One Bite is Everything

Join us as we explore the nomination of Brooke Rollins as the next Secretary of Agriculture under the next Trump administration. In this episode, we break down: Rollins' background and her potential priorities as USDA head. Key policy areas to watch, including deregulation, food security, and agricultural innovation. The ripple effects of these policies on hardworking farmers, food security progra...

Key Links Referenced: Jonathan Copess , Professor of Agricultural Policy, On the Farm Bill The Prime Act Previous episode with Joel Salatin Topics Covered: Why Joel Salatin believes the USDA is unnecessary How a transparent, consumer-driven food system might work The role of small-scale farmers in reshaping the agricultural industry The challenges and opportunities in eliminating government oversi...

In this episode of  One Bite is Everything , we explore how Trump’s campaign promises and proposed policies—from immigration and labor to trade tariffs and deregulation—could reshape American agriculture. We also compare proposals shared by the Harris campaign and how they differ. We are interested in hearing from you about your thoughts on these potential changes and impacts and in hearing w...

In this episode of  One Bite is Everything , we’re joined by Lee Klancher, an author and photographer whose work sheds light on the vital role tractors have played in shaping modern agriculture—and even the world beyond it. Lee takes us through the fascinating history of tractor innovations, the industrial espionage that fueled fierce competition, and the stories of self-taught engineers who...

In this quick episode, four small farmers from across the country talk about their perennial but deepening challenges with Mother Nature. From extreme heat to excess rainfall, the path of your food to the table is increasingly complicated. Take a little bite of this big issue.

This is a re-release of an interview I conducted in 2021 with 4th generation maverick farmer Will Harris of White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia. If you have only 5 minutes, the first five should be the foundation of how you think about our food and food systems. I reached out to Will to talk initially because he had written an open letter to Bill Gates in response to his investment in American...

I have always wondered about the apple business. The pesticides, the shelf life. Small farmer Julie Akins tells all. Including what it takes to make a small apple farm thrive, like strawberries, fire and some asparagus. Take one bite of this apple to get all the info. Glad to Know Ya Farm Nominate a Farmer for a Grant Mentioned in this episode: Nominate a Farmer Please support your local farm by n...

One small action that takes you 2 minutes or less can change the trajectory for a small farm or help them out of a tight spot. Here's the how, the why, and a little bit about what kind of punch it packs. https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/nominate-a-farmer

Desiree Carlson and her husband Forrest are reviving a family farm that started under the Homestead Act around 1900. The story of its namesake -- Esther, now emblazoned on Esther's Acres -- reflects the heartiness that is required for a farm to survive. Why does this matter to YOU? With less than 30% of farms making it from generation to generation, we all need to understand what it takes to make...

All across the country, small farms connect the critical elements of our health and communities and uplift the environment and our economy. What impact do you think a small farm has that hosts a 1000-person community farm festival? Travel with me to just outside of Boise, Idaho to Vista Farms where all this is happening PLUS its farmer, Valerie Timm, sees beyond her own farm to advocate for bigger...

Small farms have an extended impact beyond their own communities. Did you know that? We get into it -- the land, meat animal genetics, certifications, and standards that set a higher bar for industrial ag. When you shop with a small farmer in your own community, you are helping the whole dot-to-dot of small farmers across the country. Meet Crystal Criswell of Melwood Farm in Ohio, just off the Wes...

Farmer Rachel Opio of Little Lighthouse Farm exists to fight for the people who don't have access to fresh food. To do that, she focuses on the health of her soil in the heat of central Phoenix. It's a labor of love that started under her mother's wing in her own backyard experiment. Find out how Farmer Rachel addresses food deserts through education, accepting SNAP benefits, and more. Other urban...

I am pretty sure you don't eat caviar every day, but when you do, you will want to know HOW you know it's raised sustainably and that it IS actually what they say it is! This episode is your guide. Beyond that, the caviar business and the prehistoric fish that delivers the most prized shiny little eggs are fascinating. Dive in! Many thanks to Chef David DiSalvo of Bowery Meats for the introduction...

Small farms are super close to the margins. So, if you want the most delicious food that is tended personally to ensure excellent quality, a strong environmental ethos, community connection, and economic viability, you need to know the challenges that lurk behind those farmstand smiles. Five farmers from five states -- WV, ND, WI, AL and IL -- tell the truth about the all-powerful dollar. Take not...

Chef Paul Hargrove of the highly-anticipated Seahorse restaurant found farmer Diane Saleh of Halal Pastures Farm at the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City. The tomatillos lured him in. And he's not the only chef connected to Diane and her farm. Some of the most elite kitchens feature Diane's diverse organic vegetables on their menus. She's become a muse, a role she relishes because she uses...

This episode of One Bite is Everything explores the complexities of agribusiness with Professor Peter Coclanis from UNC-Chapel Hill. Come on, a deep dive into the role of big agriculture in the U.S., its efficiency, the historical context that shaped it, and the ongoing challenges it presents. The conversation highlights the balance between the benefits of scientific advancements in agriculture an...

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You can find professor, historian and author Megan Birk at the University of Texas, Rio Grande.  And you can find the episode about Farm Aid that we referenced in this episode here . 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   Lear...

A legal loophole let some Japanese Akaushi Wagyu cattle into the US and kicked off a wild ride for what is now HeartBrand Beef in Texas. Rancher Jordan Beeman dishes on the business, the bigger business of beef in the US, the mentality of small vs large ranchers, the Big Four meat processors, and the bottom line. Jordan is full of HOT TAKES that you will not find anywhere other than the ranch and...

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Every episode delivers an AH-HA that you never knew you needed. And those AH-HAs can lead you to rethink how you eat, shop, think, and live. It's amazing how one bite -- of a carrot or of a big befuddling concept -- can lead to a deeper understanding, a new perspective, and a course correction in how we make sense of the modern world we live in. One Bite is Everything. You will be surprised -- epi...