At the Mercy of Mother Nature: Small Farmers on Weather & Resilience

Ironically, Yellowstone made us fall in love with the land and then buy in in a way that will destroy the rural and ranching landscape. Dive into the life of Sarah Christensen of Pintler Mountain Beef and learn what it really means to be connected to the land and the food it produces.

If you eat food, you need to care about what's in the Farm Bill. It seems overwhelming, but it's all about you, your food, and our future. In today’s episode of "One Bite is Everything," we had the privilege of speaking with Jonathan Coppess, a professor of Agricultural Policy at the University o…

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 t…

The romantic notion of rural life as a modern escape is a farce. Rural life is hard—historically and now, but for different reasons. Back in the day, the work was endless, and survival counted on it. Thank goodness for the women—check out their hours compared to the men! Today, the implications of …

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 …

Chef 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 connec...

This is a re-release of an interview I conducted in 2021 with 4th generation maverick farmer Will Harris of White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia. If you have only 5 minutes, the first five should be the foundation of how y...

Key Links Referenced: Jonathan Copess , Professor of Agricultural Policy, On the Farm Bill The Prime Act Previous episode with Joel Salatin Topics Covered: Why Joel Salatin believes the USDA is unnecessary How a transparent, ...

In this episode of One Bite is Everything , we sit down with Trish Preston, a farmer and co-founder of the Winchester Farm Exchange, a groundbreaking initiative that’s redefining how communities connect with their food. Trish...

In celebration of 5 years of the podcast, I am bringing back some greatest hits that no one should miss. Rick Clark is one of those farmers who, through hard work and data mining from his own land, shows us all that what ever...

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 regio...

Idaho rancher Glenn Elzinga and his wife and seven daughters have reinvented ranching cattle by listening to nature and working with her. This episode is part of a celebration of 5 years of the podcast where we’re bringing ba...

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 h…

What happens when a farm does everything right—gets permits, follows regulations, and builds a thriving local food community—only to be hit with lawsuits from its own neighbors? That’s the reality for Vernon Family Farm in Ne...

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…

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…

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 …

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 shippe…

We 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 teac…