How One Bite Connects to Everything

"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 opportunity to explore the countless decisions involved in how our food reaches us and connect these choices to bigger, critical life issues. This unique approach sparks a broader conversation on the interplay between our choices and societal well-being.

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Show Notes

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.

- National acknowledgment programs such as thank you emails and care packages to farmers.

- Daily engagement through social media and a weekly blog to dispel myths and share farmers' stories.

Activities and Resources Offered

- Publication of a weekly personal letter to subscribers discussing ongoing projects and campaigns. SUBSCRIBE HERE

- Resources like the Ultimate Farmers Market Guide, featuring tips, activities for kids, and detailed guides to enhance farmers market visits. GET THE ULTIMATE FARMER'S MARKET GUIDE HERE

- Engagement with chefs and hosting in-person dinners to support the initiative.

Impact and Fundraising Efforts

- Discussion of the direct impact of small grants.

- Small actions like dollar donations that cumulatively have a significant impact. 8 SMALL ACTIONS

- Specific campaigns, starting on Valentine's Day and continuing through National Ag Day. KEY PROGRAMS

Community Engagement and Recognition Programs

- National Farmers Day grant nominations to highlight and appreciate farmers.

- Public voting for farmers in the People’s Choice Awards during March.

Personal Invitation and Call to Action

- Invites listeners to embrace the interconnectedness of their food choices with global issues.

- Encouragement to support local farmers to enhance community economic viability.

- Reminder to engage with the podcast by subscribing, rating, reviewing, and joining the Four Farmers Movement online. RATE THE PODCAST HERE