What if the answers to our most urgent food challenges aren’t found in high-tech labs—but in the hands of farmers themselves? In this episode of One Bite is Everything , host Dana DiPrima speaks with Peter Kelly, founder of Grow Further , an organization working to fill the critical funding gap in agricultural research by supporting innovations designed with and for smallholder farmers. Peter shares how projects like early-maturing beans in Ghana, iron-rich millet in Zimbabwe, and irrigated wheat in Ethiopia are redefining food security—not just abroad, but here at home. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why agricultural research is severely underfunded—and why that matters How farmer-led innovation is transforming food systems from the ground up What U.S. farmers can learn from global agricultural breakthroughs How climate-smart farming starts with listening, not lecturing Why supporting local and global research is critical to feeding a growing planet Guests Peter Kelly – Agricultural economist and founder of Grow Further Support the Show 📩 Become an OBIE Insider: Stay connected, get behind-the-scenes updates, and explore more ways to eat and drink like it matters. Here's the link to sign up. 🎧 Liked the show? Leave a 5-star rating and review to help us bring you more incredible guests and conversations. Top reviews on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or you can leave your review here . 📱 Screenshot this episode and share it on your socials! 🏷️ Tag @xoxofarmgirl + #OneBiteIsEverything 📱 Connect on Socials Instagram @xoxofarmgirl Dana DiPrima, For Farmers Movement & OBIE Facebook For Farmers Movement & OBIE 🎙️ The OBIE Team Dana DiPrima, host and producer Sonia Dhillon, co-producer & editor Russell Chapa, sound engineer, original music ⭐️ One Bite is Everything is a proud part of Heritage Radio Network , home to the most influential voices in food.
