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Living 4D with Paul Chek
389 — The Deeper Your Questions Get, the Bigger Your Life Becomes With Fred Provenza

Living 4D with Paul Chek

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 129:56


While navigating the very narrow habitrail of daily living, it's very easy to forget there's an amazing, alluring and mysterious universe all around us that we simply cannot completely quantify (but take very much for granted). Over time, this daily dulling of our imagination can kill our heart, mind and soul, but only if we let it…If you've misplaced your sense of wonder and want to reclaim it, join Paul and his very special guest Fred Provenza on an exploration of the cosmos through the world of dreams this week on Spirit Gym.Download Fred's recent paper, Cosmic Dreaming: Memories of a Moment on Earth, for FREE at this link. Check out Fred's earlier work on Acres USA at this link.Watch Fred's recent discussion, Cosmic Dreaming: The Ecology of Food Systems and Human and Environmental Health, with the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine on YouTube.Learn more about the Behavioral Education for Human Animal Vegetation and Ecosystem Management (BEHAVE) program co-founded by Fred at Utah State University at this link.Timestamps 2:21 The conversation begins with prayers.4:59 What happens when God become an idea instead of a mystery?14:25 The one lesson all of us need to learn during our time on the planet.25:38 The book that saved Fred from a life of depression.31:16 What is consciousness?37:58 How Fred developed a course on Myth and The Management of Natural Resources.44:19 The danger of dogmas.56:57 “You depart from nature when the death you produce no longer feeds or supports life.”1:08:09 Has the human race become doers at the expense of losing out on feeling alive?1:11:35 How much do you want to be owned?1:33:13 The inherent creativity of human beings.1:38:08 Challenges, opportunities, living in an evolutionary spirit and transcending boundaries.1:51:36 The importance of studying principles that transcend time and space.ResourcesThe Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill MoyersLucid Dying: The New Science of Revolutionizing How We Understand Life and Death by Sam ParniaFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Bioneers: Revolution From the Heart of Nature | Bioneers Radio Series
How the Chicken Crossed the Road To Build a Regenerative Food System

Bioneers: Revolution From the Heart of Nature | Bioneers Radio Series

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 31:59


Visionary agricultural innovator Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin unearths a startling natural-world template for building a global movement that puts the chicken at the heart of bioregional food systems. These Poultry-Centered Regenerative Agroforestry farms can both renew the land and ultimately support the hundreds of millions of small farmers who produce 70% of the world's food.

Salad With a Side of Fries
Big Food, Big Ag, Local Farms (feat. Tara Vander Dussen)

Salad With a Side of Fries

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 48:09 Transcription Available


Do you know where your food comes from? Most of us buy and consume food every single day without understanding who grew it, how it was raised, or what the labels actually mean. What if the fear driving your grocery store decisions is based more on marketing than reality?On this episode of Salad With a Side of Fries, Jenn Trepeck welcomes fifth-generation dairy farmer and environmental scientist Tara Vander Dussen of Discover Ag Podcast and Discover Ag TV for a grounded, no-nonsense conversation about the food system, family farms, organic versus conventional choices, and how consumers can make smarter decisions without the overwhelm. From antibiotic use in dairy farming to the truth about grass-fed beef, water recycling on modern farms, and the impact of imports and tariffs on local agriculture, this episode reframes the conversation and replaces fear with facts.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ How the food system is divided between agriculture and big food, and why understanding that distinction helps you shop smarter and reduce unnecessary food fear✅ What the organic label actually means as a farming practice, and how conventional dairy farming maintains strict quality and safety standards that often go unrecognized✅ Why most cattle in the United States spend the majority of their lives on pasture, and what the real difference between grass-fed and grass-finished beef means for your plate✅ How sustainable farming practices like water recycling, on-site veterinarians, and cattle nutritionists reflect a level of animal care and environmental responsibility that rarely makes it into the public conversationThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Breaking down the differences between agriculture and the food industry06:17 Understanding pesticides, glyphosate, and bio-engineered crops as tools in the farmer's toolbox09:13 Why food labels shifted from consumer information to marketing, and how to shop by personal values14:29 The truth about factory farms versus family farms and why 98 percent of dairies are family owned19:10 Conventional dairy quality: antibiotic protocols, testing standards, and why milk is one of the most tested products in the food supply chain25:45 How animal welfare and farm transparency have improved, and the water recycling system on a dairy farm is explained step by step29:29 Grass-fed versus grain-fed beef unpacked and why most cattle spend two-thirds of their lives on pasture36:42 How tariffs and global markets affect dairy farming prices and why grocery store milk prices can mislead38:57 The complicated relationship between consumer demand, imports, exports, and the modern food supplyKEY TAKEAWAYS:

Public Health Review Morning Edition
1084: Building Resilient Food Systems: Why States Must Plan for the Next Disruption

Public Health Review Morning Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 13:47


What does it really mean for a food system to be resilient, and why does it matter for public health? In this episode, we hear from Elsie Moore, Postdoctoral Associate in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University, who breaks down the concept of food system resilience and why it goes far beyond simply maintaining food supply. True resilience, she explains, means ensuring that food remains sufficient, appropriate, and accessible to all communities. Moore explores the complexity of modern food systems, from farms and distributors to government agencies and public health programs, and explains how shocks like hurricanes, supply chain breakdowns, workforce shortages, or rising food costs, can ripple across the system and impact population health. She also discusses how state-level food system resilience councils can help coordinate across sectors, institutionalize lessons learned from crises like COVID-19, and plan proactively for future challenges. Food System Resilience: A Planning Guide for State Governments | ASTHOMeeting Home PageLeadership Power Hour: Your Launchpad for Impact | ASTHO

Reskillience
How to cut loose from the industrial food system & forage 100% of your noms w/ Robin Greenfield

Reskillience

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 60:52


I tell a story about Jar Power before sitting down with Robin Greenfield, an incredible fella best known for his radical experiments in simple living, food reclamation, waste minimisation and wild foraging.He has been called “the Robin Hood of our times”, “the Forrest Gump of ecology”, and “the best kind of crazy”. To me, Robin is a torch bearer for truth, leading the way towards justice – with a whole lotta joy and integrity.This year he is eating 100% foraged foods – unreal! – so we chat about that, as well as:Why Robin is so gassyHow it feels to break free from the global industrial food systemWhy Robin is not into human optimisationPracticing non-attachment and impermanenceFreedom in communityWhat gives Robin the power to do crazy stuff?Non-delusionalismHow to identify your purpose and nicheThe most limiting factor in figuring out who you really arePursuing radical honestyRobin's simple financesSkills + relationships = freedomTransition ethicsCompassionate communicationWhat IS foraging, really?All the foraging nuances you never thought about!How our language is built around disconnectionWhat would happen if everyone foraged?Joy as resistance

Standard Bank South Africa
Sustainability: How digital finance and agritech can address pressures on Africa's food systems ahead of the Economy Summit

Standard Bank South Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 6:25


Sustainability: How digital finance and agritech can address pressures on Africa's food systems ahead of the Economy Summit.

Returns on Investment
CaribGROW fund seeks to bridge equity financing gaps for Caribbean food systems

Returns on Investment

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 19:10


Tirtha Patel and John Morris of Intentional Asset Management join David for this episode. Intentional is raising the Carib Grow Fund to provide much-needed equity financing for food systems in the Caribbean. Tirtha and John explain the fund's strategy for transforming the region's food value chain, from production to processing to waste recovery. Intentional Asset Management has been an active and early user of ImpactAlpha's premium databases and other investment tools for fund managers and other Agents of Impact.

IIEA Talks
Assessing Gender, Diversity, and Power in Food System Organizations: Insights from Global Food 50/50

IIEA Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 46:33


This webinar examines how gender inequalities shape access to food, nutrition, and opportunities across global food systems, and how accountability initiatives are helping to close these gaps. Drawing on evidence from the Global Food 50/50 report and related research, this discussion explores how power, resources, and decision-making are distributed within food system organisations and institutions.​ Speakers will consider what gender-responsive leadership and organisational practices look like in practice, including approaches to advancing equity, inclusion, and accountability in governance and programming. The session will also reflect on emerging priorities for policymakers, funders, and practitioners seeking to transform food systems so that women and marginalised groups can participate on equal terms and benefit fully from sustainable and nutritious food economies Dr. Hazel Malapit is a senior research coordinator at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in Washington, DC. She leads research, training, and technical assistance on the Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) family of metrics, including the Women's Empowerment Metric for National Statistical Systems (WEMNS). Her work focuses on gender, women's empowerment, agriculture, health, nutrition, and mixed-methods measurement. She has played a key role in developing successive WEAI iterations and supports national statistical offices, CGIAR centers, and development partners in applying empowerment metrics in impact assessments and policy processes. Before joining IFPRI, Hazel held the Herman Postdoctoral Fellowship in Gender and Economics at the University of Michigan and conducted research on gender, labor markets, and data quality at the World Bank. She holds a PhD in Economics from American University. Dr. Jemimah Njuki, a national of the Republic of Kenya, is the African Development Bank Group's Director for Gender, Women, and Civil Society. She is responsible for providing intellectual and strategic leadership for the Bank Group's agenda on gender equality, women's empowerment, and civil society engagement - working across technical, geographic, and institutional boundaries to support the delivery of inclusive development solutions. Dr. Njuki's portfolio includes overseeing the implementation of economic and sector work on gender, women and civil society, including Bank initiatives such as AFAWA, which is working with partners including financial institutions to unlock billions of dollars to reduce the access to financing gap facing Africa's women entrepreneurs. Sonja Tanaka is the director of programs and innovation and a founding member at Global 50/50. She works to advance gender justice, equity, and accountability in global health and beyond, with expertise in research, policy, and strategy development. She was previously with the United Nations agency leading the global AIDS response. 

Watchdog on Wall Street
America's Broken Food System: Corporate Control, Failing Farms & Rising Costs

Watchdog on Wall Street

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 6:00 Transcription Available


LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  America's food system is facing a growing crisis — farmers are going broke while major agricultural corporations post record profits. In this episode, Chris examines congressional hearings on the future of U.S. farming, the rise of corporate concentration in agriculture, and why families struggle to afford food despite massive government bailouts.From shrinking farms and supply chain manipulation to food monopolies and declining nutritional standards, this commentary explores how corporate power is reshaping what Americans eat — and why the entire system may need a complete reset.Can local food systems, competition, and reform fix the problem? Or is meaningful change unlikely?

Green Street Radio
Our Chemical Food System with Jay Feldman

Green Street Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 29:01


Our Chemical Food System with Jay Feldman by A program of Grassroots Environmental Education

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The International Risk Podcast
Episode 328: Food Security and Systemic Resilience: National Preparedness in Globally Integrated Food Systems with Tim Lang

The International Risk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 22:45 Transcription Available


In this episode of The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen speaks with Professor Tim Lang about food security as a systemic risk embedded within highly interdependent global supply, trade, and governance networks. The conversation explores how deeply integrated supply chains, energy dependency, trade regimes, and regulation shape national food resilience in an era of climate volatility and geopolitical disruption.Find out more about how efficiency-driven “just-in-time” models prioritised cost reduction over redundancy, leaving food systems exposed to cascading shocks. The discussion explores how export controls, regulatory divergence, and concentrated supply chains redistribute risk rather than contain it, and why national governments remain accountable for outcomes they no longer fully control.The episode also examines the tension between sovereignty and shared governance, particularly within the EU, and considers whether existing risk assessment tools are calibrated for systemic disruption rather than isolated supply failures.Finally, the conversation turns to civil preparedness and strategic exposure: whether food is treated as critical infrastructure, how geopolitical competition is reshaping access to staples and inputs, and which indicators policymakers should monitor as climate stress and political fragmentation intensify pressures on global food governance.Tell us what you liked!

Stop Me Project
ABR 438: From Red Bank Regional Wrestling to “Eat Like a Human” — Dr. Bill Schindler on Weight Cuts, Keto, Fermentation & Real Food

Stop Me Project

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 91:21


Dr. Bill Schindler joins Airey Bros Radio (ABR 438) for a deep-dive conversation that connects Jersey Shore wrestling culture to ancestral nutrition, anthropology, and real-world health.Bill is Jersey Shore bred — a Red Bank Regional wrestler who went on to compete at Ohio State and The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) — before becoming a leading voice in ancestral food systems. He's the author of Eat Like a Human, founder of The Modern Stone Age Kitchen, and a researcher/educator helping families, athletes, and coaches rethink what “healthy eating” actually means.We talk wrestling weight cuts, the mental side of food, why modern diets wreck digestion, and Bill's core idea: humans aren't omnivores by biology — we're omnivores by technology (fire, fermentation, traditional preparation, and bioavailability). Bill also shares practical takeaways for wrestlers, endurance athletes, parents, and coaches, including why he'd consider keto for wrestling and how to start small with changes that compound.In this episode:Jersey Shore wrestling roots (Red Bank Regional, Ohio State, TCNJ)Weight cuts, food fear, binge cycles, and athlete nutrition mistakes“Eat Like a Human” fundamentals: fermentation, bioavailability, real foodSimple family changes that actually last (start with the foods you eat most)Keto, carnivore, and why context + culture matter in nutritionInsects, organ meats, and pushing comfort zones the smart wayWine additives, traditional fermentation, and “food as a system”

Deep Seed Podcast
India's Farming Revolution Is Led by Women

Deep Seed Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 59:10 Transcription Available


What if the future of regenerative agriculture won't be decided in Europe… but in India, Africa, and the Global South?In this powerful Deep Seed mini-episode, we sit down with Professor Nitya Rao, leading gender and climate researcher and contributor to the Lancet Commission on Food Systems, to explore a perspective we rarely hear in the regenerative agriculture movement.Because here's the uncomfortable truth:

Eat This Podcast
The Food System Is Not Broken

Eat This Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 34:28 Transcription Available


“You are more likely to find the raw ingredients for a better future for the food system at the Waffle House than you are at your local farmers' market.”

Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin Beach
Thanks To Bukele's Bitcoin Law I'm Building a Parallel Food System in El Salvador | Texas Slim

Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin Beach

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 75:11 Transcription Available


Is your steak a byproduct of a corrupt financial ledger? Texas Slim (@modernTman) explains how food centralization serves as currency debasement. We discuss the 1971 "Big Fat Lie" and how ending the gold standard led to declining nutritional integrity via subsidized grains. Slim argues the health of our children is proof of work, noting the current legacy system is failing.Modern cattle ranching is a struggle against corporate cartels. For years, the industry has prioritized inflationary weight gain over biological vitality. Slim describes the transition from forage-based systems to scientific manipulation. This centralization has hurt independent ranchers through regulatory capture and debt traps.El Salvador is now a hub for regenerative agriculture and food security. Slim is moving away from Angus beef marketing myths to launch heritage breed programs designed for local microbiomes. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach with Brahman cattle, he is building a sovereign food system. He believes fixing the money is the first step toward fixing the food.Vertical integration allows producers to remove parasitic middlemen. The Beef Initiative develops decentralized micro-processing to return power to ranchers. By owning the value chain from the water table to the fork, producers can move away from the industrial machine.The acquisition of beef.com represents a change. It acts as the digital backbone for a global movement connecting producers and consumers via a Bitcoin standard. This infrastructure ensures the narrative remains with land stewards. The goal is to build a future based on hard assets.—Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Texas SlimX: Main: https://x.com/modernTmanX: Movement: https://x.com/@beefinitiativeX: Media: https://x.com/@TexasSlimsCutsIG: https://www.instagram.com/iamtexasslim/IG: https://www.instagram.com/texasslimscuts/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@iamtexasslimWeb: https://harvestofdeception.substack.com/Web: https://beef.comWeb: https://beefinitiative.com/Web: https://beefnews.org/Web: https://beefmaps.com/       Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 Intro05:42 Why the 1971 money shift ruined our food11:08 How to exit the corporate meat monopoly18:16 Why El Salvador is the hub for food security22:49 How to build a sovereign cattle program24:13 How decentralized processing kills the food cartel31:59 Fixing food economics: Price per acre vs. pound37:05 Mining volcanic soil for high-density protein51:00 How Beef.com disrupts global middlemen1:06:01 Protecting your wealth with hard assetsLive From Bitcoin Beach

Badlands Media
MAHA News [2.20] - Glyphosate E.O., Food System = Warfare, GRAS System, Aging Farmers = Not Good

Badlands Media

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 44:20


In this February 20 episode of MAHA News, Jordan Sather and Nate Prince break down the controversy surrounding the new executive order addressing glyphosate and elemental phosphorus under the Defense Production Act. They examine claims about immunity for Bayer, clarify what the order actually does, and discuss why glyphosate has become so embedded in the U.S. food system that an immediate ban could devastate farmers and spike food prices. The hosts reference Sri Lanka's failed nationwide organic experiment, RFK Jr.'s comments calling America's food system “chemical warfare,” and the broader tension between reform and food security. They also expose the flaws in the GRAS system, which allows food companies to self-certify ingredients as safe, and highlight alarming obesity and malnutrition trends in the U.S. Finally, they address the rapidly aging farmer population, rising farm bankruptcies, and structural issues making agriculture less viable for the next generation.

Food Sleuth Radio
Amanda Edmonds, MS, University of Michigan defines food systems and describes the free webinar series: “Food Literacy for All.”

Food Sleuth Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 28:09


Did you know that the U. of MI offers a free webinar series titled: “Food Literacy for All”? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Amanda Edmonds, MS, sustainable food systems consultant and instructor at the University of Michigan. Edmonds explains the scope of food systems, defines food literacy, and describes the objectives the U. of Michigan's free webinar series, which is open to all, with access to webinar recordings. The webinar series is a community-academic partnership featuring an evening lecture series where weekly guest speakers address challenges and opportunities of diverse food systems.Related Websites: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/sustainablefoodsystems/foodliteracyforall/

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg
543. Rosinah Mbenya on Powering Kenya's Food System through Agroecology

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 27:09


On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Rosinah Mbenya, the Country Coordinator for PELUM Kenya, a network dedicated to advancing agroecological principles among smallholder farmers and pastoralists. They discuss policy developments protecting farmers rights, agroecology as a climate solution, and the innovations that are drawing a new generation to the agriculture sector. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

Blood Origins
Episode 625 - Tara Medina || Food System Enthusiast

Blood Origins

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 50:50


Tara Medina, cofounder of Australian based wild venison company ‘Discovered Wild Foods' sells “quarter beasts” of Samba deer sausages, tenderloins, steak cuts, and more. Tara was introduced to Robbie via their favorite pie maker Jo Barrett. Tara joins Robbie to talk about the wild foods economy in Australia, about being the first company in Australia distributing wild shot animals into the economy of Australia, and the whole concept of invasive animals being incredible resources for food in a country like Australia.  Get to know the guest: https://discoveredfoods.com/  Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org  Support our Conservation Club Members! John X Safaris: https://www.johnxsafaris.com/  Cantrell Outdoors: https://www.cantrelloutdoors.com/  Tides of Change: https://theoriginsfoundation.org/documentaries/tides-of-change/  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  This podcast is brought to you by Safari Specialty Importers. Why do serious hunters use Safari Specialty Importers? Because getting your trophies home to you is all they do. Find our more at: https://safarispecialtyimporters.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative Review with Daniel Horowitz
The Food System Is Breaking — Ranchers Are Taking It Back | 2/17/26

Conservative Review with Daniel Horowitz

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 53:02


Americans are paying more than ever for increasingly unhealthy food — yet ranchers are going out of business. In this interview, I sit down with Texas rancher Texas Slim, owner of Beef.com and co-founder of the Beef Initiative, to discuss the growing movement to decentralize beef production and reconnect communities directly to the people raising their food. He explains how regulations, consolidation, and globalized supply chains have separated consumers from local farmers — and why rebuilding local food networks may be critical to the country's future. From meatpacking monopolies and the threat of AI data centers draining our aquifers to the disappearing family farms, this conversation reveals how the modern food system works — and what a “cow-to-fork” model could change. If communities control their food, they control their future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investing in Regenerative Agriculture
405 Sylvia Banda - How she trained 60,000 farmers and transformed Zambia's food system

Investing in Regenerative Agriculture

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 60:46 Transcription Available


A conversation with Sylvia Banda, Zambian business woman, restaurateur and social entrepreneur about her journey started when when she was 12. She opened her first food company, and she hasn't stopped since. She now runs a multi-million-dollar business with over 15 restaurants in Lusaka, Zambia, a food- processing company selling traditional Zambian food worldwide, and has trained over 60,000 smallholder farmers to produce higher-quality products and process them to receive better prices. We talk about why researchers should take a back seat and let farmers and entrepreneurs lead now; why the hand tools many farmers still use belong in a museum and why mechanisation is key, but with care; why processing and preserving are essential to ending hunger; and about nutrition, traditional food versus imported food, and how she taught urban people to re-appreciate what is often considered “food for the poor” that is traditional, nutrient-dense, and tasty food. To supply all of this, she set up two factories and trained over 60,000 smallholder farmers, changing many lives. Enjoy the story and the knowledge of a true Zambian and Southern African powerhouse.More about this episode.==========================In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.==========================

Watchdog on Wall Street
America's Farming Crisis: Aging Farmers, Rising Bankruptcies, Broken Food System

Watchdog on Wall Street

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 8:53 Transcription Available


LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Inspired by The Natural and new reporting from The Wall Street Journal, we examine America's growing farm crisis — rising bankruptcies, aging farmers, government bailouts, and the power of Big Ag.Why are family farms disappearing while food prices climb? Chris breaks down the policies, market forces, and supply chain issues shaping America's food system — and what it would take to fix it.

Aunties on Air...and some Uncles too
Aunties on Air Episode 44: "For the Love of" Our Food Systems

Aunties on Air...and some Uncles too

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 77:31


Episode 43: "For the Love of" Our WaterwaysThe Aunties have said this before- the creativity and brilliance of indigenous people must be seen by all. The lack of visibility of Native people in our country has been detrimental to all of us. Indigenous food, health, education, and environmental systems are ones of balance and healing for all, including Mother Earth. The Aunties welcome a returning guest to the studio, indigenous food extraordinaire, Chef Joe Robbins. We will talk food, fun, and the new adventures Joe is traveling today. The Aunties want to warn their listeners, please do not listen to this pod episode hungry! Grab a snack and cozy in for a fun-filled episode with Chef Joe! Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:  UMass Amherst - https://www.umass.edu/UMass Amherst Food Science Program - https://www.umass.edu/food-science/curriculumCollege of the Atlantic - https://www.coa.edu/San Diego State Univeristy - https://www.sdsu.edu/Pineland Farms - https://pinelandfarms.org/Green Meadow Farms - https://greenmeadowfarmme.com/Brewer, Maine - https://brewermaine.gov/Oakhurst - https://www.oakhurstdairy.com/Marsh Island Kitchen - https://marshislandbrewing.com/Marsh Island Brewery - https://marshislandbrewing.com/OronoOwamni by The Sioux Chef - https://owamni.com/Maine Coastline Fisherman's Association - https://www.mainecoastfishermen.org/ Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guest: Joe RobbinsProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Novara Media
Do Your Own Research: Megafarms and Megafamines: Secrets of the Global Food System w/ Charles C. Mann

Novara Media

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 105:49


There's nothing in the world more important than the food system. The twentieth century was scarred by enormous famines – and, like the one in Gaza, they are still deliberately engineered. But since the 1970s, the absolute number of deaths from famine have dropped by over 90%. On a global scale, we now make so much food […]

Dirt to Dinner: Digging In
Stalled Trade Deal Threatens U.S. Food System Gains

Dirt to Dinner: Digging In

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 13:25


In this episode of Digging In, we're talking about the ongoing negotions between the United States and European Union. These nations are negotiating "The Cooperation Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair and Balanced Trade" to stabilize their $1.5 trillion economic relationship and reduce the long-standing U.S. agricultural trade deficit. This agreement is critical for U.S. agricultural interests, as it aims to boost demand for products like meat, soybeans, and corn while opening the EU market to $750 billion in American energy exports by 2028. Although political disputes over Greenland recently stalled progress and led the European Parliament to pause considerations, recent diplomatic resolutions have sparked hope that the ratification process will soon resume. For more information, read our recent post here.

Right2Food
Improving children's diets: What works?

Right2Food

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 36:25


Leticija Petrovic, the local food policy lead at the Food Foundation leads a panel discussion about school food, what works to improve school food menus and children's nutrition, and what we can learn from what is already happening on the ground.The discussion is inspired by a new research project led by the University of Birmingham, and the panel includes: Dr Katie Edwards, research fellow in Psychology at the University of Birmingham; Sarah Newton, who leads the food system team in Public Health Division at Birmingham City Council as well as the Birmingham Food System strategy, and is a driving force behind Birmingham Food Revolution; and Sian Kidd, Food Security Engagement Officer at Monmouthshire County Council. Sian is also the founder and director of Secret Soup Society, a social enterprise working to reduce food waste and provide healthy, nutritious food for the community.Click here for more information on the University of Birmingham research, here for Birmingham's Food System strategy, and here for Chwedlau Bwyd, the creative food education programme that was delivered for Year 3 pupils in primary schools across Monmouthshire.Click here for the Food Foundation newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heja Framtiden
639. Mitchell Davis: Can top chefs be food system activists? (IN ENGLISH)

Heja Framtiden

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 22:21


Mitchell Davis is a renowned authority in many different parts of the food system. He has been involved in The World's 50 Best Restaurants and the James Beard Foundation, and runs his own media outlet Kitchen Sense on platforms like Instagram and Substack. Heja Framtiden met Mitchell at the Stockholm Food Forum, when the new Eat Lancet Commission was released. The episode is part of a paid collaboration with Stockholm Business Region's initiative Stockholm ImpACT Days 2025. Podcast host: Christian von Essen // Learn more at hejaframtiden.se and subscribe to the newsletter (in Swedish). All our English episodes are now also collected in the separate podcast feed Heja Framtiden - Global Conversations on the Future.

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg
542. African Growth and Opportunity Act Extension, Storm Damage in Portugal and Spain, GLP-1s, and a Conversation with Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli on Creating a Roadmap to Unlock African-led Food Systems Solutions

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 34:07


On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, the President and CEO of the ONE Campaign. They discuss how the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development has impacted the African continent, the opportunities this shifting landscape creates for the emergence of African-led solutions, and the innovative women spearheading food and agriculture systems transformation. Plus, hear about the recent extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, severe storm damage in Portugal and Spain causing hundreds of millions of euros in agricultural losses, new recommendations from the World Resources Institute for retailers to help reduce household food waste, and a looming strike at the JBS meatpacking plant in Colorado over alleged inhumane working conditions. Dani also discusses GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, noting their complex and under-researched impact on people with eating disorders, including both potential benefits and serious risks. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

City Cast Madison
Dane County's Food System is ‘Broken'

City Cast Madison

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 33:01


In Dane County, we have a thriving farmers market scene. We have local co-ops and community gardens. We boast about our farm-to-table restaurants. And we also have food insecurity rates as high as 15%. Parts of our food system appear to be running well, but when you dig below the surface, there are issues preventing it from being equitable and resilient. REAP Food Group, in collaboration with a number of local stakeholders, is trying to get to the root of the problems with the Dane County Food Action Plan. City Cast Madison executive producer Hayley Sperling chats with REAP Food Group interim executive director Noah Bloedorn about what is currently threatening the food system, and how it can be fixed.

Hot Farm
Reporter Michael Grunwald tells us why he has hope for our food system future

Hot Farm

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 34:42


Our guest on this episode is Michael Grunwald, a journalist and the author of We are Eating the Earth: The race to fix our food system and save our climate. He's also well-known for his opinion columns in The New York Times, and his writing often takes on, well, the sacred cows of the progressive environmental movement — CAFOs, chemicals, veganism, and more.

Business Matters
#24 Gousto CEO: The UK's Food System is Broken.

Business Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 39:41


Timo Boldt, founder and chief executive of Gousto, believes Britain's food system is broken.He points to the growing economic burden of diet-related disease with Government figures suggesting obesity alone costs the NHS more than £11 billion a year, while broader estimates put the total economic cost of overweight and obesity at more than £100 billion annually once lost productivity and reduced quality of life are included.Boldt argues the problem begins with what Britons eat. Research suggests more than half of the calories consumed in the UK come from ultra-processed foods, rising to around two-thirds among children and adolescents. He says these products are often engineered for what the industry calls the “bliss point” — the combination of salt, sugar and fat that keeps people coming back for more — and that the result is rising levels of obesity and diet-related illness.He defends Gousto's typical price point of about £3.20 per meal per person, arguing that it compares favourably with supermarket shopping once household food waste, time spent planning meals and convenience are taken into account. The company cannot compete with the very lowest-cost diets, he admits, but says it is targeting the large proportion of households already spending similar amounts on evening meals.Boldt also argues that farmers sit at the weakest point in the food chain, squeezed by large manufacturers and retailers who dominate what ends up on supermarket shelves. He says the system would look very different if incentives favoured fresh produce rather than heavily processed foods.Government action so far — including the sugar tax and restrictions on junk-food advertising — is, in his view, only a start. He calls for a broader approach combining taxes on unhealthy products with subsidies for more nutritious farming, alongside tighter rules on product placement in supermarkets.If diet-related disease could be reduced, he argues, the savings for the NHS and the wider economy would be enormous. The long-term solution, he says, is to “go upstream” and change what people eat by reshaping the food system itself.Gousto grew rapidly through the 2010s, with annual growth of around 90% in its first decade. But the business faced a very different environment in 2022, as interest rates rose sharply and household budgets tightened. Boldt responded by expanding the range of recipes and focusing on value, while pushing the company towards profitability and self-funding.He started the business fifteen years ago after long hours in the finance industry left him eating poorly. In the early days he delivered boxes himself, handing out his personal mobile number to customers. Today, after expansion into Ireland, he says the next phase will be international — once the company has fully cracked its home market.Presenter: Sean Farrington Producer: Olie D'Albertanson Editor: Henry Jones00:00 Fliss and Sean start pod 01:39 Timo Boldt joins BBI 02:25 Obesity caused by ultra processed food and its impact 03:50 The cost of Gousto and whether it's too expensive 11:15 Farmer not paid enough. 19:56 Discount model in the industry 23:17 Setting up Gousto and hand delivering food 27:24 Tougher times and how they were navigated 32:20 Why is Gousto only in the UK and Ireland? 39:40 End of pod

Agtech - So What?
Beyond Scale: Native Grains and Indigenous-Led Food Systems with Jacob Birch

Agtech - So What?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 39:50


While there is a growing recognition of the importance of indigenous knowledge in agriculture, all too-often, First Nations people are being asked to fit in with an established model. What if we flipped the script to create food systems that are led by indigenous principles?That's what Jacob Birch is aiming to do in reawakening a native grains industry in Australia. He's a proud Gamilaraay man, scholar, Churchill Fellow, and entrepreneur who founded Yaamarra & Yarral, a wholesaler of ancient grains and retailer of stone milled flour.In this episode, Jacob shares his journey into native grains, beginning with biodiversity and landscape restoration, and expanding into food, culture, and economic sovereignty. He explains why native grasses are keystone species for Australia's ecosystems, how Indigenous Australians managed grain systems for tens of thousands of years, and why these histories, including bread-making, are still largely absent from mainstream narratives.In his Churchill Fellowship, Jacob draws on lessons from First Nations communities in North America, exploring what Indigenous-led food systems can look like when the goal is not export-driven scale, but healthy communities, country, and self-determined economic development.Sarah and Jacob discuss:The nutritional value of native grains and their role in climate resilience and food sovereignty.Why post–farm gate ownership is crucial for First Nations people.How subsidies could potentially support indigenous-led enterprises in food and agriculture.The realities of building a native grains industry; from land access to challenges in processing.Useful Links:Jacob Birch, Churchill Fellowship reportGrasslands Documentary Jacob Birch researcher profileModernising Indigenous Native Grains Processing | AgriFutures AustraliaWhite Earth NationFond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaNative Farm Bill CoalitionTribal Elder Food Box - Feeding America Eastern WisconsinFirst Nations Australians in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - DAFF2030 Roadmap - National Farmers' FederationFor more information and resources, visit our website. The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe the information is correct, we provide no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.

The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference Podcast
Forests, Food Systems, and Carbon Drawdown Solutions

The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 30:27


Gerard and Julian explore forest restoration, plant-based diets, and metrics like the Human Survival Index to track global risk. #CarbonDrawdown #Rewilding #FoodSystemReform #SustainableLiving

Main Street
From Hotdish Wins to Food System Risk and the Ash Borer

Main Street

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 49:59


Award-winning Prairie Plates at Rosewild, a white paper on risk and resilience in America's food system, and what Fargo's emerald ash borer discovery means statewide.

Doomer Optimism
DO 297: Mulberries in the Rain: Permaculture, Crisis, and Building Food Systems for the Future

Doomer Optimism

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 71:41


How patient design and ideological diversity are reshaping food productionAshley sits down with Ryan Blosser and Trevor Piersol, co-founders of Shenandoah Permaculture Institute and authors of Mulberries in the Rain, to explore permaculture beyond the stereotype of backyard herb spirals. We discuss what sets permaculture apart from regenerative agriculture, the evolving demographics of people drawn to food production, and how ideological diversity from left-wing environmentalists to conservative land stewards strengthens the movement.We dive into the practicalities of perennial systems, why comfrey matters more than you might think, and the often-overlooked messiness of annual vegetable farming. Ryan and Trevor challenge permaculture dogma around native plants and invasive species, sharing our own experiences with bamboo and autumn olive. We also discuss Ryan's innovative farm-based education program that integrates Virginia's K-12 curriculum standards with food production and how it's showing promising results for student achievement while producing thousands of pounds of organic food for the community.As the discussion turns philosophical, we explore what "doomer optimism" really means: preparing for an uncertain future not out of fear, but because building local food systems, land relationships, and community resilience are inherently fulfilling. We examine land access challenges, the psychology of sustainable living, and why relationships, especially those forged across ideological lines, may be our most valuable resource as we face systemic change. Perfect for anyone interested in permaculture, regenerative agriculture, education, and building meaningful alternatives to industrial food systems.The Shenandoah Permaculture Institute teaches practical, hands-on permaculture with a focus on building healthy, resilient communities. Co-founded by Ryan Blosser and Trevor Piersol, along with Dr. Ted Butchart and Emilie Gooch Tweardy, SPI offers Permaculture Design Courses and workshops that blend ecological knowledge with human-centered design. Their mission is to equip communities with the tools and strategies for health and resilience, from soil to self.@shenandoahpermaculturehttps://www.shenandoahpermaculture.com/

Gubba Podcast
60: Regenerative Homesteading Anywhere: How To Build a Self-Sustaining Food System Without Acreage

Gubba Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 33:22


What does regenerative homesteading actually look like when you don't have acres of land? In this episode, we break down how to build a regenerative homestead anywhere you live, whether you're in an apartment, rental, suburban yard, or on acreage.We cover how to build living soil without tilling, cycle nutrients instead of throwing them away, and create food systems that improve year after year. You'll learn practical ways to work with the land you have using compost, fermented kitchen scraps, mulch, perennials, and intentional garden design.This episode also dives into how animals fit into regenerative homesteading. From rotating chickens through gardens to using goats for brush control and sheep for pasture improvement, we explain how livestock can heal land, build fertility, and reduce labor when managed properly.We also discuss simple, effective water management, including slowing runoff, improving soil water retention, and using rain collection to support gardens naturally. Finally, we cover food preservation methods like canning, fermenting, drying, freezing, and root storage, and why preservation is essential for a truly resilient homestead.This episode is for anyone interested in homesteading, self-sufficiency, regenerative living, food independence, and building systems that last, no matter where you live.The Homestead Prepper's Guide To Canning CourseLearn more about this episode and others at Gubba Homestead Podcast

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg
540. Chile's Wildfires Spread Faster, Ethiopia Reels in the Face of 'Catastrophic' Aid Cuts, and a Conversation with Paula Daniels and Kayla de la Haye on Making Food Systems Visible—and Fixable

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 39:04


On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Paula Daniels, the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Office of Food Systems and Kayla de la Haye, the Director of the University of Southern California's (USC) Food Systems Institute, about Food Base LA, a new tool that will help decision makers monitor and understand food access, food security, and the last mile of the food system in Los Angeles County. Plus, hear about why some tribal nations are moving to establish formal agricultural authorities, the wildfires burning more land in Chile, and reports of the "catastrophic" impacts of USAID cuts in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, and more. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

HealthCare UnTold
Mireya Gomez‑Contreras, Executive Director of Esperanza Community Farms: Building a Just Food System

HealthCare UnTold

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 35:35


Our guest today is Mireya Gomez-Contreras, the Executive Director of Esperanza Community Farms. Mireya reflects on her personal journey, the leadership lessons learned from working alongside immigrant and Indigenous farmers, and the deep collaboration required to build sustainable food systems. She highlights the farm's commitment to economic opportunity, climate‑resilient agriculture, and honoring the lived expertise of local families who have long nourished California's fields.#FoodJustice#CommunityLeadership #EsperanzaCommunityFarms.org #MireyaGomezContreras #HealthCareUnTold

Have You Eaten Yet?
Eco-Chef Tom Hunt: On The Importance Of Supporting Bio Diversity And All Life On Earth…Plus Navigating The Ebbs And Flows Of Life…And How His Root To Fruit Eating Philosophy Can Positively Impact The Food System

Have You Eaten Yet?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 42:30 Transcription Available


Our Guest Is Eco-Chef Tom Hunt.He Joins Us From London…Where He's Currently A Recipe Developer, Guardian Columnist, Author And Global Food Sustainability Consultant…We Talk About:✅ The Importance Of Supporting Bio Diversity And All Life On Earth✅ Plus Navigating The Ebbs And Flows Of Life✅ And How His Root To Fruit Eating Philosophy Can Positively Impact The Food Systemhttps://www.instagram.com/haveyoueatenyetpodcast/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@haveyoueatenyetpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsxzx6an6DeVHLcIfN05MUg

Graced Health
5 Kitchen Systems That Make Healthy Eating Easier

Graced Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 21:39 Transcription Available


Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode What if I told you that five simple kitchen systems could make healthy eating feel automatic instead of exhausting?In this episode, I share five practical kitchen systems I use daily to make healthy eating easier and less overwhelming.  My friends started sharing their organization systems on Marco Polo, and it made me realize something surprising about myself— I actually DO have helpful kitchen/food prep routines!Today, I walk you through my simple, actionable strategies for staying hydrated, getting adequate protein, and having healthy food ready when I need it. These systems work for me right now, but may change—and that's okay. The goal is to find what works for YOU and start with just ONE system at a time. Main points discussed: 1. My morning hydration system2. My protein coffee system3. Tips for prepping protein (my fav ways to do this)4. Mindsets to help you not get overwhelmed but rather make healthy living easierLinks:Join Moving Forward Together! Applications are open now, learn more at gracedhealth.com/smallgroups My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter Be Strong and Vibrant! Online Strength Training Course for Christian Women in Perimenopause and Beyond 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell

FoodNavigator-USA Podcast
3 steps to future-proof the food system and CPG industry in a ‘critical decade'

FoodNavigator-USA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 20:06


As population growth, soil degradation and climate pressures converge, BSI's Todd Redwood explains why the next 10 years will determine whether the global food system can deliver enough high-quality nutrition, strategic opportunities and next steps for savvy CPG players

Real Organic Podcast
Nancy Matsumoto: Women And Alternative Food Systems

Real Organic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 60:44


#259: James Beard Award- winning author Nancy Matsumoto discusses her new book Reaping What She Sows : How Women Are Rebuilding Our Broken Food System. From grass-fed dairy farmers and Indigenous fishers to bakers reviving regional grains, Nancy shares stories of innovation, resilience, and community - and reveals the hidden work required to create short, transparent, local food chains that stand in stark contrast to Big Ag.https://realorganicproject.org/nancy-matsumoto-women-alternative-food-systems-259The Real Organic Podcast is hosted by Dave Chapman and Linley Dixon, engineered by Brandon StCyr, and edited and produced by Jenny Prince.The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement working towards certifying 1,000 farms across the United States this year. Our add-on food label distinguishes soil-grown fruits and vegetables from hydroponically-raised produce, and pasture-raised meat, milk, and eggs from products harvested from animals in horrific confinement (CAFOs - confined animal feeding operations).To find a Real Organic farm near you, please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/directoryWe believe that the organic standards, with their focus on soil health, biodiversity, and animal welfare were written as they should be, but that the current lack of enforcement of those standards is jeopardizing the ability for small farms who adhere to the law to stay in business. The lack of enforcement is also jeopardizing the overall health of the customers who support the organic movement; customers who are not getting what they pay for at market but still paying a premium price. And the lack of enforcement is jeopardizing the very cycles (water, air, nutrients) that Earth relies upon to provide us all with a place to live, by pushing extractive, chemical agriculture to the forefront.If you like what you hear and are feeling inspired, we would love for you to join our movement by becoming one of our 1,000  Real Friends:https://www.realorganicproject.org/real-organic-friends/To read our weekly newsletter (which might just be the most forwarded newsletter on the internet!) and get firsthand news about what's happening with organic food, farming and policy, please subscribe here:https://www.realorganicproject.org/email/

In Tune to Nature Podcast
Can Informed Kids Transform our Food Systems? Yes, says Lorena Mucke, Founder of the Educated Choices Program

In Tune to Nature Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 43:59


Carrie talks with Lorena about her program educating millions of school kids around the world on issues with our food systems (especially with animal agriculture and commercial fishing) and talking with classmates and their teacher to consider the environmental, nutritional, public health, social, and/or ethical issues with our industrial food practices, and what the students want to do about it to be part of the solution. To tell us about the Educated Choices Program nonprofit and all their freely available, scientifically-backed videos and lesson plans for teachers K-12 and college level is their Founder & CEO, Lorena Mucke. Lorena and her expert team have been developing and improving the award-winning Educated Choices Program lessons for over 10 years, reaching more than 3 million people in at least 70 countries (available in many languages). It's all done virtually now with the full library at their website, so parents, teachers, and teens may want to check it out at https://educatedchoices.org  On this 44-minute episode, Carrie and Lorena talked in early January 2026 about the positive impacts of the educated choices programs and also dig a bit deeper into one of their popular videos/module "The Environment & Modern Agriculture" and its lesson plan activities, and their newest video in development -- "Sea the Impact" on protecting ocean life. "In Tune to Nature" is a weekly hour-long radio show airing Wednesdays at 6pm Eastern Time on 89.3FM-Atlanta radio and streaming worldwide on wrfg.org (Radio Free Georgia, a nonprofit indie station) hosted by me, Carrie Freeman, or friend Melody Paris. The show's website and my contact info can be found at https://wrfg.org/intunetonature/  While there, consider donating to Radio Free Georgia, a 50+ year old progressive, non-commercial, indie radio station, run largely by volunteers like me and Melody. Take care of yourself and others, including other species, like wild and domesticated animals. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on In Tune to Nature do not necessarily reflect those of WRFG, its board, staff, or volunteers. Photo Credit: Educated Choices Program

For the People
Central Connecticut Coast YMCA - SCSU Modifying Adaptive Toys - CT Food System Alliance / Local Food Count

For the People

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 56:25


For the People is proud to join the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA in celebrating 175 years of community building in 2026, as we welcome their current executive to discuss the organization's past and where it's headed. Tune in and find out why the Y is far more than a gym - it's a lifeline, a gathering place, and a trusted partner through both life's challenges and its celebrations.Then, we'll chat with associate professor Lauren Tucker about her work and her graduate elective class at Southern Connecticut State University. They have taken up a mission to add easier-to-use switches on toys that are then presented to teachers to use in their classrooms. Listen and learn why these modifications are so important.And we'll close visiting with a couple of old friends representing the CT Food System Alliance. We'll have an informative conversation about the New England State Food System Planners Partnership Local Food Count - a New England initiative tracking local food spending to build a stronger food system while working toward a regional goal of 30% food self-sufficiency by 2030.

Food with Mark Bittman
Nancy Matsumoto: How Women Are Rebuilding the Food System

Food with Mark Bittman

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 42:59


The James Beard Award-winning writer talks to Kate and guest co-host Kathleen Finlay about how women are uniquely equipped to tackle and repair our broken food system; why cooperation over competition is so effective; the constant throughline when talking with only female producers; and how you can support efforts—both as a buyer and as an activist.Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts.Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Want more food content? Subscribe to The Bittman Project at www.bittmanproject.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Agrarian Futures
The Regenerative Rebellion with Joel Salatin

Agrarian Futures

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 35:13


Joel Salatin is one of the most influential voices in the modern regenerative farming movement. As the founder of Polyface Farm in Virginia, he's become known for building a radically different model of agriculture, one rooted in ecological systems, local markets, and a refusal to accept industrial “efficiency” as the end goal.In this episode, Joel shares what he's learned from decades of farming and advocacy, why the middle of the food system is where so many good farms get stuck, and what it will take to move regenerative agriculture to the center of our food system.In this episode, we dive into: • Why the industrial food system prioritizes scale and uniformity over real stewardship • What we lose when farming becomes a commodity business instead of a community livelihood • The biggest barriers that keep good farms from reaching more people • Why local processing and local markets matter more than most people realize • How Polyface built an alternative model that actually works economically • What it would take for regenerative agriculture to become “normal” again • Why Joel thinks the story we tell about food is just as important as the practices • Where he sees real hope, and what he thinks we need to stop pretending will fix thingsMore about Joel:Joel Salatin co-owns, with his family, Polyface Farm in Swoope, Virginia. Featured in the New York Times bestseller Omnivore's Dilemma and award-winning documentary Food Inc., the farm services more than 5,000 families, 10 restaurants, and 5 retail outlets with salad bar beef, pigaerator pork, pastured poultry, and forestry products. The farm ships nationwide to your doorstep.Salatin is the editor of The Stockman Grass Farmer, granddaddy catalyst for the grass farming movement. He writes the “Confessions of a Steward” column for Plain Values magazine, the “Homestead Abundance” column for Homestead Living magazine, columns for Homesteaders of America, and a column a month for the e-magazine Manward. His blog is Musings from the Lunatic Farmer and he co-hosts a podcast titled BEYOND LABELS with co-author Dr. Sina McCullough.Agrarian Futures is produced by Alexandre Miller, who also wrote our theme song. This episode was edited by Drew O'Doherty.

Craft Beer Professionals
Avoiding Five Wage-and-Hour Mistakes That Can Sour Your Brew

Craft Beer Professionals

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 61:39


Navigating wage-and-hour laws can sometimes feel like running a brewery during Oktoberfest—busy, complex, and full of moving parts. With local, state, and federal rules often foaming over into each other, it's easy for even the most diligent employers to find themselves with a compliance hangover.As your business grows, whether you're just tapping your first keg or you've been pouring for years, wage-and-hour issues can sneak up like an unexpected aftertaste. Compensation structures, pay practices, and employee policies that once seemed straightforward can become muddled, especially when expansion brings new faces and new challenges. What starts as a small spill can quickly turn into a bigger mess, affecting more employees and opening the door to costly claims.This session will highlight five common wage-and-hour mistakes that can leave employers feeling flat and offer practical ways to keep your operations crisp and compliant. We'll cover timekeeping best practices, how to handle bonuses and commissions for hourly staff, the tricky business of classifying employees, managing work hours and breaks, and the use of independent contractors and temporary help.Along the way, we'll share real-life examples and tips for keeping your workforce happy and your business out of hot water—so you can focus on brewing success, not legal headaches.After being exposed to Fair Labor Standards Act cases while clerking for a federal appellate court, A.J. began his legal career with a focus on developing an expertise in wage-and-hour compliance and litigation. That has led A.J. to a practice that spans the laws and courts of the country but centers on California's uniquely challenging compliance and litigation landscape.A.J. takes a creative, pragmatic, and business-first approach to managing the defense of complex wage-and-hour class and collective actions, working with clients not only to identify the best path to an efficient and effective resolution but also to adjust problematic practices and policies in a way that accomplishes the client's business goals while mitigating the risk of future claims. As a member of Husch Blackwell's Food Systems industry unit, A.J. regularly advises food and beverage producers on employment law compliance.Stay up to date with CBP: http://update.craftbeerprofessionals.org/

Food Sleuth Radio
Mark Winne, MS, discusses his latest book, The Road to a Hunger-Free America: Selected Writings of Mark Winne. (Part 2 of 2)

Food Sleuth Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 28:09


Did you know that as consumers, we are all stakeholders in our food system? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Mark Winne, MS, food policy expert, organizer and writer. The two will pick up their conversation from the week prior for a deeper dive into food justice and the importance of using our imagination to create a more just society, as told through stories from his latest book, The Road to a Hunger-Free America: Selected Writings of Mark Winne. (Part 2 of 2)Related Websites: www.markwinne.com

Commune
How Our Food System Has Failed Us with Camilla Fayed & Aurora Solá

Commune

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 54:21


In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff sits down with Camilla Fayed and Aurora Solá, co-authors of A Manifesto for the Future of Food, to explore how our food system became disconnected from soil, ecology, and human health — and what it will take to restore it. Together, they offer a clear and grounded look at the rise of industrial agriculture, the consequences of extractive farming, and why the health of our soil is inseparable from the health of our bodies. Camilla and Aurora walk through the origins and principles of regenerative agriculture, explaining how practices rooted in biodiversity, soil restoration, and ecological balance can rebuild resilience in both ecosystems and communities. Rather than framing the issue through blame or fear, they focus on practical pathways forward — from supporting local farmers to rethinking how we relate to food altogether. This conversation is an invitation to see food not just as fuel, but as a relationship — one that shapes our health, our environment, and our collective future. This podcast is made possible by: Igniton Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠igniton.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and use code Commune75 for $75 off your order of two bottles or more. LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Mimio Get 25% off with code COMMUNE25 at Mimiohealth.com Tia Join Tia today at ⁠⁠⁠AskTia.com⁠⁠⁠ and enter promo code COMMUNE25 and get the first 3  months of your annual membership FREE. Bon Charge  Get 15% off when you order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠boncharge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code COMMUNE

The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes
The Truth About Nutrition: Why Our Food System Isn't Built to Keep You Healthy

The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 85:39


Dr. Jessica Knurick reveals a truth most nutrition experts won't admit: our food system is designed for profit, not health, and over half of American adults are living with chronic disease as a result. As a science-based dietitian who lost her grandfather to preventable illness at 60, she's spent her career fighting back against fear-mongering and misinformation that keeps people confused and sick. In this eye-opening conversation, she exposes why seed oils aren't the villain everyone claims, how ultra-processed foods hijack your brain to make you overeat 500 calories a day, and why the most effective health advice is actually boring. You'll walk away understanding that 90 percent of nutrition science is settled and simple, but social media algorithms profit from making you believe everything is controversial and complicated.Dr. Jessica Knurick on SubstackDr. Jessica Knurick on InstagramIn this episode you will:Discover why our food system is engineered for the majority of people to fail at health, not succeed, and how this affects every choice you makeUnderstand why over 90 percent of Americans fail to meet basic vegetable and fiber intake while chronic disease continues its relentless climbBreak through the seed oil controversy by learning what the actual research shows versus what social media wants you to believe for clicksTransform your family's relationship with food using the inclusion method that gets kids excited about nutrition without the good food bad food trapMaster the art of spotting nutrition misinformation by recognizing fear-based hooks and learning who actually deserves your trust onlineFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1845For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Dr. Mark Hyman – greatness.lnk.to/1695SCDr. William Li  – greatness.lnk.to/1743SCGlucose Goddess – greatness.lnk.to/1575SC Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.