One Bite is Everything

This week on One Bite is Everything , we’re taking a look back over all the conversations we’ve had in 2025 with farmers, chefs, historians, entrepreneurs, policy thinkers, and food system insiders. Here, a quiet thread emerges: the future of food. Not as an abstract concept, but as something that’s already shaping our grocery carts, our communities, and the lives of the hardworking farmers at the center of it all. In this episode, Dana breaks down the biggest forces that will shape what we eat in 2026 and beyond. She weaves together insights from this year’s interviews, data trends, policy shifts, and stories from the field to bring you a grounded, clear-eyed look at what’s coming—and what it means for all of us. In this episode, you’ll learn: The major themes that surfaced across the 2025 season Five trends that will define the year ahead—from labor shortages to climate pressure to the rise of localism How policy changes and funding gaps will ripple through farms, restaurants, and grocery stores The bright spots: regenerative farming, and the power of community action What all of this means for you as an eater in 2026 Practical ways to support small farmers and strengthen your local food system This is your roadmap to the year ahead—one that connects your plate to the bigger world in the most real, immediate ways. To dive into the trends more deeply, here's the Greatest Hits from 2025 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.

Each December I bring back this listener favorite because it captures the magic, the work, and the heart behind one of the season’s most beloved traditions. Today, we visit Ashley at Tuckaway Trees, a family-run Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania that has become an evergreen part of this show. We talk about how long a Christmas tree takes to grow, what the holiday rush looks like behind the scenes, the varieties customers love most, and how small specialty farms like this anchor local economies in quiet but powerful ways. We also explore a short history of why we bring trees indoors at all, a tradition that begins long before Christmas and now relies on farmers who spend nearly a decade growing each tree you bring home. If you love seasonal farming, holiday rituals, or simply want a peek behind the scenes of a Christmas tree farm, this episode will make your season brighter. Take your own trip to Tuckaway Trees here . 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.

Your morning coffee is sending you a message. Are you listening? In this episode of One Bite is Everything , host Dana DiPrima explores how climate change is reshaping one of the most beloved daily rituals on the planet. Coffee may seem simple, but the story behind your cup spans deforestation, biodiversity loss, shifting growing zones, rising prices, farmer displacement, and the hard truth that Arabica is running out of the cool, stable climate it needs to survive. Featuring insights from: • Etelle Higonnet on coffee’s massive role in global deforestation and monoculture • Toni Farmer on why the U.S. cannot grow its way out of a shrinking global supply • Sam Kass on why coffee, wine, and chocolate may become luxury goods • Nancy Matsumoto on how women-led cooperatives are building climate resilience You will learn: • Why half of all coffee-growing land may become unsuitable by 2050 • How climate change is pushing coffee production further uphill • Why small increases in coffee prices trigger global food insecurity • How women farmers are rewriting the future of coffee resilience • What consumers can look for if they want to support more sustainable coffee This is not just a story about coffee. It is a story about climate, farmers, and the everyday rituals that reveal how connected we are to the world that grows our food. Support the farmers who make your food possible: Give up the price of one cup of coffee today and contribute it to farmer grants at the For Farmers Movement. You can donate here . 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.

What if your dinner could change the world? In this episode of One Bite is Everything , host Dana DiPrima sits down with Sam Kass, former White House chef, policy strategist, and author of The Last Supper, to explore how food lies at the heart of the climate crisis and could be one of our most powerful solutions. They dive into Sam’s journey from the kitchen to the West Wing, the climate warning hidden in our everyday ingredients, and what it will really take to build a food movement that has staying power. Sam shares behind-the-scenes stories from global climate summits, candid reflections on the battles in Washington, and sharp insights into how culture, policy, and the food industry intersect. You’ll learn: Why climate change is already reshaping what we eat—from chocolate to rice How the “Last Supper” dinners helped world leaders feel the climate crisis What role corporations, consumers, and voters each play in transforming the system The surprising story behind McDonald’s regenerative beef initiative How small daily choices—like what’s on your plate—can add up to systemic change Find Sam Kass's new book, The Last Supper: How to Overcome the Coming Food Crisis , here . This episode is part of the For Farmers Movement , where every story sparks action. Because what you hear here doesn’t stay here; it grows into real-world impact. Rate and review the show to help us keep bringing you urgent, honest, and practical conversations about the future of food. 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.

Last week, we talked about SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and how it shows up in real people’s lives. This week, we zoom out to the bigger picture: the Farm Bill, the massive piece of legislation that shapes what gets grown, what’s conserved, and who can afford to eat. In this solo episode, host Dana DiPrima unpacks how and why SNAP ended up inside the Farm Bill, who’s fighting to separate them, and what’s really at stake for both farmers and families if that happens. From coalition politics to sugar subsidies, she traces the threads that tie our plates to our policies — and asks a powerful question: If we disconnect farm policy from food policy, are we merely deepening the same disconnection that already plagues our food culture? What You’ll Learn The origin story of the “food + farm” marriage — and why it was intentional. How much of the Farm Bill actually funds nutrition programs (hint: about 75%). Who wants to separate SNAP and the Farm Bill — and why. What would happen to farmers and eaters if they split. Why SNAP’s connection to farm policy keeps both sides politically strong. The quiet overlap between USDA sugar supports and SNAP purchase rules. How America’s cultural disconnection from food is showing up on the policy stage. Quick Facts SNAP participation (FY 2024): ≈ 41.7 million people per month (12.3 % of U.S.). Average benefit: ≈ $187 per person per month. Total cost: ≈ $100 billion. Farm Bill budget share: ≈ 75 % nutrition programs (USDA ERS / CBO). First combined food + farm bill: 1973 Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act. 2013 precedent: House briefly passed split bills before recombining. USDA pilots: Testing limits on sugary drink purchases with SNAP. (Sources: USDA ERS, CBO, CRS Reports R48167 & R47055, USDA FNS data, Heritage Foundation policy briefs, HealthEatingResearch 2025 snapshot.) Key Question If we split SNAP from the Farm Bill, are we fixing inefficiency or widening a cultural and political gap between the people who grow our food and the people who eat it ? Quote to Remember “Splitting the Farm Bill and SNAP might look tidy on paper, but symbolically it says: what farmers do has nothing to do with what families eat. And that’s not true, it never has been.” 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 &...

In this episode, we unpack the full picture of SNAP: what it is, what critics say, why some critiques are fair and others miss the point, and how the program ties into the strength of our entire food system. You’ll hear: A quick history of SNAP and how it evolved from Depression-era “food stamps” into today’s $100 billion stabilizer. Who actually receives SNAP: families with children, seniors, people with disabilities, and millions of working Americans whose wages don’t stretch as far as they used to. What critics get right (and wrong) about fraud, work, and food choices. Why SNAP can’t simply “become more like WIC” — and why that’s not as simple or healthy as it sounds. What happens when SNAP is paused or defunded: the economic domino effect that hits farmers, retailers, and local economies far beyond the households using the benefits. And finally, why asking farmers — who already live close to the margins — to donate their way through a federal funding crisis is both unfair and unsustainable. Because this isn’t about handouts. It’s about understanding that food assistance is economic infrastructure. When we weaken it, everyone pays. 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.

What if the revolution our food system needs is already happening, quietly, locally, and led by women? In this episode of One Bite is Everything , host Dana DiPrima sits down with journalist and author Nancy Matsumoto to explore the themes of her upcoming book, Reaping What She Sows: How Women Are Rebuilding Our Broken Food System, a powerful look at the women transforming agriculture from the ground up. Nancy introduces us to a global network of women who are rejecting the extractive systems of Big Ag and building something far more resilient, regenerative, and just. Together, this episode unpacks: Why women are often the catalysts for food system change, and what makes their approach different How small farms are navigating climate chaos, supply chain bottlenecks, and economic precarity What each of us can do today to support a better food future If you've ever wondered how your food choices connect to the climate, the economy, and community resilience, this episode offers clarity, hope, and a practical path forward. 🎤 Plus: Nancy and several of the women featured in her book will be delivering a keynote at the 2025 EcoFarm Conference in Monterey, California in January 2026. If you're anywhere near the West Coast, this is a must-attend moment for anyone passionate about food, farming, and the future. 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.

Lately, social media and responses to articles about farm struggles have been filled with comments saying things like “Farmers voted for Trump — they got what they deserve.” This week, your OBIE host, Dana DiPrima, slows that conversation down. In this reflective episode, she unpacks the frustration and anger behind those comments — and explores what’s really at stake when we decide who “deserves” empathy. Through facts, context, and a little heart, Dana walks listeners through: What farmers actually thought they were voting for — trade stability, regulatory relief, survival. What they got instead — lost markets, labor shortages, rising costs, and consolidation. Why “deserve” is the wrong frame for democracy, food, or justice. And how blame divides us while the system that hurts farmers — and eaters — stays intact. It’s not about defending anyone. It’s about remembering that food is infrastructure — and when farmers fail, we all feel it. Key ideas in this episode: Farmers aren’t a political monolith; only ~1–2% of Americans farm, and their reasons for voting often come down to survival, not ideology. Tariffs, trade wars, and policy swings have disproportionately hurt small and mid-size farms. Empathy shouldn’t depend on political alignment. We can hold policies accountable without wishing harm on the people who grow our food. The real threat isn’t who farmers voted for — it’s consolidation, volatility, and disconnection from the systems that feed us. 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.

We say it all the time: “People are disconnected from their food.” But what does that really mean? In this solo episode, Dana DiPrima peels back the layers of disconnection shaping our food system — from the distance your meal travels to the seasons we’ve stopped noticing. She explores how disconnection affects everything: what we eat, who we support, and whether we can even taste what’s real anymore. You’ll learn: Why disconnection is at the heart of food injustice, environmental harm, and health crises. How globalization, convenience, and marketing severed our ties to land, labor, and local economies, And what reconnection actually looks like — through small, doable steps anyone can take. 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.

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.

Most of us think of coffee as a comforting ritual or a morning jumpstart. But behind your daily cup of Joe may be a very different reality—one that includes deforestation, toxic pesticides, child labor, and even slavery. In this powerful episode, Dana DiPrima sits down with Etelle Higonnet, founder of Coffee Watch and longtime human rights and environmental investigator, to unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes in the global coffee industry. Together, they explore why coffee—despite its friendly image—is one of the most destructive commodities on Earth, how certification labels often fail to protect workers and ecosystems, and what you can do (without giving up your coffee) to demand better. What you'll learn in this episode: Why coffee is the #6 driver of deforestation worldwide How monoculture and pesticide use threaten ecosystems and worker health What’s really behind “fair trade” and other certifications—and why they fall short How Coffee Watch is using investigations and strategic litigation to fight back What simple actions you can take to drink more ethically Whether you’re a casual sipper or a serious brewhead, this episode will make you see your coffee differently—and might even change how you drink it. 🌐 Learn more about Coffee Watch : https://coffeewatch.org/ 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. ⏱️ Timestamps to Key Content 00:00 – Cold open: What’s really behind your coffee 02:10 – Meet Etelle Higonnet: from Greenpeace to Coffee Watch 07:12 – The surprising link between coffee and deforestation 12:30 – Shade-grown vs. monoculture: what’s the difference? 16:00 – Why coffee is soaked in highly hazardous pesticides 21:45 – What decaf drinkers really need to know 25:10 – Certifications decoded: what the labels don’t tell you 33:20 – The ghost farms, human trafficking, and loopholes behind "ethical" coffee 38:50 – What Coffee Watch is doing differently 45:15 – Laws, petitions, and pressure: what’s actually working 49:30 – One action you can take with your coffee tomorrow 52:10 – Becoming an OBIE Insider...

Episode Summary: University of Pennsylvania adjunct professor and unexpected Instagram garden influencer Toni Farmer joins Dana DiPrima to break down what’s really going on in our food system. From skyrocketing food prices to climate-driven crop failures, the conversation digs deep into the fragile systems behind our meals—and the steps we can take to reclaim control, one garden (or grocery trip) at a time. Whether you're a grower, a shopper, or just someone trying to feed your family on a budget, this episode offers grounded, urgent, and practical insight into the future of food. What We Cover: Why food prices are rising—and it’s not just inflation How regenerative agriculture could help reverse climate and supply chain damage What the farm bill, immigration policy, and corporate consolidation have to do with your dinner plate Shrinkflation, food deserts, and why some cows get culled while others get saved What you can actually do to make a difference: from growing herbs to supporting local farms Guest: Toni Farmer is an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania with a self-designed degree in regenerative agriculture. She’s also a gardening educator and public voice for food access, soil health, and climate action—follow her work on Instagram @tonifarmersgarden Connect with the For Farmers Movement and Nominate a Farmer Support the Show: If this episode helped you see your plate in a new light, please rate and review One Bite is Everything on Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.

Kiss the Ground has helped bring regenerative agriculture and soil health into the mainstream conversation, with films like Kiss the Ground (2020), narrated by Woody Harrelson with appearances from Gisele Bündchen, Tom Brady, Jason Mraz, and Ian Somerhalder, and its follow-up Common Ground (2023), starring Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Donald Glover, Rosario Dawson, and more. But what comes after the films and the headlines? In this episode, Dana DiPrima talks with Evan Harrison, CEO of Kiss the Ground. Evan’s career began in music and media—transforming iHeartRadio into a multi-platform company, launching AOL’s groundbreaking music programs, and producing festivals—before turning his focus to environmental issues and soil. Together, we explore the promise and complexity of regenerative agriculture: how awareness is growing even without a single definition, why Kiss the Ground chooses hopeful storytelling over crisis messaging, and how farmer grants and training are being used to support practices in the field. This conversation looks at the role of media, money, and momentum in shaping the future of regeneration—and asks what it really takes to move beyond a “kiss” on the ground toward lasting change. Find out more about Kiss the Ground here . Connect with your host and the For Farmers Movement here .

Regenerative agriculture is everywhere — in headlines, on packaging, in corporate sustainability campaigns. It’s inspiring, but it’s also dangerously vague. In this solo episode of One Bite is Everything , Dana DiPrima pulls back the curtain on what regenerative is supposed to mean, how it lacks clear standards, and how Big Ag is hijacking the idea to polish its image while sidelining small farmers. You’ll learn: Why regenerative agriculture has no universal standard — and why that matters. How corporations like PepsiCo and General Mills are using the term to greenwash conventional farming. What’s at stake for small farmers and conscious eaters if regenerative remains undefined. How this fits into the bigger picture of a looming food crisis. This episode also sets the stage for upcoming conversations with Evan Harrison of Kiss the Ground and Toni Farmer, an adjunct professor at UPenn with a master’s in regenerative agriculture. Resources & Links 10 Signs We’re Headed for a Food Crisis For Farmers Movement: forfarmersmovement.com Follow Dana on Instagram: @xoxofarmgirl

What does it take to turn four acres of grass into a thriving goat dairy, a popsicle business with 40+ flavors, and a model for resilient small farming? In this episode of One Bite is Everything , Dana sits down with Stacey Roussel of All We Need Farm in Texas. Stacey shares her unlikely path from accountant to farmer, beginning with Houston’s Urban Harvest community gardens and leading to a bustling farm where goats, popsicles, caramel, and community all come together. You’ll hear: How a family moment sparked the idea for goat milk popsicles 🍦 The role of holistic management, mentorship, and business planning in her growth Why goat genetics and herd improvement programs matter more than you think The challenges of farmers’ markets—and why wholesale has become a better fit How a For Farmers grant helped her invest in new technology for breeding Stacey’s story is a powerful reminder that small farmers aren’t just producing food—they’re innovating, adapting, and strengthening the communities around them. If you enjoy this episode, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. It helps others find these conversations that matter.

Farmer Mac or Mara of Ad Astra Farms —returns to One Bite is Everything with an inspiring update. Since receiving a For Farmers grant in 2023, Farmer Mac has expanded from a third of an acre to nearly three acres, doubled the number of her growing beds, increased her CSA membership fivefold, and put up her first high tunnel. In this episode, she shares the realities of scaling up as a one-woman farm, the joy of partnering with other small farmers, and the hard truths about federal grant delays, immigrant labor, and the mental health toll of farming. We’re also joined by For Farmers interns Liana Kolenovic and Shahid Islam , who bring fresh, thoughtful questions to the conversation. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to keep a small farm thriving—and why supporting these farmers matters—this episode will open your eyes and inspire you to take action. 🔗 Learn more and support: www.forfarmersmovement.com

Most of us have never heard of “biosolids”—but it’s time we do. Also known as sewage sludge, this is the concentrated waste from treatment plants that contains not just human waste, but pharmaceuticals, microplastics, PFAS “forever chemicals,” and industrial byproducts. And in many states, it’s being spread on farmland as fertilizer. In this short episode, Wes Gillingham explains: What sewage sludge actually is and how it’s classified. Why PFAS and other contaminants make sludge far more dangerous than it sounds. How sludge moves from treatment plants onto hay fields, into milk, and back into our food chain. What states like New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are doing to ban or restrict its use. Why banning sludge on farmland is one of the simplest, most urgent wins for protecting farmers, consumers, and the environment. This isn’t a pretty topic, but it’s a vital one. What we flush doesn’t just disappear—it can end up right back on our plates.

Our oceans, rivers, and lakes cover 71% of the planet — yet we rarely think of them as the key to our food future. In this episode, blue food advocate Jennifer Bushman reveals how kelp farms, oysters, and sustainable aquaculture could fight climate change, restore ecosystems, and nourish billions. You’ll learn what “blue food” really means, why it matters, and the simple choices you can make to support healthier waters and a more sustainable plate. What You’ll Hear: Why the “blue food” movement could redefine sustainability How seaweed can outproduce corn and help the climate The most ocean-friendly foods you can buy today Questions to ask your fishmonger for better, more sustainable seafood The surprising role of aquaculture in protecting wild fish stocks Links Mentioned in This Episode: Fed by Blue Hope in the Water on PBS Seafood Scout Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch The Blue Food Cookbook

Seed detective Adam Alexander has spent decades collecting rare and nearly lost vegetable seeds from around the world. But what he’s really collecting are stories—of resilience, culture, flavor, and forgotten wisdom. In this episode, we explore why seeds matter so much more than we think, how small farms still feed most of the world, and what gets lost when we trade diversity for uniformity. If you’ve ever wondered what’s missing from your plate, this conversation will show you where to look. Leave a review of One Bite is Everything here . About our guest: Adam Alexander is a consummate storyteller thanks to forty years as an award-winning film and television producer, but his true passion is collecting rare, endangered, delicious vegetables from around the world. He lectures widely on his work, discovering and conserving rare, endangered garden crops. His knowledge and expertise on growing vegetables for seed are highly valued by the Heritage Seed Library, for which he is a seed guardian. Adam shares seeds with other growers and gene banks in the USA, Canada, and the EU, and he is currently growing out seeds of heritage Syrian vegetables to be returned to the Middle East as part of a program to revive traditional horticulture. Find out more: TheSeedDetective.co.uk / Insta @theseeddetective Check out Adam Alexander's new book here . And his first book here . Connect with your OBIE host, Dana DiPrima: For Farmers Movement Instagram

Let's take a look at 10 pretty serious warning signs that, when added together, could lead us into a food crisis — one that has implications for what's available to you and what it costs. From USDA funding cuts to ICE raids, rural hospital closures to climate shocks, these systemic cracks are adding up. 📉 USDA program cuts 🚨 ICE raids triggering farm labor shortages 🏥 Rural hospitals on the brink 📈 Tariffs and stubborn grocery inflation 📻 The unexpected loss of public broadcasting 🔥 Climate extremes hitting harvests Don't ignore the warning signs. Get closer to a small farmer near you. Support them so they are there to support you. Get involved in the For Farmers Movement . Take small actions that have a big impact.

This episode is short—but powerful. Dana DiPrima, host of One Bite is Everything and founder of the For Farmers Movement, introduces the One For Farmers campaign: a bold national effort to raise $1 million for small American farmers, one dollar at a time. Dana shares the hard truth about the state of small farms in the U.S., the story behind this people-powered campaign, and why a single dollar might be more impactful than you think. She walks you through the origin, the mission, and the plan—and shares what happens when we hit that million-dollar mark. You’ll hear: The story behind the One For Farmers campaign Why $1 is enough to make a real difference How grant recipients use the funds What’s been cut by the USDA—and how we can fill the gap How to join, fundraise, and spread the word 💵 Donate your dollar: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/one-for-farmers 🧑‍🌾 Be one in a million. Stand with the people who feed you.

Guests: Mary Sue Milliken & Liz Murray Description: Restaurants aren’t just places to eat—they’re where over 55% of U.S. food dollars are spent. They shape what gets grown, what’s cooked, who gets paid, and how our communities gather. But the middle of the industry—the locally loved, mission-driven, community-based restaurants—is disappearing fast. In this episode, I sit down with powerhouse advocates Mary Sue Milliken and Liz Murray —founders of MORE (Movement to Organize for Restaurant Equity)—to unpack the crisis restaurants are facing and why it matters to everyone who eats. We talk about: The disappearing middle ground between fast food and fine dining Why immigrant labor, economic mobility, and parenting are all restaurant issues What diners don’t see behind their favorite neighborhood spot And how advocacy, policy change, and collaboration are reshaping the future of food from the back of house out If you’ve ever eaten out (which of course you have), supported a local farmer (here's hoping), or wondered what’s really driving our food system—this episode is for you. Find out more about MORE here . Find out more about Mary Sue Milliken and Liz Murray here. Find out more about your host and the For Farmers Movement here .

What if flavor isn’t just about enjoyment, but about truth? About health? About justice? In this episode of One Bite is Everything , host Dana DiPrima is joined by Franco Fubini , founder of Natoora , a global produce company working with over 600 small farms to radically rethink how we source and value food. Franco shares his journey from flavor-seeker to food systems changemaker—revealing how taste can guide us toward nutrition, sustainability, and deeper ecological connection. They talk industrial agriculture, the rise of supermarkets, the role of chefs as gatekeepers, and why we need to stop thinking about sustainability as a marketing term—and start seeing it as a mindset. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why flavor is the clearest signal of nutrition How post-WWII food policy reshaped consumer habits and farming What supermarkets and supply chains have to do with climate resilience The real opportunity—and responsibility—chefs have in shaping the future Why small farms matter and what makes a Natoora-sourced carrot different Whether you’re a foodie, a farmer, or just trying to make better choices, this episode offers a roadmap for reimagining our food system—one bite at a time. Links & Mentions: Natoora In Search of the Perfect Peach – Franco Fubini’s book @natoora on Instagram Learn more about the For Farmers Movement 🎧 Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts 📩 Join our weekly letter: Get The Dirt 📢 Share this episode with a friend and help spark a food awakening!

What happens when climate data disappears and federal funding for farmers dries up overnight? Wes Gillingham, farmer and president of NOFA-NY, joins One Bite is Everything to unpack what’s really happening in our food system right now. From the USDA’s removal of key climate tools to the veto of New York’s Good Food Purchasing Bill, Wes reveals how policy, advocacy, and farmer action intersect—and why this matters to every eater in the country. If you’ve ever wondered why your hospital serves bad food or how farmers are supposed to plan for extreme weather without support, this episode is for you. Key Topics: Why the USDA was sued—and lost—for deleting climate data The crisis farmers face when grants are frozen mid-contract How New York’s Good Food Purchasing Bill could change institutional meals Why local food isn’t just about flavor—it’s about public health, climate, and community resilience Resources & Mentions: NOFA-NY (Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York): https://nofany.org One For Farmers Campaign: https://forfarmersmovement.com

This is a quick episode that connects the dots between your local farmer and everything that's important. It's another reason to shop local. Why would you not? Join The Local Food Challenge for an easy monthly prompt to help you be just a little more local. It's fun, easy, and really packs a punch. Download the free Farmer's Market Field Guide for 36 pages of how to get the most out of your farmer's market. Support small farmers as part of ONE FOR FARMER$ , where we raise one million dollars, $1 at a time, from one million people. Show you care about small farmers and donate $1 today! 100% goes to farmer grants. Find out more about the For Farmers Movement here. Connect with your host on IG here .