One to Grow On

Well, friends, this is it. After much discussion, we've decided to step away from the podcast for the foreseeable future. But instead of just podfading, we thought we'd put out one last episode answering some of the most commonly googled agricuture-related questions. Thank you so much for everything over the past few years. Enjoy! The post 55: Twenty Questions appeared first on One to Grow On.

We talk about the controversial weed killer! The post 54: Glyphosate appeared first on One to Grow On.

Hey there! We're taking a little break, but never fear. We'll be back! The post Break Time appeared first on One to Grow On.

This week we talk with farmer Dallas Robinson on her project, the Harriet Tubman Freedom Farm. She talks about what it means to grow food on her own and reconnect with the land and her ancestry as a person of color in the United States. Also, the South does have beauty, y'all. The post 53: Harriet Tubman Freedom Farm with Dallas Robinson appeared first on One to Grow On.

What makes something a weed? What is pumpkin spice? What are our favorite fruits and vegetables? These an many more listener questions answered on this week's episode. The post #AskOnetoGrowOn 7: What’s a Weed and Other Questions appeared first on One to Grow On.

This week we talk to Robert Nathan Allen (known by most as RNA) of Little Herds! We talk about what's exciting in the world of edible insects, as well as break down a few misconceptions. Also, would a grouping of insects even be called a herd? The post 52: Insect Agriculture appeared first on One to Grow On.

This week we're talking about Chistmas trees! What is a conifer? Should you buy real or plastic? How many super powers does Santa Claus have? The post 51: Christmas Trees appeared first on One to Grow On.

This week we're talking to Jess Palmer of https://keepaustinfed.org/ about food rescue. Why is food rescue something we need to worry about, and what can we do to help? Also, we're running our first ad! The post 50: Food Rescue with Jess Palmer appeared first on One to Grow On.

This week we're talking about apples! We discuss varieties, methods of propagation, and how apples were first domesticated. Also, how well do you know Chaucer? The post 49: Apples appeared first on One to Grow On.

This week we're talking about xeriscaping! Leah and Colleen join us to talk about what it is, where it came from, and why a yard full of gravel is a terrible idea. Also, did your school ever have any weird branding? The post 48: Xeriscaping with Leah Churner and Colleen Dieter appeared first on One to Grow On.

More superfoods! Will wild rice, spirulina, kombucha, or acerola be caped? Will you please vote? Will you wear kombucha scobe? The post 47: Superfoods VI – Wild Rice, Spirulina, Kombucha, and Acerola appeared first on One to Grow On.

It's another guest episode! This week we discuss issues facing people who want to start out in the farming industry with Marcus Coleman, Program Director for the Grow Louisiana Beginning Farmer Training Program at the Louisiana State University AgCenter. Also, VOTE FOR BEES!!! The post 46: New Farmers with Marcus Coleman appeared first on One to Grow On.

In this episode we dive into the weird world of plant biology and answer the question of how plants use water. We learn about the xylem, the phloem, and how photosynthesis converts H2O into oxygen. Also, plants have hairs and cuticles!? The post 45: How Plants Use Water appeared first on One to Grow On.

This week we talk about bananas! The banana has quite a turbulent history. And while there are multiple varieties, the one we most commonly eat are all clones! Also, how far would YOU run in a banana costume? The post 44: Bananas appeared first on One to Grow On.

Chris and Hallie discuss USDA policies focused on COVID-19 response and relief. They talk about the CARES act, CFAP, the Farm to Families Food Box program, and answer a few listener questions. Also, would Old McDonald be eligible for aid? The post 43: USDA COVID-19 Relief Programs appeared first on One to Grow On.

Chris and Hallie discuses how COVID-19 has cause disruptions to the food supply in the US. We learn about swine, milk, and potato supply chains and how the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted them. Also, who originally decided that it was a good idea to drink cow's milk, anyway? The post 42: COVID-19 and the Food Supply appeared first on One to Grow On.

This week, Hallie and Chris explore the fun-filled world of fungi! We learn about the ways the fungi support plant-life, how they make it possible for plants to communicate with each other, and what these relationships mean for agriculture. We definitely decide how to pronounce "gif" and "fungi." The post 41: How Plants Communicate appeared first on One to Grow On.

In this episode, Hallie and Chris discuss houseplants. They discuss a brief history of houseplants, as well as some of Hallie's favorite varieties and tips for keeping them! Also, Hallie clearly knows much more about Girls Scout cookies than Chris does. The post 40: Houseplants appeared first on One to Grow On.

For the third part in our local food series, Hallie and Chris sit down will Anna Crofts and Bob Benenson from the Chicago Good Food non-profit FamilyFarmed. They discuss the Good Food movement, what it means to bring local food into the supply chain, and why you should eat locally when you can. Also, we finally find out if Hallie or Chris show up to an interview first. The post 39: Good Food and Supply Chains appeared first on One to Grow On.

This week Hallie and Chris sit down with Amy Gallo, the Farmers' Market Programming Manager at the Sustainable Food Center. They discuss how farmers' markets impact consumers and their communities, as well as what crops are the best to buy fresh. They also develop an interest in tiny zucchini. Who do you have to help you with your weird food problems? The post 38: Farmers’ Markets with Amy Gallo appeared first on One to Grow On.

We stand with the protestors. Black lives matter. White silence is violence. Act Blue: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bailfunds Read the transcript. The post Black Lives Matter appeared first on One to Grow On.

This week we kick off our series on local food and talk about the adventures of urban farming! Find Sophia on instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ladybuggsfarm/, or watch her TEDx talk! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrGSYHl3HfA Read the transcript. The post 37: Urban Farming with Sophia Buggs appeared first on One to Grow On.

It's time to get our garden on! This week, Hallie and Chris discuss vegetable gardening, including how they started and how to do your own. We learn the history of gardening (and gardening policy), Hallie's best gardening tips, and which space-based TV show references Hallie actually gets. The post 36: Vegetable Gardening appeared first on One to Grow On.

This week Hallie and Chris are discussing agrotourism, the practice of combining farms and tourism, what it is, both farmers and non-farmers love it, and how it works. We learn all about the agrotourism industry, as well as both Hallie and Chris's opinions on ponies they have known, and the role of cornfields in the American psyche. The post 35: Agritourism appeared first on One to Grow On.

It's super foods time again! This week, Hallie and Chris discuss the health claims and realities of wheatgrass, avocado, bee pollen and spelt. We learn where these foods come from and how they're used, as well as some choice vintage Teen Titan's trivia. The post 34: Super Foods V – Wheatgrass, Avocado, Bee Pollen and Spelt appeared first on One to Grow On.

We're back to our regularly scheduled programming! This week, Hallie and Chris discuss persimmons and what makes them so great. We learn exactly what type of plant they are, what they're used for and how to get them to taste as good as possible. We also learn what happened to the last of the North American locusts. The post 33: Persimmons appeared first on One to Grow On.

On this maxisode-length edition of Ask One to Grow On, three-quarters of the Casey family (Hallie, Chris and Joanna) discuss how the COVID19 outbreak is impacting agriculture and the food supply chain. The post #AskOnetoGrowOn 6: COVID19 Edition appeared first on One to Grow On.

In the last week of our agriculture exchange, we're bringing you an episode from Sourceress. Hosts Colleen King and Carolyn Kissick interview Sims McCormick and Rob Knecht, the founders of Real Oyster Cult. They discuss the history of oyster consumption, the current oyster consumption culture, and how these mollusks can help stop climate change. Like all Sourceress episodes, this one ends with an analysis of music from the food's source areas. In this case, that means the American Folk Revival. The post Oysters: Real Oyster Cult: American Folk Revival (Sourceress) appeared first on One to Grow On.

In the second week of our agricultural exchange, we’re bringing you Native Farmers in New Mexico from Toasted Sister. Host Andi Murphy interviews Native farmers Nicholas Ashley, Shannon James and James Skeet, as well as cultural education specialist Bettina Sandoval and Fruit and Vegetable Perscription Program coordinator Akeemi Martinez about the history, cultural significance and … Continue reading Native Farmers in New Mexico (Toasted Sister) → The post Native Farmers in New Mexico (Toasted Sister) appeared first on One to Grow On.

We're kicking off our agricultural podcast exchange with a fellow Austin podcast: Hothouse. In this episode, host Leah and her guest Gretchen discuss growing cut flowers, women-run farms, and the (many) differences between Texas and New England. We learn how Gretchen got her start in farming as well as the many intricacies of running an agricultural business. We hope you like this episode of Hothouse and we're so excited to bring new agriculture podcasts to your feeds this month! The post Amaranth to Zinnias with Gretchen O’Neil (Hothouse) appeared first on One to Grow On.

It's time to learn where plants come from! In this episode, Hallie and Chris discuss all the different ways plants make new plants and how we help them along. We learn how plant propagation works, how many kinds of roots there are, and why potato growing sounds like murder. The post 32: Plant Propagation appeared first on One to Grow On.

It's time to learn more about water! This week Hallie and Chris are tackling some of the issues facing both modern farmers and everyone who uses water. They discuss the impacts of climate change, overuse, and new technology and policies. We also learn just how much water it takes to produce one day's worth of food. The post 31: Water – Modern Challenges appeared first on One to Grow On.

In the first of a two-part series on water, Hallie and Chris discuss the history of irrigation, how it's used and why it's so important. The post 30: Water – History of Irrigation appeared first on One to Grow On.

In this mini-episode, Hallie explains what Aloe is and which we kind we use for what. The post #AskOnetoGrowOn 5: Do I have the right Aloe? appeared first on One to Grow On.

In our latest superfoods episode (and last episode of the decade), Hallie and Chris take on bok choy, wheat germ, ginger and seaweed. The stakes are a little bit higher this week though because there's a brand new original song for cape-worthy foods. We also get to hear Chris rap. The post 29: Superfoods IV – Bok Choy, Wheat Germ, Ginger and Seaweed appeared first on One to Grow On.

This week we're focusing on just one plant: the American chestnut. Hallie and Chris discuss the cultural and ecological history and death of the American chestnut. We learn why they're so important, where they went, and how we can get them back. We also learn about the classic 1980's sitcom Night Court. The post 28: The American Chestnut appeared first on One to Grow On.

It's another Catherine episode! This week Hallie and Catherine discuss what compost is, how it works, and why it's good. We learn the chemistry involved in compost, what you can compost, and why Hallie loves it so darn much. The post “What is Compost?” appeared first on One to Grow On.

In part two of our series of on Navajo food sovereignty, Hallie interviews Andi Murphy, host of the podcast Toasted Sister and producer of the radio show Native American Calling. Hallie and Andi discuss the role food plays in culture, the importance of traditional growing practices, and how a good meal can make you feel great. The post 27: Navajo Food Sovereignty with Andi Murphy appeared first on One to Grow On.

This week, Hallie brings us an interviewe with two Navajo growers and activists: Nate Etsitty and Felix Earle. Our guests share their perspective on farming and why they do it, discuss food sovereignty and its importance on Navajo, and reflect on the legacy the colonization has left of food systems. The post 26: Navajo Food Sovereignty with Nate Etsitty & Felix Earle appeared first on One to Grow On.

Are you ready to get spooky? We are! For this creepiest of seasons, Hallie and Chris discuss foods that are rumored to kill you and whether or not they're actually as scary as they're made out to be. We learn about foods ranging from almonds to nutmeg to potatoes. We also learn about Chris's undying love of pumpkin chiffon pie. The post 25: Foods that Can Kill You appeared first on One to Grow On.

This week we're talking about kids and agriculture. Hallie and Chris discuss the agriculture youth organizations 4-H and FFA. We learn the history of these organizations, what they do, and who they serve. We also get the recipe for Hallie's blue-ribbon pie. The post 24: Youth Organizations (4-H and FFA) appeared first on One to Grow On.

In this mini-episode, Hallie explains the difference between perlite and vermiculite, what they're good for, and when to use them. The post #AskOnetoGrowOn 4: What is vermiculite? What is perlite? appeared first on One to Grow On.

This week Vikram Baliga of Texas Tech university joins Hallie and Chris to talk about turf grass. We learn where it comes from, what it does, and just how high some grasses can grow. The post 23: Turfgrass with Vikram Baliga appeared first on One to Grow On.

In this mini-episode, Hallie discusses fish emulsion, fungicidal chitan, and edible films made from lobsters. The post #AskOnetoGrowOn 3: Lobster and Fish Byproducts? appeared first on One to Grow On.

Who's ready for more superfoods? We sure are! This week Hallie and Chris evaluate microgreens, steel-cut oats, mangosteen and ginko. We learn which fruit is the "queen of fruit", which plant is highly nutritious, and which is kind of regular. And of course, which are cape-worthy. The post 22: Superfoods III – Microgreens, Steal-cut Oats, Mangosteen, Ginko appeared first on One to Grow On.

This week we're digging into all things small, skinny and wiggly: worms. Hallie and Chris discuss worms, what they are, why they're so important and their appearance in sci-fi movies. We learn how worms help the soil, how to keep them, and how to use them to fish. The post 21: Earthworms appeared first on One to Grow On.

In this mini-episode, Hallie says, once and for all, what a berry is. | One to Grow On is an podcast that digs into the questions you have about agriculture and tries to understand the impacts of food production on us and our world. One to Grow On is hosted by Hallie Casey and Chris Casey, and is produced by Catherine Arjet and Hallie Casey. The post #AskOnetoGrowOn 2: What is a berry? appeared first on One to Grow On.

It's another Catherine episode! This week, Catherine and Hallie discuss farm production, employment and revenue. We learn about small scale versus large scale production, the practicalities of different crops, and the merits of different film versions of the musical Annie. The post “How Does a Farm Work?” appeared first on One to Grow On.

In this mini-episode, Hallie defines certified transitional agriculture, explains why it exists, and talks about why it isn't standardized by the USDA (yet?). One to Grow On is a podcast that digs into the questions you have about agriculture and tries to understand the impacts of food production on us and our world. We explore fascinating topics including food, gardening, and plant sciences. One to Grow On is hosted by Hallie Casey and Chris Casey, and is produced by Catherine Arjet and Hallie Casey. Show art is by Ashe Walker. Music is “Something Elated” by Broke For Free licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license. The post #AskOnetoGrowOn 1: What is ‘Certified Transitional’? appeared first on One to Grow On.

We're finally talking about animals! This week special guest Dr. Sara Packebush joins Hallie and Chris to talk about zoonotic diseases, how they spread to humans and how to keep yourself healthy. We learn about animal-borne pathogens, mind-controlling parasites and Hallie and Chris's serious lack of dog movie knowledge. The post 20: Zoonotic Disease With Dr. Sara Packebush appeared first on One to Grow On.

In the final episode of our organics series, Hallie and Chris discuss both large and small scale economic impacts of organic agriculture, how organics impact consumers, and how much paperwork is too much paperwork. We learn how international trade is impacted by organics, and what this means for the choices you make at the grocery store. The post 19: Organic Agriculture, Part 4 appeared first on One to Grow On.