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Jesús Limón | #120

<p>As an orphan from Mexico, Jesús Limón literally started with nothing, but through decades of hard work, he built his own orchard in Quincy, Washington.</p> <p>Despite all he's overcome, Jesús is now deeply troubled about the future of family farming in WA, and he shares why he fears for the future of our food system.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/jesus-limon-120/">Jesús Limón | #120</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

May 29, 202439 min

Nora Doelman | #119

<p>"I don't know what the future of this farm is."</p> <p>Nora Doelman is very up front when she talks about how hard it is to keep a family farm going in western Washington.</p> <p>See her and her family's dairy in beautiful Elma, WA on this all-new episode, and learn more about why it's an ongoing struggle to save family farming here in the Evergreen State.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/nora-doelman-119/">Nora Doelman | #119</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Mar 21, 202438 min

Small Farmer Jessica Jager On Stereotypes & Appearances

<p>Small Farmer Jess Jager of Your Friends Farm shares a story of getting judged—and dismissed—as a farmer, based on her appearance.</p> <p>She and host Dillon Honcoop tackle the thorny issues of sexism, stereotyping and judging by appearances that more farmers face than you might expect.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/small-farmer-jessica-jager-on-stereotypes-appearances/">Small Farmer Jessica Jager On Stereotypes & Appearances</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Sep 26, 202342 min

S4 Ep 4Nicole Derting | #118

<p>"There's just a massive disconnect."</p> <p>But Nicole Derting of Post 5 Cattle Co. wants to reconnect local communities with locally-grown food, and with how she runs her ranch and sells her beef, she's putting her money where her mouth is.</p> <p>In this episode, Nicole explains so miuch about how beef is raised here in WA, and shares so much wisdom about the state of the food system, and why she's so passionate about bringing change.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/nicole-derting-118/">Nicole Derting | #118</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Sep 21, 202348 min

S4 Ep 4Norma Ruiz | #117

<p>Despite having no background in dairy farming, Norma Ruiz had the courage to take over a Bow, Washington creamery and dairy, learning as she went.</p> <p>We visit the farm and learn how she raises cows, producing milk to make artisanal cheeses at Golden Glen Creamery, just a stone's throw from shores of Puget Sound.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/norma-ruiz-118/">Norma Ruiz | #117</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Aug 9, 202348 min

S4 Ep 3Francisco Sarmiento | #116

<p>Francisco Sarmiento is following in his father's footsteps, not only as a farm worker, but now as a fruit farming educator in the world's apple capital, Wenatchee, Washington.</p> <p>Join us as we visit his college fruit science lab, hear Francisco's personal story and passion for growing food, and check out an actual orchard!</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/francisco-sarmiento-117/">Francisco Sarmiento | #116</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Jun 27, 202344 min

S4 Ep 2Chef & Farmer Ona Lee on Online Harassment

<p>Online farmer harassment… Yes, sadly it’s a real thing, and chef & farmer Ona Lee of Clara's Canning joins Dillon live from her farm to explain.</p> <p>Join us for our first-ever live episode as we tackle this troubling trend, and of course get an update on Ona Lee’s farm and business!</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/chef-farmer-ona-lee-on-online-harassment-116/">Chef & Farmer Ona Lee on Online Harassment</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

May 19, 202357 min

S4 Ep 1Shannon Smith | #115

<p>Season 4 kicks off with a visit to MyShan Dairy to hear Shannon Smith's amazing story, see the farm, and find out about the unique niche they've found in the dairy case!</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/shannon-smith-115/">Shannon Smith | #115</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

May 11, 202342 min

S3 Ep 26Shelli DeJager | #114

<p>A battle with stage 4 cancer and a dangerous flood could have ended their farm, but Shelli DeJager and her husband Pete have managed to keep their small family dairy near Everson, WA alive.</p> <p>Hear Shelli recount the dramatic details of survival, and find out why her children won't be able to keep the farm despite their desire to continue the family's farming legacy.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/shelli-dejager-114/">Shelli DeJager | #114</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Dec 16, 202242 min

S3 Ep 25Pete Charriere | #113

<p>Despite his passion from a young age for raising cattle, becoming a full-time rancher didn't seem to be in the cards for Pete Charriere.</p> <p>Hear what changed to make that dream a reality for Pete, and why he remains so passionate about raising top-quality beef in Pomeroy, Washington.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/pete-charriere-113/">Pete Charriere | #113</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Nov 28, 202242 min

S3 Ep 24Steve Seymour | #112

<p>After a career as a fish biologist around the Pacific Northwest, Steve Seymour helped reinvigorate Drayton Harbor Oyster Company in Blaine, Washington.</p> <p>Steve shares the story of making the oyster farm a regional destination, as well as the challenges of growing oysters and the incredible benefits they offer.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/steve-seymour-112/">Steve Seymour | #112</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Oct 19, 202249 min

S3 Ep 23Jessica Jager | #111

<p>Although she always wanted to be a farmer, it was the pandemic that finally pushed Jessica Jager and her husband to start Your Friends Farm near Spokane.</p> <p>Hear about their amazing journey, and the care they put into every bit of food they produce.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/jessica-jager-111/">Jessica Jager | #111</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Oct 18, 202247 min

S3 Ep 22Reba Guzman | #110

<p>Growing up in one of Washington's oldest apple-growing families, 5th generation apple & cherry farmer Reba Guzman learned to appreciate hard work and honor the legacy she wants to help continue.</p> <p>She explains why she's so proud of the fruit her family produces, and just how much care and hard work goes into growing it and selling it all over the nation and around the world.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/reba-guzman-110/">Reba Guzman | #110</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Oct 10, 202249 min

S3 Ep 21Alan Schreiber | #109

<p>Growing over 300 kinds of fruits and vegetables near Eltopia, WA, Alan Schreiber shares the insider struggles with bringing real local food to market.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/alan-schreiber-109/">Alan Schreiber | #109</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Sep 30, 202250 min

S3 Ep 20Dwayne Faber | #108

<p>Second-generation dairy farmer Dwayne Faber is passionate about milk, and how it continues to play a role in the evolution of our society.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/dwayne-faber-108/">Dwayne Faber | #108</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Sep 23, 202256 min

S3 Ep 19Faviola Barbosa | #107

<p>Growing up as a farmworker in Washington orchards, Faviola Barbosa experienced the hard work and uncertainty that comes with growing food. </p> <p>After working extensively in the world of education, she's come back to her farming roots to help guide the WA tree fruit community's generous funding through the Washington Apple Education Foundation to assist young people raised in tree fruit districts with their education.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/faviola-barbosa-107/">Faviola Barbosa | #107</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Sep 13, 202237 min

S3 Ep 18Pam Lewison | #106

<p>As a policy analyst, Pam Lewison not only writes about the affects of new laws on farming, but also continues to work on her family's farm near Moses Lake, WA.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/pam-lewison-106/">Pam Lewison | #106</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Aug 31, 202250 min

Ona Lee Weatherford | #105

<p>She's a chef with Michelin-star training who now grows her own food.</p> <p>Meet Ona Lee Weatherford, whose amazing journey of loss and renewal has taken her to New York, Los Angeles and back home to Washington state.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/ona-lee-weatherford-105/">Ona Lee Weatherford | #105</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Aug 19, 202253 min

S3 Ep 16Ivan Sultan | #104

<p>Ever heard of black garlic? Food entrepreneur Ivan Sultan has all the details on it, as well as the unique Columbia Bar energy bars he's created. He shares deep insights from a lifelong journey that's taken him to nearly every corner of the food system.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/ivan-sultan-104/">Ivan Sultan | #104</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Aug 3, 20221h 4m

S3 Ep 15Jack Mallonee | #103

<p>Sustainability is everything to Jack Mallonee's family's small organic dairy in Curtis, WA.</p> <p>Hear how they combine four generations' worth of farming knowledge with cutting-edge technology to steward the land while producing quality milk.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/jack-mallonee-103/">Jack Mallonee | #103</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Jul 26, 202240 min

S3 Ep 14Gerrit Van Weerdhuizen | #102

<p>Gerrit Van Weerdhuizen has a passion for educating students about farming, and has mentored countless people interested in growing food and supporting the food system.</p> <p>Known to his students as "Mr. Van," he's also a beef farmer himself, and we visited his farm near Everson, WA to hear his insights into food, farming and education.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/gerrit-van-weerdhuizen-102/">Gerrit Van Weerdhuizen | #102</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Jul 14, 202250 min

S3 Ep 13Rex Ogden | #101

<p>Rex Ogden is the 4th generation to farm a hilly piece of land near Castle Rock, Washington.</p> <p>As he sees family farms disappearing from his part of the state, he shares his perspective on what it will take to protect them</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/rex-ogden-101/">Rex Ogden | #101</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Jun 29, 202237 min

S3 Ep 12Ron Tebow | #100

<p>An unbelievable farming accident nearly killed Ron Tebow when he was 19, and it changed his life forever, in more ways than one.</p> <p>Hear him tell his incredible story, and explain how he became a farmer poet later in life.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/ron-tebow-100/">Ron Tebow | #100</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Jun 22, 20221h 5m

S3 Ep 11Kaitlyn Thornton | #099

<p>Even though Kaitlyn Thornton is a social media influencer with over a quarter-million followers, she's still the real deal, helping run her family's apple and pear orchard in Tonasket, WA.</p> <p>She opens up about why she's a farmer, and how difficult times shaped her passion for growing food.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/kaitlyn-thornton-09/">Kaitlyn Thornton | #099</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Jun 15, 202250 min

S3 Ep 10Josh & Katie Steward | #098

<p>These first-generation wheat farmers took a big risk to start their farm near Harrington, WA.</p> <p>Meet Josh & Katie Steward, and hear why they were willing to put their family's future on the line to become farmers.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/josh-katie-steward-098/">Josh & Katie Steward | #098</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Jun 6, 202241 min

S3 Ep 9Austin Olma | #097

<p>If you've ever eaten beef from Whole Foods, it may have come from Austin Olma's ranch.</p> <p>Hear directly from this real-life cowboy about the challenges he faces every day as we visit his ranch in Tonasket, WA.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/austin-olma-097/">Austin Olma | #097</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

May 27, 202241 min

S3 Ep 8Ashlee Frank | #096

<p>This dairy farm in Washington has created a revolutionary natural skincare cream made from cows' colostrum.</p> <p>Ashlee Frank with Nurst explains how the innovative idea was born on her family's farm, Royal Family Farming, and how they're trying to get the word out about the surprising benefits of their unique skincare products.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/ashlee-frank-096/">Ashlee Frank | #096</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

May 18, 202232 min

S3 Ep 7Pedro Cuevas | #095

<p>Labor challenges mean an uncertain future for small family farms like the orchard Pedro Cuevas runs with his father.</p> <p>Pedro sat down with Dillon to share his story of growing up in a farm worker family and talk about the cutting-edge farming technology he's now involved with.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/pedro-cuevas-095/">Pedro Cuevas | #095</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

May 16, 202230 min

S3 Ep 6Mieschia Wilson | #094

<p>More and more people are disconnected from how their food is grown, and farmsteader Mieschia Wilson says one of the consequences is that people are lashing out at farmers.</p> <p>Hear how she's personally been targeted, and what she's trying to do at Next Generation Farmstead to reconnect people with where their food comes from.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/mieschia-wilson-094/">Mieschia Wilson | #094</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

May 4, 202231 min

S3 Ep 5Andrew Albert | #093

<p>Growing local beef and crops not far from Seattle, Andrew Albert knows he's part of a dying breed. </p> <p>But he doesn't think it should be that way.</p> <p>Hear directly from this 3rd-generation farmer about the long list of pressures pushing more and more family farms out of business, and find out the real reason he keeps farming in spite of the stress.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/andrew-albert-093/">Andrew Albert | #093</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Apr 26, 202241 min

S3 Ep 4Lindsey Van Dyken | #092

<p>Once known as the "forbidden fruit," black currants have storied past here in the US, and Lindsey Van Dyken's family has been growing them since they were legalized in Washington less than 20 years ago.</p> <p>Hear Lindsey's story and the challenges her family farm has faced in growing the niche crop and other berries for a growing crowd of loyal customers.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/lindsey-van-dyken-092/">Lindsey Van Dyken | #092</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Apr 13, 202250 min

S3 Ep 3Eros Gonzalez | #091

<p>Growing up in a family of farm workers, Eros Gonzalez is no stranger to the hard work that goes into growing food.</p> <p>Now he helps farms conserve water and grow sustainable crops through his work at WaterTec in Lynden, WA.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/eros-gonzalez-091/">Eros Gonzalez | #091</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Apr 6, 20221h 5m

Ryan Mensonides | #090

<p>This organic dairy farmer is betting everything on the future of local food, as he and his family work to launch their own creamery and market near Seattle.</p> <p>Meet Ryan Mensonides of Mount Rainier Creamery & Market and Providence Farms and hear his passion for local food and family farming, as well as the huge challenges he's faced to make his dream a reality.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/ryan-mensonides-090/">Ryan Mensonides | #090</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Mar 29, 202259 min

Francisco Santelices | #089

<p>Could oysters and clams be the protein of the future?</p> <p>We sat down with shellfish farmer Francisco Santelices of Skagit Shellfish to learn how they rely on Skagit Bay's cold, clean water to grow some of the best oysters and clams around.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/francisco-santelices-089/">Francisco Santelices | #089</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Mar 9, 202245 min

S2 Ep 40Randy Honcoop | #088

<p>He had been in farming literally his whole life... up until 4 months ago.</p> <p>Host Dillon Honcoop's dad, Randy, shares the story of how he became a red raspberry farmer, and explains what it's like to leave the only occupation he's ever known.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/randy-honcoop-088/">Randy Honcoop | #088</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Dec 21, 202146 min

S2 Ep 39Jared Easterday | #087

<p>The reason Jared Easterday is so passionate about growing food might surprise you.</p> <p>Sitting around his kitchen table talking about growing vegetables, we learn not only about how Jared farms, but how he sees his work fitting into the big picture.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/jared-easterday-087/">Jared Easterday | #087</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Dec 15, 202140 min

S2 Ep 38Boston Alvord | #086

<p>We go inside a real local butcher shop to hear about the challenges Boston Alvord faces as he continues a centuries-old tradition of preparing meat for local customers' tables.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/boston-alvord-086/">Boston Alvord | #086</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Dec 10, 202158 min

S2 Ep 37Marie Hegarty | #085

<p>Sadly, there's a huge bottleneck keeping a lot of locally-grown beef from reaching dinner tables in WA.</p> <p>Small beef farmer Marie Hegarty explains why, and shares what's so important to her about raising small-scale grassfed beef near Custer, WA at Fair Cow's Path Farm.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/marie-hegarty-085/">Marie Hegarty | #085</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Dec 7, 202143 min

S2 Ep 36Dwayne Lenssen | #084

<p>His wheat, barley and lentils are eaten all over the world, and Dwayne Lenssen grows them in the scenic rolling hills of the Palouse in Eastern Washington and Idaho.</p> <p>Dillon and Dwayne discuss how wheat is farmed in this unique region, and connect around a shared history with a tragic twist. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/dwayne-lenssen-084/">Dwayne Lenssen | #084</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Nov 18, 202155 min

S2 Ep 35Luis Guitron | #083

<p>What's the truth about the controversial H-2A Guest Worker program?</p> <p>Farm worker housing manager Luis Guitron shares what it's like behind the scenes, as well as his own personal story, as Dillon Honcoop visits an actual guest worker housing facility in Okanogan, WA.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/luis-guitron-083/">Luis Guitron | #083</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Nov 10, 202139 min

S2 Ep 34Amy Cords | #082

<p>She may have the best marinara sauce you've ever tasted, and Amy Cords and her mom make it right here in Washington state.</p> <p>Hear the story of how their unwritten family recipe became the mainstay of Manja Creations Artisan Food Company.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/amy-cords-082/">Amy Cords | #082</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Nov 5, 202149 min

S2 Ep 33Jordyn & Kay Clark | #081

<p>Racking up millions of video views, mother and daughter-in-law homesteaders Jordyn and Kay Clark became a viral sensation on social media, sharing day-to-day insights into growing food.</p> <p>They share how they got started, what made them go viral, and what their newfound notariety means for their homestead, Portage View Farm, on Washington's Lummi Peninsula.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/jordyn-kay-clark-081/">Jordyn & Kay Clark | #081</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Oct 26, 202141 min

S2 Ep 32Gigi Berardi | #080

<p>Author and professor Gigi Berardi says some kinds of farming in Washington state are often much closer to the "extinction threshold" than people realize.</p> <p>Gigi shares how she came from Hollywood to farming, via academia, and opens up about what she's found in her research on farms and at Western Washington University's Huxley College of the Environment.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/gigi-berardi-080/">Gigi Berardi | #080</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Oct 19, 202148 min

S2 Ep 31Bernadette Gagnier | #079

<p>When Bernadette Gagnier came to WSU's agriculture research station in Prosser to get a PhD in horticulture, she was reconnecting with family farming roots she didn't even know she had.</p> <p>She explains why the bugs she's researching are bad news for WA's amazing wines, and how she's trying to stop them without using pesticides.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/bernadette-gagnier-079/">Bernadette Gagnier | #079</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Oct 12, 2021

S2 Ep 30Leann Krainick | #078

<p>Even though she was diagnosed with cancer, Leann Krainick knew her family's 100-year-old dairy couldn't stop while she was in treatment.</p> <p>She shares the emotional story of working through that time of crisis, and gives an inside look at running Krainick Dairy just a stone's throw from Seattle.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/leann-krainick-078/">Leann Krainick | #078</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Oct 5, 2021

S2 Ep 29Luke Dynes | #077

<p>This PNW-based farmer-turned-recycler has a powerful solution to America's food waste problem.</p> <p>Luke Dynes has developed technology that he aims to take to every state in the nation and drastically reduce the amount of food that ends up in landfills.</p> <p>In fact, he's already doing it right here in Washington and Oregon.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/luke-dynes-077/">Luke Dynes | #077</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Sep 27, 2021

S2 Ep 28Co Dinn | #076

<p>He describes it as one of the best places in the world to make wine.</p> <p>That's why Co Dinn crafts his award-winning wines in the heart of the Yakima Valley with a keen focus on sustainability.</p> <p>Come with us as we visit Co Dinn Cellars' tasting room in Sunnyside, WA.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/co-dinn-076/">Co Dinn | #076</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Sep 21, 2021

S2 Ep 27Kyler Beard | #075

<p>Kyler Beard is a real Washington cowboy, and he's passionate about doing what's best for his cattle and the rangeland they graze on.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/kyler-beard-075/">Kyler Beard | #075</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Sep 13, 2021

S2 Ep 26Brianna Parmentier | #074

<p>Are dairy cows being treated well on Washington state dairy farms?</p> <p>Coming into the world of dairy originally as an outsider, Brianna Parmentier is now in charge of taking care of a dairy herd near Everson, WA.</p> <p>She shares what really happens behind the scenes on dairy farms in this state.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/brianna-parmentier-074/">Brianna Parmentier | #074</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Sep 9, 202136 min

S2 Ep 25Austin Allred | #073

<p>This beef and dairy farmer is dangerously close to achieving sustainable carbon neutrality on his farm near Royal City, WA.</p> <p>It may surprise you what Austin Allred of Royal Family Farming says is the secret to carbon neutrality, building soil health and producing food in a way that's sustainable for generations to come.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org/austin-allred-073/">Austin Allred | #073</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://realfoodrealpeople.org">Real Food Real People</a>.</p>

Aug 30, 202141 min