One Bite is Everything

Farmer Will Harris transformed his third generation family farm from a monoculture factory farm to a regenerative multi-species farm that is no longer dependent on commodity structures or industrial fertilizer. He learned a thing or two along the way that he's willing to share. Farmer Will Harris wrote an open letter to billionaire Bill Gates whose status as the largest owner of US farmland recent...

Farmer Franchesca Duval of Alchemist Farm in Northern California is pioneering humane practices for poultry hatcheries. She is working with her community to make sure the rooster chicks are going to good use for food. She thinks about the whole ecological and humane spectrum of raising birds. Alchemist Farm raises 13 different breeds of chickens that are bred for temperament and egg color. You can...

Hold on to your mushroom caps, folks. We are going straight into the mushroom world today. Mushroom farmer Matt Hall really wears a scientist hat in his work growing Maitake and Shiitake mushrooms for restaurants and retail outlets. But he's got a lot more going on in the laboratory that just might break the mold on mushroom cultivation -- especially with morels. But there's more. Just wait until...

Meet farmer Nicole Vernon of Vernon Family Farm in Newfields, New Hampshire where she and her husband, Jeremiah, are raising pastured meats and three young daughters. The Vernons produce 20,000 pastured hens a year and that is not even enough to keep up with demand. Join me -- your host, Farm Girl -- to meet Nicole, to find out what personality traits are necessary to be a farmer, the pros and con...

Maria Stewart is a dairy goat farmer. At Gorgeous Goat Creamery she processes her goats' milk, makes cheese and soap. She sells her products off the farm and at seasonal farmers markets. She welcomes visitors for farm tours. Maria is a 24-7, 365-day a year farmer AND also a scientist with a full-time off farm job. More than 80% of farm families rely on income and insurance from off farm jobs, but...

Farmer Kamal Bell and your host, Farm Girl, go back in history to Kamal's farming roots and look forward into what could be. Instead of food deserts and discrimination, a more sustainable world where young people lead the charge. Sankofa Farms in Efland, NC is supremely conscious of the depth of the issues the community faces and is making strides in connecting them to healthy foods by "going back...

This episode is the first in a series of several about the dairy industry, dairy farmers and their bovine producers. It's a 101 of sorts. In this episode you'll meet a lifelong dairy farmer from New York state, Rich Dirie of Dirie's Dairy Farm. Rich speaks frankly about his farm, how it started and how it got to where it is today. His commentary on his own farm is insightful to what's happening in...

Meet Sam Lustig, a jack of all trades on the business side of Swanton Berry Farm in Santa Cruz, California. Sam talks drippy, sweet, red-in-the-middle strawberries, why it's important that they are organic and why it's just as important as the fact that Swanton Berry Farm's Latino farmworkers are treated with respect and honored with fair labor practices. Swanton Berry Farm is a pioneering farm --...

Meet vegetable and cannabis farmer Ashton Zubal of Farmstock Farm in Kingston, NY. Ashton dishes on working with friends (the not so good side!), growing 365 days a year, the challenges of finding a consistent marketplace (and what he's doing to fix that), new products, the dream of autonomy and what CBD is really good for. Five LIVE is recorded from a live interview on Instagram Live. It's 5 ques...

It's a deeply American story. Two veterans raising American Bison. Join your host, Farm Girl, in a spirited conversation with Liz about her majestic herd, how her service prepared her for farming, her seriously straight talk on harvesting animals and how to be an honest carnivore. You will fall in love with Liz, her fierce spirit and her one-ton compatriots. One Bite is Everything is the podcast f...

Meet Kune Kune pig farmer Jessica Kirksey of Little D's Farm in Grand Saline, Texas. Jessica dishes on pig breeds, breeding, harvesting, pig personalities and more. She really knows her stuff and shares her passion for pork! I’m pretty sure she could convince pretty much anyone of the benefits of taking on two pigs of their own! Watch the full interview on the Five LIVE host’s IGTV @xoxofarmgirl o...

Meet Welsh sheep farmer Joe Evans who, together with his wife, raises sheep and lamb in the hills of Andes, NY. Joe tells us about the best and worst of farming, how to sequester carbon through rotational grazing, what misconceptions about farmers he'd like to change, what government can do for farmers (or not do) and, guess what, he sings! Plus after a long day of tending sheep and fattening lamb...

Meet 5th generation dairy farmer Kyle Clark who farms dairy in Delhi, New York with his father and with wisdom from his grandfather. Kyle dishes on working with family, feeding cows, taking care of the land, starting a creamery and what he'd do differently if he could. And after a tough day, what do you think he'd choose: cookies or cocktails? Listen and find out. You can watch the interview on In...

Dairy farmers are dumping milk. Do you know why? In this episode we meet two dairy farmers -- from Wisconsin and Florida -- to explore the root causes of the dairy crisis and to find out what we can do about it. Along the way we do milk math, have a few laughs (actually!) and learn that headlines sometimes distract us from the real issue. One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Tal...

Farmer Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm -- the gold standard in sustainable agriculture -- dishes on what's wrong with big business farms, supermarket supply chains and what's right with small entrepreneurial farms. Find out what you can do to get in on the food security action and reap the benefits of thinking ahead. xoxo One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019...

Farmers are working overtime to connect with new markets. They are altering business practices. They are also heading into their busiest growing and harvesting season. On top of all that, they need help. They are struggling and have unexpected expenditures to cover. Who's there to help? Join Talk Farm to Me to talk about a new Farmer Relief Fund from American Farmland Trust and to find out how far...

Food insecurity as a result of COVID has spurred folks to hoard supplies and food. But it's also had another effect. Consumers are scrambling to get into a local farm share. They are planting gardens of their own, raising chickens and even homesteading. The result is a closer connection to farmers and fortified communities. Find a little inspiration for yourself here, on how to do your part to sup...

Six farmers from across the US discuss how they are responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic in their local communities. Their work has been deemed essential and their observations on what's needed going forward are insightful. Thank you, farmers. xo 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 Websi...

You will barely believe what happens on this fish farm -- from fish breeding to how far all the fish go. The Beaverkill Trout Hatchery is a mecca of trout and a holy place for fly fisherpersons the world over. Five generations have proudly guided this farm. Meet Sherry Shaver and her nephew Tyler to find out what goes down in Trout Town. xoxo Farm Girl One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerl...

Meet Mr. & Mrs. Sheepfarmer, aka Joe and Jackie Evans, their border collies and their Farm Manager Sam Scott. Running a sheep farm means you are part shepherd, part grass farmer, part OBGYN, part veterinarian, part salesperson and part defender of sheep farming. Somehow it's easier with good partners, like restauranteur Andrew Tarlow of Diner and Marlow & Sons in Brooklyn. Have a listen. You are g...

Dirty Girl Farm is a small goat dairy and creamery that is unusual in that it is located IN TOWN. Funny things happen if you have goats and farmers Cyndi Wright and Lester Bourke tell all! 20 minutes 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 Inst...

Meet farmers Vincent Cuneo and Luke Snobeck of Agrarian Feast and join them on their journey to create a USDA Organic farm that currently features delicious micro greens. Meet some of the characters responsible for their success and learn from their experience. Farmers get information from a lot of sources, just like you do. Vincent and Luke are no exception. 20 minutes. Enjoy the visit to their f...

Meet farmers Jennifer Grossman and Peter Mauer and learn how they worked together to save a fourth generation dairy farm with some heart and creative thinking. 20 minutes 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...