almonds produced each year in the California almond groves. Dive in, but fasten your seatbelt and see if you can keep up. Aubrey Bettencourt is a 4th generation farmer, a water expert with very unique experience, a political operative, and a savvy analyst. She's a unicorn of sorts. For a bonus segment to this episode...2022-09-2950 min
One Bite is EverythingDaring to Farm Dairy: Spring Run Dairy Farm with Dairy Princess Sarah LynessIn three short decades between 1987 and 2007, the US lost nearly 100,000 small commercial dairy farms. The trend continues.In New Jersey, where the Lynesses now farm dairy, only 37 dairies remain. But there they are -- Dan and Sarah -- forging ahead with a love for Holsteins and Jerseys, and a passion for the dairy industry plus a new on-farm creamery to drive local sales.Find out how this dairy princess met her prince and hear her powerful insights on what is clearly at the heart of Talk Farm to Me and your thinking (whether...2022-09-2258 min
One Bite is EverythingFarming Herbs for Natural Remedies: Mayernik Kitchen with Shannon MayernikFrom "hocus pocus," to focus, herbalist and farmer Shannon Mayernik and I discuss farming herbs, the most sought-after remedies and the important role of the kitchen in the farm to table movement. Don't miss this holistic conversation about your own wellbeing. xo, Farm Girlwww.mayernikkitchen.com and on IG @mayernikkitchenInterview: Dana DiPrima, Farm Girl / Make Hay Productions @xoxofarmgirlSound Design: Asher Griffith / Cicada Radio
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One Bite is EverythingBrightside Blooms Farm & Flower Farmer Eliess ForneyWhat if a flower farm is more than just that? Flower farms grow flowers and the ones in the US -- big and small -- are making a resurgence in an industry that is mostly imports. How does that change things? Flowers that don't ship well are yours for the picking -- hyper locally -- for instance. And what if a flower farm breeds connection? In a community that needs it. A de-stressor. What about teachers reeling from a school shooting? Can flowers help? Come and meet big-pharma turned little farmer Eliess Forney...2022-09-0833 min
One Bite is EverythingFrom Coding to Cows & Beer to Burgers: Meet Rancher Rob Rastovich of Barley BeefWant some beer with your burger? 🍺 🍔 Meet Rob. He puts a little beer IN your burger. For real. But with Barley Beef in Bend, OR and rancher Rob Rastovich, the beef in the beer is only a small part of the story. Are you interested in technology? Business acumen? What it really takes to put a burger on your table? This episode is rich with the intersection of all of that. Plus beer. And conservation. This is Talk Farm to Me, where farmers take center stage. xoxo, Farm GirlFind o...2022-03-3044 min
One Bite is EverythingProcessing Problems: What Happens When the Processor Closes? -- with Carrie Edsall of Black Willow Pond FarmAll farms have day to day problems. But then other serious problems crop up and throw a wrench in everything. No matter your current understanding of farms, this is an episode that sheds a light on what can happen to big or small farms if there's an interruption in the processing chain. Follow along with Carrie and her farm @blackwillowpondfarm on Instagram. To listen to the episode featuring sustainable farming pioneer Joel Salatin referenced by Carrie you can find the episode here. For more about your host, Farm Girl or Dana (rhymes with...2022-03-2238 min
One Bite is EverythingBaked into the Market: How Bread Alone Pioneered an Organic Grain Market -- with Sharon Burns-LeaderSharon Burns-Leader is the co-owner of Bread Alone, a pioneering organic bakery that sells its baked goods at the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City. She serves on GrowNYC’s (the organization that oversees the market) Farmer and Community Advisory Committee. That’s where we start, but quickly you will see Sharon leads us through her evolution as a person, the evolution of the market and the evolution of grain in the region.Even though this story is centered on this NYC marketplace, it reaches well beyond. Grain development impacts you, whether you eat it or not...2021-06-0244 min
One Bite is EverythingFarmers in NYC: Union Square Greenmarket & How It Works (Episode 1)A new series of episodes will feature the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City and the farmers and other producers who sell there. What an interesting combination — one of the biggest and most famous cities in the world and farmers and producers from within 250 miles. Here Talk Farm to Me dives in to how it operates, how it’s governed. Meet Grow NYC's Director of Greenmarkets, Michael Hurwitz and the Union Square Greenmarket manager, Aquilino Cabral. They know so much and share it all. Coming soon, you'll get to know the farmers, the farms, the...2021-05-0650 min
One Bite is EverythingNew Series: Union Square Farmers, NYC EditionOver the next few months Talk Farm to Me is connecting with the farmers who sell at Union Square Greenmarket in New York City. This series will give you an idea of the multi layered logistics that go into making the farmers market happen, who’s involved and the impact the marketplace has on farmers, the regional food system and the layers of connections and learning between urban and rural communities. Episode One will feature some of the leaders and managers of the market — from GrowNYC — to give you a behind-the-scenes peek at little-known thinking and intense operat...2021-04-2204 min
One Bite is EverythingHow One Farm Revolutionized the Land, the Farm, and a Small Town By Following the Cycles of Nature -- with Will Harris of White Oak PasturesFarmer Will Harris transformed his third generation family farm from a monoculture factory farm to a regenerative multi-species farm that is no longer dependent on commodity structures or industrial fertilizer. He learned a thing or two along the way that he's willing to share.Farmer Will Harris wrote an open letter to billionaire Bill Gates whose status as the largest owner of US farmland recently came to light. We discuss what many are calling a "land grab" by Gates and what the technology magnate might learn from what Will Harris has done on his farm, White Oak...2021-04-0955 min
One Bite is EverythingFive Live with Farmer Franchesca Duval of Alchemist FarmFarmer Franchesca Duval of Alchemist Farm in Northern California is pioneering humane practices for poultry hatcheries. She is working with her community to make sure the rooster chicks are going to good use for food. She thinks about the whole ecological and humane spectrum of raising birds. Alchemist Farm raises 13 different breeds of chickens that are bred for temperament and egg color. You can order chicks from farmer Franchesca Duval to give you the most beautiful egg rainbow. This episode puts to the test my mantra "Ask a Farmer, not Google!" and puts Google to...2021-04-0740 min
One Bite is EverythingStraight Talk with Mushroom Farmer Matt Hall of Midnight HarvestHold on to your mushroom caps, folks. We are going straight into the mushroom world today. Mushroom farmer Matt Hall really wears a scientist hat in his work growing Maitake and Shiitake mushrooms for restaurants and retail outlets. But he's got a lot more going on in the laboratory that just might break the mold on mushroom cultivation -- especially with morels. But there's more. Just wait until you hear about what he's got planned with mycelium. I had no idea the world of mushrooming could be so exciting! I hope you agree!If you love it...2021-03-2442 min
One Bite is EverythingFive LIVE with Farmer Nicole Vernon of Vernon Family FarmMeet farmer Nicole Vernon of Vernon Family Farm in Newfields, New Hampshire where she and her husband, Jeremiah, are raising pastured meats and three young daughters. The Vernons produce 20,000 pastured hens a year and that is not even enough to keep up with demand. Join me -- your host, Farm Girl -- to meet Nicole, to find out what personality traits are necessary to be a farmer, the pros and cons of raising kids on a farm and how they have envisioned and implemented a farm store right on the farm. I know you will find a...2021-03-1934 min
One Bite is EverythingStraight Talk with Goat Farmer Maria Stewart of Gorgeous Goat CreameryMaria Stewart is a dairy goat farmer. At Gorgeous Goat Creamery she processes her goats' milk, makes cheese and soap. She sells her products off the farm and at seasonal farmers markets. She welcomes visitors for farm tours. Maria is a 24-7, 365-day a year farmer AND also a scientist with a full-time off farm job. More than 80% of farm families rely on income and insurance from off farm jobs, but a far smaller percentage actually talk about it. What does this mean? It is hard to make a living at farming. Learn more, including what you...2021-03-1034 min
One Bite is EverythingStraight Talk with Vegetable Farmer and Beekeeper Kamal Bell of Sankofa FarmsFarmer Kamal Bell and your host, Farm Girl, go back in history to Kamal's farming roots and look forward into what could be. Instead of food deserts and discrimination, a more sustainable world where young people lead the charge. Sankofa Farms in Efland, NC is supremely conscious of the depth of the issues the community faces and is making strides in connecting them to healthy foods by "going back to get it" from African traditions. Farmer Kamal has some sage advice for legislators too. You can find Kamal and Sankofa Farms on Instagram @sankofafarms Make sure to...2021-03-0425 min
One Bite is EverythingDairy Is Dying: When You Understand Federal Milk Marketing Orders You Will See Why -- with Farmer Rich Dirie and Industry Expert Mark StephensonThis episode is the first in a series of several about the dairy industry, dairy farmers and their bovine producers. It's a 101 of sorts. In this episode you'll meet a lifelong dairy farmer from New York state, Rich Dirie of Dirie's Dairy Farm. Rich speaks frankly about his farm, how it started and how it got to where it is today. His commentary on his own farm is insightful to what's happening in the industry. You'll also meet dairy industry expert Mark Stephenson from the University of Wisconsin, Madison's School of Agriculture and Life Sciences...2021-02-2245 min
One Bite is EverythingFive LIVE with Sam Lustig of Swanton Berry FarmMeet Sam Lustig, a jack of all trades on the business side of Swanton Berry Farm in Santa Cruz, California. Sam talks drippy, sweet, red-in-the-middle strawberries, why it's important that they are organic and why it's just as important as the fact that Swanton Berry Farm's Latino farmworkers are treated with respect and honored with fair labor practices. Swanton Berry Farm is a pioneering farm -- it was the first commercial berry farm to go Organic in 1988 and the first to join the United Farm Workers Union in 1998 to make sure it's employees were afforded fair labor...2021-02-1936 min
One Bite is EverythingFive Live with Vegetable (+ CBD) Farmer Ashton Zubal of Farmstock FarmMeet vegetable and cannabis farmer Ashton Zubal of Farmstock Farm in Kingston, NY. Ashton dishes on working with friends (the not so good side!), growing 365 days a year, the challenges of finding a consistent marketplace (and what he's doing to fix that), new products, the dream of autonomy and what CBD is really good for. Five LIVE is recorded from a live interview on Instagram Live. It's 5 questions for one farmer! To participate live or to watch this interview, follow Farm Girl, your host, @xoxofarmgirl and tune in live on Thursdays at noon!xoxo
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One Bite is EverythingA Bison Farm Pioneers Heritage Stock and Farming Practices in Tune with Nature -- with Farmer & Veteran Liz RiffleIt's a deeply American story. Two veterans raising American Bison. Join your host, Farm Girl, in a spirited conversation with Liz about her majestic herd, how her service prepared her for farming, her seriously straight talk on harvesting animals and how to be an honest carnivore. You will fall in love with Liz, her fierce spirit and her one-ton compatriots.
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One Bite is EverythingFive LIVE with Pig Farmer Jessica Kirksey of Little D's FarmMeet Kune Kune pig farmer Jessica Kirksey of Little D's Farm in Grand Saline, Texas. Jessica dishes on pig breeds, breeding, harvesting, pig personalities and more. She really knows her stuff and shares her passion for pork! I’m pretty sure she could convince pretty much anyone of the benefits of taking on two pigs of their own! Watch the full interview on the Five LIVE host’s IGTV @xoxofarmgirl or listen to the interview here. Stay tuned for Five LIVE, Thursdays at noon with @xoxofarmgirl on Instagram Live 🎙 Also, find Jessica's favorite recipe and her favorite cut of...2021-02-0330 min
One Bite is EverythingFive LIVE with Sheep Farmer Joe Evans of Evans & Evans FarmMeet Welsh sheep farmer Joe Evans who, together with his wife, raises sheep and lamb in the hills of Andes, NY. Joe tells us about the best and worst of farming, how to sequester carbon through rotational grazing, what misconceptions about farmers he'd like to change, what government can do for farmers (or not do) and, guess what, he sings! Plus after a long day of tending sheep and fattening lambs, Joe prefers... a cookie or a cocktail?? Find out here!You can watch the live interview on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl under the IGTV tab just above the...2021-01-2737 min
One Bite is EverythingFive LIVE with Dairy Farmer Kyle Clark of Clark Dairy FarmsMeet 5th generation dairy farmer Kyle Clark who farms dairy in Delhi, New York with his father and with wisdom from his grandfather. Kyle dishes on working with family, feeding cows, taking care of the land, starting a creamery and what he'd do differently if he could. And after a tough day, what do you think he'd choose: cookies or cocktails? Listen and find out. You can watch the interview on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl under the IGTV tab just above the pictures. You can follow all Talk Farm to Me episodes by subscribing here and also on Instagram...2021-01-2622 minOne Bite is EverythingStraight Talk TrailerStrait Talk is a series that features a first cut, one take conversation between Talk Farm to Me's host, Farm Girl, and a farmer. It's unscripted, unedited and unplugged! Get the truth straight from the farmer's mouth about their farm, farming themes that impact all farmers and some common areas where you will certainly relate to a farmer no matter how you spend your time!
To submit questions, suggest a farmer or to volunteer to be on the show (if you are a farmer), just subscribe to my website at talkfarmtome.com or reach out to me on Instagram at...2021-01-2601 minOne Bite is EverythingFive LIVE TrailerFive LIVE is a new series of the Talk Farm to Me podcast that takes place on Instagram LIVE every Thursday at noon (EST). It's five questions for one farmer. Listeners are an important part of the story too. Follow Farm Girl, your host, @xoxofarmgirl on Instagram and join in the conversation. You, dear listeners, are a key part. Send in a question beforehand or ask one live while we talk farm! Find more Five LIVE on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl and @talkfarmtome Find the live audio of Five Live here to listen to while you drive or do your dishes!2021-01-2502 minOne Bite is EverythingWhat Is Talk Farm to Me All About?What is Talk Farm to Me all about? Get to know some farmers -- from the world's most famous farmer to some who are just starting out -- and find out what they do, how they do it, the issues they face and the impact they have on our lives and our world and society. This NEW trailer gives you a sense for where we have been and where we are going. It's a journey that will connect you closer and more personally with the folks who grow your food, care for your land and are essential to your...2020-12-1016 min
One Bite is EverythingDairy in Crisis: The Fact That Big Is Fragile Is No Laughing Matter with Sara Lloyd and Joel SalatinDairy farmers are dumping milk. Do you know why? In this episode we meet two dairy farmers -- from Wisconsin and Florida -- to explore the root causes of the dairy crisis and to find out what we can do about it. Along the way we do milk math, have a few laughs (actually!) and learn that headlines sometimes distract us from the real issue.
One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsite2020-05-2241 minOne Bite is EverythingDairy Industry Issues Are No JokeGet ready for next week's episode -- about milk dumping during COVID -- with Tim Moffet, a dairy farmer and stand up comic. It's just a snack. Two jokes and a sneak peek at what's to come. xo2020-05-1400 min
One Bite is EverythingFood Insecurity Is Not Just a Pandemic Issue with Regenerative Farming Pioneer Joel SalatinFarmer Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm -- the gold standard in sustainable agriculture -- dishes on what's wrong with big business farms, supermarket supply chains and what's right with small entrepreneurial farms. Find out what you can do to get in on the food security action and reap the benefits of thinking ahead. xoxo
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One Bite is EverythingWho Helps Farmers When Farmers Help Us?Farmers are working overtime to connect with new markets. They are altering business practices. They are also heading into their busiest growing and harvesting season. On top of all that, they need help. They are struggling and have unexpected expenditures to cover. Who's there to help? Join Talk Farm to Me to talk about a new Farmer Relief Fund from American Farmland Trust and to find out how farmers can get help navigating the complicated world of federal loans and grants. You can help too. Listen to find out how. xo Farm Girl
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One Bite is EverythingCSAs & Homesteading Surge During COVIDFood insecurity as a result of COVID has spurred folks to hoard supplies and food. But it's also had another effect. Consumers are scrambling to get into a local farm share. They are planting gardens of their own, raising chickens and even homesteading. The result is a closer connection to farmers and fortified communities. Find a little inspiration for yourself here, on how to do your part to support farmers and your own back yard.
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One Bite is EverythingEssential Personnel - Six Farmers from Across the US Talk COVID-19Six farmers from across the US discuss how they are responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic in their local communities. Their work has been deemed essential and their observations on what's needed going forward are insightful. Thank you, farmers. xo
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One Bite is EverythingWhere Fishing Begins: A Family Trout Hatchery Casts Far and Wide -- with Sherry Shaver of Beaverkill Trout HatcheryYou will barely believe what happens on this fish farm -- from fish breeding to how far all the fish go. The Beaverkill Trout Hatchery is a mecca of trout and a holy place for fly fisherpersons the world over. Five generations have proudly guided this farm. Meet Sherry Shaver and her nephew Tyler to find out what goes down in Trout Town. xoxo Farm Girl
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One Bite is EverythingA $50 Lamb Dinner Signals How Important Good Farming Is -- with Farmers Joe & Jackie Evans and Restaurateur Andrew TarlowMeet Mr. & Mrs. Sheepfarmer, aka Joe and Jackie Evans, their border collies and their Farm Manager Sam Scott. Running a sheep farm means you are part shepherd, part grass farmer, part OBGYN, part veterinarian, part salesperson and part defender of sheep farming. Somehow it's easier with good partners, like restauranteur Andrew Tarlow of Diner and Marlow & Sons in Brooklyn. Have a listen. You are going to love them all. xoxo Farm Girl
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One Bite is EverythingA Goat Farm on Main Street - Dirty Girl FarmDirty Girl Farm is a small goat dairy and creamery that is unusual in that it is located IN TOWN. Funny things happen if you have goats and farmers Cyndi Wright and Lester Bourke tell all! 20 minutes
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