One Bite is Everything

I hear it all the time. Why is local food, AKA food from your local farmer, more expensive than the food in the grocery store. How can you justify shopping local and with small producers if it stings your wallet more? Here's the why and the how. Have a listen.

With egg prices soaring, consumers wonder what's happening, how it all started, and what's next. What we really want to know is how to prevent or mitigate this kind of situation, but are we ready for that reality? Take a quick 10 minutes to get a handle on the scope of this issue and some food for thought as you make your own egg choices.

Join "The Local Food Challenge" and start with "WHY?" Some reasons are obvious and some others you may not see yet are even more powerful. This is the start of a monthly episode where we dig into a fun, insightful 12-month local food challenge. It starts today, and you can sign up for a quickie guide to take you and your family through all the parts. You can join any time and we will catch you up!...

Let's take a look at some food predictions -- some absurd, some interesting -- and then I share some of my own that maybe we should all be prioritizing (or manifesting, as the case may be). Tell me what your predictions are. And maybe what you'd hope to see in addition to what you think you'll find. As promised, here's the link to the regional food episode with Kathleen Finlay of Glynwood Center.

Idaho rancher Glenn Elzinga and his wife and seven daughters have reinvented ranching cattle by listening to nature and working with her. This episode is part of a celebration of 5 years of the podcast where we’re bringing back some of the best episodes. This one is not to be missed and definitely worth listening to again if you heard it the first time!

In this episode of  One Bite is Everything , host Dana DiPrima speaks with Kathleen Finlay, president of the Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming. Kathleen shares her insights into the importance of revitalizing regional food systems, connecting farmers with land, and training the next generation of agricultural leaders. Together, they explore how sustainable, locally grown food bene...

in this episode, we take a look back at the factors facing Tenderly Rooted farm in California. As of last week, the Farm shut it gates for good. In celebration of five years of the podcast, we are looking back at some of the most pivotal episodes. And in light of the new status of Tenderly Rooted farm, I thought it was important for you to see inside the commodity market and how that hamstrings ma...

In celebration of 5 years of the podcast, I am bringing back some greatest hits that no one should miss. Rick Clark is one of those farmers who, through hard work and data mining from his own land, shows us all that what everyone says “can’t be done” on a large scale, actually can. Take a bite.

In this episode of  One Bite is Everything , we sit down with Trish Preston, a farmer and co-founder of the Winchester Farm Exchange, a groundbreaking initiative that’s redefining how communities connect with their food. Trish shares her incredible journey of overcoming personal health struggles and creating a thriving local food hub that supports over 60 farmers and artisans. Key highlights...

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...