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One Bite is Everything
The Emotional Temperature of American Farming
What does American farming feel like right now? Not from a policy brief or an out of touch news headline. But from inside the daily lives of small farmers.After reviewing nearly 400 grant applications and more than one hundred farmer wish lists, a clear pattern emerges: the strain on small farms is rarely dramatic. It is steady. And personal. And it is often invisible until it’s too late.In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima explores the emotional temperature of American farming, the fatigue of constant explanation, the frustration of be...
2026-02-19
10 min
One Bite is Everything
Is A Parallel Food System Possible?
What if the future of food isn’t about fixing the industrial system—but building a parallel one?In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima is joined by David Fisher, a botanist, former USDA-funded potato breeder, and environmental scientist who has spent decades studying plants, sustainability, and food systems.David challenges some of the most common assumptions about agriculture, climate change, and food security. Rather than focusing on reforming industrial agriculture, he argues that resilience may come from something far more personal—and far more scalable: growing food closer to home.I...
2026-02-12
38 min
One Bite is Everything
New Dietary Guidelines & The Questions No One Is Asking But Should
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are being framed as more than nutrition advice. This time, the language goes further—talking about realigning the food system, supporting American farmers and ranchers, and ensuring real food is affordable for families.That framing matters.In this episode of One Bite Is Everything, host Dana DiPrima steps back from the loud reactions about food groups and asks a different set of questions—ones that have largely been missing from the conversation since the Guidelines were released.If we are truly asking Americans to eat more real food...
2026-01-15
19 min
One Bite is Everything
A Quiet Revolution: What Small Farms Need in 2026
2026 doesn’t feel like a trend year.It feels like a decision year.In this solo episode of One Bite is Everything, Dana DiPrima reflects on what she’s heard over the past year from farmers, eaters, and innovators across the food system and why small farms can’t keep fighting the same battles the same way.This conversation isn’t about predictions or hot takes. It’s about pressure points. The quiet, accumulating strain that asks small farms to absorb rising costs, explain themselves endlessly, and compete with convenience culture one customer at a time...
2026-01-08
15 min
One Bite is Everything
Lessons from Clean Beauty for a Better Food System
What if the future of food follows the same path as clean beauty?In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima continues a broader conversation about innovation, transparency, and consumer power—this time through the lens of food. After exploring how climate and systems innovation can spark change across industries, this conversation asks a parallel question: What happens when everyday shoppers are finally given clarity about what they’re buying?Dana is joined by Sam Citro Alexander, founder and CEO of FoodHealth Co., whose career began inside the beauty industry during the rise...
2026-01-01
44 min
One Bite is Everything
Murphy & Gentle Pressure: An Origin Story of Sorts
This Christmas Day episode of One Bite is Everything is a little different.Instead of a conversation about policy, food systems, or what’s broken, Dana takes listeners back to the farm—and to the donkey who quietly anchored it all.Murphy arrived in the summer of 2015. He was small, gentle, and lonely. He came with a long life expectancy and, unknowingly, a long list of lessons. Over time, Murphy became the reason an accidental farm stopped being a side project and became a commitment. Chickens are one thing. Goats are another. A donkey who migh...
2025-12-25
11 min
One Bite is Everything
Climate Innovation as a Blueprint for Systems Change — with Josh Dorfman
In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima sits down with climate entrepreneur and Supercool CEO Josh Dorfman for a wide-ranging conversation about how innovation in the climate space is quietly rewriting the rules for how change actually happens.Rather than focusing on individual sacrifice or guilt, this conversation explores systems — and why the most effective climate solutions succeed not because people try harder, but because better choices are designed to be easier, cheaper, and inevitable.Josh shares real-world examples from across industries, from electric trucking and clean infrastructure to agriculture and bui...
2025-12-18
49 min
One Bite is Everything
The Future of Food: Trends from 2025 and into 2026
This week on One Bite is Everything, we’re taking a look back over all the conversations we’ve had in 2025 with farmers, chefs, historians, entrepreneurs, policy thinkers, and food system insiders. Here, a quiet thread emerges: the future of food. Not as an abstract concept, but as something that’s already shaping our grocery carts, our communities, and the lives of the hardworking farmers at the center of it all.In this episode, Dana breaks down the biggest forces that will shape what we eat in 2026 and beyond. She weaves together insights from this year’s interview...
2025-12-11
13 min
One Bite is Everything
The Evergreen Episode: Our Annual Trip to Tuckaway Trees
Each December I bring back this listener favorite because it captures the magic, the work, and the heart behind one of the season’s most beloved traditions. Today, we visit Ashley at Tuckaway Trees, a family-run Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania that has become an evergreen part of this show.We talk about how long a Christmas tree takes to grow, what the holiday rush looks like behind the scenes, the varieties customers love most, and how small specialty farms like this anchor local economies in quiet but powerful ways.We also explore a short hi...
2025-12-04
21 min
One Bite is Everything
The Wake Up Call in Your Morning Coffee
Your morning coffee is sending you a message. Are you listening?In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima explores how climate change is reshaping one of the most beloved daily rituals on the planet. Coffee may seem simple, but the story behind your cup spans deforestation, biodiversity loss, shifting growing zones, rising prices, farmer displacement, and the hard truth that Arabica is running out of the cool, stable climate it needs to survive.Featuring insights from:• Etelle Higonnet on coffee’s massive role in global deforestation and monoculture• Ton...
2025-11-27
19 min
One Bite is Everything
The Last Supper and the Future of Food: Sam Kass on Climate, Culture, and What Comes Next
What if your dinner could change the world?In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima sits down with Sam Kass, former White House chef, policy strategist, and author of The Last Supper, to explore how food lies at the heart of the climate crisis and could be one of our most powerful solutions.They dive into Sam’s journey from the kitchen to the West Wing, the climate warning hidden in our everyday ingredients, and what it will really take to build a food movement that has staying power. Sam shares behi...
2025-11-20
41 min
One Bite is Everything
SNAP 2.0: The Farm Bill Connection
Last week, we talked about SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and how it shows up in real people’s lives. This week, we zoom out to the bigger picture: the Farm Bill, the massive piece of legislation that shapes what gets grown, what’s conserved, and who can afford to eat.In this solo episode, host Dana DiPrima unpacks how and why SNAP ended up inside the Farm Bill, who’s fighting to separate them, and what’s really at stake for both farmers and families if that happens. From coalition politics to sugar subsidies, she traces th...
2025-11-13
21 min
One Bite is Everything
SNAP Judgment: The Real Story Behind America’s Food Aid
In this episode, we unpack the full picture of SNAP: what it is, what critics say, why some critiques are fair and others miss the point, and how the program ties into the strength of our entire food system.You’ll hear:A quick history of SNAP and how it evolved from Depression-era “food stamps” into today’s $100 billion stabilizer. Who actually receives SNAP: families with children, seniors, people with disabilities, and millions of working Americans whose wages don’t stretch as far as they used to.What critics get right (and wrong) about fraud, work, and food c...
2025-11-06
23 min
One Bite is Everything
Women Leading Farming Solutions with Author Nancy Matsumoto
What if the revolution our food system needs is already happening, quietly, locally, and led by women?In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima sits down with journalist and author Nancy Matsumoto to explore the themes of her upcoming book, Reaping What She Sows: How Women Are Rebuilding Our Broken Food System, a powerful look at the women transforming agriculture from the ground up. Nancy introduces us to a global network of women who are rejecting the extractive systems of Big Ag and building something far more resilient, regenerative, and just....
2025-10-30
45 min
One Bite is Everything
Do Farmers Deserve What They Got?
Lately, social media and responses to articles about farm struggles have been filled with comments saying things like “Farmers voted for Trump — they got what they deserve.”This week, your OBIE host, Dana DiPrima, slows that conversation down.In this reflective episode, she unpacks the frustration and anger behind those comments — and explores what’s really at stake when we decide who “deserves” empathy.Through facts, context, and a little heart, Dana walks listeners through:What farmers actually thought they were voting for — trade stability, regulatory relief, survival.What they got instead — lost markets, labor...
2025-10-23
13 min
One Bite is Everything
Are we disconnected from our food? What it means & how to fix it.
We say it all the time: “People are disconnected from their food.”But what does that really mean?In this solo episode, Dana DiPrima peels back the layers of disconnection shaping our food system — from the distance your meal travels to the seasons we’ve stopped noticing. She explores how disconnection affects everything: what we eat, who we support, and whether we can even taste what’s real anymore.You’ll learn:Why disconnection is at the heart of food injustice, environmental harm, and health crises.How globalization, convenience, and marketing severed our ties to land...
2025-10-16
15 min
One Bite is Everything
How Farmer-Led Innovation Can Feed the Future with Peter Kelly of Grow Further
What if the answers to our most urgent food challenges aren’t found in high-tech labs—but in the hands of farmers themselves?In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima speaks with Peter Kelly, founder of Grow Further, an organization working to fill the critical funding gap in agricultural research by supporting innovations designed with and for smallholder farmers.Peter shares how projects like early-maturing beans in Ghana, iron-rich millet in Zimbabwe, and irrigated wheat in Ethiopia are redefining food security—not just abroad, but here at home. In This Episode...
2025-10-09
42 min
One Bite is Everything
What’s in Your Coffee? Deforestation, Labor Abuse, and the Fight for a Better Brew with Etelle Higonnet of Coffee Watch
Most of us think of coffee as a comforting ritual or a morning jumpstart. But behind your daily cup of Joe may be a very different reality—one that includes deforestation, toxic pesticides, child labor, and even slavery.In this powerful episode, Dana DiPrima sits down with Etelle Higonnet, founder of Coffee Watch and longtime human rights and environmental investigator, to unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes in the global coffee industry.Together, they explore why coffee—despite its friendly image—is one of the most destructive commodities on Earth, how certification labels o...
2025-10-02
44 min
One Bite is Everything
Warning: Big Ag’s Power Play May Put "Regenerative" at Risk
Regenerative agriculture is everywhere — in headlines, on packaging, in corporate sustainability campaigns. It’s inspiring, but it’s also dangerously vague. In this solo episode of One Bite is Everything, Dana DiPrima pulls back the curtain on what regenerative is supposed to mean, how it lacks clear standards, and how Big Ag is hijacking the idea to polish its image while sidelining small farmers.You’ll learn:Why regenerative agriculture has no universal standard — and why that matters.How corporations like PepsiCo and General Mills are using the term to greenwash conventional farming.What’s at stake for sma...
2025-09-11
12 min
One Bite is Everything
How $1 Can Save a Small Farm
This episode is short—but powerful. Dana DiPrima, host of One Bite is Everything and founder of the For Farmers Movement, introduces the One For Farmers campaign: a bold national effort to raise $1 million for small American farmers, one dollar at a time.Dana shares the hard truth about the state of small farms in the U.S., the story behind this people-powered campaign, and why a single dollar might be more impactful than you think. She walks you through the origin, the mission, and the plan—and shares what happens when we hit that million-dollar mark.You...
2025-07-24
12 min
One Bite is Everything
Fishing for the Future: Chef Kerry Heffernan on Sustainability, Policy & the Power of the Plate
What 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...
2025-06-12
37 min
One Bite is Everything
When Farm-to-Table Isn’t Enough: Chef Molly Levine on the Hidden Cost of Good Food
Farm-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...
2025-05-29
42 min
One Bite is Everything
How Delivering Food from Local Farms Can Help Build a Regional Food System
What 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...
2025-04-17
39 min
One Bite is Everything
Confessions of a Food Media Icon: How fine dining, food equity & joy shape the future of food
Guest: 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...
2025-04-03
35 min
One Bite is Everything
What's really in your kitchen? Let's do a simple audit! -- Part 3 of The Local Food Challenge
This 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...
2025-03-27
11 min
One Bite is Everything
How many miles to your plate? -- Part 2 of The Local Food Challenge
Think 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...
2025-02-13
09 min
One Bite is Everything
Regional Food, Global Impact: Kathleen Finlay on Building Stronger Food Systems
In 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...
2024-12-26
31 min
One Bite is Everything
Agribusiness: The Good and the Bad with Professor Peter Coclanis
This 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...
2024-08-15
48 min
One Bite is Everything
Behind a Thriving Beef Business a Family Feud Looms
Find 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...
2024-08-08
42 min
One Bite is Everything
The Growing Farmland Crisis in the US & Some Creative Solutions
Subscribe 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...
2024-08-01
12 min
One Bite is Everything
The Tension of Rural vs Urban, its History & Implications with Professor Megan Birk
You 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...
2024-07-25
36 min
One Bite is Everything
A Loophole Breeds Wagyu Beef in Texas
A 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...
2024-07-18
45 min
One Bite is Everything
What You Need to Know About the Farm Bill with Jonathan Coppess
Find 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...
2024-07-11
36 min
One Bite is Everything
Inside Your July 4th Barbecue
Here 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...
2024-07-04
08 min
One Bite is Everything
The Yellowstone Effect: On Land, Conservation & Ranching
Find 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...
2024-06-27
40 min
One Bite is Everything
Barnswallow Flowers: Innovation That Extends Beyond the Farm
Find 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 Terms
2024-06-20
49 min
One Bite is Everything
OBIE: A Weekly AH-HA
Every 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...
2024-06-13
02 min
One Bite is Everything
How High Standards & Faith Drive Success
Find 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 ResourcesPinterest
2024-06-13
34 min
One Bite is Everything
How Oysters Connect the Past with the Future for a Family, a Community, and the Environment
Find 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...
2024-06-06
42 min
One Bite is Everything
How a Visit to the Farmer's Market Can Revolutionize Your Life
Julie 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...
2024-05-30
22 min
One Bite is Everything
Behind the Label: Organic Valley and the Truth About Organic Dairy Farming
Meet 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 Terms
2024-05-23
47 min
One Bite is Everything
Can 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...
2024-05-16
23 min
One Bite is Everything
How Desire and Dahlia Wars Fuel a Business Locally and Beyond
The 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...
2024-05-09
35 min
One Bite is Everything
How to Slow Down and Find Joy
Topics 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...
2024-05-02
29 min
One Bite is Everything
How One Bite Connects to Everything
Key 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. ...
2024-04-25
14 min
One Bite is Everything
Transforming Communities Through Food Equity
Ad 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...
2024-04-18
30 min
One Bite is Everything
How Humane Priorities Mean Better Food and a Healthier Landscape || with Kelley Babbin of Howling Flats Farm
On 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...
2024-04-11
33 min
One Bite is Everything
Farmers, Government & the Power Balance || with Sharon McMahon
Sharon 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...
2024-04-04
40 min
One Bite is Everything
Sage Advice from a Seasoned Herb Farmer || With Sal Gilbertie of Gilbertie's Organics
Sal 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...
2024-03-28
37 min
One Bite is Everything
Farm Alchemy: When $500 in Straw Becomes Food for 50 Families || with Kelli Foreman of the Last Small Farm in Kodiak, Alaska
When 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...
2024-03-21
38 min
One Bite is Everything
A Regenerative Farm Gets A Boost to Bring You Healthy Meat -- With Charity Epperson of Wild Things Ranch
It’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...
2024-03-14
27 min
One Bite is Everything
Pumpkin Patch Power: How Seed Money Helps Build a Farm
Scott & 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...
2024-03-07
25 min
One Bite is Everything
From Fitness to Farming: How Rachael Stewart Went from Bodybuilding to Ranching
Rachael 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...
2024-02-29
33 min
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How the Organic Chicken in Your Supermarket is Blazing a Trail for Better Meat and Fair Pay for Its Farmers -- with Corwin Heatwole of Farmer Focus
Did 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...
2024-02-22
44 min
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A Farmer's Biggest Worry: Will They Be The Generation That Loses the Family Farm -- with Mike & Laura Ellis of Mt. Hope Farms
On 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...
2024-02-08
47 min
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Growing Food & Community in a Vacant Lot in Newark | Charmaine La Fortune & Giving One Tenth Garden
In 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...
2024-02-01
22 min
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A Front Row Seat at Black Farmer Inequity | With PJ Haynie, Row Crop Farmer from Virginia
In 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.
2023-11-16
44 min
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Are you keeping Christmas real? | With Ashley Latta of Tuckaway Tree Farm
In 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...
2023-11-10
21 min
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Know the FACTs: Your Health Is Tied Directly to Animal Welfare -- with Steve Roach
If 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...
2023-11-02
33 min
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The Grandin Effect: Revolutionary Temple Grandin Connects the Dots Between Autism and Important Farm Innovation
Episode 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 Guest
2023-10-26
43 min
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What's Farm Aid Doing to Help Farmers Now? | Caitlin Arnold Stephano of Farm Aid
In 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...
2023-10-19
25 min
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Debunk Myths & Buzzwords with Nebraska Rancher Michaela Mann of D&D Beef
In 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...
2023-10-05
39 min
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Walnut Farming is Nuts: What You Don't Know About Your Favorite Snack -- with Kaben Kramer of Tenderly Rooted
Walnuts. 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...
2023-05-09
49 min
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The Indiana Farmer Who's Pioneering Regenerative Agriculture: Meet Rick Clark
Meet 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...
2023-03-28
49 min
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Grab Your Grundens: Dive Into Seaweed Farming and Its Environmental Benefits with Morgan Fogg of Nautical Farms
Morgan 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.
2023-03-02
42 min
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Does Pasture Raised Chicken Have a Place at the Big Ag Table? -- with Paul Grieve of Pasturebird
Ever 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...
2023-02-22
49 min
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Can Ranching Go Back to the Land to Regenerate How We Raise Cattle? -- with Glenn Elzinga of Alderspring Ranch
Take 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 Girl
2023-02-15
50 min
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Sticking With It: Deep Mountain Maple & Sugarmaker Stephan Cantor
From 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 One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk...
2022-10-13
50 min
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Bonus: Shipping Woes & a Farm Bill Preview -- Aubrey Bettencourt Dishes
Last 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...
2022-10-06
16 min
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Cracking the Nut with Aubrey Bettencourt: How Water, Endangered Species & Politics Impact the Almond Industry
Meet 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...
2022-09-29
50 min
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Daring to Farm Dairy: Spring Run Dairy Farm with Dairy Princess Sarah Lyness
In 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...
2022-09-22
58 min
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Farming Herbs for Natural Remedies: Mayernik Kitchen with Shannon Mayernik
From "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 One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything Resources
2022-09-15
32 min
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Brightside Blooms Farm & Flower Farmer Eliess Forney
What 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...
2022-09-08
33 min
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From Coding to Cows & Beer to Burgers: Meet Rancher Rob Rastovich of Barley Beef
Want 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...
2022-03-30
44 min
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Processing Problems: What Happens When the Processor Closes? -- with Carrie Edsall of Black Willow Pond Farm
All 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...
2022-03-22
38 min
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Baked into the Market: How Bread Alone Pioneered an Organic Grain Market -- with Sharon Burns-Leader
Sharon 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...
2021-06-02
44 min
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Farmers 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...
2021-05-06
50 min
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How One Farm Revolutionized the Land, the Farm, and a Small Town By Following the Cycles of Nature -- with Will Harris of White Oak Pastures
Farmer 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...
2021-04-09
55 min
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Five Live with Farmer Franchesca Duval of Alchemist Farm
Farmer 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...
2021-04-07
40 min
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Straight Talk with Mushroom Farmer Matt Hall of Midnight Harvest
Hold 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...
2021-03-24
42 min
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Five LIVE with Farmer Nicole Vernon of Vernon Family Farm
Meet 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...
2021-03-19
34 min
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Straight Talk with Goat Farmer Maria Stewart of Gorgeous Goat Creamery
Maria 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...
2021-03-10
34 min
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Straight Talk with Vegetable Farmer and Beekeeper Kamal Bell of Sankofa Farms
Farmer 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...
2021-03-04
25 min
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Dairy Is Dying: When You Understand Federal Milk Marketing Orders You Will See Why -- with Farmer Rich Dirie and Industry Expert Mark Stephenson
This 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...
2021-02-22
45 min
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Five LIVE with Sam Lustig of Swanton Berry Farm
Meet 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...
2021-02-19
36 min
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Five Live with Vegetable (+ CBD) Farmer Ashton Zubal of Farmstock Farm
Meet 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
2021-02-16
32 min
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A Bison Farm Pioneers Heritage Stock and Farming Practices in Tune with Nature -- with Farmer & Veteran Liz Riffle
It'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. One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeC...
2021-02-08
46 min
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Five LIVE with Pig Farmer Jessica Kirksey of Little D's Farm
Meet 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...
2021-02-03
30 min
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Five LIVE with Sheep Farmer Joe Evans of Evans & Evans Farm
Meet 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...
2021-01-27
37 min
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Five LIVE with Dairy Farmer Kyle Clark of Clark Dairy Farms
Meet 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...
2021-01-26
22 min
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Dairy in Crisis: The Fact That Big Is Fragile Is No Laughing Matter with Sara Lloyd and Joel Salatin
Dairy 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 ReviewWebsite
2020-05-22
41 min
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Food Insecurity Is Not Just a Pandemic Issue with Regenerative Farming Pioneer Joel Salatin
Farmer 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 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 DiPrima
2020-05-07
39 min
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Who 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 ...
2020-04-23
27 min
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CSAs & Homesteading Surge During COVID
Food 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. One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything R...
2020-04-09
43 min
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Essential Personnel - Six Farmers from Across the US Talk COVID-19
Six 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 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 Fa...
2020-03-27
35 min
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Where Fishing Begins: A Family Trout Hatchery Casts Far and Wide -- with Sherry Shaver of Beaverkill Trout Hatchery
You 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 One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsite
2020-03-12
23 min
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A $50 Lamb Dinner Signals How Important Good Farming Is -- with Farmers Joe & Jackie Evans and Restaurateur Andrew Tarlow
Meet 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 One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesW...
2020-02-27
22 min
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A Goat Farm on Main Street - Dirty Girl Farm
Dirty 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 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 Movement...
2020-02-06
22 min
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A Switch to Microgreens - Agrarian Feast
Meet farmers Vincent Cuneo and Luke Snobeck of Agrarian Feast and join them on their journey to create a USDA Organic farm that currently features delicious micro greens. Meet some of the characters responsible for their success and learn from their experience. Farmers get information from a lot of sources, just like you do. Vincent and Luke are no exception. 20 minutes. Enjoy the visit to their farm. xoxo Farm Girl One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a R...
2020-01-23
21 min
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Saving a Dairy Farm - Mauer's Mountain Farms
Meet farmers Jennifer Grossman and Peter Mauer and learn how they worked together to save a fourth generation dairy farm with some heart and creative thinking.20 minutes 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 O...
2020-01-09
18 min