One Bite is Everything

Your morning coffee is sending you a message. Are you listening?In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima explores how climate change is reshaping one of the most beloved daily rituals on the planet. Coffee may seem simple, but the story behind your cup spans deforestation, biodiversity loss, shifting growing zones, rising prices, farmer displacement, and the hard truth that Arabica is running out of the cool, stable climate it needs to survive.Featuring insights from:• Etelle Higonnet on coffee’s massive role in global deforestation and monoculture• Toni Farmer on why the U.S. cannot grow its way out of a shrinking global supply• Sam Kass on why coffee, wine, and chocolate may become luxury goods• Nancy Matsumoto on how women-led cooperatives are building climate resilienceYou will learn:• Why half of all coffee-growing land may become unsuitable by 2050• How climate change is pushing coffee production further uphill• Why small increases in coffee prices trigger global food insecurity• How women farmers are rewriting the future of coffee resilience• What consumers can look for if they want to support more sustainable coffeeThis is not just a story about coffee. It is a story about climate, farmers, and the everyday rituals that reveal how connected we are to the world that grows our food.Support the farmers who make your food possible:Give up the price of one cup of coffee today and contribute it to farmer grants at the For Farmers Movement. You can donate here.Support the Show📩 Become an OBIE Insider: Stay connected, get behind-the-scenes updates, and explore more ways to eat and drink like it matters. Here's the link to sign up.🎧 Liked the show? Leave a 5-star rating and review to help us bring you more incredible guests and conversations. Top reviews on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or you can leave your review here.📱 Screenshot this episode and share it on your socials!🏷️ Tag @xoxofarmgirl + #OneBiteIsEverything📱 Connect on SocialsInstagram @xoxofarmgirl  Dana DiPrima, For Farmers Movement & OBIEFacebook For Farmers Movement & OBIE🎙️ The OBIE TeamDana DiPrima, host and producerSonia Dhillon, co-producer & editorRussell Chapa, sound engineer, original musicOne Bite is Everything is a proud part of Heritage Radio Network, home to the most influential voices in food. 

What if your dinner could change the world?In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima sits down with Sam Kass, former White House chef, policy strategist, and author of The Last Supper, to explore how food lies at the heart of the climate crisis and could be one of our most powerful solutions.They dive into Sam’s journey from the kitchen to the West Wing, the climate warning hidden in our everyday ingredients, and what it will really take to build a food movement that has staying power. Sam shares behind-the-scenes stories from global climate summits, candid reflections on the battles in Washington, and sharp insights into how culture, policy, and the food industry intersect.You’ll learn:Why climate change is already reshaping what we eat—from chocolate to riceHow the “Last Supper” dinners helped world leaders feel the climate crisisWhat role corporations, consumers, and voters each play in transforming the systemThe surprising story behind McDonald’s regenerative beef initiativeHow small daily choices—like what’s on your plate—can add up to systemic changeFind Sam Kass's new book, The Last Supper: How to Overcome the Coming Food Crisis, here.This episode is part of the For Farmers Movement, where every story sparks action. Because what you hear here doesn’t stay here; it grows into real-world impact.Rate and review the show to help us keep bringing you urgent, honest, and practical conversations about the future of food.Support the Show📩 Become an OBIE Insider: Stay connected, get behind-the-scenes updates, and explore more ways to eat and drink like it matters. Here's the link to sign up.🎧 Liked the show? Leave a 5-star rating and review to help us bring you more incredible guests and conversations. Top reviews on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or you can leave your review here.📱 Screenshot this episode and share it on your socials!🏷️ Tag @xoxofarmgirl + #OneBiteIsEverything📱 Connect on SocialsInstagram @xoxofarmgirl  Dana DiPrima, For Farmers Movement & OBIEFacebook For Farmers Movement & OBIE🎙️ The OBIE TeamDana DiPrima, host and producerSonia Dhillon, co-producer & editorRussell Chapa, sound engineer, original musicOne Bite is Everything is a proud part of Heritage Radio Network, home to the most influential voices in food. 

Last week, we talked about SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and how it shows up in real people’s lives. This week, we zoom out to the bigger picture: the Farm Bill, the massive piece of legislation that shapes what gets grown, what’s conserved, and who can afford to eat.In this solo episode, host Dana DiPrima unpacks how and why SNAP ended up inside the Farm Bill, who’s fighting to separate them, and what’s really at stake for both farmers and families if that happens. From coalition politics to sugar subsidies, she traces the threads that tie our plates to our policies — and asks a powerful question:If we disconnect farm policy from food policy, are we merely deepening the same disconnection that already plagues our food culture?What You’ll LearnThe origin story of the “food + farm” marriage — and why it was intentional.How much of the Farm Bill actually funds nutrition programs (hint: about 75%).Who wants to separate SNAP and the Farm Bill — and why.What would happen to farmers and eaters if they split.Why SNAP’s connection to farm policy keeps both sides politically strong.The quiet overlap between USDA sugar supports and SNAP purchase rules.How America’s cultural disconnection from food is showing up on the policy stage.Quick FactsSNAP participation (FY 2024): ≈ 41.7 million people per month (12.3 % of U.S.).Average benefit: ≈ $187 per person per month.Total cost: ≈ $100 billion.Farm Bill budget share: ≈ 75 % nutrition programs (USDA ERS / CBO).First combined food + farm bill: 1973 Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act.2013 precedent: House briefly passed split bills before recombining.USDA pilots: Testing limits on sugary drink purchases with SNAP.(Sources: USDA ERS, CBO, CRS Reports R48167 & R47055, USDA FNS data, Heritage Foundation policy briefs, HealthEatingResearch 2025 snapshot.)Key QuestionIf we split SNAP from the Farm Bill, are we fixing inefficiency or widening a cultural and political gap between the people who grow our food and the people who eat it?Quote to Remember“Splitting the Farm Bill and SNAP might look tidy on paper, but symbolically it says: what farmers do has nothing to do with what families eat. And that’s not true, it never has been.”Support the Show📩 Become an OBIE Insider: Stay connected, get behind-the-scenes updates, and explore more ways to eat and drink like it matters. Here's the link to sign up.🎧 Liked the show? Leave a 5-star rating and review to help us bring you more incredible guests and conversations. Top reviews on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or you can leave your review here.📱 Screenshot this episode and share it on your socials!🏷️ Tag @xoxofarmgirl + #OneBiteIsEverything📱 Connect on SocialsInstagram @xoxofarmgirl  Dana DiPrima, For Farmers Movement & OBIEFacebook For Farmers Movement &...

In this episode, we unpack the full picture of SNAP: what it is, what critics say, why some critiques are fair and others miss the point, and how the program ties into the strength of our entire food system.You’ll hear:A quick history of SNAP and how it evolved from Depression-era “food stamps” into today’s $100 billion stabilizer. Who actually receives SNAP: families with children, seniors, people with disabilities, and millions of working Americans whose wages don’t stretch as far as they used to.What critics get right (and wrong) about fraud, work, and food choices.Why SNAP can’t simply “become more like WIC” — and why that’s not as simple or healthy as it sounds.What happens when SNAP is paused or defunded: the economic domino effect that hits farmers, retailers, and local economies far beyond the households using the benefits.And finally, why asking farmers — who already live close to the margins — to donate their way through a federal funding crisis is both unfair and unsustainable.Because this isn’t about handouts.It’s about understanding that food assistance is economic infrastructure.When we weaken it, everyone pays.Support the Show📩 Become an OBIE Insider: Stay connected, get behind-the-scenes updates, and explore more ways to eat and drink like it matters. Here's the link to sign up.🎧 Liked the show? Leave a 5-star rating and review to help us bring you more incredible guests and conversations. Top reviews on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or you can leave your review here.📱 Screenshot this episode and share it on your socials!🏷️ Tag @xoxofarmgirl + #OneBiteIsEverything📱 Connect on SocialsInstagram @xoxofarmgirl  Dana DiPrima, For Farmers Movement & OBIEFacebook For Farmers Movement & OBIE🎙️ The OBIE TeamDana DiPrima, host and producerSonia Dhillon, co-producer & editorRussell Chapa, sound engineer, original musicOne Bite is Everything is a proud part of Heritage Radio Network, home to the most influential voices in food. 

What if the revolution our food system needs is already happening, quietly, locally, and led by women?In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima sits down with journalist and author Nancy Matsumoto to explore the themes of her upcoming book, Reaping What She Sows: How Women Are Rebuilding Our Broken Food System, a powerful look at the women transforming agriculture from the ground up. Nancy introduces us to a global network of women who are rejecting the extractive systems of Big Ag and building something far more resilient, regenerative, and just.Together, this episode unpacks:Why women are often the catalysts for food system change, and what makes their approach differentHow small farms are navigating climate chaos, supply chain bottlenecks, and economic precarityWhat each of us can do today to support a better food futureIf you've ever wondered how your food choices connect to the climate, the economy, and community resilience, this episode offers clarity, hope, and a practical path forward.🎤 Plus: Nancy and several of the women featured in her book will be delivering a keynote at the 2025 EcoFarm Conference in Monterey, California in January 2026. If you're anywhere near the West Coast, this is a must-attend moment for anyone passionate about food, farming, and the future.Support the Show📩 Become an OBIE Insider: Stay connected, get behind-the-scenes updates, and explore more ways to eat and drink like it matters. Here's the link to sign up.🎧 Liked the show? Leave a 5-star rating and review to help us bring you more incredible guests and conversations. Top reviews on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or you can leave your review here.📱 Screenshot this episode and share it on your socials!🏷️ Tag @xoxofarmgirl + #OneBiteIsEverything📱 Connect on SocialsInstagram @xoxofarmgirl  Dana DiPrima, For Farmers Movement & OBIEFacebook For Farmers Movement & OBIE🎙️ The OBIE TeamDana DiPrima, host and producerSonia Dhillon, co-producer & editorRussell Chapa, sound engineer, original musicOne Bite is Everything is a proud part of Heritage Radio Network, home to the most influential voices in food. 

Lately, social media and responses to articles about farm struggles have been filled with comments saying things like “Farmers voted for Trump — they got what they deserve.”This week, your OBIE host, Dana DiPrima, slows that conversation down.In this reflective episode, she unpacks the frustration and anger behind those comments — and explores what’s really at stake when we decide who “deserves” empathy.Through facts, context, and a little heart, Dana walks listeners through:What farmers actually thought they were voting for — trade stability, regulatory relief, survival.What they got instead — lost markets, labor shortages, rising costs, and consolidation.Why “deserve” is the wrong frame for democracy, food, or justice.And how blame divides us while the system that hurts farmers — and eaters — stays intact.It’s not about defending anyone. It’s about remembering that food is infrastructure — and when farmers fail, we all feel it.Key ideas in this episode:Farmers aren’t a political monolith; only ~1–2% of Americans farm, and their reasons for voting often come down to survival, not ideology.Tariffs, trade wars, and policy swings have disproportionately hurt small and mid-size farms.Empathy shouldn’t depend on political alignment. We can hold policies accountable without wishing harm on the people who grow our food.The real threat isn’t who farmers voted for — it’s consolidation, volatility, and disconnection from the systems that feed us.Support the Show📩 Become an OBIE Insider: Stay connected, get behind-the-scenes updates, and explore more ways to eat and drink like it matters. Here's the link to sign up.🎧 Liked the show? Leave a 5-star rating and review to help us bring you more incredible guests and conversations. Top reviews on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or you can leave your review here.📱 Screenshot this episode and share it on your socials!🏷️ Tag @xoxofarmgirl + #OneBiteIsEverything📱 Connect on SocialsInstagram @xoxofarmgirl  Dana DiPrima, For Farmers Movement & OBIEFacebook For Farmers Movement & OBIE🎙️ The OBIE TeamDana DiPrima, host and producerSonia Dhillon, co-producer & editorRussell Chapa, sound engineer, original musicOne Bite is Everything is a proud part of Heritage Radio Network, home to the most influential voices in food. 

We say it all the time: “People are disconnected from their food.”But what does that really mean?In this solo episode, Dana DiPrima peels back the layers of disconnection shaping our food system — from the distance your meal travels to the seasons we’ve stopped noticing. She explores how disconnection affects everything: what we eat, who we support, and whether we can even taste what’s real anymore.You’ll learn:Why disconnection is at the heart of food injustice, environmental harm, and health crises.How globalization, convenience, and marketing severed our ties to land, labor, and local economies,And what reconnection actually looks like — through small, doable steps anyone can take.Support the Show📩 Become an OBIE Insider: Stay connected, get behind-the-scenes updates, and explore more ways to eat and drink like it matters. Here's the link to sign up.🎧 Liked the show? Leave a 5-star rating and review to help us bring you more incredible guests and conversations. Top reviews on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or you can leave your review here.📱 Screenshot this episode and share it on your socials!🏷️ Tag @xoxofarmgirl + #OneBiteIsEverything📱 Connect on SocialsInstagram @xoxofarmgirl  Dana DiPrima, For Farmers Movement & OBIEFacebook For Farmers Movement & OBIE🎙️ The OBIE TeamDana DiPrima, host and producerSonia Dhillon, co-producer & editorRussell Chapa, sound engineer, original music⭐️ One Bite is Everything is a proud part of Heritage Radio Network, home to the most influential voices in food. 

What if the answers to our most urgent food challenges aren’t found in high-tech labs—but in the hands of farmers themselves?In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima speaks with Peter Kelly, founder of Grow Further, an organization working to fill the critical funding gap in agricultural research by supporting innovations designed with and for smallholder farmers.Peter shares how projects like early-maturing beans in Ghana, iron-rich millet in Zimbabwe, and irrigated wheat in Ethiopia are redefining food security—not just abroad, but here at home.  In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why agricultural research is severely underfunded—and why that mattersHow farmer-led innovation is transforming food systems from the ground upWhat U.S. farmers can learn from global agricultural breakthroughsHow climate-smart farming starts with listening, not lecturingWhy supporting local and global research is critical to feeding a growing planetGuestsPeter Kelly – Agricultural economist and founder of Grow FurtherSupport the Show📩 Become an OBIE Insider: Stay connected, get behind-the-scenes updates, and explore more ways to eat and drink like it matters. Here's the link to sign up.🎧 Liked the show? Leave a 5-star rating and review to help us bring you more incredible guests and conversations. Top reviews on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or you can leave your review here.📱 Screenshot this episode and share it on your socials!🏷️ Tag @xoxofarmgirl + #OneBiteIsEverything📱 Connect on SocialsInstagram @xoxofarmgirl  Dana DiPrima, For Farmers Movement & OBIEFacebook For Farmers Movement & OBIE🎙️ The OBIE TeamDana DiPrima, host and producerSonia Dhillon, co-producer & editorRussell Chapa, sound engineer, original music⭐️ One Bite is Everything is a proud part of Heritage Radio Network, home to the most influential voices in food. 

Most of us think of coffee as a comforting ritual or a morning jumpstart. But behind your daily cup of Joe may be a very different reality—one that includes deforestation, toxic pesticides, child labor, and even slavery.In this powerful episode, Dana DiPrima sits down with Etelle Higonnet, founder of Coffee Watch and longtime human rights and environmental investigator, to unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes in the global coffee industry.Together, they explore why coffee—despite its friendly image—is one of the most destructive commodities on Earth, how certification labels often fail to protect workers and ecosystems, and what you can do (without giving up your coffee) to demand better.What you'll learn in this episode:Why coffee is the #6 driver of deforestation worldwideHow monoculture and pesticide use threaten ecosystems and worker healthWhat’s really behind “fair trade” and other certifications—and why they fall shortHow Coffee Watch is using investigations and strategic litigation to fight backWhat simple actions you can take to drink more ethicallyWhether you’re a casual sipper or a serious brewhead, this episode will make you see your coffee differently—and might even change how you drink it.🌐 Learn more about Coffee Watch: https://coffeewatch.org/Support the Show📩 Become an OBIE Insider: Stay connected, get behind-the-scenes updates, and explore more ways to eat and drink like it matters. Here's the link to sign up.🎧 Liked the show? Leave a 5-star rating and review to help us bring you more incredible guests and conversations. Top reviews on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or you can leave your review here.📱 Screenshot this episode and share it on your socials!🏷️ Tag @xoxofarmgirl + #OneBiteIsEverything📱 Connect on SocialsInstagram @xoxofarmgirl Dana DiPrima, For Farmers Movement & OBIEFacebook For Farmers Movement & OBIE🎙️ The OBIE TeamDana DiPrima, host and producerSonia Dhillon, co-producer & editorRussell Chapa, sound engineer, original musicOne Bite is Everything is a proud part of Heritage Radio Network, home to the most influential voices in food. ⏱️ Timestamps to Key Content00:00 – Cold open: What’s really behind your coffee02:10 – Meet Etelle Higonnet: from Greenpeace to Coffee Watch07:12 – The surprising link between coffee and deforestation12:30 – Shade-grown vs. monoculture: what’s the difference?16:00 – Why coffee is soaked in highly hazardous pesticides21:45 – What decaf drinkers really need to know25:10 – Certifications decoded: what the labels don’t tell you33:20 – The ghost farms, human trafficking, and loopholes behind "ethical" coffee38:50 – What Coffee Watch is doing differently45:15 – Laws, petitions, and pressure: what’s actually working49:30 – One action you can take with your coffee tomorrow52:10 – Becoming an OBIE Insider...

Episode Summary:University of Pennsylvania adjunct professor and unexpected Instagram garden influencer Toni Farmer joins Dana DiPrima to break down what’s really going on in our food system. From skyrocketing food prices to climate-driven crop failures, the conversation digs deep into the fragile systems behind our meals—and the steps we can take to reclaim control, one garden (or grocery trip) at a time.Whether you're a grower, a shopper, or just someone trying to feed your family on a budget, this episode offers grounded, urgent, and practical insight into the future of food.What We Cover:Why food prices are rising—and it’s not just inflationHow regenerative agriculture could help reverse climate and supply chain damageWhat the farm bill, immigration policy, and corporate consolidation have to do with your dinner plateShrinkflation, food deserts, and why some cows get culled while others get savedWhat you can actually do to make a difference: from growing herbs to supporting local farmsGuest:Toni Farmer is an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania with a self-designed degree in regenerative agriculture. She’s also a gardening educator and public voice for food access, soil health, and climate action—follow her work on Instagram @tonifarmersgardenConnect with the For Farmers Movement and Nominate a FarmerSupport the Show:If this episode helped you see your plate in a new light, please rate and review One Bite is Everything on Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.

Kiss the Ground has helped bring regenerative agriculture and soil health into the mainstream conversation, with films like Kiss the Ground (2020), narrated by Woody Harrelson with appearances from Gisele Bündchen, Tom Brady, Jason Mraz, and Ian Somerhalder, and its follow-up Common Ground (2023), starring Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Donald Glover, Rosario Dawson, and more. But what comes after the films and the headlines?In this episode, Dana DiPrima talks with Evan Harrison, CEO of Kiss the Ground. Evan’s career began in music and media—transforming iHeartRadio into a multi-platform company, launching AOL’s groundbreaking music programs, and producing festivals—before turning his focus to environmental issues and soil.Together, we explore the promise and complexity of regenerative agriculture: how awareness is growing even without a single definition, why Kiss the Ground chooses hopeful storytelling over crisis messaging, and how farmer grants and training are being used to support practices in the field.This conversation looks at the role of media, money, and momentum in shaping the future of regeneration—and asks what it really takes to move beyond a “kiss” on the ground toward lasting change.Find out more about Kiss the Ground here.Connect with your host and the For Farmers Movement here.

Regenerative agriculture is everywhere — in headlines, on packaging, in corporate sustainability campaigns. It’s inspiring, but it’s also dangerously vague. In this solo episode of One Bite is Everything, Dana DiPrima pulls back the curtain on what regenerative is supposed to mean, how it lacks clear standards, and how Big Ag is hijacking the idea to polish its image while sidelining small farmers.You’ll learn:Why regenerative agriculture has no universal standard — and why that matters.How corporations like PepsiCo and General Mills are using the term to greenwash conventional farming.What’s at stake for small farmers and conscious eaters if regenerative remains undefined.How this fits into the bigger picture of a looming food crisis.This episode also sets the stage for upcoming conversations with Evan Harrison of Kiss the Ground and Toni Farmer, an adjunct professor at UPenn with a master’s in regenerative agriculture.Resources & Links10 Signs We’re Headed for a Food CrisisFor Farmers Movement: forfarmersmovement.comFollow Dana on Instagram: @xoxofarmgirl

What does it take to turn four acres of grass into a thriving goat dairy, a popsicle business with 40+ flavors, and a model for resilient small farming?In this episode of One Bite is Everything, Dana sits down with Stacey Roussel of All We Need Farm in Texas. Stacey shares her unlikely path from accountant to farmer, beginning with Houston’s Urban Harvest community gardens and leading to a bustling farm where goats, popsicles, caramel, and community all come together.You’ll hear:How a family moment sparked the idea for goat milk popsicles 🍦The role of holistic management, mentorship, and business planning in her growthWhy goat genetics and herd improvement programs matter more than you thinkThe challenges of farmers’ markets—and why wholesale has become a better fitHow a For Farmers grant helped her invest in new technology for breedingStacey’s story is a powerful reminder that small farmers aren’t just producing food—they’re innovating, adapting, and strengthening the communities around them.If you enjoy this episode, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. It helps others find these conversations that matter.

Farmer Mac or Mara of Ad Astra Farms—returns to One Bite is Everything with an inspiring update. Since receiving a For Farmers grant in 2023, Farmer Mac has expanded from a third of an acre to nearly three acres, doubled the number of her growing beds, increased her CSA membership fivefold, and put up her first high tunnel.In this episode, she shares the realities of scaling up as a one-woman farm, the joy of partnering with other small farmers, and the hard truths about federal grant delays, immigrant labor, and the mental health toll of farming. We’re also joined by For Farmers interns Liana Kolenovic and Shahid Islam, who bring fresh, thoughtful questions to the conversation.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to keep a small farm thriving—and why supporting these farmers matters—this episode will open your eyes and inspire you to take action.🔗 Learn more and support: www.forfarmersmovement.com

Most of us have never heard of “biosolids”—but it’s time we do. Also known as sewage sludge, this is the concentrated waste from treatment plants that contains not just human waste, but pharmaceuticals, microplastics, PFAS “forever chemicals,” and industrial byproducts. And in many states, it’s being spread on farmland as fertilizer.In this short episode, Wes Gillingham explains:What sewage sludge actually is and how it’s classified.Why PFAS and other contaminants make sludge far more dangerous than it sounds.How sludge moves from treatment plants onto hay fields, into milk, and back into our food chain.What states like New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are doing to ban or restrict its use.Why banning sludge on farmland is one of the simplest, most urgent wins for protecting farmers, consumers, and the environment.This isn’t a pretty topic, but it’s a vital one. What we flush doesn’t just disappear—it can end up right back on our plates.

Our oceans, rivers, and lakes cover 71% of the planet — yet we rarely think of them as the key to our food future. In this episode, blue food advocate Jennifer Bushman reveals how kelp farms, oysters, and sustainable aquaculture could fight climate change, restore ecosystems, and nourish billions. You’ll learn what “blue food” really means, why it matters, and the simple choices you can make to support healthier waters and a more sustainable plate.What You’ll Hear:Why the “blue food” movement could redefine sustainabilityHow seaweed can outproduce corn and help the climateThe most ocean-friendly foods you can buy todayQuestions to ask your fishmonger for better, more sustainable seafoodThe surprising role of aquaculture in protecting wild fish stocksLinks Mentioned in This Episode:Fed by BlueHope in the Water on PBSSeafood ScoutMonterey Bay Aquarium Seafood WatchThe Blue Food Cookbook

Seed detective Adam Alexander has spent decades collecting rare and nearly lost vegetable seeds from around the world. But what he’s really collecting are stories—of resilience, culture, flavor, and forgotten wisdom. In this episode, we explore why seeds matter so much more than we think, how small farms still feed most of the world, and what gets lost when we trade diversity for uniformity. If you’ve ever wondered what’s missing from your plate, this conversation will show you where to look.Leave a review of One Bite is Everything here.About our guest: Adam Alexander is a consummate storyteller thanks to forty years as an award-winning film and television producer, but his true passion is collecting rare, endangered, delicious vegetables from around the world. He lectures widely on his work, discovering and conserving rare, endangered garden crops. His knowledge and expertise on growing vegetables for seed are highly valued by the Heritage Seed Library, for which he is a seed guardian. Adam shares seeds with other growers and gene banks in the USA, Canada, and the EU, and he is currently growing out seeds of heritage Syrian vegetables to be returned to the Middle East as part of a program to revive traditional horticulture. Find out more: TheSeedDetective.co.uk / Insta @theseeddetectiveCheck out Adam Alexander's new book here. And his first book here.Connect with your OBIE host, Dana DiPrima:For Farmers MovementInstagram

Let's take a look at 10 pretty serious warning signs that, when added together, could lead us into a food crisis — one that has implications for what's available to you and what it costs. From USDA funding cuts to ICE raids, rural hospital closures to climate shocks, these systemic cracks are adding up.📉 USDA program cuts🚨 ICE raids triggering farm labor shortages🏥 Rural hospitals on the brink📈 Tariffs and stubborn grocery inflation📻 The unexpected loss of public broadcasting🔥 Climate extremes hitting harvestsDon't ignore the warning signs. Get closer to a small farmer near you. Support them so they are there to support you. Get involved in the For Farmers Movement. Take small actions that have a big impact.

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, and why a single dollar might be more impactful than you think. She walks you through the origin, the mission, and the plan—and shares what happens when we hit that million-dollar mark.You’ll hear:The story behind the One For Farmers campaignWhy $1 is enough to make a real differenceHow grant recipients use the fundsWhat’s been cut by the USDA—and how we can fill the gapHow to join, fundraise, and spread the word💵 Donate your dollar: https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/one-for-farmers🧑‍🌾 Be one in a million. Stand with the people who feed you.

Guests: Mary Sue Milliken & Liz MurrayDescription: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 with powerhouse advocates Mary Sue Milliken and Liz Murray—founders of MORE (Movement to Organize for Restaurant Equity)—to unpack the crisis restaurants are facing and why it matters to everyone who eats.We talk about:The disappearing middle ground between fast food and fine diningWhy immigrant labor, economic mobility, and parenting are all restaurant issuesWhat diners don’t see behind their favorite neighborhood spotAnd how advocacy, policy change, and collaboration are reshaping the future of food from the back of house outIf you’ve ever eaten out (which of course you have), supported a local farmer (here's hoping), or wondered what’s really driving our food system—this episode is for you.Find out more about MORE here.Find out more about Mary Sue Milliken and Liz Murray here. Find out more about your host and the For Farmers Movement here.