One Bite is Everything

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...

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, peo...

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...

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 “des...

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  tast...

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 &...

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 go...

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)...

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. Bu...

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...

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...

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...

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 slud...

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 su...

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 yo...

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 bri...

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, an...

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...

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—reve...

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 in...

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...

Who is hungry in America? It’s not just who you might think. In this episode of  One Bite is Everything , host Dana DiPrima talks with Rachel Sabella, Director of No Kid Hungry New York, about the hidden face of hunger in our communities. With one in five children at risk of food insecurity and grocery prices soaring, Rachel explains how bipartisan solutions—like no-cost school meals and Summ...

What happens when a chef goes beyond the kitchen and into the policy rooms, fishing boats, and oyster beds? In this episode of  One Bite is Everything , Dana DiPrima sits down with Chef Kerry Heffernan of Grand Banks to explore the deep connections between what we eat and the health of our oceans. Chef Heffernan shares his personal journey from growing up near the Connecticut shoreline to lea...

This month, the Local Food Challenge takes us to the vibrant, delicious, occasionally chaotic world of the  farmer’s market . If you're not in the know, you might end up missing out on strawberries (by hours) like the host did. The episode connects you with smart shopping tips from the brand-new  Farmer’s Market Field Guide , and explains why a simple market trip is actually a radical ac...

Farm-to-table might sound good on a menu—but what does it actually mean in practice? And who’s paying the real cost of “good food”? In this episode of  One Bite is Everything , host Dana DiPrima talks with Chef Molly Levine of Westerly Canteen about the complex, often invisible challenges of sourcing locally, paying workers fairly, and keeping a restaurant alive. From the legacy of Chez Panis...