The History of Fresh Produce

The Hawaiian islands have been annexed by the United States and an agriculture boom is underway. American entrepreneurs flood the shores of Hawaii in search of their fortune. But this comes at a cost to the indigenous Hawaiian peoples and their land. In today's episode, John and Patrick explore how the pineapple industry bursts onto the scene following the collapse of the Hawaiian monarchy and quickly transforms the island nation. The success of pineapple may have been relatively short lived, but the impact on Hawaii has been long lasting. Will the impact be for the better or worse?Don't miss the fourth and final episode in this thrilling account of the Stolen Lands of Hawai'i!Instagram:@historyoffreshproduce

We've all heard about the hidden Mickeys and "easter eggs" in Disney movie classics but what about fresh produce? Food, especially produce, plays a pivotal role in many of these movies. It may not always be obvious but these foods tie in significant cultural and regional elements that help to paint a bigger picture of the characters and their setting. In today's bonus livestream episode, John and Patrick explore the fresh produce landscape of a variety of Disney movies and their historical accuracy. From the desert city of Agrabah in Aladdin to the Andean mountains in The Emperor's New Groove, are the crops we see Disney magic or reality?Instagram:@historyoffreshproduce

Tensions are rising between plantation owners and the Hawaiian monarchy. Plantation owners want the island nation to be annexed by the United States to further their wealth. The royalists want more agricultural diversity and power returned to the natives. Two groups but there can only be one victor.In today's episode, John and Patrick describe the pivotal point in Hawaiian history where annexationists and royalists face off in the ultimate battle for control. There will be coercion, secret meetings, and manipulation. Is this farewell to the Hawaiian peoples and their sovereignty?Don't miss the third episode in this thrilling account of the Stolen Lands of Hawai'i!Instagram: @historyoffreshproduce

King Kamehameha the Great has unified the Hawaiian islands and with it brings vast trade opportunities to European powers. Seeking to move away from a rest stop to a player in international trade, what does Hawaii have to offer to the world and what does it mean for their people and land? In today's episode, John and Patrick explore the extraordinary transition of the Hawaiian islands from a mere trade outpost to an international supplier of goods. As the young United States continues to expand, Hawai'i positions its goods towards the growing American market. Will this bring wealth and prosperity to the peoples of Hawai'i? Or will outside powers look to extort and control the small island nation?Don't miss the second episode in this thrilling account of the Stolen Lands of Hawai'i!Instagram:@historyoffreshproduce

A paradise island chain in the middle of the Pacific remained in relative isolation for over 1,000 years until the controversial Captain Cook became the first recorded European to encounter what he called the Sandwich Islands. This encounter marked the beginning of the end of the sovereignty of what we now know as the Hawaiian islands. The story of Hawai'i is a tragic tale of violence, exploitation and imperialism that has food, namely produce, at the very heart of it all.Join Patrick and John in the first episode of this epic series, as they explore three key moments in the late 18th century that set the course of Hawaii's fate.Instagram:@historyoffreshproduce

Join Patrick and John in their very first History Of Fresh Produce bonus livestream, as they review the past year and what exciting topics they have planned for 2024.Instagram:@historyoffreshproduce

From the moment it landed on European shores in the early 16th century, the potato has been used as a political instrument. From the Age of Enlightenment to European empire and colonialism to the World Wars and beyond, the potato has arguably played every role between savior and enemy in its relatively short history on the global stage. Listen as John and Patrick are joined by historian Rebecca Earle to discuss the politics of the potato.Order a copy Rebecca's book "Feeding the People" here: https://www.amazon.com/Feeding-People-Politics-Rebecca-Earle/dp/1108484069

In this new series of The Produce Industry Network we explore the history of Produce. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too many imports, what is the world coming to? Do you know what you are putting in your body?This new series is all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why it is done.The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture.Today join us for the history of TOMATOES (Part 2)!

In this new series of The Produce Industry Network we explore the history of Produce. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too many imports, what is the world coming to? Do you know what you are putting in your body?This new series is all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why it is done.The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture.Today join us for the history of TOMATOES (Part 1)!

In 1663, Hendrick Schoonmaker was granted 300 acres of land as payment for his military service in the Esopus Wars (1659-1663). By 1680, the Schoonmaker family was farming the land in what is today Accord, NY and continues to do so today. In fact, Saunderskill Farm is one of very few farms in the nation to receive the “Tricentennial Award” from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Join John as he sits down with 10th generation family member, Jack Schoonmaker, as they discuss over three centuries of history on Saunderskills Farm.

In this new series of The Produce Industry Network we explore the history of Produce. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too many imports, what is the world coming to? Do you know what you are putting in your body?This new series is all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why it is done.The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture.Today join us for the history of MAIZE!

Today is the July 24, 2023 and  we are bringing you a BONUS EPISODE exploring the life and history of the "Food Explorer", David Fairchild. But that's not all! We have a very special guest joining us. National bestselling writer and professor of environmental science and policy at The Johns Hopkins University Mr. Daniel Stone will be walking us through the adventures of Fairchild.Grab your spy gear and adventure hat. You are not going to want to miss this.

In this new series of The Produce Industry Network we explore the history of Produce. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too many imports, what is the world coming to? Do you know what you are putting in your body?This new series is all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why it is done.The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture.Today join us for the history of STRAWBERRIES!

In this new series of The Produce Industry Network we explore the history of Produce. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too many imports, what is the world coming to? Do you know what you are putting in your body?This new series is all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why it is done.The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture.Today join us for the history of POTATOES!

In this new series of The Produce Industry Network we explore the history of Produce. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too many imports, what is the world coming to? Do you know what you are putting in your body?This new series is all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why it is done.The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture.Today join us for the history of BANANAS!

In this new series of The Produce Industry Network we explore the history of Produce. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too many imports, what is the world coming to? Do you know what you are putting in your body?This new series is all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why it is done.The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture.Today join us for the history of DRAGON FRUIT!

In this new series of The Produce Industry Network we explore the history of Produce. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too many imports, what is the world coming to? Do you know what you are putting in your body?This new series is all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why it is done.The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture.Today join us for the history of GRAPES!

In this new series of The Produce Industry Network we explore the history of Produce. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too many imports, what is the world coming to? Do you know what you are putting in your body? This new series is all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why it is done. The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture. Today join us for the history of CITRUS!