Food For You and the Planet

Food For You and the Planet is a fresh new podcast created by Healthy PlanEat that explores healthy and environmentally sustainable food solutions. Food For You and the Planet is hosted by Rosemary Ostfeld, PhD.

Episode 31: Cornell University Michael Mazourek PhD - How Can We Breed Vegetables for Flavor and for Local Growers? 05/21/2025

Episode 31: Cornell University Michael Mazourek PhD - How Can We Breed Vegetables for Flavor and for Local Growers? Michael Mazourek, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science, Plant Breeding and Genetics, and Horticulture. Michael Mazourek, PhD, is the Calvin Knoyes Keeney Associate Professor of Vegetable Breeding at Cornell University. Michael is a breeder of peas, beans, squash, cucumbers and peppers and has released numerous cultivars and breeding materials that are shared by small, regional seed companies and incorporated into breeding program of the world’s largest seed companies. Michael’s specialty is biochemical genetics in vegetables; he explores the diverse phytochemistry that plants use to repel pests and herbivores, reward and nourish pollinators and seed dispersers and cope with environmental stresses, with a goal of harnessing to maximize nutrition and sustainability. Michael shares the craft of plant breeding with students at Cornell, through grower conferences and field days. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:52 – Introduction 1:52 – 3:44 – Can you give me a short overview of your plant science research at Cornell University? 3:44 – 6:26 – How did you become interested in plant science, food, and agriculture? 6:26 – 8:16 – What is the history of plant breeding? How and why did it begin? 8:16 – 9:55 – Why is plant breeding important? 9:55 – 14:25 – What are some of the methods for breeding plants? 14:25 – 17:22 – How does the type of breeding you do differ from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), or work done using CRISPR? 17:22 – 18:52 – What are some of the types of plants you have bred? 18:52 – 23:41 – What are some ways plants can be bred for great flavor? Can you give some examples of varieties you’ve created? 23:41 – 26:44 – How have you worked with local growers to breed plants? 26:44 – 29:00 – How can plants be bred to be more disease resistant? 29:00 – 30:40 – How can plants be bred to be more resistant to extreme weather events such as droughts or floods? 30:40 – 34:24 – What do you see as the future for organic, open-pollinated plant breeding? MICHAEL MAZOUREK AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY INFORMATION https://cals.cornell.edu/michael-mazourek RESOURCES Maz Lab Seeds: https://www.instagram.com/mazlabseeds/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Agriculture Organic Plant Breeding Seeds /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/36657155

Episode 30: IFOAM Organics International Karen Mapusua - How Can We Build An International Organic Agriculture Movement? 04/16/2025

Episode 30: IFOAM Organics International Karen Mapusua - How Can We Build An International Organic Agriculture Movement? Karen Mapusua is the President of IFOAM Organics International. Founded in 1972, IFOAM Organics International is a membership-based organization working to bring true sustainability to agriculture across the globe. The mission of IFOAM Organics International is to lead change, organically. Its goal is the broad adoption of truly sustainable agriculture, value chains and consumption in line with the principles of organic agriculture. Through its work, it builds capacity to facilitate the transition of farmers to organic agriculture, raises awareness of the need for sustainable production and consumption, and advocates for a policy environment conducive to agro-ecological farming practices and sustainable development. It has over 700 members in over 100 countries. Karen Mapusua is President of IFOAM Organics International and is the Director of the Land Resources Division of the Pacific Community based in Fiji providing scientific and technical support in agricultural development, serving 22 Pacific Island states. She has a background in NGO capacity building and management and has worked in rural development in the Pacific islands region for close to 20 years with a focus on organic agriculture as a path to social and economic development. She co-founded the Pacific Organic & Ethical Trade Community (POETCom) and was extensively involved in developing the Pacific Organic Guarantee Scheme and developing alternative forms of certification that empower farmers. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:36 – Introduction 1:36 – 2:49 – What is the IFOAM Organics International and what type of work does it do? 2:49 – 4:42 – How did you become interested in sustainable food and agriculture? 4:42 – 6:31 – What inspired you to co-found the Pacific Organic & Ethical Trade Community and how did that lead you to the work you do today at IFOAM? 6:31 – 8:00 – Why is organic farming important for people and the environment? 8:00 – 9:41 – Can you tell me more about the IFOAM Regional bodies and the work that they do? 9:41 – 10:51 – Can you tell me more about the IFOAM Organic Ambassadors? 10:51 – 11:59 – What is the Organic Guarantee System and why is it important to clearly define what organic farming is and what it is not? 11:59 – 13:44 – What are some of the challenges related to transitioning to organic practices? 13:44 – 15:05 – What is organic group certification and how can it benefit farmers? 15:05 – 16:46 – What are some of the key outcomes of IFOAM Organics International’s work? 16:46 – 18:37 – What are some of the most inspiring examples of organic farms you have seen around the world? 18:37 – 21:41 – I read that one of Fiji’s islands went 100% organic – how did this come about and what are some of the key things that can be learned so other places can transition to 100% organic? 21:41 – 23:51 – What would you recommend to cities, regions, or countries that would like to set goals related to organic food and agriculture? 23:51 – 25:06 – What are your hopes for the future of the organic movement? 25:06 – 26:20 – Things to share and wrap up IFOAM ORGANICS INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION https://www.ifoam.bio/ RESOURCES Definition of Organic Agriculture: https://www.ifoam.bio/why-organic/organic-landmarks/definition-organic Global Organic Market Overview: https://www.ifoam.bio/global-organic-market-overview IFOAM Family of Standards 2025: https://www.ifoam.bio/ifoam-family-standards-2025 Elevating Truly Regenerative Agriculture – A Statement from the Organic Movement: https://www.ifoam.bio/elevating-truly-regenerative-agriculture-statement-organic The Role of Smallholders in Organic Agriculture: https://www.ifoam.bio/role-smallholders-organic-agriculture Smallholder Group Certification for Organic Production & Processing: https://www.ifoam.bio/smallholder-group-certification-organic-production How Governments Can Recognize and Support Participatory Guarantee Systems: https://www.ifoam.bio/how-governments-can-recognize-and-support-participatory FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Agriculture Organic IFOAM IFOAM Organics International Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative Organic Agriculture Smallholder Farmers /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/36185505

Episode 29: Northeast SARE Teresa Leslie PhD - How Can We Increase Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education? 03/12/2025

Episode 29: Northeast SARE Teresa Leslie PhD - How Can We Increase Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education? Teresa Leslie, PhD, Director of the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. Teresa holds a doctorate in medical anthropology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a master’s degree in medical anthropology from the University of South Carolina and a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Howard University. She has experience cultivating relationships with diverse stakeholder groups to create innovative, evidenced-based policy and practice solutions. Founded in 1988, USDA’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is a farmer-driven research and knowledge-sharing program that encourages farmers, ranchers, educators and researchers who are passionate about innovating to experiment and make growing food more rewarding for themselves, the environment and their communities. The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program offers grants and education to farmers, educators, service providers, researchers and others to address key issues affecting the sustainability of agriculture throughout the Northeast. The program serves Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The program is administered by Northeast SARE's host institution, the University of Vermont. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:11 – Introduction 1:11 – 4:14 – What is the Northeast SARE Program and what type of work does it do? 4:14 – 5:45 – How did you become interested in sustainable food and agriculture? 5:45 – 8:49 – What are some of the key topics Northeast SARE is focused on? 8:49 – 10:36 – What are some examples of impactful research that has been funded by Northeast SARE and what have some of the key findings been? 10:36 – 13:19 – What are some ways you think agriculture can support communities? 13:19 – 17:08 – Why is it important to build local and regional food systems and how can Northeast SARE support that work? 17:08 – 19:36 – One challenge farmers face is climate change. What can be done to help farmers with this? 19:36 – 22:08 – Is there anything else you would like to share about Northeast SARE’s grants, training opportunities, and resources? 22:08 – 25:01 – What are some of the greatest challenges and benefits related to achieving sustainable food and agriculture systems? 25:01 – 27:16 – What do you think is the future of sustainable agriculture? 27:16 – 28:15 – Things to share and wrap up NORTHEAST SARE INFORMATION https://northeast.sare.org/ RESOURCES SARE: https://www.sare.org/ 30 Years of SARE: Our Farms, Our Future: https://www.sare.org/resources/30-years-of-sare/ SARE Funded Projects: https://projects.sare.org/search-projects/ SARE Resources and Learning: https://northeast.sare.org/resources/ Northeast SARE Grants: https://northeast.sare.org/grants/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Agriculture USDA SARE Northeast SARE /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/35612725

Episode 28: The Land Institute Tim Crews PhD - How Do Perennial Crops Benefit Land and Food Systems? 02/12/2025

Episode 28: The Land Institute Tim Crews PhD - How Do Perennial Crops Benefit Land and Food Systems? Tim Crews, PhD, is the Chief Scientist and Director of the International Initiative at The Land Institute. Tim is at The Land Institute because, in his words, “the work is the most focused and far-reaching of any organization I know. It promises to transform agriculture from being an ecological liability to an asset.” Tim first visited The Land Institute in 1981 after reading New Roots for Agriculture as an undergraduate majoring in agroecology at the University of California-Santa Cruz. Over the next three decades, he pursued a doctorate degree at Cornell, carried out a post-doc fellowship at Stanford, and developed an agroecology program at Prescott College in Northern Arizona. But all along, he continued to track the work of The Land Institute and, in 2000, began to collaborate directly. In 2012, Tim joined the staff as director of research and an ecologist. He helps facilitate and coordinate the research efforts of his colleagues and conducts work on the ecosystem functions performed by soils. The Land Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research organization based in Salina, Kansas, that was founded in 1976. The Land Institute co-leads the global movement for perennial, diverse, truly regenerative agriculture at scale. Our work, led by a team of plant breeders and ecologists in multiple partnerships worldwide, is focused on developing perennial grains, pulses, and oilseed-bearing plants to be grown in ecologically intensified, diverse crop mixtures known as perennial polycultures. The Land Institute’s goal is to create an agriculture system that mimics natural systems to produce ample food and reduce or eliminate the negative impacts of agriculture. Through transdisciplinary research and collaborations, The Land Institute builds learning communities to help society cross the threshold into diverse, perennial grain agriculture. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:54 – Introduction 1:54 – 3:38 – What is The Land Institute and what type of work does it do? 3:38 – 6:04 – How did you become interested in sustainable agriculture? 6:04 – 7:26 – What types of research efforts do you lead at The Land Institute? 7:26 – 11:02 – What are some of the greatest challenges related to achieving sustainable agriculture systems? 11:02 – 15:39 – What are perennial crops and why are they important? 15:39 – 22:32 – What are some of the main perennial crops you study and how can they be incorporated into sustainable agriculture systems? 22:32 – 29:04 – How do you do this plant breeding and how does that differ from Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)? 29:04 – 30:41 – What is the Global Inventory Project? 30:41 – 31:48 – What is ecological intensification? 31:48 – 33:09 – What is perennial polyculture? 33:09 – 37:20 – How do perennial crops improve soil health? 37:20 – 41:05 – How does soil health relate to climate? 41:28 – 44:55 – How are perennial crops being incorporated into foods? 44:55 – 48:22 – What do you think the future of perennial crops and how people use them will entail? 48:22 – 50:04 – What do you think are the most important things for society to do to shift towards sustainable agriculture systems? 50:04 – 51:50 – Things to share and wrap up THE LAND INSTITUTE INFORMATION https://landinstitute.org/ RESOURCES Ecological Intensification and Perennial Polyculture: https://landinstitute.org/our-work/ecological-intensification/ Perennial Grain Crops: https://landinstitute.org/our-work/perennial-crops/ Perennial Percent: https://kernza.org/perennial-percent/ The Global Inventory Project: https://landinstitute.org/our-work/new-roots-international/global-inventory-project/ The Land Institute’s International Initiative: https://landinstitute.org/our-work/new-roots-international/ Research and Scientific Publications: https://landinstitute.org/learn/research-and-scientific-publications/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Agriculture Soil Health Soil Carbon Soil Carbon Sequestration Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative Farming Kernza Perennial Crops Perennial Grain Crops Perennial Percent The Land Institute /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/34883705

Episode 27: The Sustainable Food Trust Patrick Holden CBE - What Is The Sustainable Food Trust? 01/15/2025

Episode 27: The Sustainable Food Trust Patrick Holden CBE - What Is The Sustainable Food Trust? Patrick Holden, CBE, is the Founder and CEO of the Sustainable Food Trust. Patrick Holden is the founder and CEO of the Sustainable Food Trust, whose mission is to work internationally to accelerate the transition towards more sustainable food and farming systems. Between 1995 and 2010, he was Director of the Soil Association, the UK organic advocacy and certification organisation, where he played a leading role in developing the organic standards and market. He currently leads a task force on measuring land use sustainability for the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), established by the then Prince of Wales in 2020. Patrick trained in Biodynamic farming at Emerson College and has farmed for over 50 years on a 300-acre mixed organic dairy holding, now the longest established organic dairy farm in Wales, producing a raw milk cheddar from the milk of 85 Ayrshire cows. He received a CBE for services to organic farming in 2005 and is Patron of the UK Bio-dynamic Agriculture Association. He became an Ashoka fellow in 2016 and was awarded an honorary doctorate for his international work in sustainable agriculture by the University of Wales Trinity St David in 2022. The mission of the Sustainable Food Trust is to accelerate the transition to sustainable food systems, inspired by our philosophy of the interconnectedness of the health of soil, plants, animals and people. Our vision is for future food and farming systems which nourish the health of people and planet and are equitable and accessible to all. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 2:09 – Introduction 2:09 – 6:14 – What is the Sustainable Food Trust and what type of work does it do? 6:14 – 8:07 – How did you become interested in sustainable food? 8:07 – 11:28 – What led you to create the Sustainable Food Trust? 11:28 – 13:37 – Who are some of the key people and organizations involved with the Sustainable Food Trust as strategic partners or other levels of involvement? 13:37 – 17:29 – What are some of the major challenges related to shifting to a sustainable food system? 17:29 – 22:12 – What is the Sustainable Markets Initiative and what are some of its key impacts? 22:12 – 25:02 – What is the Global Farm Metric and how was it developed? 25:02 – 27:03 – How does the Sustainable Food Trust work to create an informed body of public opinion to drive change? 27:03 – 30:54 – What are some of the key findings of the Sustainable Food Trust report A Good Life and A Good Death: Relocalising Farm Animal Slaughter? 30:54 – 35:13 – What are some of the key findings of the Sustainable Food Trust report Feeding Britain from the Ground Up? 35:13 – 37:40 – What are some of the most memorable moments of your career so far? 37:40 – 39:47 – What do you think are the most important things for society to do to shift towards healthy and environmentally sustainable food systems? 39:47 – 40:31 – Things to share and wrap up SUSTAINBLE FOOD TRUST INFORMATION https://sustainablefoodtrust.org/ https://www.sustainablefoodalliance.org/ RESOURCES Beacon Farms: https://sustainablefoodtrust.org/our-work/beacon-farms/ Feeding Britain: https://sustainablefoodtrust.org/our-work/feeding-britain/ Global Farm Metric: https://www.globalfarmmetric.org/ Local Abattoirs: https://sustainablefoodtrust.org/our-work/local-abattoirs/ Measuring Sustainability: https://sustainablefoodtrust.org/our-work/measuring-sustainability/ Sustainable Livestock: https://sustainablefoodtrust.org/our-work/sustainable-livestock/ Sustainable Markets Initiative: https://www.sustainable-markets.org/ True Cost Accounting: https://sustainablefoodtrust.org/our-work/true-cost-accounting/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Agriculture Sustainable Food Trust /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/34864495

Episode 26: World Future Council Alexandra Wandel - How Can We Create Sustainable Food For The Future? 12/18/2024

Episode 26: World Future Council Alexandra Wandel - How Can We Create Sustainable Food For The Future? Alexandra Wandel is the Chair, Management Board of the World Future Council. Alexandra Wandel was appointed Development Director to prepare the Founding Congress of the World Future Council in 2006 and has chaired the Management Board since 2018. The Management Board is in charge of foundation management, representation, Council Liaison and resource mobilization. Since 2010 she has set up partnerships for the Future Policy Award with fourteen UN agencies on topics such as biodiversity, forests, oceans and coasts, desertification, agroecology and rights of children and youth. The World Future Council is committed to a healthy planet with just and peaceful societies now and in the future. It identifies, develops, examines and disseminates future-oriented solutions to current challenges that humanity is facing and celebrates them with its unique Future Policy Award every two years. The Council consists of 50 outstanding global change makers from civil society, science, politics and business. It determines the agenda of the organization’s work and develops statements on it. The Council members meet annually at the World Future Forum to discuss the most pressing challenges and solutions to them. Jakob von Uexkull, the founder of the Alternative Nobel Prize, founded the World Future Council in 2007. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:23 – Introduction 1:23 – 2:05 – What is the World Future Council and what type of work does it do? 2:05 – 3:08 – How did you become interested in a career in environmental sustainability? 3:08 – 4:02 – Who are some of the key partners of the World Future Council and how do they all work together? 4:02 – 5:37 – Who are some of the members of the Council and how are they selected? 5:37 – 7:20 – What is the World Future Policy Award and how does the Award work? 7:20 – 9:40 – What are the main topics and projects the Council has worked on? 9:40 – 10:38 – Within the Ecosystems and Livelihoods topic, Scaling Up Agroecology is a focal point for the Council. How would you define agroecology and why is it important for sustainable food systems? 10:38 – 12:15 – What are some of the Scaling Up Agroecology projects the Council is involved with? 12:15 – 13:38 – Can you tell me about the Himalayan Agroecology Initiative? 13:38 – 15:37 – Can you tell me about The Kambashu Institute? 15:37 – 18:33 – What are some of the things you think are most important for society to shift towards healthy and environmentally sustainable food systems? 18:33 – 19:41 – Things to share and wrap up WORLD FUTURE COUNCIL INFORMATION https://www.worldfuturecouncil.org/ RESOURCES World Future Policy Award: https://www.worldfuturecouncil.org/world-future-policy-award/ World Future Council Ecosystems and Livelihoods Information: https://www.worldfuturecouncil.org/ecosystems-and-livelihoods/ World Future Council Future Generations: https://www.worldfuturecouncil.org/future-generations/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Agriculture Agroecology World Future Council World Future Policy Award /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/34503915

Episode 25: Baystate Organic Certifiers Lauren Sandstrom - How Do Farms Become Certified Organic? 11/20/2024

Episode 25: Baystate Organic Certifiers Lauren Sandstrom - How Do Farms Become Certified Organic? Lauren Sandstrom is a Certification Administrator at Baystate Organic Certifiers. Lauren joined Baystate Organic Certifiers 10 years ago as a Certification Specialist and then became a Certification Administrator in 2016. Prior to her position at Baystate, Lauren was a certification reviewer for another certification agency accredited to the USDA totaling 15 years’ experience regulating the USDA Organic Regulations. Lauren also has a certificate as a crop and livestock inspector through the International Organic Inspectors Association. Lauren grew up on a Certified Organic Farm in Central New York and knows the labor of love that organic food production is. Lauren is honored to have participated in the growth of organic food production over the last decade and a half and is looking forward to seeing the program continue to develop and support certified organic food production. Baystate Organic Certifiers is a USDA National Organic Program accredited certifying agency providing organic certification to farm and processing operations throughout the continental United States. The foundation of Baystate, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is to make organic certification accessible, affordable and timely to anyone that wants to participate in the program. Baystate strives to not create any new barriers to certification and not overregulate farms and processors beyond the regulations outlined by the USDA National Organic Program. In 2014, Baystate certified 300 organic farms and processing facilities and had 6 employees. Today, Baystate certifies over 700 certified organic operations with an additional 50 new operations in the pipeline to be in next few weeks and a staff of 18 people. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:51 – Introduction 1:51 – 2:20 – What is Baystate Organic Certifiers and what type of work does it do? 2:20 – 3:13 – How did you become interested in a career in sustainable food and agriculture? 3:13 – 4:28 – What is the National Organic Program and how did it begin? 4:28 – 5:15 – What were some of the key reasons why a National Organic Program was created? 5:15 – 6:24 – How were the USDA Certified Organic standards initially created and how are updates made? 6:24 – 7:48 – What are some of the core criteria for USDA Certified Organic? 7:48 – 10:43 – The term “regenerative agriculture” is becoming quite popular. Why is it important to continue to focus on USDA Certified Organic? 10:43 – 12:09 – How can organizations like Regenerative Organic Alliance which use USDA Organic Certification as their foundation be helpful for the organic movement? 12:09 – 13:09 – What role do certifiers such as Baystate Organic Certifiers play in the USDA Certified Organic certification process? 13:09 – 18:37 – What are some common misconceptions about USDA Certified Organic that farmers may have? 18:37 – 20:44 – What are some of the actual fees for a farm certifying through Baystate Organic Certifiers? 20:44 – 22:27 – What are some common misconceptions about USDA Certified Organic that everyday people may have? 22:27 – 24:37 – What are some of the benefits of becoming a USDA Certified Organic for farmers? 24:37 – 26:50 – What are some of the benefits of purchasing food that is USDA Certified Organic for everyday people and the planet? BAYSTATE ORGANIC CERTIFIERS INFORMATION https://baystateorganic.org/ RESOURCES Baystate Organic Certifiers Certification Information: https://baystateorganic.org/certification/ USDA National Organic Program: https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/programs-offices/national-organic-program Organic Certification Cost Share Program: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/organic-certification-cost-share-program-occsp FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Agriculture Organic Organic Certification Organic Certifiers USDA Certified Organic /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/34036510

Episode 24: National Farm To School Network Sunny Baker - How Can Schools Source Healthy Food? 11/06/2024

Episode 24: National Farm To School Network Sunny Baker - How Can Schools Source Healthy Food? Sunny Baker is the Senior Director of Programs and Policy at the National Farm To School Network. For over 14 years, Sunny has worked to lead school food reform and create a new culture of regionally-based eating. Originally from St. Louis, Sunny grew up with a deep appreciation for the natural world and a strong desire to make a positive impact on her community, values shaped by her Jewish identity. One of Sunny's most notable accomplishments was her work growing the farm to school movement in Mississippi, featured at TedXManhattan in 2014. She established Good Food for Oxford Schools and co-founded the Mississippi Farm to School Network during her decade in the state. Sunny’s career has led her to make meaningful connections between food systems and food justice work, which she sees as a crucial component of racial and economic justice. She believes every child has a right to nourishing, culturally appropriate food at school, regardless of their income, race, or geographic location. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and events, where she shares her expertise on topics such as food sovereignty and the future of school food. A graduate of Hendrix College, Sunny is now located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The National Farm To School Network has a vision of a strong and just food system for all, and we seek deep transformation toward this vision through farm to school – the ways kids eat, grow, and learn about food in schools and early care and education settings. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 2:02 – Introduction 2:02 – 3:18 – What is The National Farm To School Network and what type of work does it do? 3:18 – 4:39 – How did you become interested in a career in sustainable food and agriculture? 4:39 – 6:43 – When did the National Farm To School Network begin and what are some key moments in its history as an organization? 6:43 – 10:56 – How did the school lunch program begin and why? 10:56 – 14:06 – What are some things about the school lunch program that the average person may not know or may find surprising? 14:06 – 16:47 – What are some of the challenges with the current school lunch program? 16:47 – 21:12 – What type of work is the National Farm to School Network doing to create universal values aligned School Meals? 21:12 – 23:37 – How does Early Childhood Education fit in with school lunch programs? 23:37 – 26:30 – What type of work is the National Farm to School Network doing in collaboration with Native communities? 26:30 – 28:07 – How does the National Farm to School Network support food producers? 28:07 – 30:37 – What are some of the greatest challenges with getting local food into school lunch programs? 30:37 – 33:28 – What are some of the greatest lessons you’ve learned while advocating for farm to school? 33:28 – 35:54 – Things to share and wrap up NATIONAL FARM TO SCHOOL NETWORK INFORMATION https://www.farmtoschool.org/ RESOURCES School Meals Who’s At The Table: https://www.farmtoschool.org/universal-school-meals How Do Different Local Food Purchasing Initiative Models Effect Participant Spending On Local Food: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5c469df2395cd53c3d913b2d/66f191be552b31347565af6d_LFPI%20Model%20Analysis%20Document%209.20.24.pdf The Benefits Of Local Food Purchasing Initiatives: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5c469df2395cd53c3d913b2d/665ddf814fda261f05e0e260_Benefits%20of%20LFPIs%20-%205.6.2024.pdf FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Agriculture Farm To School National Farm To School Network /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/33819750

Episode 23: Singing Pastures Holly Arbuckle - What Are The Benefits of Pasture Raising Livestock? 10/16/2024

Episode 23: Singing Pastures Holly Arbuckle - What Are The Benefits of Pasture Raising Livestock? Holly Arbuckle is the CEO and Co-Founder of Singing Pastures. Holly and her husband John own and operate Singing Pastures. John is a 9th generation farmer from the Midwest. They saw a gap in the market because there were a lot of grassfed beef sticks, but no pasture-raised pork. They started a brand in 2016 with no initial investment. Holly owns 51% of the company and is the CEO who runs the brand while her husband is the primary farmer and COO. Their current home farm is in Maine. Singing Pastures produces high-quality pork Snack Sticks and Salami. Singing Pastures believes delicious food starts with healthy land. Pasture Raised Pork is the foundation. Their pork is raised in lush, grassy pastures on family farms with no added hormones or antibiotics. They use time honored traditional methods to craft amazingly delicious snacks. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:19 – Introduction 1:19 – 2:28 – What is Singing Pastures and what types of products does it create? 2:28 – 4:17 – How did you and your husband become interested in a career in sustainable food and agriculture? 4:17 – 6:14 – How did you and your husband start Singing Pastures? 6:14 – 10:31 – What types of sustainable agriculture practices do you implement on your farm? 10:31 – 14:55 – You are working with Ag Allies to monitor bird populations on your farm. Can you tell me a little bit about that collaboration and the transformation that has taken place on your farm as you’ve pasture-raised your livestock? 14:55 – 18:38 – What are the diets of the animals on your farm? 18:38 – 21:41 – Can you tell me about the products you create? 21:41 – 24:44 – What makes your products unique? 24:44 – 26:37 – You are part of a team that was recently selected for a Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education grant. Can you tell me a little bit about the research that grant will fund? 26:37 – 29:09 – What are some of the ways you were able to fund the growth of your business? 29:09 – 31:35 – How did you scale up production to make your products available nation-wide? 31:35 – 34:46 – What are some of the challenges you encountered on your journey and how did you overcome them? 34:46 – 37:03 – What are some of the greatest lessons you’ve learned from growing your business? 37:03 – 38:34 – Things to share and wrap up SINGING PASTURES INFORMATION https://singingpastures.com/ RESOURCES Stone Barns 2024 SARE Grant on Grain and Vegetable Production in a Rotationally-Grazed, Pasture-Dominant Ley System – Implications for Soil Health, Soil Microbiome, and Forage: https://projects.sare.org/sare_project/FNE24-081/ Singing Pastures 2017 SARE Grant on Nutrient Density Profiles for Conventional vs Pasture-Raised Pork: https://projects.sare.org/sare_project/fnc17-1067/ Singing Pastures 2012 SARE Grant on The Cheapest Way to Produce the Best Egg: Comparing how Different Supplemental Feeds Affect the Cost and Nutrient Density of Eggs from Heritage and Hybrid Pastured Hens: https://projects.sare.org/sare_project/fnc12-844/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Agriculture Pasture Raised /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/33403462

Episode 22: Dr. Bronner's Ryan Zinn - How Can Businesses Build Regenerative Organic Supply Chains? 10/02/2024

Episode 22: Dr. Bronner's Ryan Zinn - How Can Businesses Build Regenerative Organic Supply Chains? Ryan Zinn is the Regenerative Projects Manager at Dr. Bronner’s. Ryan focuses on Dr. Bronner’s international supply chains and farmer training. He has worked in the food and farm justice movement at home and abroad for 20 years, including with such organizations as the Center for International Law, Friends of the Earth-Paraguay, Global Exchange and the Organic Consumers Association. Dr. Bronner’s was founded in 1948 by Emanuel Bronner, a third-generation master soapmaker from a German-Jewish soapmaking family. He used the labels on his superb ecological soaps to spread his message that we must realize our transcendent unity across religious & ethnic divides: “We are All-One or None!” Still family-owned and run, Dr. Bronner’s honors its founder’s vision by making socially & environmentally responsible products of the highest quality—and by dedicating our profits to help make a better world. All-One! TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:08 – Introduction 1:08 – 3:00 – What is Dr. Bronner’s and what types of products does it create? 3:00 – 5:05 – How did you become interested in a career in sustainable agriculture and food systems? 5:05 – 7:34 – What inspired the Dr. Bronner’s team to look more closely at how the raw materials in their products are being produced? 7:34 – 10:57 – How does Dr. Bronner’s create socially and environmentally sustainable supply chains? 10:57 – 16:03 – What are some of the raw materials you source and where are they sourced from? 16:03 – 23:48 – How do certification programs such as USDA Certified Organic, Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil Certified, Regenerative Organic Certified, or Fair Trade help people and businesses understand how products are created? 23:48 – 27:54 – What do you think companies can do to source more certified raw ingredients and what can customers do to make sure the products they are buying are certified? 27:54 – 30:09 – How have you developed partnerships with farms and other key stakeholders? 30:09 – 32:02 – Has Dr. Bronner’s experienced an increase in customer support due to its genuine focus on creating socially and environmentally sustainable supply chains? 32:02 – 35:43 – Why is it important for people and businesses to pay attention to how things they buy are made? 35:43 – 37:37 – What are some ways people can create a more socially and environmentally sustainable world? 37:37 – 38:15 – Things to share and wrap up DR. BRONNER’S INFORMATION https://www.drbronner.com/ RESOURCES Dr. Bronner’s Building Equitable Supply Chains: https://www.drbronner.com/blogs/our-suppliers/building-equitable-supply-chains Dr. Bronner’s Projects and Partnerships: https://www.drbronner.com/blogs/our-suppliers/projects-and-partnerships Dr. Bronner’s Annual Report: https://www.allone.report/2024 Dr. Bronner’s Honor Thy Label Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622437/honor-thy-label-by-gero-leson-foreword-by-david-bronner/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Agriculture Supply Chains Organic Fair Trade Regenerative Organic Certified Dr. Bronner’s /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/33300287

Episode 21: IPES-Food Food Nick Jacobs - What Do International Experts On Sustainable Food Recommend? 09/18/2024

Episode 21: IPES-Food Food Nick Jacobs - What Do International Experts On Sustainable Food Recommend? Nick Jacobs is the Consulting Director at the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food). Nick is a specialist in agri-food, trade and development policy, with a background in media, communications and political research. From 2011-2014 Nick was a member of the support team to the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food Olivier De Schutter (Rapporteur from 2008-2014) as the communications and research assistant. Previously, he worked as a journalist for Agra Europe, providing coverage of EU agriculture and trade policy, and writing in detail on Common Agricultural Policy reform, biofuels, GMOs, trade negotiations and other issues affecting the EU agricultural sector. From 2010-2014 he also blogged on EU politics for EU Observer. Nick holds an MA in Modern Languages from Cambridge University and an MSc in Globalization and Development from the University of Antwerp. The International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food) is a global thinktank group guiding action for sustainable food systems around the world. Its 25-member expert panel brings together environmental scientists, economists, nutritionists, agronomists, sociologists, farmers, indigenous peoples representatives, as well as experienced practitioners from civil society and social movements, originating from 5 continents. Its widely-read reports synthesize the data, organize the evidence, and produce clear narratives to reveal what is wrong with food systems and how to fix them. Rooted in science, and grounded in the realities of those on the front lines of hunger and climate crises, IPES-Food has since 2015 been a leading voice advancing policy solutions and bringing together alliances to address the most pressing questions for food and farming. Whether it be hunger and ill health, climate and biodiversity crises, deteriorating livelihoods, or slave labour – IPES-Food knows that food systems today need deep transformation. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:54 – Introduction 1:54 – 3:11 – What is the IPES-Food and what types of work does it do? 3:11 – 5:57 – How did you become interested in a career in food and agriculture with IPES-Food? 5:57 – 10:16 – When did IPES-Food begin and what are some of the key moments in the organization’s history? 10:16 – 13:04 – How do people become part of the panel of experts? 13:04 – 17:05 – What type of work does the panel of experts complete? 17:05 – 20:30 – What is the IPES lens and how does it inform the way IPES-Food explores important topics in our food and agriculture system? 20:30 – 25:29 – How did IPES-Food pave the way for Europe’s Farm to Fork strategy and what does the strategy entail? 25:29 – 32:59 – One of your experts, Raj Patel, explained in an IPES-Food video that big ag can trap poor countries in debt. How does this happen, and what can be done to combat this issue? 32:59 – 39:15 – In IPES-Food’s recent report, Food From Somewhere, territorial markets are explored. What are territorial markets and how do they differ from corporate value chains that are so common right now? 39:15 – 44:54 – How can territorial markets build food security and resilience? 44:54 – 48:03 – What are some exciting things on the horizon with IPES-Food? INTERNATIONAL PANEL OF EXPERTS ON SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS (IPES-FOOD) INFORMATION IPES-Food: https://ipes-food.org/ RESOURCES Who’s Tipping the Scales – The growing influence of corporations on the governance of food systems, and how to counter it: https://ipes-food.org/report/whos-tipping-the-scales/ From Plate to Planet – How local governments are driving action on climate change through food: https://ipes-food.org/report/from-plate-to-planet/ Land Squeeze – What is driving unprecedented pressures on farmland and what can be done to achieve equitable access to land? https://ipes-food.org/report/land-squeeze/ Food From Somewhere – Building food security and resilience through territorial markets: https://ipes-food.org/report/food-from-somewhere/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Agriculture IPES-Food /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/33105612

Episode 20: SAN José Campos PhD - What Is The Sustainable Agriculture Network? 09/04/2024

Episode 20: SAN José Campos PhD - What Is The Sustainable Agriculture Network? José Campos, PhD is the Executive Director of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN). Dr. Campos has almost 40 years of experience in international development, science, and education, combining technical, senior management and governance expertise with international cooperation, technical, academic, and scientific organizations, and NGO´s. He has strong technical expertise in sustainable management of forests and rural development and is passionate about collective impact to address the global challenges. From 2008-2016 he was director general of CATIE, an international organization based in Costa Rica. From January 2017 to April 2019, he was Chair of the Board of Trustees of CIFOR and currently Vice-Chair of the Board of the CIFOR-ICRAF Merger. He has served in several boards and task forces, including IUFRO, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank. Has been faculty of CATIE´s Graduate School. José has a doctorate in forest sciences from the University of Oxford, a master in Natural Resources Management from CATIE/University of Costa Rica and B.Sc. in forestry from the University of São Paulo, Brazil. He has published over one hundred technical and scientific papers. Sustainable Agriculture Network is a global collaborative impact network of diverse nonprofit and for-profit organizations, focused on helping farmers, workers, and rural communities thrive. It works for a sustainable and equitable future. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 2:19 – Introduction 2:19 – 4:01 – What is the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) and what types of work does it do? 4:01 – 5:36 – How did you become interested in food and agriculture? 5:36 – 7:16 – Can you tell me about your career and how you began working with SAN? 7:16 – 8:19 – What is the history of SAN and some of its major accomplishments? 8:19 – 11:58 – How does sustainable agriculture address climate change, biodiversity loss, and rural poverty? 11:58 – 14:54 – What is SAN’s general strategy and process? 14:54 – 16:18 – What is SAN’s Sustainable Agriculture Framework, and how is it used? 16:18 – 18:51 – Can you tell me a little bit about three of SAN’s key programs: TerraViva, Ecoasis, and CoAmbition? 18:51 – 20:32 – Can you share a bit about SAN’s Community-Based Monitoring and Assurance System for Regenerative Agriculture in Colombia? 20:32 – 22:14 – Can you share a bit about SAN’s work Identifying IPM and Biodiversity-friendly Agriculture Practices in Malaysian Oil Palm Production? 22:14 – 22:42 – SAN works with corporations including Nestle. Can you share a bit about how that partnership works, and some of the positive changes that have been made through it and other partnerships with corporations? 24:44 – 27:18 – What are some ways other organizations can work with SAN? 27:18 – 29:21 – What are you most proud of so far in your career in food and agriculture? SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE NETWORK INFORMATION Sustainable Agriculture Network: https://www.sustainableagriculture.eco/ RESOURCES Sustainable Agriculture Framework: https://www.sustainableagriculture.eco/sustainable-agriculture-framework-2021 SAN Intelligence Hub (iHub): https://www.sustainableagriculture.eco/intelligence-hub SAN Blueprint: https://www.sustainableagriculture.eco/blueprinthome FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Agriculture Sustainable Agriculture Network /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/32895332

Episode 19: Slow Food International Elisa Demichelis - What Is The Slow Food Movement? 08/21/2024

Episode 19: Slow Food International Elisa Demichelis - What Is The Slow Food Movement? Elisa Demichelis is the Global North Director of Slow Food International. Elisa Demichelis serves as the Global North Director at Slow Food, where she leads initiatives to promote sustainable food systems and biodiversity in Europe, North America and the Pacific. With a background in languages science and international relations, Elisa has dedicated her career to fostering local food traditions and advocating for food sovereignty. Her leadership at Slow Food emphasizes community engagement, education, and collaboration across borders to achieve a more equitable and sustainable food future. Elisa is passionate about creating synergies between diverse food cultures and advancing the principles of the Slow Food movement globally. Elisa has been working with Slow Food since 2008, starting serving in the position of network coordinator for English-speaking countries (support the creation and development of Slow Food networks, coordinate various projects and initiatives within the territories, and manage their participation in international events). The role then evolved into the Global North Director at Slow Food. Slow Food is a global movement of local groups and activists united by the common goal of ensuring everyone has access to good, clean and fair food. Founded in Italy in 1986, we are now active in more than 160 countries. We cultivate a worldwide network of local communities and activists who defend cultural and biological diversity, promote food education and influence policies in public and private sectors. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 2:00 – Introduction 2:00 – 2:51 – What is Slow Food International and what types of work does it do? 2:51 – 4:39 – How did you become interested in food and agriculture? 4:39 – 6:14 – What is the Slow Food movement? 6:14 – 8:19 – How did Italy become such a critical hub for the slow food movement? 8:19 – 9:55 – What is the history of Slow Food International? 9:55 – 12:06 – How is Slow Food International structured and how does that influence the way the organization works? 12:06 – 14:37 – How does Slow Food International engage with different stakeholders such as individuals, institutions, and chefs? 14:37 – 17:23 – What is a Slow Food Presidium? 17:23 – 19:16 – What are other ways Slow Food International preserves biodiversity? 19:16 – 20:52 – What is the Ark of Taste? 20:52 – 22:42 – What are some of the ways Slow Food International works with activists to shape policy? 22:42 – 23:51 – What are ways the average person can help support the Slow Food movement? 23:51 – 26:25 – What are some of the most exciting Slow Food movement examples of producers and local food systems that you have found most inspiring? 26:25 – 27:56 – Things to share and wrap-up SLOW FOOD INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION Slow Food International: https://www.slowfood.com/ RESOURCES Slow Food Presidia: https://www.slowfood.com/biodiversity-programs/presidia/ Slow Food Ark of Taste: https://www.slowfood.com/biodiversity-programs/ark-of-taste/ Slow Food Ark of Taste Database: https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/ark-of-taste-slow-food/ Slow Food Cooks’ Alliance: https://www.slowfood.com/biodiversity-programs/cooks-alliance/ Slow Food Travel: https://www.slowfood.com/biodiversity-programs/slow-food-travel/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Agriculture Slow Food Slow Food Movement Slow Food International /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/32099082

Episode 18: Regeneration International André Leu DSc - How Can We Create A Regenerative Food System? 08/07/2024

Episode 18: Regeneration International André Leu DSc - How Can We Create A Regenerative Food System? André Leu, DSc, is the International Director of Regeneration International. André Leu, DSc, was named International Director of Regeneration International in 2017. Prior to then, he was president of IFOAM—Organics International, the international umbrella organization for the organic sector. During his tenure as president of IFOAM, Andre served on the Regeneration International steering committee. During 40-plus years of visiting and working in more than 100 countries, Andre acquired an extensive knowledge of farming and environmental systems across Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa and Australasia. Regeneration International, a project of the Organic Consumers Association, is a nonprofit dedicated to building a global network of farmers, scientists, businesses, activists, educators, journalists, governments and consumers who will promote and put into practice regenerative agriculture and land-use practices that: provide abundant, nutritious food; revive local economies; rebuild soil fertility and biodiversity; and restore climate stability by returning carbon to the soil, through the natural process of photosynthesis. Through its global network, Regeneration International is connected to 4.1 million consumers, farmers, activists, scientists and policymakers in over 100 countries. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:35 – Introduction 1:35 – 4:41 – What is Regeneration International and what types of work does it do? 4:41 – 6:02 – How did you become interested in food and agriculture? 6:02 – 9:57 – Can you tell me about your time spent as an organic farmer? 9:57 – 15:07 – From 2011 to 2017 you served as the President of the International Federation of Organic Movements (IFOAM). Can you tell me a bit about IFOAM and what your time as President of IFOAM was like? 15:07 – 17:46 – What are your thoughts on certification schemes such as organic and regenerative organic certified? What role can they play in helping people produce and consume environmentally sustainable food? 17:46 – 20:25 – How would you define regenerative agriculture? 20:25 – 23:16 – What are some of your concerns with pesticides and GMOs? 23:16 – 26:0 – What can people do to ensure that products that are genetically modified, made with CRISPR, or in similar ways are labeled transparently? 26:02 – 28:41 – There is concern about climate change and meat consumption. What role can animals play in regenerative agriculture systems? 28:41 – 30:43 – What is the Regeneration International Regeneration Hub? 30:43 – 32:01 – What is the 4 per 1000: Soils for Food Security and Climate Initiative? 32:01 – 36:16 – Your book, The Regenerative Agriculture Solution co-written with Ronnie Cummins and with a forward by Vandana Shiva, will be released on September 12th of this year. What are some of the key topics in the book? 36:16 – 38:16 – What has your experience teaching at universities been like? 38:16 – 38:51 – What are you most proud of so far in your career in food and agriculture? REGENERATION INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION Regeneration International: https://regenerationinternational.org/ RESOURCES The Regenerative Agriculture Solution: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/the-regenerative-agriculture-solution/ Regeneration International Learning Center: https://regenerationinternational.org/learning-center FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability André Leu Regeneration International Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative Organic Agriculture Organic Agriculture /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/31985097

Episode 17: Harvard Walter Willett MD DrPH - What Is The Best Diet for Health and the Environment? 07/24/2024

Episode 17: Harvard Walter Willett MD DrPH - What Is The Best Diet for Health and the Environment? Walter Willett, MD and DrPH is Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and served as Chair of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard for 25 years. Much of Walter Willett’s work has focused on the effects of diet on the occurrence of major diseases among nearly 300,000 men and women who he has followed for up to 40 years. He has published over 2,000 research papers and has written the textbook, Nutritional Epidemiology, and four books for the general public. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:20 – Introduction 1:20 – 2:20 – Can you tell me about your background and how you became interested in our food system? 2:20 – 4:15 – You have published over 2,000 scientific articles. What are some of the key research studies you have been involved with during your career and their findings? 4:15 – 5:19 – What are some of the leading causes of disease and death in the United States, and how can people improve their health? 5:19 – 6:51 – How have diets in the United States and the world been changing and what are some of the public health risks people face due to current dietary trends? 6:51 – 9:24 – The US Department of Agriculture created the Food Pyramid and more recently MyPlate. How does industry influence what appears in these government-created guides and what are some of MyPlate’s shortcomings? 9:24 – 11:17 – What is the Harvard Healthy Eating Plate and how does it address some of the shortcomings of the US Department of Agriculture MyPlate? 11:17 – 13:04 – Can you tell me more about unhealthy fats versus healthy fats people should be consuming? 13:04 – 17:21 – How do sugar and processed foods cause harm? 17:21 – 20:44 – You served as the co-chair of the EAT Lancet Commission which brought together over 30 researchers from around the world to define an optimally healthy diet from an environmentally sustainable food system. Can you share some of the key findings of the EAT Lancet Commission? 20:44 – 23:11 – There are some who are critics of the Planetary Health Diet, the dietary guidelines that arose from the Eat Lancet Commission. What are some of these criticisms, and what do you think is important for people to know so that they can choose a diet that is healthy for them and the planet? 23:11 – 25:46 – Social media has contributed to misconceptions about eating vegetables. Some of this relates to anti-nutrients such as oxalates. What are anti-nutrients and why are vegetables a critical part of a healthy diet? 25:46 – 28:11 – Some people claim that it is not possible to have a healthy diet without animal-based protein. Is it possible, and how can people avoid any potential nutritional deficiencies? 28:11 – 29:19 – What are you most proud of so far in your career in medicine, nutrition, and public health? 29:19 – 30:35 – Things to share and wrap up WALTER WILLETT MD DRPH INFORMATION Walter Willett MD DrPH Academic Profile: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/profile/walter-c-willett/ RESOURCES Harvard Healthy Eating Plate: https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/healthy-eating-plate/ Food in the Anthropocene: the EAT–Lancet Commission on healthy diets from sustainable food systems: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)31788-4/abstract EAT Lancet Commission Summary Report: https://eatforum.org/content/uploads/2019/07/EAT-Lancet_Commission_Summary_Report.pdf FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Walter Willett Harvard Healthy Eating Plate EAT Lancet Commission Planetary Health Diet Agriculture Climate Change /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/31967097

Episode 16: FAO Francesco Tubiello PhD - What Are The Environmental Impacts of Our Food System? 07/10/2024

Episode 16: FAO Francesco Tubiello PhD - What Are The Environmental Impacts of Our Food System? Francesco Tubiello, PhD is a Senior Statistician and Team Leader, Environment Statistics at the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. Francesco received his PhD in Earth Systems and Agriculture from New York University. At the FAO, his responsibilities include: Oversight, maintenance and development of FAO corporate agri-environmental databases, including Fertilizers, Pesticides, Land, and greenhouse gas emissions. He has been a lead author for IPCC on agriculture and climate change issues since 2003. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to "let there be bread". It was founded on 16 October 1945. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:22 – Introduction 1:22 – 2:35 – What is the FAO and what types of work does it do? 2:35 – 4:08 – How did you become interested in food and agriculture? 4:08 – 6:09 – Can you tell me about your involvement with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report and the Noble Prize you and the other authors received for it? 6:09 – 7:27 – What led you to a career as a statistician at the FAO? 7:27 – 9:44 – What is FAOSTAT? 9:44 – 11:51 – How does the FAO gather key data that appears in FAOSTAT? 11:51 – 13:35 – What is the Global Livestock Environmental Assessment Model and how is it used? 13:35 – 16:20 – What are some of the key publications and reports FAO produces? 16:20 – 21:31 – What are some of the key environmental impacts of food on the environment? 21:31 – 23:39 – How do different food production practices influence the impact on climate change? 23:39 – 26:28 – Which foods are associated with the largest impact on climate change? 26:28 – 29:43 – What can people do to minimize their impact? 29:43 – 35:21 – How will climate change impact food and agricultural production? 35:21 – 39:41 – What do you see as the future of food and agriculture? 39:41 – 40:58 – Things to share and wrap up FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: https://www.fao.org/home/en RESOURCES FAOSTAT: https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data FAO GLEAM: https://www.fao.org/gleam/en/ State of Food Security: https://www.fao.org/publications/home/fao-flagship-publications/the-state-of-food-security-and-nutrition-in-the-world/en State of Food and Agriculture: https://www.fao.org/publications/home/fao-flagship-publications/the-state-of-food-and-agriculture/en FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Agriculture Food and Agriculture Organization FAO United Nations State of Food Security State of Food and Agriculture Climate Change /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/31923152

Episode 15: Small Planet Institute Frances Moore Lappé - What Is The Diet For A Small Planet? 06/26/2024

Episode 15: Small Planet Institute Frances Moore Lappé - What Is The Diet For A Small Planet? Frances Moore Lappé is the co-founder of the Small Planet Institute, which she founded with her daughter, Anna Lappé. Frances Moore Lappé is the author or co-author of 20 books, many focusing on themes of “living democracy”—suggesting not only a government accountable to citizens but a way of living aligned with the deep human need for connection, meaning, and power. She has received 20 honorary doctorates from distinguished institutions across the country, mostly recently Indiana University in 2021. Her first book, the 1971 Diet for a Small Planet, has sold over three million copies. Its 50th- anniversary edition was released in 2021 with features in The New York Times, Boston Globe, and other major outlets. In 2019, The New York Times Magazine interview with Frances began: "Frances Moore Lappé changed how we eat. She wants to do the same for our democracy." Her most recent publication, Crisis of Trust: How Can Democracies Protect Against Dangerous Lies (2023), dives into the roots of the American disinformation crisis and shares lessons from democracies leading the fight to combat harmful lies and promote truth. Today, we will be focusing on her incredible work on food and the environment. The Small Planet Institute spreads an empowering understanding of democracy as the wide dispersion of power, transparency in public affairs, and a culture of mutual accountability. Frances and Anna call it Living Democracy, as it enables each of us to act effectively on emerging solutions from electoral politics and economic life to the environment, hunger, agriculture, and beyond. The Small Planet Institute’s vision is a future where all communities are thriving with dignity as Living Democracies, fulfilling our essential needs for personal power, meaning, and connection. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 2:30 – Introduction 2:30 – 4:49 – What is The Small Planet Institute and what type of work does it do? 4:49 – 10:00 – What sparked your interest in the connection between diet, health, and the environment? 10:00 – 13:14 – Howard Zinn, author of A People’s History of the United States, rightfully asserts that you are a forerunner. What do you think enabled you to see these critical connections before these ideas became mainstream? 13:14 – 14:40 – What are some of the key themes and ideas in Diet For A Small Planet? 14:40 – 16:33 – What would A Diet For A Small Planet look like? 16:33 – 19:23 – It’s been over fifty years since you published Diet For A Small Planet. What are things that have changed for the best since you wrote it, and what areas do people still need to do work? 19:23 – 24:17 – What are some of your other books you have written about food, health, and our environment, and which one is your favorite and why? 24:17 – 27:10 – You recently wrote a book called It’s Not Too Late about climate. How should people reframe the climate crisis to help them stay motivated and engaged in creating positive change? 27:10 – 30:01 – What are some of the dangers of GMOs and what can people do to make sure that transparency is maintained in our food system? 30:01 – 34:05 – How can people shift towards a diet that is less focused on processed foods? 34:05 – 36:22 – Can you share more about the outreach and education work the Small Planet Institute is currently doing? 36:22 – 39:39 – Could you share more about Hidden Hope? 36:39 – 43:26 – What are some ways you think everyday people can help shape our food system? 43:26 – 46:56 – What do you feel are some of the most important moments in your career? 46:56 – 47:53 – Things to share and wrap up SMALL PLANET INSTITUTE INFORMATION Small Planet Institute: https://www.smallplanet.org/ RESOURCES Books by Frances Moore Lappé: https://www.smallplanet.org/books FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Small Planet Institute Diet For A Small Planet Plant-Centered /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/31888392

Episode 14: Demeter USA Evrett Lunquist - What Is Biodynamic Agriculture? 06/12/2024

Episode 14: Demeter USA Evrett Lunquist - What Is Biodynamic Agriculture? Evrett Lunquist is the Director of Certification at Demeter USA, part of the Biodynamic Demeter Alliance. Born and raised in Minnesota, Evrett Lunquist discovered his love of agriculture in college. He went on to complete a self-designed bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota in Sustainable Food and Agriculture Systems where he studied food science, agronomy, and infrastructures and cultural dynamics involved with the field to table journey of food. He first encountered Biodynamics in 1992 while studying a Wisconsin produce farm inspired by Camphill Communities. He ended up returning to that farm and lived there for two years and followed his Biodynamic interest with an intensive two-week training at Michael Fields Agricultural Institute. Then, in 1996, Evrett Lunquist founded with his wife and kids a diverse Biodynamic produce farm integrated with livestock in southeast Nebraska. He has made all the Biodynamic preparations over the years with the guidance of many individuals at Biodynamic conferences and personal interactions. Expanding the scope of his involvement with Biodynamics, Evrett began inspecting farms and processors for Demeter USA in 2001. Evrett has also inspected for numerous organic certifiers, has extensive inspection training from the International Organic Inspectors Association and has worked as a certification reviewer for several certification agencies. Evrett comes to Demeter USA with a passion for farming, high quality food and its preparation, and educating others about organic and Biodynamic practices. Demeter Association, Inc. is the United States’ representative of Demeter International. It is a not-for-profit incorporated in 1985 with the mission to enable people to farm successfully, in accordance with Biodynamic practices and principles. Demeter’s vision is to heal the planet through agriculture. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 2:31 – Introduction 2:31 – 3:26 – What is Demeter USA and what type of work does it do? 3:26 – 4:58 – What is the Biodynamic Demeter Alliance and what types of organizations does it encompass? 4:58 – 7:56 – How did you become interested in biodynamic agriculture? 7:56 – 13:25 – Can you tell me about the history of biodynamic agriculture and its founder, Rudolf Steiner? 13:25 – 18:05 – What were some of Rudolf Steiner’s core observations? 18:05 – 26:27 – Can you share a bit about Rudolf Steiner’s emphasis on the spiritual side of nature? How does that factor into some of the fundamental teachings of biodynamics? 26:27 – 30:30 – In addition to Rudolf Steiner, who were some of the other key figures in the early biodynamics movement? 30:30 – 32:57 – When and where did biodynamic certification first begin? 32:57 – 39:26 – How is Biodynamic Certification similar or different from USDA Certified Organic? 39:26 – 42:43 – Are there any principles of biodynamic certification that you think are important to share? 42:43 – 44:59 – How does a farm become Biodynamic Certified? 44:59 – 47:18 – How many biodynamic certified farms are there and how can people find them? 47:18 – 50:27 – You shared with me that the founding lectures related to biodynamic agriculture occurred in June 1924, making this the 100th year globally for biodynamics. What are some exciting things that are happening this year to celebrate 100 years globally for biodynamics? 50:27 – 55:10 – Things to share and wrap up DEMETER USA INFORMATION Demeter USA: https://www.demeter-usa.org/ Biodynamic Demeter Alliance: https://biodynamicdemeteralliance.org/ RESOURCES Biodynamic Certification Information: https://www.demeter-usa.org/for-farmers/certification.asp Biodynamic Database: https://www.biodynamicfood.org/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Biodynamic Biodynamic Agriculture Biodynamic Certified Biodiversity Conservation /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/31721712

Episode 13: Crop Trust Sarada Krishnan PhD - How Does The Crop Trust Conserve Global Crop Diversity? 05/29/2024

Episode 13: Crop Trust Sarada Krishnan PhD - How Does The Crop Trust Conserve Global Crop Diversity? Sarada Krishnan, PhD is the Director of Programs at the Crop Trust. Sarada has an undergraduate degree in Horticulture, master’s degree in Horticulture, and PhD in Conservation Biology. Before joining the Crop Trust, she served as the Director of Horticulture and Center for Global Initiatives at Denver Botanic Gardens for 16 years. Sarada is responsible for providing oversight on the implementation of strategic projects and programs designed to support the Crop Trust mandate of securing the world’s crop diversity. The Crop Trust is an international non-profit organization dedicated to conserving and making crop diversity available for use globally, forever and for the benefit of everyone. Conserving and making this diversity available in genebanks worldwide ensures a food supply at more stable prices and provides the raw material breeders and farmers will need to grow a more nutritious, affordable and varied food supply. The Global Crop Diversity Trust (Crop Trust) was established in October 2004 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Bioversity International on behalf of CGIAR for the purpose of sustainably supporting a global system for the conservation and use of crop diversity through its Crop Diversity Endowment Fund. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:16 – Introduction 1:16 – 2:05 – What is the Crop Trust and what type of work does it do? 2:05 – 4:16 – How did you become interested in this type of work? 4:16 – 5:07 – What led you to work for the Crop Trust? 5:07 – 7:27 – What types of projects and initiatives do you work on at the Crop Trust? 7:27 – 9:29 – How was the idea of the Crop Trust developed and the organization created? 9:29 – 12:10 – What are some important aspects of the Crop Trust’s history? 12:10 – 13:00 – How is the Crop Trust funded? 13:00 – 19:18 – What is the Food Forever Strategic Plan for 2030 and what are some of its aims? 19:18 – 20:54 – What types of foods are part of the Annex 1 list and how are they selected? 20:54 – 24:41 – What is the Svalbard Global Seed Vault and what happens there? 24:41 – 27:16 – How does the Crop Trust source the seeds for the Seed Vault? 27:16 – 29:33 – Where do some of the genebanks exist? 29:33 – 35:35 – What are other projects and types of research is the Crop Trust working on? 35:35 – 37:20 – What are some things everyday people can do to preserve seed and crop diversity? 37:20 – 38:48 – Things to share and wrap up CROP TRUST INFORMATION Crop Trust: https://www.croptrust.org/ Svalbard Global Seed Vault: https://www.croptrust.org/work/svalbard-global-seed-vault/ RESOURCES BOLD Project: https://bold.croptrust.org/ Crop Trust Genebank Resources Hub: https://www.croptrust.org/pgrfa-hub/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Crop Trust Native Plants Seed Saving Food Security Conservation Biodiversity /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/31515282

Episode 12: San Diego Botanic Garden Colin Khoury PhD - How Do Botanic Gardens Conserve Biodiversity? 05/15/2024

Episode 12: San Diego Botanic Garden Colin Khoury PhD - How Do Botanic Gardens Conserve Biodiversity? Colin Khoury, PhD is the Senior Director of Science and Conservation at the San Diego Botanic Garden. Colin was born and raised in the coastal sage scrub and the avocado and citrus orchards of San Diego County. He obtained a Master of Science in plant genetic resource conservation from the University of Birmingham, UK, and a PhD in production ecology and resource conservation from Wageningen University in the Netherlands. He has held science and conservation positions at academic, nonprofit, industry, government, and international organizations across the US and in Italy and Colombia. Colin is thrilled to be back home, working for the conservation and use of plant diversity for people and for the planet. San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) was established in 1907 and is a 37-acre urban oasis located in the city of Encinitas, in north San Diego County. They garden to create, share and apply plant wisdom in our world. The Garden’s four miles of trails display more than 5,000 plant species and varieties, including 300 plants for which SDBG is the only garden maintaining a population. SDBG has 15 gardens that represent different regions of the world, 12 demonstration gardens, and the largest public bamboo collection in North America. SDBG has three children’s gardens, including its flagship, one-acre Hamilton Children’s Garden, the largest kids’ garden on the west coast. The Garden works in botany, conservation horticulture, and applied plant sciences to address our biggest local and global issues—from food security and climate change to land management and home gardening. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:27 – Introduction 1:27 – 3:45 – What is the San Diego Botanic Garden and what type of work does it do? 3:45 – 5:17 – What are some of the things people can see at the San Diego Botanic Garden? 5:17 – 9:56 – Can you tell me a little bit about your background and what sparked your interest in food and agriculture? 9:56 – 14:38 – Can you tell me a little bit about your role as the Senior Director of Science and Conservation at the San Diego Botanic Garden? 14:38 – 19:19 – What role can botanic gardens play in conservating a diverse food and agricultural system? 19:19 – 22:34 – Can you share a bit about native species and how they could incorporate them into their diets and gardens? 22:34 – 26:35 – Can you share a bit about the San Diego Botanic Garden’s work with the North American fruit and nut crop wild relative working group? 26:35 – 31:54 – Can you share a bit about San Diego Botanic Garden’s conservation gap analysis for wild North American grapes? 31:54 – 36:02 – Can you tell me a little bit more about the plant breeding process and about grafting? 36:02 – 41:19 – How is San Diego Botanic Garden collaborating with international organizations such as the World Vegetable Center and the Global Crop Diversity Trust? 41:19 – 42:56 – Things to share and wrap up SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN INFORMATION San Diego Botanic Garden: https://sdbg.org/ San Diego Botanic Garden Exhibits: https://sdbg.org/exhibitions-public-programs/ San Diego Botanic Garden Project Highlights: https://sdbg.org/science-conservation-projects/ San Diego Botanic Garden Education Resources: https://sdbg.org/educator-school-programs/ San Diego Botanic Garden Community Science Project: https://sdbg.org/budburst/ RESOURCES American Public Gardens Association: https://www.publicgardens.org/ Botanic Gardens Conservation International: https://www.bgci.org/resources/bgci-databases/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability San Diego Botanic Garden Botanic Garden Conservation Biodiversity /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/31307247

Episode 11: Dig2Grow Professor David Montgomery and Anne Bikle - Why Is Soil Health Important? 05/01/2024

Episode 11: Dig2Grow Professor David Montgomery and Anne Bikle - Why Is Soil Health Important? Professor David Montgomery and Anne Bikle are Dig2Grow, a husband and wife and a pair of writers. David Montgomery is an Earth and Space Sciences Professor at the University of Washington. He is a geomorphologist who looks at the process shaping Earth’s surface and how they affect ecological systems—and human societies. His book, Growing a Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life focuses on the potential for regenerative farming practice to reshape agriculture. He is an elected Fellow of the American Geophysical Union and has received many awards throughout his career, including a MacArthur Fellowship and the Vega Medal. Anne Biklé attended the University of California, Santa Cruz earning Bachelors’ degrees in Biology and Natural History. She holds a Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. She has over two decades of professional experience spanning field biology, watershed restoration, environmental planning, and public health. She uses her broad background and endless fascination with the natural world to examine connections between people and their environments. David and Anne chose "Dig2Grow" because that's what happens when you write, talk, and act on things that matter to the well-being of people and our one-and-only planet. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:58 – Introduction 1:58 – 6:12 – Can you tell me a little bit about both of your careers and your work on soil? 6:12 – 9:28 – Why is soil so important for our food systems and society as a whole? 9:28 – 14:35 – What are some examples you can share about how some societies have not taken good care of the soil and what we can learn from that? 14:35 – 17:28 – What are important things to think about regarding landscapes and how we interact with them? 17:28 – 22:52 – What are the main takeaways from your book Growing A Revolution and what are some of the most fascinating examples from the farms you explored all around the world? 22:52 – 30:32 – How does moving away from synthetic pesticides and fertilizers help our soil ecosystems? 30:32 – 36:04 – I’d love to hear more about your book The Hidden Half Of Nature. What role do microbes play in soil and human health? 36:04 – 40:29 – How can people build their gut microbiome, and what are some of the benefits? 40:29 – 51:02 – You published an article in 2021 in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems which explored nutrient density in conventional versus organic systems. What are some of the nutritional differences between the two, and why do these differences exist? 51:02 – 52:52 – Things to share and wrap up DIG2GROW INFORMATION Dig2Grow: https://www.dig2grow.com/ RESOURCES What Your Food Ate: https://bookshop.org/p/books/what-your-food-ate-how-to-restore-our-land-and-reclaim-our-health/18885013 Growing A Revolution: https://bookshop.org/p/books/growing-a-revolution-bringing-our-soil-back-to-life-david-r-montgomery/11186736 The Hidden Half of Nature: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-hidden-half-of-nature-the-microbial-roots-of-life-and-health-david-r-montgomery/8771342 Dirt: The Erosion of Civilization: https://bookshop.org/p/books/dirt-the-erosion-of-civilizations-david-r-montgomery/6561383 FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Dig2Grow Organic Soil Soil Health No Till Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative Organic Agriculture /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/31075068

Episode 10: EWG Alexis Temkin PhD - What Is The EWG Shopper's Guide To Pesticides In Produce 04/17/2024

Episode 10: EWG Alexis Temkin PhD - What Is The EWG Shopper's Guide To Pesticides In Produce Alexis Temkin, PhD is a Senior Toxicologist at the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Alexis Temkin, PhD supports EWG’s consumer databases, policy and research in the areas of personal care and cleaning products, pesticides and tap water. She began her research career at Columbia University Medical Center, working as a lab technician studying the molecular mechanisms responsible for environmental influence on gene regulation. As a doctoral student, she studied how exposure to environmental chemicals during development can influence adult obesity and metabolic syndrome. The Environmental Working Group is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment. Its mission is to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. EWG drives consumer choice and civic action with its game-changing investigations and research on toxics and environmental health, food and agriculture, and water and energy. For two decades, EWG’s groundbreaking research has changed the debate over environmental health. From households to Capitol Hill, EWG’s team of scientists, policy experts, lawyers, communication experts and programmers has worked tirelessly to make sure someone is standing up for public health when government or industry won’t. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:20 – Introduction 1:20 – 2:32 – What is the Environmental Working Group and what type of work does it do? 2:32 – 4:12 – Can you tell me a little bit about your background and what led to your career at the Environmental Working Group? 4:12 – 6:40 – What are some of the dangers of synthetic pesticide exposure to humans, animals, and our environment? 6:40 – 9:21 – What is the Environmental Working Group’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce? 9:21 – 11:49 – Can you tell me about “The Dirty Dozen” and what makes them more likely to have high levels of pesticides? 11:49 – 15:14 – What are some of the fungicides that are commonly found on the Dirty Dozen and why are they used on produce? 15:14 – 20:08 – This year, you also explored pesticides in baby food. Can you tell me a little bit more about that research and its key findings? 20:08 – 22:51 – Can you tell me about “The Clean Fifteen” and what makes them more likely to have lower levels of pesticides? 22:51 – 25:02 – Some types of produce are tested but don’t appear on “The Dirty Dozen” or “The Clean Fifteen” lists. What should people know about these types of produce? 25:02 – 26:44 – What actions can people take to advocate for synthetic pesticide-free produce? 26:44 – 28:12 – Things to share and wrap up ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP INFORMATION Environmental Working Group: https://www.ewg.org/ Environmental Working Group YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/EnvironmentalWG Environmental Working Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewg.org Environmental Working Group Instagram: @environmentalworkinggroup RESOURCES Environmental Working Group’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/full-list.php FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Organic Organic Certified Environmental Working Group EWG Pesticides in Produce Clean Fifteen Dirty Dozen /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/30861828

Episode 9: Organic Materials Review Institute Orsi Dezsi - How Organic Inputs Are Approved 04/03/2024

Episode 9: Organic Materials Review Institute Orsi Dezsi - How Organic Inputs Are Approved Orsi Dezsi is the Executive Director of the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI). Orsi holds a B.A. in History and Russian & Eastern European Studies, and a Master’s in Public Administration, with a focus in Nonprofit Management. For the past 20 years, she has worked closely with the regulatory community, industry stakeholders, and clients to navigate the evolving global regulatory landscape in both equipment design and food contact material regulations. Outside of work, Orsi is actively involved in the community by volunteering at a local animal rescue and food pantry. Founded in 1997, the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) is a nonprofit organization which provides organic certifiers, growers, manufacturers, and suppliers an independent review of products intended for use in certified organic production, handling, and processing. When companies apply, OMRI reviews their products against the USDA Organic or Canada Organic Regime standards. Acceptable products are OMRI Listed and appear on the OMRI Products List. OMRI also provides subscribers and certifiers guidance on the acceptability of various material inputs in general under the organic standards. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:24 – Introduction 1:24 – 2:49 – What is the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) and what type of work does it do? 2:49 – 4:17 – How did OMRI begin and why was it originally created? 4:17 – 5:54 – How does OMRI work with input producers, organic certifiers, and organic farmers? 5:54 – 7:25 – How is OMRI connected with the US Department of Agriculture National Organic Program which develops the rules and regulations for all USDA certified organic products? 7:25 – 8:30 – What is the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) and what type of work do they do? 8:30 – 10:14 – What is the OMRI products list and what types of products may someone find there? 10:14 – 11:44 – How do input producers apply to have their products become OMRI listed? 11:44 – 13:01 – How does OMRI work with experts to independently and transparently verify input materials that are used in organic farming? 13:01 – 14:47 – How does OMRI provide technical assistance and who does it offer it to? 14:47 – 15:59 – How does OMRI offer education and outreach and who does it offer it to? 15:59 – 17:26 – What are some of the inputs that can be used by certified organic producers? 17:26 – 18:24 – What is an organic system plan and how is that used in the certification process? 18:24 – 21:47 – What is the current state of organic agriculture in the United States and where do you think it will go in the future? 21:47 – 22:42 – Things to share and wrap up ORGANIC MATERIALS REVIEW INSTITUTE INFORMATION The Organic Materials Review Institute: https://www.omri.org/ The Organic Materials Review Institute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OMRIorganic The Organic Materials Review Institute YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PLuF4vgX2fW9kvy_ADBmQ RESOURCES Organic Materials Review Institute Lists: https://www.omri.org/omri-lists FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Organic Organic Certified Organic Inputs Organic Materials Review Institute OMRI /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/30663248

Episode 8: Cornucopia Institute Kestrel Burcham JD - How Organic Integrity Is Maintained 03/20/2024

Episode 8: Cornucopia Institute Kestrel Burcham JD - How Organic Integrity Is Maintained Kestrel Burcham is the Policy Director at the Cornucopia Institute. Kestrel has a background in Animal Science and English from the University of California, Davis. They have worked as an animal technician in both research and industry settings and have experience with different types of livestock. Organic and environmentally conscious food production is part of their background, having grown up on familial farms and assisted in all aspects of farm management. Kestrel holds a law degree with a certificate in Environmental and Natural Resource Law from Lewis and Clark Law School. The Cornucopia Institute uncovers the truth behind organic food and advocates for an organic label you can trust. It continues to be a watchdog within the organic industry, working to protect the character of the organic standards while auditing the integrity of products bearing the organic seal. It researches, issues, and promotes findings, based in science, that are fundamental to maintaining the integrity of organic labeling, production, processing, and marketing. The Cornucopia Institute is also a vocal, visible catalyst for interaction between consumers and producers within the good food movement. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:19 – Introduction 1:19 – 1:58 – What is the Cornucopia Institute and what type of work does it do? 1:58 – 4:39 – Why is it important for people to support food producers who follow organic practices and are USDA Certified Organic? 4:39 – 6:33 – Why is it critical to uphold the integrity of the organic industry and organic standards? 6:33 – 10:14 – What are some of the organic agriculture issues the Cornucopia Institute has helped address and how has it addressed them? 10:14 – 12:40 – How does Cornucopia watch dog large corporations? 12:40 – 15:59 – What happens if a large corporation violates organic standards? 15:59 – 18:26 – What type of research has the Cornucopia Institute completed and what are some of its findings? 18:26 – 19:40 – What are the different scorecards the Cornucopia Institute creates and what are the methods used to create these scorecards? 19:40 – 21:42 – How does the Cornucopia Institute decide which producers are part of the scorecards? 21:42 – 23:55 – What are some of the findings of the scorecards and some brands people could look out for at the supermarket? 23:55 – 26:30 – What are some of the things you consider for the beef scorecard and what are some of the all-star beef producers? 26:30 – 29:23 – What are some of the things you consider for the eggs scorecard? 29:23 – 31:10 – Are there any other scorecards you would like to share a bit about? 31:10 – 35:01 – What are some of the challenges associated with the cost of certified organic feed for livestock farmers and how could those challenges be overcome? 35:01 – 37:40 – What are some actions people can take to advocate for organic agriculture? 37:40 – 39:02 – Things to share and wrap up THE CORNUCOPIA INSTITUTE INFORMATION The Cornucopia Institute: https://www.cornucopia.org/ The Cornucopia Institute Instagram: @cornucopiainstitute RESOURCES Organic Eggs Scorecard: https://www.cornucopia.org/scorecard/eggs/ Organic Dairy Scorecard: https://www.cornucopia.org/scorecard/dairy/ Organic Beef Scorecard: https://www.cornucopia.org/scorecard/organic-beef-scorecard/ Organic Poultry Scorecard: https://www.cornucopia.org/scorecard/organic-poultry-scorecard/ Plant-Based Beverages Scorecard: https://www.cornucopia.org/scorecard/plant-based-beverages/ Organic Soy Scorecard: https://www.cornucopia.org/scorecard/soy/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Organic Organic Certified Eggs Dairy Beef Poultry Soy Plant-Based Beverages The Cornucopia Institute /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/30457168

Episode 7: Tablas Creek Vineyard Jason Haas - How Regenerative Organic Practices Benefit Vineyards 03/06/2024

Episode 7: Tablas Creek Vineyard Jason Haas - How Regenerative Organic Practices Benefit Vineyards Jason Haas is a Partner and General Manager at Tablas Creek Vineyard. Jason Haas is the second-generation proprietor of Tablas Creek. He learned the wine business at an early age, accompanying his father Robert Haas on European wine-buying trips and spending two summers working at a winery in France. Tablas Creek is a pioneer of California’s Rhone movement. Founded in 1989, it is the culmination of friendship between two of the international wine community’s leading families dating back to 1967: the Perrin family of Chateau de Beaucastel and the Haas family of Vineyard Brands. After a four-year search, the partners chose Paso Robles, California, for its many similarities to the southern Rhone, and began the lengthy process of importing vine cuttings, building a grapevine nursery, and creating an estate vineyard from scratch. Tablas Creek Vineyard is USDA Certified Organic, Biodynamic Certified, and Regenerative Organic Certified. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:03 – Introduction 1:03 – 3:29 – History of Tablas Creek Vineyard 3:29 – 4:37 – What was your life like before becoming involved with Tablas Creek? 4:37 – 10:59 – Tablas Creek was the first vineyard to become Regenerative Organic Certified – what made you decide to achieve Regenerative Organic Certification? 10:59 – 13:23 – What was it like going through the Regenerative Organic Certification process? 13:23 – 18:29 – What are some of the agricultural practices you implement on your vineyard? 18:29 – 22:51 – What are some of the challenges of using Regenerative Organic practices? 22:51 – 26:03 – What are some of the benefits of using Regenerative Organic practices? 26:03 – 29:44 – Is climate change a concern for people in the wine business and how can using Regenerative Organic practices help vineyards? 29:44 – 33:38 – What makes Tablas Creek wine unique? 33:38 – 37:46 – Alternative packaging innovation and wrap up TABLAS CREEK INFORMATION Tablas Creek: https://tablascreek.com/ Tablas Creek Blog: https://tablascreek.typepad.com/ Tablas Creek Instagram: @tablascreek RESOURCES Tablas Creek Packaging: https://tablascreek.typepad.com/tablas/2024/02/thinking-about-the-box-in-which-we-are-thinking-inside-the-box.html Wine & Spirits Top 100 Wineries in the World – Tablas Creek: https://www.wineandspiritsmagazine.com/top100tastingsf/wineries Food and Wine Innovators of the Year – Jason Haas: https://www.foodandwine.com/drinks/drinks-innovators-of-the-year-jason-haas FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Wine Vineyards Viticulture Organic Organic Certified Biodynamic Biodynamic Certified Regenerative Organic Regenerative Organic Certified /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/30253958

Episode 6: Earthjustice Alexis Andiman JD - How Earthjustice Fights For Sustainable Food and Farming 02/28/2024

Episode 6: Earthjustice Alexis Andiman JD - How Earthjustice Fights For Sustainable Food and Farming Alexis Andiman is a Senior Attorney at Earthjustice. Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit public interest environmental law organization. It wields the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, to preserve magnificent places and wildlife, to advance clean energy, and to combat climate change. Earthjustice is here because the earth needs a good lawyer. Alexis Andiman is a senior attorney with the Sustainable Food & Farming Program, based in New York. Prior to joining Earthjustice, Alexis completed fellowships with the Conservation Law Center at Indiana University and the Center for Biological Diversity. She received her J.D. with honors and a Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law from Lewis & Clark Law School. While in school, Alexis worked as a legal writing teaching assistant and interned with a variety of environmental and conservation organizations, including Columbia Riverkeeper, Advocates for the West, and the Earthrise Law Center. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:24 – Introduction 1:24 – 2:16 – What is Earthjustice and what type of work does it do? 2:16 – 4:17 – What are some of the sustainable food and farming issues Earthjustice is working on? 4:17 – 5:52 – How does Earthjustice work with scientists and local people on these issues? 5:52 – 10:12 – What are some of the key victories Earthjustice has helped achieve related to pesticides? 10:10 – 13:46 – What are some of the key victories Earthjustice has helped achieve related to slaughterhouse pollution? 13:46 – 16:41 – What are some of the key victories Earthjustice has helped achieve related to farm worker safety? 16:41 – 24:08 – What sustainable food and farming issue are you most passionate about addressing right now through your work? 24:08 – 25:52 – What actions can people take to advocate for sustainable food and farming? 25:52 – 26:04 – Things to share and wrap up EARTHJUSTICE INFORMATION Earthjustice: https://earthjustice.org/ Earthjustice Instagram: @earthjustice RESOURCES Earthjustice Sued the EPA to Restrict Water Pollution from Slaughterhouses and Won: https://earthjustice.org/experts/alexis-andiman/we-sued-the-epa-to-restrict-water-pollution-from-slaughterhouses-and-we-won Pollution from the Largest, Dirtiest Meat and Dairy Production Facilities Worsens Injustice. We’re Calling for Change: https://earthjustice.org/experts/alexis-andiman/pollution-from-largest-dirtiest-meat-dairy-facilities-worsens-injustice Disparities of Industrial Animal Operations in California, Iowa, and North Carolina: https://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/quistreport_cafopetition_oct2022.pdf In Response to Petition, EPA Announces New Federal Advisory Committee on Industrial Animal Factory Pollution: https://earthjustice.org/press/2023/in-response-to-petition-epa-announces-new-federal-advisory-committee-on-industrial-animal-factory-pollution Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA): https://www.epa.gov/epcra FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Earthjustice Environmental Law Environmental Advocacy Environmental Justice Sustainable Food Sustainable Farming /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/30149753

Episode 5: Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Corbett Nash - Which Seafood Is Most Sustainable 02/21/2024

Episode 5: Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Corbett Nash - Which Seafood Is Most Sustainable Corbett Nash is the Seafood Watch Outreach Manager at Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Monterey Bay Aquarium launched Seafood Watch in 1999 as a special exhibit about the impacts of seafood. People found the information useful, so it was made a permanent conservation program. The original mission was to help people navigate purchasing sustainable seafood through the seafood ratings and tools like the pocket guides. The program and its scope have grown over the past 25 years. Today, Seafood Watch’s science-based assessments are a primary resource for understanding sustainable seafood around the world. As a ratings program, Seafood Watch assess how fisheries and aquaculture operations perform against science-based standards for environmental sustainability. These ratings are used to create sustainability recommendations for wild-caught and farmed seafood. Seafood Watch also works to transform how seafood is fished and farmed through partnerships with businesses, governments, other NGOs, and producer groups so that people and the planet can thrive now and in the future. Corbett Nash is a science communicator who aims to connect science and knowledge with understanding and action. He advocates for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 0:54 – Introduction 0:54 – 1:25 – What is Seafood Watch and how does it fit into the overarching aims of the Monterey Bay Aquarium? 1:25 – 5:39 – When was the first Seafood Guide created and how frequently is it updated? 5:39 – 12:08 – Can you explain the criteria that make a type of seafood fall into the “best choice,” “certified,” “good alternative,” or “avoid” categories for wild caught and aquaculture? 12:08 – 13:35 – What types of academic research are you looking at to inform the criteria you are using? 13:35 – 14:39 – What are some of the benefits of wild-caught vs seafood that has been cultivated via aquaculture systems, and vice versa? Are some species better wild-caught and others farmed? 14:39 – 17:46 – Are there some examples of wild caught and aquaculture species that are the best to consume? 17:46 – 19:35 What are some of the most common issues related to transparency and traceability in the seafood industry? 19:35 – 21:04 – What are some of the most sustainable seafood options, and things people should look for as they shop for seafood? 21:04 – 22:18 – Things to share and wrap up SEAFOOD WATCH INFORMATION Seafood Watch: https://www.seafoodwatch.org/ Seafood Watch: @seafoodwatch RESOURCES 25 Years of Seafood Watch: https://www.seafoodwatch.org/stories/25-years-seafood-watch Seafood Watch Consumer Guides: https://www.seafoodwatch.org/recommendations/download-consumer-guides FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Seafood Seafood Watch Sustainable Seafood Wild Caught Wild Caught Seafood Aquaculture Sustainable Aquaculture /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/30050223

Episode 4: Regenerative Organic Alliance Elizabeth Whitlow - What Is Regenerative Organic Certified 02/14/2024

Episode 4: Regenerative Organic Alliance Elizabeth Whitlow - What Is Regenerative Organic Certified Elizabeth Whitlow is the Executive Director of the Regenerative Organic Alliance. Elizabeth has been working in the field of organic agriculture for over 20 years. She began her career as an advocate for shade-grown, fair-trade, and organic coffee growers in Central America. Since then, she has worked across the spectrum of elevated certifications, both in farming and ranching, earning high-level placements with organizations such as CCOF and EarthClaims. Her greatest honor is to serve a planet that is in tremendous need of each and every one of us. The Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit group of experts in farming, ranching, soil health, animal welfare, and farmer and worker fairness. Led by Rodale Institute and spearheaded by Dr. Bronner’s and Patagonia, other founding members of the Alliance include Compassion in World Farming, Fair World Project, White Oak Pastures, and the Textile Exchange. The Regenerative Organic Alliance has been established to continuously review and update the Regenerative Organic Certified guidelines. Regenerative Organic Certified is a revolutionary new certification for food, fiber, and personal care ingredients that represents the highest standard for organic agriculture in the world, with stringent requirements for soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness. It uses the USDA Certified Organic standard as a baseline. From there, it adds important criteria and benchmarks that incorporate the three major pillars of regenerative organic agriculture into one certification. The Regenerative Organic Alliance envisions a world free of poisonous chemicals, factory farming, exploitation, soil degradation, habitat destruction, pollution, short-term thinking, corporate bullies, greenwashing, and fake food. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:41 – Introduction 1:41 – 3:51 – What is the Regenerative Organic Alliance and what type of work does it do? 3:51 – 11:17 – How is Regenerative Organic Certification similar or different from USDA Certified Organic? 11:17 – 16:31 – Why is it important to have USDA Certified Organic as a foundation for Regenerative Organic Certified? 16:31 – 22:48 – How does Regenerative Organic Certified differ from other certifications that may use the word “regenerative” in their title or the phrase “regenerative” that some large corporations are using that may not have gone through the process of becoming Regenerative Organic Certified? 22:48 – 28:34 – What are the steps a farm must take to become Regenerative Organic Certified? 28:34 – 32:32 – Can you share an example or two of a Regenerative Organic Certified farm either here in the United States or internationally and some of the practices they are using? 32:32 – 34:40 What do you see as the future of the Regenerative Organic Certified movement and how can people become involved and support it? 34:40 – 35:17 – Things to share and wrap up REGENERATIVE ORGANIC ALLIANCE AND REGENERATIVE ORGANIC CERTIFIED INFORMATION Regenerative Organic Certified: https://regenorganic.org/ Regenerative Organic Certified: @regenerativeorganic RESOURCES Regenerative Organic Alliance Resources Library: https://regenorganic.org/certification-resource-library/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Agriculture Organic Regenerative Regenerative Organic Alliance Regenerative Organic Certified Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative Organic Regenerative Farming Regenerative Organic Farming /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/29951128

Episode 3: Esselstyn Foundation Dr Caldwell Esselstyn and Brian Hart - How To Have A Plant-Based Diet 02/07/2024

Episode 3: Esselstyn Foundation Dr Caldwell Esselstyn and Brian Hart - How To Have A Plant-Based Diet Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., MD directed the Heart Disease Prevention and Reversal Program at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute where nearly 2,000 patients have participated in his program. Brian Hart is the Executive Director of the Esselstyn Foundation. The Esselstyn Foundation is committed to healing the world through the promotion of whole food, plant-based nutrition. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:37 – Introduction 1:37 – 3:29 – Can you share what inspired you to become a doctor? 3:29 – 4:56 – Can you share what your career was like as the Director of the Heart Disease Prevention and Reversal Program at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute? 4:56 – 6:00 – What physical state were many of the patients in prior to participating in your program? 6:00 – 10:05 – Can you describe the program patients participated in? 10:05 – 12:44 – What are some of the health outcomes that people experienced after participating in your program? 12:44 – 13:23 – How many patients have you helped overcome these health challenges using your program? 13:23 – 16:46 – What further studies or reports could people read to learn more? 16:46 – 21:57 – Some people try to remove meat and dairy from their diets and state that they feel tired and are concerned about nutritional deficiencies. What are some ways people can ensure they are receiving all the right nutrients? Are there any foods people need to really focus on getting high levels of to avoid any potential deficiencies? 21:57 – 24:34 – Can you share what the Esselstyn Family Foundation is and the type of work that it does? 24:34 – 27:50 – What is a plant-based diet? How is it different from vegetarianism and veganism? 27:50 – 32:23 – Aside from health, what are other reasons why people may want to choose a plant-based diet? 32:23 – 39:14 – What types of resources and activities are available to people if they would like to explore plant-based diets? 39:14 – 42:38 – Whole food plant-based recipes featuring Ann Esselstyn 42:38 – 45:12 – Things to share and wrap up DR ESSELSTYN AND THE ESSELSTYN FOUNDATION INFORMATION Dr Esselstyn: https://www.dresselstyn.com/ Dr Esselstyn Instagram: @dresselstyn Esselstyn Foundation: https://esselstynfamilyfoundation.org/ Esselstyn Foundation Instagram: @esselstyn_foundation RESOURCES AND RESEARCH A Way To Reverse CAD? https://dresselstyn.com/JFP_06307_Article1.pdf Resolving the Coronary Artery Disease Epidemic Through Plant-Based Nutrition: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1520-037X.2001.00538.x Dr Esselstyn’s Story: https://esselstynfamilyfoundation.org/the-esselstyn-story/dr-esselstyns-story/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Agriculture Organic Whole Food Plant-Based Diet /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/29839823

Episode 2: Compassion in World Farming Kourtney Houk - How Farming Can Be More Compassionate 01/31/2024

Episode 2: Compassion in World Farming Kourtney Houk - How Farming Can Be More Compassionate Kourtney Houk is the Food Business Manager at Compassion in World Farming. Compassion in World Farming was founded in 1967 in England by Peter Roberts, a British farmer who became horrified by the development of intensive factory farming. Compassion in World Farming is dedicated to reforming a broken food and farming system and introducing a more humane, fair, and sustainable one. TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:20 – Introduction 1:20 – 2:19 – What is Compassion in World Farming and what type of work does it do? 2:19 – 3:08 – What are some of the key animal welfare issues that exist with industrial scale agriculture, specifically confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs)? 3:08 – 5:35 – What are some of the animal welfare issues Compassion in World Farming has worked on, and some of the positive changes it has helped create? 5:35 – 7:04 – What are some of the most humane ways to slaughter animals? 7:04 – 8:57 – What role can different animal welfare certifications play in helping people choose meat that has been raised in an ethical way? 8:57 – 10:14 – If someone were to purchase food from a small farm that did not have those certifications yet, what are some of the practices they should ask the farmer about and try to look for? 10:14 – 11:28 – How can livestock practices such as raising animals on pasture improve animal welfare? 11:28 – 13:55 – What are some of the animal welfare issues that are most difficult to address, and how could people campaign to address these issues? 13:55 – 15:18 – Are there any campaigns that you are working on right now that may interest listeners? 15:18 – 17:28 – Things to share and wrap up COMPASSION IN WORLD FARMING INFORMATION Compassion in World Farming: https://www.ciwf.com/ Compassion in World Farming Instagram: @ciwf and @compassionusa RESOURCES AND RESEARCH The Compassionate Food Guide: https://www.ciwf.com/media/7429739/us-food-buying-guide-final.pdf ChickenTrack: https://www.ciwf.com/food-business/chickentrack/ EggTrack: https://www.eggtrack.com/en/ FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet TAGS Food Environment Health Agriculture Humane Livestock Farming /episode/index/show/7c3ab7bc-e1d9-48d1-86c4-461699d49d4f/id/29709843