One Bite is Everything

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...

In this episode of  One Bite is Everything , host Dana DiPrima sits down with James Beard Award-winning chef  Chris Shepherd , whose groundbreaking Houston restaurant  Underbelly  wasn’t just about food – it was a movement. From his roots as a reluctant student turned kitchen prodigy, to becoming a champion of local farmers and global flavors, Chris has redefined what it means...

In this episode, your host, Dana DiPrima, dives into the surprising connection between your breakfast omelet and the U.S. Postal Service. Learn about the century-old tradition of shipping live chicks by mail, the challenges facing this practice today, and the potential consequences for small farmers, backyard chicken keepers, and our broader food system. From historical quirks to modern logistical...

In this episode of  One Bite is Everything , host Dana DiPrima sits down with Dr. Marion Nestle, a legendary figure in the world of food policy and nutrition. They dive deep into the power dynamics of the food industry, what's going on in MAHA, the evolving role of supermarkets, the future of regenerative agriculture, and the challenges of making healthy food choices in an increasingly corpor...

Tariffs aren’t just political strategy—they’re shaping what you eat, how much it costs, and whether the farms that feed you can survive. In this episode, we walk through the on-again, off-again tariff rollercoaster of March and April 2025—from Liberation Day declarations to global retaliation to quiet backpedaling—and explore how it’s impacting food prices, trade relationships, farm viability, and...

This month’s Local Food Challenge is simple, satisfying, and sneakily powerful: choose just one ingredient and commit to sourcing it locally for the next 30 days. Eggs, flour, yogurt, honey—just pick  one thing , learn where it comes from, and use it often. In this solo episode, host Dana DiPrima shares why this challenge matters, how it connects us more deeply to our regional food system, an...

What does it take to make local food more accessible, more transparent—and more delicious? In this episode, OBIE host Dana DiPrima sits down with Michael Robinov, co-founder of  Farm to People , a New York-based company delivering local produce, meats, and pantry staples to thousands of city households each week. Michael grew up steeped in natural foods thanks to his dad, a pioneer in the org...

In this episode of  One Bite is Everything , host Dana DiPrima sits down with Jamie Pritchard of WIT Farm—that stands for  Whatever It Takes —in rural Ohio. Jamie shares a raw and honest look at what happens when government support dries up and the impact of policy decisions reaches the fields. We hear a lot about budget cuts and shifting priorities in Washington—but what does that actua...

Guest:  Dana Cowin — Former Editor-in-Chief of  Food & Wine , host of  The Progressive Hedonist  podcast, and food media trailblazer. Summary:  To kick off One Bite is Everything's partnership with Heritage Radio Network, host Dana DiPrima sits down with the iconic Dana Cowin to talk about the transformation of food media, the chefs and farmers changing the world, and...

This week’s episode of  One Bite is Everything  takes you on a revealing journey—right into your own kitchen. Having done this herself to some astonishing revelations, host Dana DiPrima walks you through a simple but eye-opening Kitchen Audit to find out just how far your food is traveling before it hits your plate. You’ll explore three key spots: The  Refrigerator  (fresh food...

Egg shortages, skyrocketing prices, and farms in crisis—avian flu has made its way back into the headlines, but what’s really happening behind the scenes? In this episode, we sit down with  Michael Rhys, CEO & Co-Founder of Barnwell Bio , to explore how biosecurity technology is transforming the way we detect and prevent disease outbreaks in agriculture. Michael shares insights on why avi...

February 2025 Food Policy Recap: What You Need to Know Your food is changing, and the policies behind it could be making things worse. From rising grocery prices to a sudden freeze in farm aid, February brought major shifts that  impact what you eat, how much you pay, and where your food comes from.  In this episode, we break down the most critical policy changes and what they mean for&n...

Farmers are the backbone of America, but are they being left behind in Washington? In this re-released conversation with Sharon McMahon, better known as  America’s Government Teacher , we explore how farm policy is shaped, why farmers feel invisible in the political process, and how shifting power structures impact our food system. Since this episode first aired, we’ve seen budget cuts, trade...

What happens when a farm does everything right—gets permits, follows regulations, and builds a thriving local food community—only to be hit with lawsuits from its own neighbors? That’s the reality for Vernon Family Farm in New Hampshire, where a battle over agritourism, zoning laws, and NIMBY opposition is threatening their ability to survive. In this episode of One Bite is Everything , we dig int...

Welcome to the  100th episode  of  One Bite is Everything!  🎉 I’m so grateful to have you here as we hit this milestone together. Over the last 100 episodes, we’ve uncovered the deeper stories behind our food system, and today, we’re tackling a big one:  Does your supermarket have too much power? What does that mean? And what do we do about it? In this episode, we break d...

Think you’re eating local? Think again! In this episode of  One Bite is Everything , host Dana DiPrima walks you through a simple but eye-opening exercise: making a meal and counting the miles each ingredient traveled to get to your plate. Dana shares her own humbling experience of making a beef stew with local meat—only to rack up over  17,000 miles from imported spices, oils, and other...

A lot has been going on and even since recording this episode, things have changed. If you are interested in your food, food prices, the future of your food, and have your fingers crossed that our farmers survive, it's a good idea to take in 10 minutes a month (starting here) to get on top of the ripple effect that rocks the world of food from Washington and from other corners (this month from Poi...