513: April Bradham about Moving Produce through Food Banks.
Getting fruit and vegetables into and through a network of community support services. – In This Podcast: We know our food system is broken, however, the food bank system is surprisingly effective! April Bradford from the Arizona Food Bank explains how the local, state and national food banks distribute…
510: David Tyda about Food Festivals
Promoting the local food scene and building the local food community in an accessible, affordable, and original way. – In This Podcast: Food brings people together, and David Tyda specializes in creating events and festivals that build relationships between local restaurants and…
508: Danielle Leoni on Serving up Good Food.
Committing to sustainable resourcing and zero waste, while supporting local agriculture. – In This Podcast: How do you go from teaching yoga with no culinary experience to a culinary leader implementing sustainable change within our food system? When Danielle Leoni jumped into…
506: Melissa Canales on Urban Microgreens.
Providing convenience, variety, and deliciousness to the on-the-go conscientious eater. – In This Podcast: We’ve all heard about the benefits of eating microgreens, but what does it take to grow them? Melissa Canales of Quantum Microgreens makes it her business to grow and supply this amazing…
502: Allie Borovik on Networking Small Yard Farms
Building a community of farms, one yard at a time. – In This Podcast: How do you farm in a city without a large plot of land? Allie Borovik, the creator of Neighborfood, is learning how to do just that in Austin, TX. Using Fleet Farming and Curtis Stone for inspiration, she has devised…
501: Sonja Overhiser on Eating More Plants
Learning how to cook with vegetables. – In This Podcast: Shortly after getting married, Sonja Overhiser and her husband, Alex, did a 180 from fast and frozen food to eating a home-cooked, mostly whole food plant-based diet. She shares what motivated them to learn…
499: Benjamin Vidmar on Growing Food at Pole
Creating a circular food system in the arctic extremes. – In This Podcast: Dropping everything and moving to the northernmost city in the world might be extreme, yet Chef Benjamin Vidmar did that and is going even further by…
497: Scott Brown about Chicken Feed Co-ops
Providing organic, non-GMO, and soy-free chicken feed to local backyard farmers. – In This Podcast: Even if you don’t own chickens, if you’ve ever considered the difference that eating organic makes, this podcast on Chicken Feed Co-ops is for you! Learn why Scott Brown is passionate about finding…
492: Christopher Peterson on Urban Farming with Vets
Working with military vets to share urban farming skills. – In This Podcast: AOVS Urban Farm is much more than CSA and Farmers Market produce. The farm is home to veterans, and Christopher Peterson discusses the immense benefits for the veterans who work on the farm and the challenges of…