One Bite is Everything

Find out more about Alleluia Acres here: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/team/alleluia-acres-heritage-farm https://www.instagram.com/alleluia.acres/ One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024)   One Bite is Everything Resources Write a Review Website YouTube Connect with Host, Dana DiPrima Email Instagram   Learn more about the For Farmers Mo...

Find Sarah Matheson Harris and Matheson Oyster Company here: https://www.mathesonoyster.com  One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024)   One Bite is Everything Resources Write a Review Website YouTube Connect with Host, Dana DiPrima Email Instagram   Learn more about the For Farmers Movement Website Blog   Other Resources Pinterest Glossa...

Julie Friend of Wildom Farm was a recipient of a grant from the For Farmers Movement. Find out more about her, her farm, and her grant here. https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/team/wildom-farm  One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024)   One Bite is Everything Resources Write a Review Website YouTube Connect with Host, Dana DiPrima Email Instagram...

Meet the farmers and learn more abut Organic Valley here. https://www.organicvalley.coop One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024)   One Bite is Everything Resources Write a Review Website YouTube Connect with Host, Dana DiPrima Email Instagram   Learn more about the For Farmers Movement Website Blog   Other Resources Pinterest Glossary o...

Do the CARROT CHALLENGE with me. I am dying to see what you think. Join it HERE .  Connect with Betsey Zarko and Arrowleaf Prairie Farm: Website: https://arrowleafprairiefarm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arrowleafprairiefarm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arrowleafprairiefarm One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024)   One Bite is...

The Dahlia wars are alive and thriving! With a combination of grit, passion, and a sprinkle of serendipity, Merrie Avalone of Dreamland Flower Farm quite literally dreamt up and created her farm against all odds, and is now at the center of the Dahlia craze! Merrie’s chance encounter with a generous landlord spearheaded her passion for flowers that just didn’t seem to let up, and still hasn’t. Aft...

Topics discussed in this episode: How Olivia got her start in farming Where the name Pileated Farms came from Who are “universe people” and are you one? Creating a community around farmers markets The importance of slowing down and cultivating joy daily The woes of growing spinach and lettuce Figuring out how to eat seasonally and what is available What is community supported agriculture and why y...

Key episode topics and links: - The broader implications of the production of the 4 Fs (food, fuel, fiber and flowers) on health, environment, community, and economy. - Started as "Talk Farm to Me" in 2019, highlighting farmers' work and lives. - Transition to understanding broader societal impact of farming and rebranding to "One Bite is Everything." For Farmers Movement Initiative - Aim to bridg...

Ad Astra Farms is making BIG waves in food deserts in the US with their urban farming initiatives, making sure people who need fresh, healthy food, have access to it, no matter what their economic background. Maura “Mac” Russell is the owner and operator of Ad Astra Farms, where she moved  from the business consulting world to urban farming, while juggling major life transitions through it all.  M...

On today’s episode of Talk Farm To Me, we hear from first generation farmer Kelley Babbin, owner and operator of Howling Flats Farms in Canaan, Connecticut. Kelley has made it her mission to create an environment of sustainable agriculture, while nurturing the land she grows on. Using sustainable practices to give her animals the utmost love and care, making for happy animals that live harmoniousl...

Sharon McMahon | America’s Government Teacher We believe in farmers being taken seriously. They are the backbone of our society after all, right? Then why are more and more farmers becoming silenced and marginalized? To answer this question and spread awareness about this topic, we have invited podcast host, author, and law and government teacher, Sharon McMahon, to shed light on how America is fa...

Sal Gilbertie has had some luck -- good luck and bad luck -- that catapulted him into a career in growing organic herbs. Sal’s love for healthy soil and organic farming shines through in this episode, where he details his experience of deciding to grow organically when it wasn’t as common or popular as it is now. Sal has a deep knowledge of what it takes to be 100% organic, in a world where pestic...

When you think of farming, Alaska isn’t the first place that comes to mind. However our guest on today’s episode is an Alaskan dairy farmer on Kodiak island, who is an advocate for small farms staying small, especially in Alaska where most of the food that is consumed is grown elsewhere and shipped in. Kelli Foreman grew up on a small farm in Nebraska, so she has always been familiar with the bene...

It’s not uncommon that farmers are hit with financial issues constantly. Farming isn’t cheap and requires a lot of grit to push through the uncertainty that comes with farming. What non-farmers might not realize is that something as seemingly arbitrary as improper fencing can make or break a farm. This was the case for our guest on today’s episode, and she is here to tell her story! Rancher Charit...

Scott & Delissa Mainord | Mainord Family Farms Finances has and continues to be a great challenge for farmers, where most farmers in the US have jobs outside of farming, calling farming their “part-time job”. Well, farming is anything but part-time, it takes a lot of time and energy, especially after working a day job. This is the reality for our guests on today’s episode, Scott and Delissa Mainor...

Rachael Stewart | Stewart Pastures On today’s episode of Talk Farm To Me , we are joined by an incredibly strong and brave, first generation farmer, who took a chance on herself, no matter the hurdles, to own and operate an off grid livestock farm in Arizona. Rachael Stewart went from a life in fitness to life on the farm, taking her passion for good nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle, and p...

Did you know that 99% of poultry farmers don’t own their own birds? When we learned this statistic from our guest on today’s show, it completely shocked us. Unfortunately, many family farmers across the US have their arms tied due to financial constraints where large corporations have swooped in to take advantage of their situation and hire family farms on contract, leaving farmers with little to...

What you need to know about your meat and the Prime Act with Liz Reitzig How often do we, as food consumers, think about how and who is cultivating, harvesting, and distributing our food? Or, on a deeper level, do we ever think about how our food choices and consumption is affecting the health of our soils? The answers to these questions are probably similar across the board, no or very little, bu...

On this episode of Talk Farm To Me, we invite farmers Laura & Mike Ellis from Mt. Hope Farms to talk to us about their fifth-generation farm in Oregon and how they have created a successful business by bridging the gap between the old ways and new ways of farming. Known for their award-winning Oregon fruit spreads, table grapes, and specialty crops, Mt. Hope Farms has gone through a substantial am...

In this episode, Charmaine La Fortune, a passionate urban farmer transformed two vacant city lots into a small garden that’s now a thriving center for community, education, and wellness. The Giving One Tenth Garden is not only reducing food insecurity in this Newark community, but addressing the needs of the community with a diverse selection of crops, health screenings, and more. Charmaine was th...

In this episode, PJ Haynie, Virginia row crop farmer and founding member of the National Black Growers Council, escorts host Dana DiPrima on a journey through his agriculture industry experience to shed light on the unique challenges and triumphs of minority farming. The number of American farmers has been in decline for a long time but the number of Black farmers has dwindled at a much higher rat...

In this episode, Christmas tree farmer Ashley Latta of Tuckaway Tree Farms joins host Dana DiPrima with a look behind the scenes of the farm, including their selection of species and strategic pruning for health and aesthetics. Plus, she shares tips on how to keep Christmas trees fresh and options for recycling them after the holidays. Also, find out what the farm does when it’s not selling Christ...

If you care about preventing superbugs, like influenza or an epidemic where medicine is ineffective on humans, you are going to want to hear what Steve Roach of FACT, the Food Animal Concerns Trust, has to say. How your animals are raised and confined affects your health whether you eat meat or not! Have a listen and share the episode with everyone you know! The way we raise animals -- in CAFOS (C...

Episode Summary In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of a woman who has made groundbreaking contributions in animal welfare and autism advocacy. Discover Dr. Grandin's unique insights into farming, animal welfare, and breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. Key Takeaways - Temple Grandin's pioneering work in animal behavior and welfare has revolutionized the livestock industr...

In this episode, you meet Caitlin Arnold Stephano, Farm Aid's Hotline manager. She fields over 800 calls a year -- often 70 a month -- from farmers who want to talk about their struggles and find resources that can help. In this episode, we explore the current day edition of Farm Aid, a still annual concert initiative founded by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews in 1985...