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Molly Jahn of University of Wisconsin - Madsion Sep 07, 2015

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Dr. Molly Jahn is professor of genetics at University of Wisconsin - Madison. Her work in traditional plant breeding has contributed to crop varieties that are grown on six continents, and she has worked extensively in developing countries to link crop breeding with improved human nutrition and welfare. She's leading a global alliance of research groups focused on "making the consequences of our failures to change visible to us." Systemic risks that originate from shortcomings in the food system are Molly's forte. "Can we, together, find ways of existing that steward our resources adequately?" she wonders (and it's clear that "no" is not an acceptable answer).

Miriam Grunes of REAP Food Group Aug 31, 2015

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REAP Food Group is a food and farming advocacy group and was instrumental in bringing Farm to School to Madison, WI. REAP Food Group executive director Miriam Grunes speaks with us about Farm to School as well as growing strong communities through food. (Rebroadcast)

Margaret Krome of Michael Fields Ag Institute Aug 24, 2015

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Margaret Krome, public policy program director for Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, speaks with us about sustainable agriculture initiatives and MFAI's fascinating corn breeding program.

Severine von Tscharner Fleming & the Young Farmer Movement Aug 17, 2015

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Severine von Tscharner Fleming is a serial entrepreneur, farmer and activist. She is possibly best known for the film Greenhorns and the National Young Farmers Coalition. This woman is a force of nature for the Millennial generation.

Chef Mary Cleaver, NYC Farm to Table Pioneer Aug 10, 2015

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Chef Mary Cleaver was one of the first people to bring local foods into Manhattan in the 1970s and has been working behind the scenes influencing New York City's local food movement in quiet but profound ways.

How is Climate Change Affecting Farmers? Aug 03, 2015

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His degree may be in geology and climatology, but Jake Schmitz has spent most of his life working with farmers and has helped hundreds of farmers transition tens of thousands of acres to organic. He speaks with us about how climate change is impacting farmers nationwide.

Katy Kolker, Portland Fruit Tree Project Jul 27, 2015

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The Portland (OR) Fruit Tree Project cares for urban fruit trees, then shares the harvest with community members who need it the most. Enjoy this interview with founder and executive director, Katy Kolker. (Rebroadcast)

Deborah Kane, USDA Farm to School Program Jul 20, 2015

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Today's guest is Deborah Kane, who was appointed the USDA's National Director of Farm to School in January 2012. She oversees a new farm to school grant program and continues to look for creative ways to increase access to healthy, local foods for schools.

Kris Soebroto, Sisters of the Road Jul 13, 2015

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Sisters of the Road is a collectively-run organization that's been working to alleviate hunger, homelessness and poverty in Portland, OR since 1979. We speak with the Sisters of the Road Cafe co-manager, Kris Soebroto, about the issues of poverty and homelessness and how the cafe is a bright spot in their community.

Chef Luke Zahm of Driftless Cafe Jul 06, 2015

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Chef Luke Zahm has been called a sort of "Prodigal Chef." The Driftless Cafe had been a farm-to-table fixture in the Viroqua community for years, and when it came up for sale, Luke and his wife, Ruthie, didn't simply take ownership of the restaurant - they revitalized it.

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