One Bite is Everything

Find Meredith and Barnswallow Flowers here:InstagramFarm Profile, Grant and Website One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Every episode delivers an AH-HA that you never knew you needed. And those AH-HAs can lead you to rethink how you eat, shop, think, and live. It's amazing how one bite -- of a carrot or of a big befuddling concept -- can lead to a deeper understanding, a new perspective, and a course correction in how we make sense of the modern world we live in. One Bite is Everything. You will be surprised -- episode after episode -- by how connected it all is. I am. And I am glad to have you along for the ride.One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything Resources Write a Review Website YouTube Connect with Host, Dana DiPrima Email Instagram Learn more about the For Farmers Movement Website Blog Other Resources Pinterest Glossary of Useful Ag Terms One Bite is Everything Production Credits Production: Dana DiPrima and Sonia Dhillon Sound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Find out more about Alleluia Acres here:https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/team/alleluia-acres-heritage-farmhttps://www.instagram.com/alleluia.acres/ One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Find Sarah Matheson Harris and Matheson Oyster Company here: https://www.mathesonoyster.com One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Julie Friend of Wildom Farm was a recipient of a grant from the For Farmers Movement. Find out more about her, her farm, and her grant here. https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/team/wildom-farm One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Meet the farmers and learn more abut Organic Valley here.https://www.organicvalley.coop One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Do the CARROT CHALLENGE with me. I am dying to see what you think. Join it HERE. Connect with Betsey Zarko and Arrowleaf Prairie Farm:Website: https://arrowleafprairiefarm.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arrowleafprairiefarm/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arrowleafprairiefarm One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

The Dahlia wars are alive and thriving! With a combination of grit, passion, and a sprinkle of serendipity, Merrie Avalone of Dreamland Flower Farm quite literally dreamt up and created her farm against all odds, and is now at the center of the Dahlia craze!Merrie’s chance encounter with a generous landlord spearheaded her passion for flowers that just didn’t seem to let up, and still hasn’t. After bartering for patches of land to grow and sell flowers, then being told by every agronomist that her flowers were doomed, Merrie persevered and is now successfully growing and selling a variety of flowers and Dahlia tubers to enthusiasts all over the country.This story highlights how far you can go as long as you believe in yourself and your dream, work really hard, and don’t take no for an answer, anything is possible. Tune in to hear this inspirational story, and if you haven’t already, to join the Dahlia craze. Also, listen to the end of the episode to get exclusive insight into Merrie’s favorite new Dahlia on the market!You don’t want to miss this one!Topics discussed in this episode:How Merrie began her flower harvesting journeyMerrie’s evolution of farming flowersHow Merrie persevered despite naysayersSerendipity and moments of grit that birthed Dreamland Flower FarmWhat is the deal with the Dahlia obsession?How Merrie sells her DahliasWhat are unicorn tubers?Where to buy the most exclusive DahliasHow the For Farmers grant impacted Merrie and her farmConnect with Merrie Avalone:Website: https://www.dreamlandflowerfarm.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamlandflowerfarm/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dreamland-Flower-Farm/ One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Topics discussed in this episode:How Olivia got her start in farmingWhere the name Pileated Farms came fromWho are “universe people” and are you one?Creating a community around farmers marketsThe importance of slowing down and cultivating joy dailyThe woes of growing spinach and lettuceFiguring out how to eat seasonally and what is availableWhat is community supported agriculture and why you should be part of oneConnect with Olivia Kingery at Pileated Farms:Website: https://www.pileatedfarms.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pileatedfarms/ One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Key episode topics and links:- The broader implications of the production of the 4 Fs (food, fuel, fiber and flowers) on health, environment, community, and economy.- Started as "Talk Farm to Me" in 2019, highlighting farmers' work and lives.- Transition to understanding broader societal impact of farming and rebranding to "One Bite is Everything."For Farmers Movement Initiative- Aim to bridge gap between farmers (2% of the population) and the non-farming public (98%).- Key accomplishments: - Awarding of 78 farmer grants across 39 states. - National acknowledgment programs such as thank you emails and care packages to farmers.- Daily engagement through social media and a weekly blog to dispel myths and share farmers' stories.Activities and Resources Offered- Publication of a weekly personal letter to subscribers discussing ongoing projects and campaigns. SUBSCRIBE HERE- Resources like the Ultimate Farmers Market Guide, featuring tips, activities for kids, and detailed guides to enhance farmers market visits. GET THE ULTIMATE FARMER'S MARKET GUIDE HERE- Engagement with chefs and hosting in-person dinners to support the initiative.Impact and Fundraising Efforts- Discussion of the direct impact of small grants. - Small actions like dollar donations that cumulatively have a significant impact. 8 SMALL ACTIONS - Specific campaigns, starting on Valentine's Day and continuing through National Ag Day. KEY PROGRAMSCommunity Engagement and Recognition Programs- National Farmers Day grant nominations to highlight and appreciate farmers. - Public voting for farmers in the People’s Choice Awards during March.Personal Invitation and Call to Action- Invites listeners to embrace the interconnectedness of their food choices with global issues.- Encouragement to support local farmers to enhance community economic viability.- Reminder to engage with the podcast by subscribing, rating, reviewing, and joining the Four Farmers Movement online. RATE THE PODCAST HERE One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Ad Astra Farms is making BIG waves in food deserts in the US with their urban farming initiatives, making sure people who need fresh, healthy food, have access to it, no matter what their economic background. Maura “Mac” Russell is the owner and operator of Ad Astra Farms, where she moved from the business consulting world to urban farming, while juggling major life transitions through it all. Mac has created a community around her farms and has dreams to expand as far as she can while staying true to her vision. Not to mention how she is grinding to push the urban farming agenda by speaking at events and consulting on gardens so more people can start growing their own food to be self-sufficient and not rely on big ag farms to keep them fed. Growing your own food not only improves the health of the environment, it improves the health of your community and everyone living in it. There is beauty in understanding what is in each bite we take at every meal. The humbling experience of knowing what it takes to grow a carrot or a head of lettuce makes those bites that much more satisfying. Stay tuned to hear all about how Mac is moving the needle toward urban agriculture, and how you can get involved!Topics discussed in this episode:Are people questioning the health of their food?How Mac is juggling multiple life transitions at onceThe Black community’s collective trauma around farmingHow urban farms are productive and are able to feed multiple familiesWhy farmers need to be sensitive to each others circumstancesWhat is a food desert?How Mac built in a food donation component into her business modelHow Mac managed to both farm and continue her consulting careerWhat is Ad Astra?Links to content mentioned in this episode: https://www.onebiteiseverything.com/a-front-row-seat-at-black-farmer-inequity-with-pj-haynie-black-row-crop-farmer-from-virginia/Connect with Maura Russell:Website: https://adastrafarmsmd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adastrafarms.md/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ad-Astra-Farms-of-Maryland One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

On today’s episode of Talk Farm To Me, we hear from first generation farmer Kelley Babbin, owner and operator of Howling Flats Farms in Canaan, Connecticut. Kelley has made it her mission to create an environment of sustainable agriculture, while nurturing the land she grows on. Using sustainable practices to give her animals the utmost love and care, making for happy animals that live harmoniously with the land, Kelley has created an online marketplace to sell her meat to consumers that are looking for healthier, environmentally friendly, options.In this episode, you will hear how Kelley became a farmer and started growing animals on pasture, the work and dedication it takes to run a farm with little help, the challenges for farmers to market their products to the masses, how Kelley created an online market for Howling Flat Farms, and why the need for convenience is hurting family farms.This story is all about strength and determination, you don’t want to miss it! Topics discussed in this episode:How Kelley started raising animals on pastureHow Kelley runs her farm on her ownThe types of certifications Kelley’s farm hasWhat Kelley’s customer base looks likeWhy it is difficult to market meat on social mediaHow Kelley is expanding her customer base in creative waysThe need for convenience is hurting small family farmsHow Kelley is improving the health of her soilConnect with Kelley Babbin:Website: https://f2e176-3.myshopify.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howlingflatsfarmer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howlingflatsfarmllc One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Sharon McMahon | America’s Government TeacherWe believe in farmers being taken seriously. They are the backbone of our society after all, right? Then why are more and more farmers becoming silenced and marginalized? To answer this question and spread awareness about this topic, we have invited podcast host, author, and law and government teacher, Sharon McMahon, to shed light on how America is failing its farmers, and what we can do to change that.Sharon has a deep knowledge of the monster farmers are up against when it comes to legislation, farm bills, and the oligopoly of big ag phasing out small family farms. She brings the conversation back to the American government and law makers to enforce checks and balances so the farmers get the respect they deserve, with the health of the consumers in mind.This is an important conversation with tons of information about the way the government and laws are structured that will put the farming industry and the direction it is going into perspective. Something we all need to pay attention to, because after all, we all need to eat!This episode will surely empower you to stand up for your rights as a consumer and for the rights of farmers. Every time you make a purchase, you are voting with your dollar, and if keeping small family farms in business is a cause you believe in, make that dollar count!Make sure you tune in to this crucial discussion!Topics discussed in this episode:Why farm bills shouldn’t be messed withLeaving farmers out of the culture warHow farmers are systematically left out of the political spaceWhen and how the power shifted away from farmersWhy monopolies have never benefited the consumerIs labeled USA raised beef really from the USA?How the average consumer is disconnected from the farms they come fromWhy thanking your farmers can go a long wayConnect with Sharon McMahonWebsite: https://www.sharonmcmahon.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonsayssoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharonsayssoTwitter: https://twitter.com/sharon_says_so One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Sal Gilbertie has had some luck -- good luck and bad luck -- that catapulted him into a career in growing organic herbs. Sal’s love for healthy soil and organic farming shines through in this episode, where he details his experience of deciding to grow organically when it wasn’t as common or popular as it is now. Sal has a deep knowledge of what it takes to be 100% organic, in a world where pesticides are still very much being used as the easier, cheaper option, yet making people very sick. This is a story of persistence and passion you don’t want to miss! Tune in to hear how Sal took the twists and turns of each decade’s challenges and pivoted his business to be able to serve his customers better and created a successful organic business because of it. In fact, this year, Gilbertie Organics is celebrating its 100th year in business! Topics discussed in this episode:How Sal took over the family flower businessThe serendipitous meeting with an herbal pioneerHow the ecology boom created a market for herbsWhy Sal decided to grow organicallySal’s passion for soil and why Sal believes hydroponics should be avoidedHow a disaster in 1969 turned into a marketing opportunityWhy buying organic could save your lifeSome sage advice from a seasoned growerConnect with Sal Gilbertie:Website: https://www.gilbertiesorganics.com/celebrating-100-years One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

When you think of farming, Alaska isn’t the first place that comes to mind. However our guest on today’s episode is an Alaskan dairy farmer on Kodiak island, who is an advocate for small farms staying small, especially in Alaska where most of the food that is consumed is grown elsewhere and shipped in.Kelli Foreman grew up on a small farm in Nebraska, so she has always been familiar with the benefits of small family farms, but it wasn’t until she started a small farm herself, on a remote island in Alaska, where she realized the immediate importance of small farms feeding the local community. Kelli also emphasizes the lost art of character building when children are involved in family farming through the daily grunt work, as well as helping to make tough decisions about life or death of an animal.In this episode, you will hear why small family farms are the backbone of a thriving society, how small farming is the answer to a lot of the world's questions like that of climate change, how Kelli ended up in Alaska as a micro dairy farmer, how her children are involved in the farming process, and how she serves her community through farming.This episode is eye-opening and inspirational as it sheds light on the fragility of our food supply system and how we can overcome that on a micro, local level.Make sure to tune in!Topics discussed in this episode:Why small family farms are importantWhy small family farms are disappearing and the problems associated with itWhy small farms are important to the health of our soil and the health of our foodKelli’s children’s involvement on the farm and the benefits of thatFood scarcity in the small community on Kodiak IslandHow Kelli became a small dairy farmer in AlaskaHow Kelli juggles a full time job along with farmingHow the For Farmers grant helped Kelli feed 50 low income familiesHow to vote with your dollar and make a difference in your communityThe types of animals Kelli has on her farmConnect with Kelli ForemanWebsite: https://www.thelastsmallfarm.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodiakgoatdairyFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/p/Kodiak-Baptist-Missions-Heritage-House-100057517836538/ One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

It’s not uncommon that farmers are hit with financial issues constantly. Farming isn’t cheap and requires a lot of grit to push through the uncertainty that comes with farming. What non-farmers might not realize is that something as seemingly arbitrary as improper fencing can make or break a farm. This was the case for our guest on today’s episode, and she is here to tell her story!Rancher Charity Epperson from Wild Things Ranch in Sonoma County, California, raises specialty sheep, lamb, and pigs, where the health and wellness of her animals are of the highest priority, as well as maintaining the land by using regenerative processes. Charity, being involved in her farming community, as well as being known as a conscientious rancher, was anonymously nominated for the For Farmers grant when she was facing fencing issues and needed an extra financial boost.Charity lets us in on her story of her experience starting a ranch, essentially from scratch. This is no easy feat, and despite numerous inevitable obstacles, Charity has remained optimistic, emerging as a successful rancher.So tune in to hear the ups and downs of ranching and how Charity pushed through every obstacle in her way, to provide high quality products to her customers while keeping her animals happy and healthy.Topics discussed in this episode:What Charity grows on her Wild Things RanchCharity’s day to day working on the ranchWhy the type of fencing is is so importantHow Charity processes her meat and how she sells itHow Charity keeps her land and animals healthySome of the other challenges WTR experiencesFinancial hurdles involved in ranchingHow the For Farmers grant helped WTRConnect with Charity at Wild Things RanchWebsite: https://wildthingsranch.shop/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildthings_ranch/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wilddthingsranch/Talk Farm to Me ResourcesRate the Show: https://www.talkfarmtome.com/reviews/new/Website: https://www.talkfarmtome.comGlossary of useful Ag terms: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/post/glossary-of-farm-termsConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaWebsite: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirlBlog: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blogTalk Farm to Me CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Scott & Delissa Mainord | Mainord Family FarmsFinances has and continues to be a great challenge for farmers, where most farmers in the US have jobs outside of farming, calling farming their “part-time job”. Well, farming is anything but part-time, it takes a lot of time and energy, especially after working a day job. This is the reality for our guests on today’s episode, Scott and Delissa Mainord. On this episode, we speak to one of our For Farmers Grant winners, Scott and Delissa Mainord of Mainord Family Farms, located in East Prairie, Missouri. Mainord Family Farms is a produce farm, where they mainly grow watermelon and pumpkins, after working their day jobs. Scott and Delissa were looking to expand their pumpkin varieties and needed an extra financial boost to grow specialty pumpkins, which they received through our For Farmers Grant after being nominated by a family member, and they are here to talk about it!It’s the love of growing food for others that keeps farmers like the Mainords going, and we love that we had the opportunity to support their cause.Tune in to hear Scott and Delissa’s story, and how they manage to run a farm in their busy lives!Topics discussed in this episode:What Scott and Delissa’s daily routine looks likeThe crops they’re currently growingDifferent types of pumpkin varietiesHow Scott and Delissa sell their pumpkinsHow the changing weather conditions are affecting their cropsWho nominated Scott and Delissa for the grant and the processScott and Delissa’s passion for growingConnect with Mainord Family FarmsWebsite: https://mainordfamilyfarms.business.site/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mainordfamilyfarms/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mainordff?mibextid=LQQJ4dTalk Farm to Me ResourcesRate the Show: https://www.talkfarmtome.com/reviews/new/Website: https://www.talkfarmtome.comGlossary of useful Ag terms: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/post/glossary-of-farm-termsConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaWebsite: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirlBlog: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blogTalk Farm to Me CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Rachael Stewart | Stewart PasturesOn today’s episode of Talk Farm To Me, we are joined by an incredibly strong and brave, first generation farmer, who took a chance on herself, no matter the hurdles, to own and operate an off grid livestock farm in Arizona. Rachael Stewart went from a life in fitness to life on the farm, taking her passion for good nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle, and putting it into action by growing and processing her own livestock. Rachael’s story is nothing short of resilient as she’s been navigating divorce and the financial and political hurdles that come with owning a farm in Arizona. She kept her faith strong through it all, where she has become an inspiration to any woman of color wanting to take a chance at farming.In this episode, you will hear about Rachael’s background, how she started her farm with little to no experience, how she sought out knowledge and support from the farming community, the many hats she wears other than farmer from board member to nonprofit organizer, as well as the cultural and financial struggles she has faced along the way and how she overcame them.Rachael has an abundance of knowledge and shares a ton of information on this episode that you may not hear elsewhere, so be sure to tune in for this and more!Topics discussed in this episode:Why Rachael transitioned from the fitness world to starting a farmHow Rachael gained the knowledge and skills to become a farmerThe process of buying and growing a livestock farmThe support Rachael received from women in the farming communityHow Rachael is navigating domestic issues while running a farm on her ownThe issues with the food industry in ArizonaRacial disparities in farmingAdvice for those starting out in farming as first-generation farmersConnect with Rachael StewartInstagram: @ranchfest2024 @stewartpasturesWebsite: www.stewartpastures.comTalk Farm to Me ResourcesRate the Show: https://www.talkfarmtome.com/reviews/new/Website: https://www.talkfarmtome.comGlossary of useful Ag terms: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/post/glossary-of-farm-termsConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaWebsite: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl Blog: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blogTalk Farm to Me CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Did you know that 99% of poultry farmers don’t own their own birds? When we learned this statistic from our guest on today’s show, it completely shocked us.Unfortunately, many family farmers across the US have their arms tied due to financial constraints where large corporations have swooped in to take advantage of their situation and hire family farms on contract, leaving farmers with little to no control over their compensation, how they farm, and the longevity of their farms.Our guest on today’s episode saw this issue and wanted to create a system where farmers could have full control over their birds and essentially their farms. So after taking a few chances on himself to start his own organic poultry farm, with the mission to own his own birds, he persevered and was successful. That's when he decided to spearhead a unique business plan that would allow him to help other poultry farmers gain ownership over their birds, called Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus puts the control back into farmers’ hands where they own their own birds, are paid fairly for their hard work, are able to afford to use sustainable and humane poultry farming methods, and helps to connect the farmers to the consumers purchasing their products in supermarkets.Corwin’s story is inspirational to say the least, where he saw a problem and made it his mission to solve it in the most creative and ethical way he knew how, and was successful in doing so. This episode shows how perseverance and following your heart can make a huge difference in the world.Tune in for this and more!Topics discussed in this episode:Why Corwin started his own poultry farmThe financial squeeze farmers faceWhat made Corwin decide to switch to organic poultry farmingHow Corwin started Farmer FocusHow high standards are maintained with Farmer FocusSustainable and humane methods Farmer Focus farmers useHow Farmer Focus is bringing more people back to farmingCorwin’s plans for Farmer Focus in the future How farmers are compensated in a Farmer Focus partnershipHow to find Farmer Focus products in the supermarketFarmer Focus resourcesWebsite: https://www.farmerfocus.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmerfocus/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farmerfocusbrand/Resources mentioned in this episodeTalk Farm to Me episode with Paul Grieve from Pasturebird: https://www.talkfarmtome.com/can-a-small-farm-work-with-big-ag-paul-grieve-pasturebird/Talk Farm to Me ResourcesRate the Show: https://www.talkfarmtome.com/reviews/new/Website: https://www.talkfarmtome.comGlossary of useful Ag terms: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/post/glossary-of-farm-termsConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaWebsite: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl Blog: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blogTalk Farm to Me CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

What you need to know about your meat and the Prime Act with Liz ReitzigHow often do we, as food consumers, think about how and who is cultivating, harvesting, and distributing our food? Or, on a deeper level, do we ever think about how our food choices and consumption is affecting the health of our soils? The answers to these questions are probably similar across the board, no or very little, but that’s what our guest on today’s episode wants to change, and she has been incredibly successful in doing so!Liz Reitzig, owner and operator of Nourishing Liberty and host of Nourishing Liberty Podcast, joins us today to talk about how she is advocating to bridge the awareness gap, between what happens to our food before it gets to our homes, to the food on our dinner tables that we serve as nourishing meals. She emphasizes the negative impact of the monopoly of large companies on our food systems, and how our awareness of where our food comes from is crucial for not only the health of our families, but the longevity of family farms, as well as the health of our soils to continue growing nutrition rich food.In this episode, you will hear about what the PRIME Act is and how it’s helping local family farms get to slaughterhouses quicker, how there are still major blocks when it comes to the PRIME Act, the big four meat processors in the US and how they’ve priced out smaller farms through lobbying efforts, how to fight back against the monopoly of the big four, as well as what you can do as a consumer to support smaller, locally owned family farms.This episode is packed with a ton of insightful information that you won’t hear via traditional media outlets, so make sure to tune in for all of this and more!Topics discussed in this episode:Liz’s community food delivery company Nourishing LibertyThe Nourishing Liberty Podcast and why Liz started itThe PRIME Act and how it helps smaller local farmsHow the big four meat companies control the slaughter industryExemptions within the PRIME ActHow to contact your local representatives to support the PRIME ActThe spread of misinformation from food labeling to fake grassroots movementsThe difference between a true family farm and what is labeled as a family farmConnect with Liz Reitzighttps://www.nourishingliberty.com/grassfedonthehillhttps://www.nourishingliberty.com/podcastResources Mentioned in the ShowTemple Grandin on the Humane Treatment of Animals in Big SlaughterhousesSteve Roach and Farm Animals Concerns Trust (FACT) on Issues Relating to the Humane Treatment of Animals and the Implications on Human HealthFarmer Carrie Edsall and Black Willow Pond Farm on the Struggles of a Small Farm with Animal Processing and the USDA v Custom Slaughter FacilitiesTalk Farm To Me ResourcesRate the Show: https://www.talkfarmtome.com/reviews/new/Website: https://www.talkfarmtome.comGlossary of useful Ag terms; https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/post/glossary-of-farm-termsConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaWebsite https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl Blog: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blogTalk Farm to Me CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

On this episode of Talk Farm To Me, we invite farmers Laura & Mike Ellis from Mt. Hope Farms to talk to us about their fifth-generation farm in Oregon and how they have created a successful business by bridging the gap between the old ways and new ways of farming.Known for their award-winning Oregon fruit spreads, table grapes, and specialty crops, Mt. Hope Farms has gone through a substantial amount of evolution during their five generations of being on this farm, which historically isn't the easiest task to accomplish in multigenerational farming families. However, Laura and Mike approached this issue with respect, understanding, and grace, which is what they want to share with all of you today!Also, in this episode, you will hear how Laura and Mike make decisions with their family on what to grow, how gender roles play a part in farming duties, how their farm has evolved over the years, and how they set themselves apart from other locally grown farmers in the market.In addition to this, we discuss the importance of creating relationships between farmers and consumers. Understanding where your food comes from and having a say on how it's grown, and conversely for the farmers, knowing who is buying and eating your food, is a lost connection that we hope to shed some light on in this episode.Be sure to tune in to hear this and more!Topics discussed in this episode:The Ellis family’s rich history in OregonThe benefits and challenges of multigenerational farmingGender roles in farming familiesDiversity and innovation in farmingThe importance of farmer-customer relationshipsWhat it means for Laura and Mike to grow local organic foodConnect with Laura and Mike Ellis on Mt. Hope Farms in Oregon:https://mthopefarmsoregon.comhttps://www.instagram.com/mthopefarmsTalk Farm To Me ResourcesRate the Show: https://www.talkfarmtome.com/reviews/new/Website: https://www.talkfarmtome.comGlossary of useful Ag terms: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/post/glossary-of-farm-termsConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaWebsite https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl Blog: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blogTalk Farm to Me CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

In this episode, Charmaine La Fortune, a passionate urban farmer transformed two vacant city lots into a small garden that’s now a thriving center for community, education, and wellness. The Giving One Tenth Garden is not only reducing food insecurity in this Newark community, but addressing the needs of the community with a diverse selection of crops, health screenings, and more.Charmaine was the recipient of a For Farmers 2022 Grant, which allowed the garden to expand its impact and provide more fresh produce to the community. However, she’s facing challenges in increasing Giving One Tenth’s funding, programs, and efforts to become more sustainable.Tune in to learn more about Giving One Tenth Garden, and how to offer your support!Topics discussed in this episode:Giving One Tenth Garden’s mission and growthThe impact of the garden on Charmaine’s communityHow she utilized her For Farmers GrantCharmaine’s future goals and current challengesFollow Giving One Tenth on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/givingonetenthgarden/Donate to Giving One Tenth Community Garden through For Farmers here: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/donate-to-for-farmers*Please note your donation is for Charmaine & Giving One Tenth, and I will provide a matching gift!Connect with Dana DiPrima:https://www.forfarmersmovement.comhttps://www.forfarmersmovement.com/bloghttps://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl/Original music and sound design by Russell Chapa,www.chapamusic.com One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

In this episode, PJ Haynie, Virginia row crop farmer and founding member of the National Black Growers Council, escorts host Dana DiPrima on a journey through his agriculture industry experience to shed light on the unique challenges and triumphs of minority farming.The number of American farmers has been in decline for a long time but the number of Black farmers has dwindled at a much higher rate than white farmers. Why is that? PJ offers his insights on the factors hindering the Black farming community as he shares his own experiences of discrimination within the industry.PJ’s passion for farming and advocating for black farmer equity, challenging discriminatory systems, and inspiring a new generation of farmers is exemplary.Topics discussed in this episode:PJ's journey from the carpet of his living room to Virginia row crops, to a fateful day in a conference room at MonsantoChallenges PJ faced as a Black farmer including at the USDAHow he founded the National Black Growers CouncilPJ's concerns for Black farmers and his plans for the futureOther resources:Learn how a shift in mindset can help save small farms:https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/post/how-to-save-small-farms-by-making-five-important-but-easy-mindset-shiftsRead the Washington Post article with PJ Haynie’s father, Ricky Haynie:https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/magazine/2004/10/03/the-promised-land/5269d006-f4ac-44e0-ba9e-25d9c50c93c4/Find out how you can support the National Black Growers Council: https://nationalblackgrowerscouncil.com/Connect with Dana DiPrima:https://www.forfarmersmovement.comhttps://www.forfarmersmovement.com/bloghttps://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl/Original music and sound design by Russell Chapa,www.chapamusic.com One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

In this episode, Christmas tree farmer Ashley Latta of Tuckaway Tree Farms joins host Dana DiPrima with a look behind the scenes of the farm, including their selection of species and strategic pruning for health and aesthetics. Plus, she shares tips on how to keep Christmas trees fresh and options for recycling them after the holidays. Also, find out what the farm does when it’s not selling Christmas trees. At Tuckaway Tree Farms, it’s not just about growing crops but providing an experience people will remember forever. Their mission is to bring real Christmas trees into more homes, and now have 15,000 trees planted to get closer to the goal. The farm operates with a focus on sustainability and waste reduction, but it’s their dedication during the long cycle of planting, maintaining, and harvesting their Christmas trees that has allowed their farm to grow into what it is today.Tune in now for all this and more!Topics discussed in this episode:Planting and maintenance of Christmas treesThe benefits of real Christmas treesSustainable practices and the cycle of tree recyclingTuckaway Tree Farm’s plans for the futureMisconceptions about Christmas tree farmsLearn more about Tuckaway Tree Farm and its year-round offerings!https://www.tuckawaytreefarm.comConnect with your host, Dana DiPrima:https://www.forfarmersmovement.comhttps://www.forfarmersmovement.com/bloghttps://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl/Original music and sound design by Russell Chapa,www.chapamusic.com One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

If you care about preventing superbugs, like influenza or an epidemic where medicine is ineffective on humans, you are going to want to hear what Steve Roach of FACT, the Food Animal Concerns Trust, has to say. How your animals are raised and confined affects your health whether you eat meat or not!Have a listen and share the episode with everyone you know! The way we raise animals -- in CAFOS (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) and with systemic antibiotics -- has a bigger impact on you than the food you eat. And, yes, there is something you can do about it! Speak UP!Be informed and know that your voice makes a difference!Food Animal Concerns Trust & Steve RoachWebsite: https://www.foodanimalconcernstrust.org/Blog: https://www.foodanimalconcernstrust.org/blogFor Farmers Movement & Your Host, Dana DiPrimaWebsite: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/Blog: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blogHost: https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl/ One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Episode SummaryIn this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of a woman who has made groundbreaking contributions in animal welfare and autism advocacy. Discover Dr. Grandin's unique insights into farming, animal welfare, and breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry.Key Takeaways- Temple Grandin's pioneering work in animal behavior and welfare has revolutionized the livestock industry.- The importance of understanding and accommodating neurodiversity in the workplace and society.- Temple's inspiring journey as a woman in a field dominated by men.About the GuestTemple Grandin is a renowned professor of animal science, an advocate for individuals with autism, and a prolific author. Her work in animal behavior and welfare has earned her numerous accolades and awards, including being named one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People. Website: Temple Grandin's Website https://www.templegrandin.com You can find a full list of her publications and research here.Social Media: Twitter https://twitter.com/DrTempleGrandinFacebook https://www.facebook.com/drtemplegrandinMentioned in the ShowVisit the For Farmers Movement website to find resources, support farmers, and learn more about their mission to share farmer stories.Related Episodes, Articles & Other Resources- Check out Talk Farm to Me's Greatest Hits for more compelling episodes.- Explore the For Farmers blog for insightful articles about supporting farmers.Talk Farm to Me is the number one place where you can get to know a farmer, understand their stories, learn some shocking facts about farming and the world of agriculture, and see how all of it intersects with your life, your food, your health, the health of your land, soil, local communities, economies and so much more.You can support Talk Farm to Me in three easy ways:1) Subscribe to Talk Farm to Me in the podcast app of your choice.2) Share Talk Farm to Me with a friend and let them pick an episode that interests them, or share a specific episode that really got you thinking. You can share Talk Farm to Me right from the app you listen to it in.3) Write a review of Talk Farm to Me on Apple or Spotify to help more people find it. That is how the podcast has grown since it started in 2019.Production & Music Credits- Dana DiPrima, host & producer- Emma Balint, production assistant- Original music and sound design by Russell Chapa, http://www.chapamusic.comTranscript & Cite CreditsTalk Farm to Me publishes a transcript of each episode to aid in its distribution to those who are hearing impaired and to those who prefer to read the episode. If you would like to cite any part of the episode, please credit Talk Farm to Me® and host Dana DiPrima.The transcript of this episode will be available on www.talkfarmtome.comTalk Farm to Me Links & Guest Requests- Find Talk Farm to Me on Instagram @talkfarmtome and via the website at www.talkfarmtome.com- To provide feedback on this episode or the podcast in general, email [email protected] If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, email your information including a summary of your story to [email protected] With The Host & Related ContentFind Talk Farm to Me host, Dana DiPrima on Instagram @xoxofarmgirlSubscribe to the weekly LetterSponsors and PartnersO’Keeffe’s Hardworking Skin Care and Sutherland’s Home Improvement Stores support grants to farmers as part of the For Farmers Movement, which shares farmer stories on Talk Farm to Me as a key part of its mission.Thank YouThank you for being such an important part of Talk Farm to Me. Through your participation as a listener Talk Farm to Me has always ranked in the top 25 agricultural podcasts each year. It is in the top 5% of all podcasts globally. One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

In this episode, you meet Caitlin Arnold Stephano, Farm Aid's Hotline manager. She fields over 800 calls a year -- often 70 a month -- from farmers who want to talk about their struggles and find resources that can help. In this episode, we explore the current day edition of Farm Aid, a still annual concert initiative founded by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews in 1985, which continues to raise funds and awareness for family farmers facing economic difficulties. The episode features Caitlin Arnold Stephano, the manager of the Farm Aid hotline, where they discuss the types of calls received, the challenges faced by farmers, and the limited resources available for those in need. They also touch on mental health support, the Farm Aid concert, and the recent addition of a Spanish language hotline to make resources more accessible. Talk Farm to Me is a part of the For Farmers Movement which provides grants annually to farmers facing challenges. For more information, go to www.forfarmersmovement.comAnd for more information on Farm Aid, go to www.farmaid.com or call the hotline at 1-800-FARM-AID (1-800-327-6243).Connect with your host on Instagram at www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

In this episode of “Talk Farm to Me,” host Dana DiPrima sits down with Michaela Mann, a Nebraska rancher and co-owner of D&D Beef. Together, they explore the diverse practices of raising and feeding cattle, debunk common myths surrounding cattle farming, and discuss the challenges faced by ranchers in the agricultural industry.Michaela highlights that ranchers have different approaches to raising and feeding their cattle, which are influenced by location, climate, and available resources. Listeners better understand terms like "grass-fed," and "conventional," and how they relate to various ranching practices.The episode also dives into the confusion surrounding industry buzzwords and certifications, emphasizing the need for consumers to dig deeper and separate fact from fiction. Michaela sheds light on the challenges she faces as a rancher, including the impact of climate and the long tail of the COVID pandemic on her business.Episode Links:The first link is to an article by nutritionist Diana Rodgers titled "Protein vs. Better Protein." In the article, Rodgers discusses sustainable farming practices and the nutritional benefits of high-quality protein sources, offering valuable insights for those interested in the connection between sustainable farming and human nutrition[^2].https://sustainabledish.com/protein-better-protein/ The second link leads to information from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about greenhouse gas emissions[^1]. It highlights that agriculture accounts for only 10% of total greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 and clarifies the various sources of emissions within the industry, including livestock.https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions#:~:text=Agriculture%20(10%25%20of%202021%20greenhouse,agricultural%20soils%2C%20and%20rice%20production) To stay connected with Michaela and learn more about her ranching practices, listeners are encouraged to follow her on Instagram @danddbeef. Related Episodes, Articles & Other ResourcesCheck out Talk Farm to Me’s Greatest Hits for other episodes that you don’t want to miss.Check out the For Farmers blog with related articles about supporting farmers.Talk Farm to Me is the number one place where you can get to know a farmer, understand their stories, learn some shocking facts about farming and the world of agriculture, and see how all of it intersects with your life, your food, your health, the health of your land, soil, local communities, economies and so much more. You can support Talk Farm to Me in three easy ways:1) Subscribe to Talk Farm to Me in the podcast app of your choice.2) Share Talk Farm to Me with a friend and let them pick an episode that interests them, or share a specific episode that really got you thinking. You can share Talk Farm to Me right from the app you listen to it in.3) Write a review of Talk Farm to Me on Apple or Spotify to help more people find it. That is how the podcast has grown since it started in 2019.Production & Music CreditsDana DiPrima, host & producerEmma Balint, production assistantOriginal music and sound design by Russell Chapa, www.chapamusic.comTranscript & Cite CreditsTalk Farm to Me publishes a transcript of each episode to aid in its distribution to those who are hearing impaired and to those who prefer to read the episode. If you would like to cite any part of the episode, please credit Talk Farm to Me ® and host Dana DiPrima.The transcript of this episode is linked here.Talk Farm to Me Links & Guest RequestsFind Talk Farm to Me on Instagram @talkfarmtome and via the website at www.talkfarmtome.com.To provide feedback on this episode or the podcast in general, email [email protected] you would like to be a guest on the podcast, email your information including a summary of your story to [email protected] With The Host & Related ContentFind Talk Farm to Me host, Dana DiPrima on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl.Subscribe to her weekly Letter from The Accidental Farm here.Listen to The Accidental Farm Podcast here.Sponsors and PartnersO’Keeffe’s Hardworking Skin Care and Sutherland’s Home Improvement Stores support grants to farmers as part of the For Farmers Movement, which shares farmer stories on Talk Farm to Me as a key part of its mission.Thank YouThank you for being such an important part of Talk Farm to Me. Through your participation as a listener Talk Farm to Me has always ranked in the top 25 agricultural podcasts each year. It is in the top 5% of all podcasts globally. One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Walnuts. The most delicious walnuts. They can lead you down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole on your darkest days, but can also make you scratch your head about why things are the way they are. Do we accept them as "the way we do things?" Or do we try something new? Fourth-generation walnut farmer Kaben Kramer and his wife Jenn are trying new things and making a go of it. But a look at the history of the farm since 1980 and the industry numbers are really head-scratching. Here are the links I promised in the show:If you have a question you want me to ask a farmer or an issue you want me to address, just say so. Email me at [email protected] to the episode with Aubrey Bettencourt about almonds. Similar but different.Listen to the episode about dairy farming. Eerily similar conundrum. One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Meet Rick Clark, a soybean and corn farmer in Indiana. Rick is a leader in regenerative farming. In this episode, we'll hear about Rick's journey from conventional farming and over-tilling to increasing cover crops and decreasing chemical inputs. Rick Clark is digging in and putting things right on his 7000-acre farm. Back to the way his ancestors did it.Rick's vision, studiousness, and data collecting have driven him to step further and further from conventional farming practices. His work is so successful that it is rewriting the farming playbook.Join me and Rick as we go row by row between the soybeans and cover crops, measuring along the way, to gain a deeper understanding of what's real and what's not in two disparate worlds of farming. www.talkfarmtome.com farmgreen.landFor more information about the For Farmers movement, a part of which includes sharing farmers' stories like this one on Talk Farm to Me, please check out www.forfarmersmovement.com One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Morgan and Jake couldn't convince their friends to farm seaweed, so they did it themselves. Now others are getting in the game too. From pinchy lobsters to sultry seaweed, Morgan and Jake have pioneered a sustainable new business that yields slimy green harvests for bath products, fertilizer, and delicious condiments and snacks. Not only is seaweed delicious and skin-softening, but it cleans the ocean, and sequesters that elusive carbon, too.Can you imagine how it's done? Does it sound romantic to you? Before you quit your day job, find out what farming seaweed entails. xo Farm GirlIG @xoxofarmgirlforfarmersmovement.com One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Ever had a family joke that went too far? Paul has. And now he's knee-deep in chicken feathers. From the US Marine Corps to first-generation farmer, Paul is more innovator than farmer in some ways. I'm thinking he could probably do anything as long as it's really challenging. This is the story of Pasturebird and the journey from 50 to 1 million chickens, a week. Two other Talk Farm to Me episodes are referenced in this episode. 1) Joel Salatin, Polyface Farms and 2) Will Harris, White Oak PasturesTalk Farm to Me is part of the nationwide For Farmers Movement to support farmers, to understand what they do, to replace myths with facts, and to provide financial support through mini-grants twice a year. For more information, check out www.forfarmersmovement.com.Follow me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl and reach out to me there with any ideas or questions. When you're done listening to this episode, show your love by sharing it and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. xoxo, Farm Girl -- Dana ;) One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Take what you're doing right now and turn it on its head. I mean completely change the way you do it. Now add 1,000 external factors that Mother Nature throws at you and do it all on a horse, in the mountains. Well, that's what Glenn did. With seven daughters. And big ideas like possibility, and how to listen to the land, and observe everything. He challenged all the paradigms. And he's here to tell all about it. He's so inspiring and a total whirlwind of an innovator. Meet Glenn. You're going to love him. xo Farm Girl One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

From 5,000 Sugar Maple trees deep in the heart of Vermont's northeast kingdom to the Greenmarket in New York City's Union Square, sugar makers Stephan and Howie Cantor have dedicated the past 36 years to the ebb and flow of sap and market-shopping New Yorkers to bring a little more sweetness to the world. Through 9/11 and constant 6 1/2 hour commutes, the Cantors have persisted. Hear all about the sugarbush and what it yields. You will want to rush to the kitchen to make pancakes. xo Farm Girl One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Last episode we dove into deep water with Aubrey Bettencourt -- the president and CEO of California's Almond Alliance -- about nuts. That's what you think we would talk about, but we covered water policy (ok, relevant) and endangered species management (is that relevant? yes... listen to see how) and ended up with a better understanding of the complex systems we are a part of as consumers, farmers and environmentalists. This week, lucky you, we get a second go with Aubrey on those ships that were stuck in port or in transit with YOUR stuff and what the impact has been on the farming world. AND we go down the Farm Bill path too. Because you should know. We all should know. And we will use this primer to get more information on it soon. Yay!xoxo, Farm GirlTo listen to the first TF2M episode featuring Aubrey, click here. One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Meet Aubrey Bettencourt. She's nuts. For almonds and almond farmers, shellers and hullers. She's not blind to water shortages, politics, pollinators or problems with endangered species. She makes short work of the complexities that swirl around the 3.2 billion pounds of almonds produced each year in the California almond groves. Dive in, but fasten your seatbelt and see if you can keep up. Aubrey Bettencourt is a 4th generation farmer, a water expert with very unique experience, a political operative, and a savvy analyst. She's a unicorn of sorts. For a bonus segment to this episode on shipping and the Farm Bill in just 15 minutes, drop me a note at [email protected] and I'll send it. It's so good. Episode mentions: Farmer Will Harris of White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, GA -- we talk about farmland and Bill Gates as the largest owner of US farmland. This episode relates to our conversation with Aubrey on the need for farmland, working it as efficiently as possible and Will Harris also breaks down the idea of complex and complicated systems in a way that relates to everything that Aubrey does. Join Aubrey and more than 65 farmer and non-farmer founders from across the country to move the needle on how much we know, understand and support our farmers in window.fd('form', { formId: '633581fdd960dab4eb97ca7c', containerEl: '#fd-form-633581fdd960dab4eb97ca7c' }); " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">For Farmers, a community and movement. When you sign up here, you'll get more information and can take action as you see fit. ;)xo Dana, Farm GirlSound design by Asher Griffith at Cicada Radio in NOLA. One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

In three short decades between 1987 and 2007, the US lost nearly 100,000 small commercial dairy farms. The trend continues.In New Jersey, where the Lynesses now farm dairy, only 37 dairies remain. But there they are -- Dan and Sarah -- forging ahead with a love for Holsteins and Jerseys, and a passion for the dairy industry plus a new on-farm creamery to drive local sales.Find out how this dairy princess met her prince and hear her powerful insights on what is clearly at the heart of Talk Farm to Me and your thinking (whether you admit it or not).xo Farm GirlYou can find Spring Run Dairy and Sarah & Dan on Instagram @springrun.dairy and you can find me, my little farm and more about farms and farmers @xoxofarmgirlInterview: Dana DiPrima, Farm Girl / Make Hay ProductionsSound Design: Asher Griffith / Cicada RadioSo many references to other Talk Farm to Me episodes in this one. Here they are:Pandemic Insights: 6 Farms Pivot (6) and Joel Salatin (9)Dairy Episodes: Clark Dairy (11 Live on IG) and Is Dairy Dying? (17) Regenerative Farming Episodes: Evans & Evans (4) and White Oak Pastures (23) One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

From "hocus pocus," to focus, herbalist and farmer Shannon Mayernik and I discuss farming herbs, the most sought-after remedies and the important role of the kitchen in the farm to table movement. Don't miss this holistic conversation about your own wellbeing. xo, Farm Girlwww.mayernikkitchen.com and on IG @mayernikkitchenInterview: Dana DiPrima, Farm Girl / Make Hay Productions @xoxofarmgirlSound Design: Asher Griffith / Cicada Radio One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

What if a flower farm is more than just that? Flower farms grow flowers and the ones in the US -- big and small -- are making a resurgence in an industry that is mostly imports. How does that change things? Flowers that don't ship well are yours for the picking -- hyper locally -- for instance. And what if a flower farm breeds connection? In a community that needs it. A de-stressor. What about teachers reeling from a school shooting? Can flowers help? Come and meet big-pharma turned little farmer Eliess Forney from her Bloom Barn in Howell, Michigan where Brightside Blooms shines a light on dark moments, transforming them as best she can.xo, Farm GirlNew sound design by Asher Griffith of Cicada Radio. One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Want some beer with your burger? 🍺 🍔 Meet Rob. He puts a little beer IN your burger. For real. But with Barley Beef in Bend, OR and rancher Rob Rastovich, the beef in the beer is only a small part of the story. Are you interested in technology? Business acumen? What it really takes to put a burger on your table? This episode is rich with the intersection of all of that. Plus beer. And conservation. This is Talk Farm to Me, where farmers take center stage. xoxo, Farm GirlFind out more about the #forfarmers community to support farmers at www.xoxofarmgirl.com/forfarmers One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

All farms have day to day problems. But then other serious problems crop up and throw a wrench in everything. No matter your current understanding of farms, this is an episode that sheds a light on what can happen to big or small farms if there's an interruption in the processing chain. Follow along with Carrie and her farm @blackwillowpondfarm on Instagram. To listen to the episode featuring sustainable farming pioneer Joel Salatin referenced by Carrie you can find the episode here. For more about your host, Farm Girl or Dana (rhymes with banana), find her and her Accidental Farm on Instagram @xoxofarmgirlSimilarly, find the latest community initiative -- #forfarmers -- to support farmers here. If you're here, I am pretty sure you want to tune in and become a part of it. xoxo Farm GirlPS A transcript and other information will be available shortly at www.talkfarmtome.com xo One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Sharon Burns-Leader is the co-owner of Bread Alone, a pioneering organic bakery that sells its baked goods at the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City. She serves on GrowNYC’s (the organization that oversees the market) Farmer and Community Advisory Committee. That’s where we start, but quickly you will see Sharon leads us through her evolution as a person, the evolution of the market and the evolution of grain in the region.Even though this story is centered on this NYC marketplace, it reaches well beyond. Grain development impacts you, whether you eat it or not. It impacts the environment — carbon farming, regenerative agriculture, soil health… so much. The extraordinary progress that’s happened via markets like the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City impact regional food systems everywhere. We’re just getting started on the Union Square Green Market series. Let’s talk farm. Let me know your questions, thoughts, comments. Find me on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl. You can find show notes and more about this episode on talkfarmtome.com.Stay tuned. xoxo One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

A new series of episodes will feature the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City and the farmers and other producers who sell there. What an interesting combination — one of the biggest and most famous cities in the world and farmers and producers from within 250 miles. Here Talk Farm to Me dives in to how it operates, how it’s governed. Meet Grow NYC's Director of Greenmarkets, Michael Hurwitz and the Union Square Greenmarket manager, Aquilino Cabral. They know so much and share it all. Coming soon, you'll get to know the farmers, the farms, the 12,000 products, all the stories and lives and regional food systems that are influenced here. Stay tuned to Talk Farm to Me — wherever you get your podcasts and on Instagram @talkfarmtome — and connect with its host, Farm Girl, on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl. One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Farmer Will Harris transformed his third generation family farm from a monoculture factory farm to a regenerative multi-species farm that is no longer dependent on commodity structures or industrial fertilizer. He learned a thing or two along the way that he's willing to share.Farmer Will Harris wrote an open letter to billionaire Bill Gates whose status as the largest owner of US farmland recently came to light. We discuss what many are calling a "land grab" by Gates and what the technology magnate might learn from what Will Harris has done on his farm, White Oak Pastures in rural Bluffton, Georgia. For more farmers and farming content of all kinds, follow your host, Farm Girl, on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl. You can find Talk Farm to Me there too @talkfarmtome and you can find show notes and more, including Will Harris's open letter to Bill Gates at talkfarmtome.com/listen. One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Farmer Franchesca Duval of Alchemist Farm in Northern California is pioneering humane practices for poultry hatcheries. She is working with her community to make sure the rooster chicks are going to good use for food. She thinks about the whole ecological and humane spectrum of raising birds. Alchemist Farm raises 13 different breeds of chickens that are bred for temperament and egg color. You can order chicks from farmer Franchesca Duval to give you the most beautiful egg rainbow. This episode puts to the test my mantra "Ask a Farmer, not Google!" and puts Google to shame. Find the answers to all your chicken and egg questions here. Except which came first... we are going to leave that one a mystery!xoxo One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Hold on to your mushroom caps, folks. We are going straight into the mushroom world today. Mushroom farmer Matt Hall really wears a scientist hat in his work growing Maitake and Shiitake mushrooms for restaurants and retail outlets. But he's got a lot more going on in the laboratory that just might break the mold on mushroom cultivation -- especially with morels. But there's more. Just wait until you hear about what he's got planned with mycelium. I had no idea the world of mushrooming could be so exciting! I hope you agree!If you love it, please write a review on Apple Podcasts! You can find me, your host, on Instagram at xoxofarmgirl. Stay tuned there for announcements about new episodes and some "Live from the Farm" bonus content where we visit some of our favorite farmers to see what's up. To learn more about mushroom farmer Matt Hall of Midnight Harvest, follow him on Instagram too at midnightharvest.xoxo One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Meet farmer Nicole Vernon of Vernon Family Farm in Newfields, New Hampshire where she and her husband, Jeremiah, are raising pastured meats and three young daughters. The Vernons produce 20,000 pastured hens a year and that is not even enough to keep up with demand. Join me -- your host, Farm Girl -- to meet Nicole, to find out what personality traits are necessary to be a farmer, the pros and cons of raising kids on a farm and how they have envisioned and implemented a farm store right on the farm. I know you will find a lot in common with Nicole -- she's funny, hard working (she has an off farm job too), innovative, and straightforward. This interview took place on Instagram Live in the presence of a live audience who were encouraged to chime in with questions or comments. You can join Five LIVE too (every other Thursday, mostly at noon). Just follow your host on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl (Five LIVE announcements run through IG Stories). And please connect with Nicole and her family and her farm on Instagram as well @vernonfamilyfarm One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Maria Stewart is a dairy goat farmer. At Gorgeous Goat Creamery she processes her goats' milk, makes cheese and soap. She sells her products off the farm and at seasonal farmers markets. She welcomes visitors for farm tours. Maria is a 24-7, 365-day a year farmer AND also a scientist with a full-time off farm job. More than 80% of farm families rely on income and insurance from off farm jobs, but a far smaller percentage actually talk about it. What does this mean? It is hard to make a living at farming. Learn more, including what you can do to help (ahem, buy local!). Connect with Maria and her Gorgeous Goat Creamery on Instagram @gorgeous_goat You can also meet her goats and hear more from her and a fellow goat farmer from Wisconsin on your host's Instagram @xoxofarmgirl. And of course you can find more about this podcast on Instagram @talkfarmtome or at talkfarmtome.com. xoxo One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

Farmer Kamal Bell and your host, Farm Girl, go back in history to Kamal's farming roots and look forward into what could be. Instead of food deserts and discrimination, a more sustainable world where young people lead the charge. Sankofa Farms in Efland, NC is supremely conscious of the depth of the issues the community faces and is making strides in connecting them to healthy foods by "going back to get it" from African traditions. Farmer Kamal has some sage advice for legislators too. You can find Kamal and Sankofa Farms on Instagram @sankofafarms Make sure to follow @talkfarmtome as well, and your host @xoxofarmgirl for fun and connected content on farming, food and finding common ground. One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com

This episode is the first in a series of several about the dairy industry, dairy farmers and their bovine producers. It's a 101 of sorts. In this episode you'll meet a lifelong dairy farmer from New York state, Rich Dirie of Dirie's Dairy Farm. Rich speaks frankly about his farm, how it started and how it got to where it is today. His commentary on his own farm is insightful to what's happening in the industry. You'll also meet dairy industry expert Mark Stephenson from the University of Wisconsin, Madison's School of Agriculture and Life Sciences. There he serves as the Director of Dairy Policy Analysis, which is to say that he knows about the dairy industry and we get into it. Deep. By the end of this episode you will have a pretty good foundation to take on bigger and deeper issues as we go forward. I am sure you will have questions and ideas on what you'd like to hear about, so when you do, reach out and let me know. You can find me at talkfarmtome.com or on Instagram @xoxofarmgirl or @talkfarmtome. Follow along for news and updates. And stay tuned for Episode 2 in this Deep Dive series on Dairy in a few weeks!xoxo One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024) One Bite is Everything ResourcesWrite a ReviewWebsiteYouTubeConnect with Host, Dana DiPrimaEmailInstagram Learn more about the For Farmers MovementWebsiteBlog Other ResourcesPinterestGlossary of Useful Ag TermsOne Bite is Everything Production CreditsProduction: Dana DiPrima and Sonia DhillonSound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com