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Dec. 19, 2024

When a Small Farm Shuts Its Gates For Good

in this episode, we take a look back at the factors facing Tenderly Rooted farm in California. As of last week, the Farm shut it gates for good. In celebration of five years of the podcast, we are looking back …

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Dec. 12, 2024

Revolutionary Rick Clark Reinvents His Farm

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 …

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Dec. 5, 2024

From One Farm to Sixty: How Trish Preston's Farm Became Part of a Rev…

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...

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Nov. 28, 2024

The Brooke Rollins Nomination: What It Means for Farmers, Food, and Y…

Join us as we explore the nomination of Brooke Rollins as the next Secretary of Agriculture under the next Trump administration. In this episode, we break down: Rollins' background and her potential priorities as USDA head. K...

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Nov. 21, 2024

Farmer Joel Salatin Thinks We Should Eliminate the USDA. Then What?

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, ...

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Nov. 14, 2024

Trump’s Second Act: What’s Next for American Agriculture?

In this episode of One Bite is Everything , we explore how Trump’s campaign promises and proposed policies—from immigration and labor to trade tariffs and deregulation—could reshape American agriculture. We also compare propo...

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Nov. 7, 2024

High Stakes Horsepower: Tractors, Innovation, and Espionage

In this episode of One Bite is Everything , we’re joined by Lee Klancher, an author and photographer whose work sheds light on the vital role tractors have played in shaping modern agriculture—and even the world beyond it. Le...

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Oct. 31, 2024

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

In this quick episode, four small farmers from across the country talk about their perennial but deepening challenges with Mother Nature. From extreme heat to excess rainfall, the path of your food to the table is increasingl...

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Oct. 24, 2024

The Truth You Don't Understand About Sustainable Food Production with…

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 …

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Oct. 17, 2024

An Apple Farm Moves Forward into a New Generation | Glad to Know Ya F…

I have always wondered about the apple business. The pesticides, the shelf life. Small farmer Julie Akins tells all. Including what it takes to make a small apple farm thrive, like strawberries, fire and some asparagus. Take ...

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Oct. 10, 2024

How to Nominate a Farmer for a Grant & Why It Matters

One small action that takes you 2 minutes or less can change the trajectory for a small farm or help them out of a tight spot. Here's the how, the why, and a little bit about what kind of punch …

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Oct. 3, 2024

A Legacy Reborn on a 1900s Homestead Act Farm

Desiree Carlson and her husband Forrest are reviving a family farm that started under the Homestead Act around 1900. The story of its namesake -- Esther, now emblazoned on Esther's Acres -- reflects the heartiness that is req...

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Sept. 26, 2024

How One Sweet Smelling Farm Sees Big Things Beyond the Gate: Vista Fa…

All across the country, small farms connect the critical elements of our health and communities and uplift the environment and our economy. What impact do you think a small farm has that hosts a 1000-person community farm fes...

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Sept. 19, 2024

How a Small Farm Hundreds of Miles from You Affects Your Life | With …

Small farms have an extended impact beyond their own communities. Did you know that? We get into it -- the land, meat animal genetics, certifications, and standards that set a higher bar for industrial ag. When you shop with ...

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Sept. 12, 2024

Fighting Food Deserts: Rachel Opio of LIttle LIghthouse Farm

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 …

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Sept. 5, 2024

Curious Caviar: From Shenanigans to Sustainability with Matteo Pozzi …

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. …

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Aug. 29, 2024

Money: Five Small Farms Dish on Common Financial Barriers to Producin…

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...

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Aug. 22, 2024

The Chefs' Muse: How First-Time Farmer Diane Saleh Leans on her Faith…

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...

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Aug. 15, 2024

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 …

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Aug. 8, 2024

Behind a Thriving Beef Business a Family Feud Looms

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 …

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Aug. 1, 2024

The Growing Farmland Crisis in the US & Some Creative Solutions

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 …

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July 25, 2024

Rural Life: Fantasy vs Reality and the Implications of Our History wi…

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 …

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July 18, 2024

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 …

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July 11, 2024

What You Need to Know About the Farm Bill with Jonathan Coppess

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 …

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