Farmer Rachel Opio of Little Lighthouse Farm exists to fight for the people who don't have access to fresh food. To do that, she focuses on the health of her soil in the heat of central Phoenix. It's a labor of love that star...
I am pretty sure you don't eat caviar every day, but when you do, you will want to know HOW you know it's raised sustainably and that it IS actually what they say it is! This episode is your guide. Beyond that, the caviar bus...
Small 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 t...
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 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 …
In this episode of "One Bite is Everything," we meet rancher Avery Wrigglesworth of Lily Hill Cattle. Avery shares her journey from aspiring ballerina to dedicated rancher and introduces listeners to the benefits of tallow, a natural skincare product made from pasture-raised cattle. The discussion …
In this quick and dirty episode of "One Bite is Everything," host Dana DiPrima explores the critical issue of disappearing farmland in the United States and its profound impact on new farmers. Over 11 million acres of farmland were lost to development between 2001 and 2016. We discuss the reasons b…
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 …
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…
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…
This is a quick and dirty dive into the key food we include in our 4th of July celebrations, where they come from, and some of the challenges our farmers face. In future episodes we will dive into more of the specifics of these American staples, the policies and politics that govern them, the pract…
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.
Barnswallows are nimble and persistent just like Meredith Numnikoven, the chief innovator at Barnswallow Flowers in rural Iowa. From the flower fields, this 5th generation farmer steps into the world of product design and innovation to solve a problem that is right under her nose every day. She doe…
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 h…
Ahna Frye is remarkable. She and her farm boast the highest standards. She is driven by her faith, but girded by a deep-seated knowledge of what's right... for her family, her customers, her community, and the environment. Somehow all that she believes comes together as a viable farm business that …
Matheson Oysters is a future-looking business with a nod to the past. It began on the heels of an unfortunate life turn that had Sarah Matheson Harris wondering what to do. What she decided brought her into the middle of a new world that provides a sustainable protein-rich meat, preservation to an …
What if a visit to the farmer's market could totally revolutionize your life? Do you think that's possible? For Julie Friend, the farmer's market changed hers -- her health, her outlook, and her profession. And what she learned on her journey includes the discovery of a new "buzzword" you haven't h…
Ever wonder what's behind the label on the milk in your grocery store? Sabrina Servais knows. She's a 5th generation dairy farmer in Wisconsin who farms dairy with her family for Organic Valley, along with 1700 other farmers. Sabrina tells it straight, with a big tall glass of milk. When you take a…
Can one bite from a carrot change your life? What do you think? Sounds farfetched, I know. But let's dig in and see how a single carrot can be connected to your tastebuds, your environment, the knitting together of communities and so much more. Betsey Zarko of Arrowleaf Prairie Farm in Illinois le…
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 genero…
Imagine this, you are completely self-sufficient and growing every single ingredient you need to cook dinner every night. Olivia Kingery, founder of Pileated Farms, and a fellow advocate of joy, followed the signs the universe left for her to do just that. Olivia is growing nutritious, seasonal, fo…
"One Bite is Everything" host Dana DiPrima introduces you to the universe where everyday food, fuel, fiber, and flowers (the 4 Fs) emanate from the center of your proverbial plate to its broader impact on health, the environment, community, and the economy. Here, with One Bite, you have to opportun…
Healthy food should not be a privilege, yet more than 23 million Americans don't have access to fresh food. Maura "Mac" Russell is working to change this statistic, all while balancing her career as a consultant, and being a mom of four. Through Ad Astra Farms, Mac takes on food justice in the com…
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 p…