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Author Wendell Berry (Rebroadcast) Jan 25, 2016

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Wendell Berry is the author of the now-famous quote that inspired Michael Pollan: "Eating is an agricultural act." Berry is an environmental activist, farmer, and author of more than 40 works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. One of his most famous books is The Unsettling of America, written in 1977. In this episode, he speaks candidly with us about his boyhood.

Jessica Shade of The Organic Center (Rebroadcast) Jan 18, 2016

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Director of Science Programs for The Organic Center, Jessica Shade has a deep interest in the science supporting the environment and public health. Hear her review of recent research studies and their importance to organic food and farming in this rebroadcast interview.

What it takes to become Certified Organic Jan 11, 2016

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In this week's episode, we speak with Cori Skoloski, executive director of the Midwest Organic Services Association, about what it takes for a farm to become certified organic. (Hint: It takes a lot!)

"Allergic Girl" Sloane Miller Jan 04, 2016

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Author Sloane Miller also known as "Allergic Girl" discusses living with food allergies and counseling others to live safely, effectively and joyously with their food allergies.

Seed Talk with Bill Tracy of University of Wisconsin Dec 28, 2015

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Professor and chair of the department of agronomy at the University of Wisconsin, Bill Tracy leads the largest public-sector sweet corn breeding program in the world. In this episode, he discusses traditional seed breeding techniques and how they are very different from genetic engineering. (Rebroadcast)

Melody Meyer of the UNFI Foundation Dec 21, 2015

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Melody Meyer serves as Vice President of Policy and Industry Relations for United Natural Foods Incorporated (UNFI) and Executive Director of the UNFI Foundation. Today, she discusses the Foundation side of her work and new developments that will benefit organic farmers and our planet.

Thinking Like Bees with Terry Oxford of UrbanBeesSF Dec 14, 2015

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Guest host Anne O'Connor speaks with Terry Oxford of UrbanBeeSF about creating safe urban environments for pollinators. Terry also uses her wealth of knowledge about bees and honey to create beautiful works of honeycomb art.

"Food Sleuth" Melinda Hemmelgarn (Part 2) Dec 07, 2015

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Looking for Part 2? Hear more from registered dietitian and "Food Sleuth Radio" host Melinda Hemmelgarn as she investigates our food system, nutrition, research and the impact of food advertising.

"Food Sleuth" Melinda Hemmelgarn (Part 1) Nov 30, 2015

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Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and host of "Food Sleuth Radio." This week she discusses the various topics she investigates on her radio show including organic nutrition, current research, and the scary way food is being marketed to us.

Local AND Affordable: Chef Michel Nischan of Wholesome Wave Nov 23, 2015

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Today we give you this conversation with Chef Michel Nischan, CEO and President of Wholesome Wave, a Connecticut-based organization that assists underserved urban and rural communities in 33 states and D.C. with connecting to local agriculture for equitable access to affordable, locally grown foods. He speaks about his philosophies around food, fireflies, and the inspiration of his elders.

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