We hear about greenhouse gas emissions and their consequences all the time, but who’s measuring those emissions? How can countries use that data to develop more sustainable methods for producing and distributing food? Francesco Tubiello, a senior statistician and climate change specialist with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, joins host Jenna Liut to speak about his most recent report and the role of his findings in pinpointing the most energy-intensive nodes of our global food system.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eating Matters by becoming a member!Eating Matters is Powered by Simplecast.

We hear about greenhouse gas emissions and their consequences all the time, but who’s measuring those emissions? How can countries use that data to develop more sustainable methods for producing and distributing food? Francesco Tubiello, a senior statistician and climate change specialist with the <a href="http://www.fao.org/home/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization</a>, joins host Jenna Liut to speak about his most recent report and the role of his findings in pinpointing the most energy-intensive nodes of our global food system.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eating Matters by<a href="http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> becoming a member</a>!Eating Matters is Powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

The Facts: Food & GHG Emissions

How does nutrition impact your ability to conceive? What are key nutrients and vitamins and their recommended food sources for boosting both women AND men’s fertility? Are there multigenerational health effects of our dietary and lifestyle choices? Dr. Nicole Avena, research neuroscientist, nutrition expert and author of the newly released book, “What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant” joins host Jenna Liut to discuss these questions and more!Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

How does nutrition impact your ability to conceive? What are key nutrients and vitamins and their recommended food sources for boosting both women AND men’s fertility? Are there multigenerational health effects of our dietary and lifestyle choices? Dr. Nicole Avena, research neuroscientist, nutrition expert and author of the newly released book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Want-Pregnant-Science-based/dp/0806540702" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant”</a> joins host Jenna Liut to discuss these questions and more!Eating Matters is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Food & Fertility

Host Jenna Liut is joined by Leah Garcés, President of Mercy for Animals (MFA), an organization working to construct a compassionate food system and end commercial animal agriculture.  They discuss MFA’s undercover investigation into the horrific conditions of Costco’s chicken farm as profiled in New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof’s recent exposé, the concept of sentience, and what differentiates their work from other animal welfare organizations. Image courtesy of Mercy for Animals.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eating Matters by becoming a member!Eating Matters is Powered by Simplecast.

Host Jenna Liut is joined by Leah Garcés, President of <a href="https://mercyforanimals.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mercy for Animals</a> (MFA), an organization working to construct a compassionate food system and end commercial animal agriculture.  They discuss MFA’s undercover investigation into the horrific conditions of Costco’s chicken farm as profiled in New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof’s recent exposé, the concept of sentience, and what differentiates their work from other animal welfare organizations. Image courtesy of Mercy for Animals.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eating Matters by<a href="http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> becoming a member</a>!Eating Matters is Powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Mercy for Animals

Host Jenna Liut welcomes the award-winning investigative journalist, Carey Gillam, back to show to discuss her new book, The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man’s Search for Justice. A follow up to Gillam’s first book, Whitewash – an explosive expose on Monsanto and the health risks of its best-selling herbicide, Roundup – her new book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the landmark lawsuit against Monsanto and its implications for tens of thousands of plaintiffs worldwide. Informed by Gillam’s unfettered access to the legal team behind this historic lawsuit and over 80,000 pages of documents, The Monsanto Papers details the astounding extent to which the company went hide the deadly dangers of its products and corporate misdeeds – and the devastating human toll that it took.Photo Courtesy of Prayong Kotjuk.Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

Host Jenna Liut welcomes the award-winning investigative journalist, <a href="https://careygillam.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carey Gillam</a>, back to show to discuss her new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Monsanto-Papers-Secrets-Corporate-Corruption/dp/1642830569" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man’s Search for Justice</a>. A follow up to Gillam’s first book, Whitewash – an explosive expose on Monsanto and the health risks of its best-selling herbicide, Roundup – her new book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the landmark lawsuit against Monsanto and its implications for tens of thousands of plaintiffs worldwide. Informed by Gillam’s unfettered access to the legal team behind this historic lawsuit and over 80,000 pages of documents, The Monsanto Papers details the astounding extent to which the company went hide the deadly dangers of its products and corporate misdeeds – and the devastating human toll that it took.Photo Courtesy of Prayong Kotjuk.Eating Matters is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

The Monsanto Papers

We know that U.S. industrial agriculture has had monumental effects on our climate, but how has climate change reciprocally impacted our agricultural system? And, an even more pressing question, how close is our agricultural system to total collapse? In his new book, “Perilous Bounty: The Looming Collapse of American Farming and How We Can Prevent It,” Tom Philpott looks for answers in the nation’s primary farming hubs: California’s Central Valley and the Corn Belt of the Midwest, both of which are in a state of accelerating ecological decline. Host Jenna Liut sits down with Tom to talk about California water barons, toxic petrochemical stews, and why we should make almonds a special occasion snack.Photo Courtesy of Tom Philpott.Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

We know that U.S. industrial agriculture has had monumental effects on our climate, but how has climate change reciprocally impacted our agricultural system? And, an even more pressing question, how close is our agricultural system to total collapse? In his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Perilous-Bounty-Looming-Collapse-American/dp/1635573130" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Perilous Bounty: The Looming Collapse of American Farming and How We Can Prevent It,”</a> Tom Philpott looks for answers in the nation’s primary farming hubs: California’s Central Valley and the Corn Belt of the Midwest, both of which are in a state of accelerating ecological decline. Host Jenna Liut sits down with Tom to talk about California water barons, toxic petrochemical stews, and why we should make almonds a special occasion snack.Photo Courtesy of Tom Philpott.Eating Matters is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Perilous Bounty

Matriark Foods

The US is a global leader of food waste, generating about 40 MILLION tons annually, which represents between 30 - 40% of the food supply. Within this waste stream are 10 million tons of perfectly usable vegetables that don’t make it to market. Recognizing the critical role this produce could play in tackling the dual challenges of food waste and limited availability of nutritious food for millions of Americans, Anna Hammond founded Matriark Foods, a startup that upcycles vegetable byproducts into healthy products for the benefit of people and the planet. Host Jenna Liut speaks with Anna about how she got her start and the impact the company is making as a solution for major inefficiencies in the food supply chain.Photo Courtesy of Matriark Foods.Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

The US is a global leader of food waste, generating about 40 MILLION tons annually, which represents between 30 - 40% of the food supply. Within this waste stream are 10 million tons of perfectly usable vegetables that don’t make it to market. Recognizing the critical role this produce could play in tackling the dual challenges of food waste and limited availability of nutritious food for millions of Americans, Anna Hammond founded <a href="https://www.matriarkfoods.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matriark Foods</a>, a startup that upcycles vegetable byproducts into healthy products for the benefit of people and the planet. Host Jenna Liut speaks with Anna about how she got her start and the impact the company is making as a solution for major inefficiencies in the food supply chain.Photo Courtesy of Matriark Foods.Eating Matters is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

The fight to eliminate hunger entails measures that go well beyond food banks, soup kitchens, and SNAP benefits. Prior to Biden’s inauguration and the release of the Administration's COVID &amp; economic relief proposal, host Jenna Liut interviewed Joel Berg to discuss how higher wages, affordable housing, universal health care, school meals and nutritional education are each vital to ensuring widespread food security. Joel is the CEO of Hunger Free America, a national advocacy and direct service organization dedicated to designing programs and policies to end hunger in the U.S.Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

The fight to eliminate hunger entails measures that go well beyond food banks, soup kitchens, and SNAP benefits. Prior to Biden’s inauguration and the release of the Administration's COVID &amp; economic relief proposal, host Jenna Liut interviewed Joel Berg to discuss how higher wages, affordable housing, universal health care, school meals and nutritional education are each vital to ensuring widespread food security. Joel is the CEO of <a href="https://www.hungerfreeamerica.org/en-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hunger Free America</a>, a national advocacy and direct service organization dedicated to designing programs and policies to end hunger in the U.S.Eating Matters is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Ending Domestic Hunger

Longtime food and agriculture policy reporter, Chuck Abbott, helps us to understand our nation’s “farmer voting bloc” and its loyalty to Trump throughout the last two election cycles. What policies and belief systems have generated our rural-urban political divide? Chuck takes us through the trade war with China, agricultural subsidies, climate change debates, COVID-19 relief, and their collective impacts on the political allegiance of rural America. Finally, we consider what transformations the Biden administration might pose for U.S. agriculture. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eating Matters by becoming a member!Eating Matters is Powered by Simplecast.

Longtime food and agriculture policy reporter, <a href="https://thefern.org/author/chuck-abbott/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chuck Abbott</a>, helps us to understand our nation’s “farmer voting bloc” and its loyalty to Trump throughout the last two election cycles. What policies and belief systems have generated our rural-urban political divide? Chuck takes us through the trade war with China, agricultural subsidies, climate change debates, COVID-19 relief, and their collective impacts on the political allegiance of rural America. Finally, we consider what transformations the Biden administration might pose for U.S. agriculture. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eating Matters by<a href="http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> becoming a member</a>!Eating Matters is Powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Farmers for Trump

Nephi Craig

Following up on our previous episode featuring Sanjay Rawal, director of the newly-released film, Gather, host Jenna Liut interviews a central character of the documentary: Native food practitioner, Nephi Craig. Chef Craig is the founder of both the Native American Culinary Association as well as Café Gozhóó where he also serves as the Executive Chef. They discuss Indigenous food systems and the modern colonial violence that continues to threaten them, as well as cultural appropriation in the culinary world. Chef Craig helps us to solidify our definition of food sovereignty and better understand the intersection of Native foods, cultural preservation, community health, and political autonomy. Eating Matters’ Amber Chong co-hosts.Photo Courtesy of Renan Ozturk. Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

Following up on our previous episode featuring Sanjay Rawal, director of the newly-released film, Gather, host Jenna Liut interviews a central character of the documentary: Native food practitioner, <a href="https://twitter.com/chefnephicraig?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nephi Craig</a>. Chef Craig is the founder of both the Native American Culinary Association as well as <a href="http://cafegozhoo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Café Gozhóó</a> where he also serves as the Executive Chef. They discuss Indigenous food systems and the modern colonial violence that continues to threaten them, as well as cultural appropriation in the culinary world. Chef Craig helps us to solidify our definition of food sovereignty and better understand the intersection of Native foods, cultural preservation, community health, and political autonomy. Eating Matters’ Amber Chong co-hosts.Photo Courtesy of Renan Ozturk. Eating Matters is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Native Foods with Chef Nephi Craig

Ever wonder why we don’t eat Bison meat in this country? This is a little known - but extremely important - part of American history that perfectly demonstrates one way the US government worked to systematically steal land from and decimate Native American people. It was a tactic that effectively communicated that ‘one dead buffalo is two dead Indians.’ Director Sanjay Rawal (Food Chains) joins host Jenna Liut to discuss his critically-acclaimed, newly-released documentary, Gather. The film demonstrates how Indigenous Americans are reclaiming their sovereignty over their annihilated ancestral food systems, while battling against the historical trauma brought on by colonialism and centuries of genocide. Eating Matters’ Amber Chong joins the show as co-host.Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

Ever wonder why we don’t eat Bison meat in this country? This is a little known - but extremely important - part of American history that perfectly demonstrates one way the US government worked to systematically steal land from and decimate Native American people. It was a tactic that effectively communicated that ‘one dead buffalo is two dead Indians.’  Director Sanjay Rawal (Food Chains) joins host Jenna Liut to discuss his critically-acclaimed, newly-released documentary, <a href="https://gather.film/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gather</a>. The film demonstrates how Indigenous Americans are reclaiming their sovereignty over their annihilated ancestral food systems, while battling against the historical trauma brought on by colonialism and centuries of genocide. Eating Matters’ Amber Chong joins the show as co-host.Eating Matters is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Gather

Food has emerged as a critical policy area – and it raises big questions about health, labor, sustainability and our collective future.  Join host Jenna Liut for conversations with food policy experts and leaders about the issues that shape our everyday experiences of buying, cooking and eating food.

I LOVE this podcast. It shows a whole different side of the food industry and delves into food politics. It&#39;s encouraged me to think about topics from new angles, to look up other sites, organizations, books, etc. that I might not have known about, and has sparked many interesting conversations when I tell friends about what I&#39;ve heard. 

Thank you for this excellent podcast! I truly look forward to it every week!

Absolutely brilliant!

Thorough and informative for anyone with an interest in the ethics of eating and food policy.

Well-considered and intelligent.

Eating Matters

Joan Gussow

This week on Eating Matters, host Kim Kessler welcomes in studio Ralph Loglisci of the Food and Environment Reporting Network (FERN) and via phone, Nadia Johnson of Just Food. Kicking off the show with a discussion about the recent People’s Climate March which recently occurred in New York City, Ralph and Nadia share their opinions on why the march and its cause is very connected to concerns about food and food policy. After the break, Kim gets Joan Gussow on the line to add her thoughts. Joan, a well known professor, author, food policy expert, environmentalist and gardener, is someone that The New York Times has called the “matriarch of the eat-locally-think-globally food movement.” Kim talks with Joan about the idea of what is referred to as ‘information pollution’ in the food industry. Seeking the truth behind controversial topics, it is increasingly difficult to find an unbiased information, especially when large corporations are concerned. Joan has led her classes through ways to dissect this type of problem and to be on the watch for who might be sponsoring such information. Taking on other hot topics spawned by the People’s Climate March, Joan initiates great talking points and encourages the consumer to educate themselves about where their food comes from and at what cost. Tune in for a thought-provoking episode picking up where the People’s Climate March left off. This program was brought to you by White Oak Pastures. “I tell my students that the best thing you can do is to have some kind of cognizant frame where to put each piece of information, otherwise you end up with a heap of stuff.” [26:08] “If you’re going to talk about climate issues, you can’t really avoid talking the fact that we eat way too much meat – too much protein, period.” [29:18] “Recognize, as Barbara Kingsolver said long ago, that whatever great thing you do today remember that it began with eating something that came out of soil.” [35:25] —Joan Gussow on Eating Matters

This week on Eating Matters, host Kim Kessler welcomes in studio Ralph Loglisci of the Food and Environment Reporting Network (FERN) and via phone, Nadia Johnson of Just Food. Kicking off the show with a discussion about the recent People’s Climate March which recently occurred in New York City, Ralph and Nadia share their opinions on why the march and its cause is very connected to concerns about food and food policy. After the break, Kim gets Joan Gussow on the line to add her thoughts. Joan, a well known professor, author, food policy expert, environmentalist and gardener, is someone that The New York Times has called the “matriarch of the eat-locally-think-globally food movement.” Kim talks with Joan about the idea of what is referred to as ‘information pollution’ in the food industry. Seeking the truth behind controversial topics, it is increasingly difficult to find an unbiased information, especially when large corporations are concerned. Joan has led her classes through ways to dissect this type of problem and to be on the watch for who might be sponsoring such information. Taking on other hot topics spawned by the People’s Climate March, Joan initiates great talking points and encourages the consumer to educate themselves about where their food comes from and at what cost. Tune in for a thought-provoking episode picking up where the People’s Climate March left off. This program was brought to you by <a href="http://www.whiteoakpastures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Oak Pastures</a>. <h4>“I tell my students that the best thing you can do is to have some kind of cognizant frame where to put each piece of information, otherwise you end up with a heap of stuff.” [26:08]</h4> “If you’re going to talk about climate issues, you can’t really avoid talking the fact that we eat way too much meat – too much protein, period.” [29:18] “Recognize, as Barbara Kingsolver said long ago, that whatever great thing you do today remember that it began with eating something that came out of soil.” [35:25] —Joan Gussow on Eating Matters

Episode 3: Joan Gussow: Food, Sustainability and the Climate

This week on Eating Matters, host Kim Kessler tackles more notable food policy issues. Opening the show with the policy roundtable, she welcomes Denis Stearns, Cathy Nonas, and Samuel Wiseman as they discuss produce that is sold at farmer’s markets. Are farmers really growing the produce that they are selling? The roundtable next discusses the new partnership between the Girl Scouts of America and Nesquick to promote cookie – flavored drinks. After the break, Kim speaks with Carlye Burd and David Flemister from EmblemHealth about the ways that EmblemHealth is trying to change the health of the communities they work in by making the connection between food and health. Talking about their initiatives to help their customers lead healthier lives, EmblemHealth seeks to be seen as more of a health resource that happens to sell insurance. Tune in to hear a great roundtable discussion as well as an inspiring business plan from an insurance company trying to change the game. This program was brought to you by Cain Vineyard &amp; Winery.   “This is the first foray into actually turning a program that connects our members to food to a value added benefit – that’s part of one of our products. It’s called the Local Fruits and Veggies Program. [18:20] —Carlye Burd on Eating Matters “About a year ago we started shifting how we saw ourselves and instead of saying we’re a health insurance company, we realized that the first step in being a neighborhood resource and helping people to stay healthy, live well, and get better, is to change your internal mantra – we call ourselves a neighborhood health and wellness company. [20:41] —David Flemister on Eating Matters

This week on Eating Matters, host Kim Kessler tackles more notable food policy issues. Opening the show with the policy roundtable, she welcomes Denis Stearns, Cathy Nonas, and Samuel Wiseman as they discuss produce that is sold at farmer’s markets. Are farmers really growing the produce that they are selling? The roundtable next discusses the new partnership between the Girl Scouts of America and Nesquick to promote cookie – flavored drinks. After the break, Kim speaks with Carlye Burd and David Flemister from EmblemHealth about the ways that EmblemHealth is trying to change the health of the communities they work in by making the connection between food and health. Talking about their initiatives to help their customers lead healthier lives, EmblemHealth seeks to be seen as more of a health resource that happens to sell insurance. Tune in to hear a great roundtable discussion as well as an inspiring business plan from an insurance company trying to change the game. This program was brought to you by <a href="http://www.cainfive.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cain Vineyard &amp; Winery</a>. <h4>“This is the first foray into actually turning a program that connects our members to food to a value added benefit – that’s part of one of our products. It’s called the Local Fruits and Veggies Program. [18:20]</h4> —Carlye Burd on Eating Matters “About a year ago we started shifting how we saw ourselves and instead of saying we’re a health insurance company, we realized that the first step in being a neighborhood resource and helping people to stay healthy, live well, and get better, is to change your internal mantra – we call ourselves a neighborhood health and wellness company. [20:41] —David Flemister on Eating Matters

Episode 4: Insuring Better Health

Have you ever wondered why most grocery stores – despite the chain – more or less have the same floor plan?  Or why candy bars are always available at the cash register?  The layout of stores and strategic placement of certain items is the result of a purposeful decision-making progress designed to encourage people to buy more of one thing or another.  Often, the items offered for sale tend to have a lower nutritional value – helping to fuel high levels of obesity and diet related disease prevalent in our society today.  But what if these strategies and subtle cues that influence all of our decision-making processes were used to promote healthy items instead? Joining the show today to discuss the possibility of using behavioral economic based interventions to lead food consumers of all ages to healthier diets is Dr. David Just, whose recent paper, titled “Influencing the food choices of SNAP consumers: Lessons from economics, psychology and marketing” was just published in the Journal of Food Policy.  Dr. Just is currently a professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University. He serves as co-director of the Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs.  David’s work uses the tools of psychology and economics to examine important ways in which misperception and emotion can drive economic decisions. Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast

Have you ever wondered why most grocery stores – despite the chain – more or less have the same floor plan? Or why candy bars are always available at the cash register? The layout of stores and strategic placement of certain items is the result of a purposeful decision-making progress designed to encourage people to buy more of one thing or another. Often, the items offered for sale tend to have a lower nutritional value – helping to fuel high levels of obesity and diet related disease prevalent in our society today. But what if these strategies and subtle cues that influence all of our decision-making processes were used to promote healthy items instead? Joining the show today to discuss the possibility of using behavioral economic based interventions to lead food consumers of all ages to healthier diets is Dr. David Just, whose recent paper, titled “Influencing the food choices of SNAP consumers: Lessons from economics, psychology and marketing” was just published in the Journal of Food Policy. Dr. Just is currently a professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University. He serves as co-director of the Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs. David’s work uses the tools of psychology and economics to examine important ways in which misperception and emotion can drive economic decisions. Eating Matters is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 106: Nudge, Nudge

Saru Jayaraman

On today's episode of Eating Matters, Host Jenna Liut kicks off a two part series on labor practices in the food chain with guest Saru Jayaraman, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Restaurant Opportunities Center United (ROC United) and the Food Research Center at UC Berkeley. They discuss labor practices experienced by millions of workers in the restaurant industry, the historical events that resulted in those policies, and what advocates are doing to fight for fair wages across the country. This week's featured startup is AeroFarms, an indoor farming organization in Newark, NJ, poised to become the world's largest indoor vertical farm.

On today's episode of Eating Matters, Host Jenna Liut kicks off a two part series on labor practices in the food chain with guest Saru Jayaraman, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Restaurant Opportunities Center United (ROC United) and the Food Research Center at UC Berkeley. They discuss labor practices experienced by millions of workers in the restaurant industry, the historical events that resulted in those policies, and what advocates are doing to fight for fair wages across the country. This week's featured startup is AeroFarms, an indoor farming organization in Newark, NJ, poised to become the world's largest indoor vertical farm.

Episode 52: Wage Wars: Saru Jayaraman & Restaurant Work

This week, host Jenna Liut and associate producer Taylor Lanzet talk with Darryl Benjamin and Lyndon Virkler about their newly published book "Farm to Table: The Essential Guide to Food Systems for Students, Professionals and Consumers." Later on the show, they are joined by Birgit Cameron, Senior Director of Patagonia Provisions, a brand extension of the outdoor clothing and gear company, founded in 2012.

This week, host Jenna Liut and associate producer Taylor Lanzet talk with Darryl Benjamin and Lyndon Virkler about their newly published book "Farm to Table: The Essential Guide to Food Systems for Students, Professionals and Consumers." Later on the show, they are joined by Birgit Cameron, Senior Director of Patagonia Provisions, a brand extension of the outdoor clothing and gear company, founded in 2012.

Episode 69: Farm to Table 101

Host Jenna Liut welcomes Dr. Marlene Schwartz, Director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy &amp; Obesity at the University of Connecticut, back on the show to discuss the article she co-authored with Dr. Kelly Brownell and Dr. Lee Miller that was recently published in the American Journal of Public Health. The article, “Primer on US Food and Nutrition Policy and Public Health,” explores the critical and inextricable link between agriculture and public health and demonstrates the need for policies that simultaneously address hunger, obesity and the effects of agricultural production on the environment. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast

Host Jenna Liut welcomes <a href="https://chip.uconn.edu/person/marlene-schwartz-phd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Marlene Schwartz,</a> Director of the <a href="http://uconnruddcenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rudd Center for Food Policy &amp; Obesity</a> at the University of Connecticut, back on the show to discuss the article she co-authored with <a href="https://sanford.duke.edu/people/faculty/brownell-kelly-d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Kelly Brownell</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dleemiller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Lee Miller</a> that was recently published in the American Journal of Public Health. The article, “<a href="https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85067417220&amp;origin=inward&amp;txGid=6281d506f7ac2c9b0b0436ed80045e5d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Primer on US Food and Nutrition Policy and Public Health,</a>” explores the critical and inextricable link between agriculture and public health and demonstrates the need for policies that simultaneously address hunger, obesity and the effects of agricultural production on the environment. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to <a href="http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">heritageradionetwork.org/donate</a> Eating Matters is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 140: Food Policy Primer

Tim Searchinger, lead author of the World Resources Institute’s recently released report titled “Creating a Sustainable Food Future: A Menu of Solutions to Sustainably Feed More Than 9 Billion People by 2050,” joins host Jenna Liut to discuss what it will take to feed the world’s booming population over the next 30 years without having devastating and irrevocable effects on the planet.  This episode is Part 1 of 2 in our coverage of this landmark report. Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast

<a href="https://www.wri.org/profile/tim-searchinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Searchinger</a>, lead author of the <a href="https://www.wri.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World Resources Institute</a>’s recently released report titled “Creating a Sustainable Food Future: A Menu of Solutions to Sustainably Feed More Than 9 Billion People by 2050,” joins host Jenna Liut to discuss what it will take to feed the world’s booming population over the next 30 years without having devastating and irrevocable effects on the planet. This episode is Part 1 of 2 in our coverage of this landmark report. Eating Matters is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 122: Creating a Sustainable Food Future, Part 1

Host Jenna Liut sits down with Organic Valley’s Mission Executive, Leslie Kruempel, to discuss their unique co-op model and brand strategy. Kruempel explains the history of Organic Valley, the participation of its 2,000 family farmers, and their new ad campaign “Call Us Crazy But It’s Working.”  They also discuss more nuanced topics like Grassmilk, labeling and Greenwashing trends, and balancing reliance on ruminants with an increased push for sustainability. Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

Host Jenna Liut sits down with <a href="https://www.organicvalley.coop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Organic Valley’s</a> Mission Executive, <a href="https://twitter.com/realfoodmw?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leslie Kruempel</a>, to discuss their unique co-op model and brand strategy. Kruempel explains the history of Organic Valley, the participation of its 2,000 family farmers, and their new ad campaign “Call Us Crazy But It’s Working.” They also discuss more nuanced topics like Grassmilk, labeling and Greenwashing trends, and balancing reliance on ruminants with an increased push for sustainability. Eating Matters is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Episode 133: Organic Valley

Question: What has 3 times the protein, uses 15 times less water, and produces 2,000 times less methane gas than beef? Answer: crickets!  Indeed, many believe that insects will be the food of the future, and crickets are one of the most palatable, sustainable, and nutritious options. Robyn Shapiro, CEO and Founder of Seek Food - makers of cricket protein food brands - joins host Jenna Liut to discuss how her company is working to make eating insects more mainstream in the West.  Robyn also talks about the company's exciting new line of baking flours, celebrity chef partnerships, and Kickstarter campaign. Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

Question: What has 3 times the protein, uses 15 times less water, and produces 2,000 times less methane gas than beef? Answer: crickets! Indeed, many believe that insects will be the food of the future, and crickets are one of the most palatable, sustainable, and nutritious options. Robyn Shapiro, CEO and Founder of Seek Food - makers of cricket protein food brands - joins host Jenna Liut to discuss how her company is working to make eating insects more mainstream in the West. Robyn also talks about the company's exciting new line of baking flours, celebrity chef partnerships, and <a href="https://kck.st/2JioaAp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kickstarter campaign</a>. Eating Matters is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Episode 110: Taste The Future

Generating over $12 billion in annual sales, kosher food is big business. This week on Eating Matters, host Kim Kessler and guest co-host Talia Ralph welcome Timothy Lytton, law professor and author of “Kosher: Private Regulation in the Age of Industrial Food” to the show. Discussing how kosher food came to be a successful private-sector regulation in an era of growing public concern over the government’s ability to ensure food safety, Tim divulges the factual evolution of the kosher certification. Currently, a network of over three hundred private certifiers ensures the kosher status of food for over twelve million Americans, of whom only eight percent are religious Jews. However, Tim explains in detail that this system was not always so reliable. After the break, Tim speaks on the Vinegar Scandal of 1986 and how the horrible instance went on to further improve kosher regulations and how private kosher certification holds important lessons for improving food regulation in general. Like organic and locavore enthusiasts, a growing number of consumers see in rabbinic supervision a way to personalize today’s vastly complex, globalized system of food production. Tune in for a wonderfully informative show. This program was brought to you by Cain Vineyard &amp; Winery.   “What we find in kosher is that people want different levels of stringency.” —Timothy Lytton on Eating Matters.

Generating over $12 billion in annual sales, kosher food is big business. This week on Eating Matters, host Kim Kessler and guest co-host Talia Ralph welcome Timothy Lytton, law professor and author of “Kosher: Private Regulation in the Age of Industrial Food” to the show. Discussing how kosher food came to be a successful private-sector regulation in an era of growing public concern over the government’s ability to ensure food safety, Tim divulges the factual evolution of the kosher certification. Currently, a network of over three hundred private certifiers ensures the kosher status of food for over twelve million Americans, of whom only eight percent are religious Jews. However, Tim explains in detail that this system was not always so reliable. After the break, Tim speaks on the Vinegar Scandal of 1986 and how the horrible instance went on to further improve kosher regulations and how private kosher certification holds important lessons for improving food regulation in general. Like organic and locavore enthusiasts, a growing number of consumers see in rabbinic supervision a way to personalize today’s vastly complex, globalized system of food production. Tune in for a wonderfully informative show. This program was brought to you by <a href="http://www.cainfive.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cain Vineyard &amp; Winery</a>. <h4>“What we find in kosher is that people want different levels of stringency.”</h4> —Timothy Lytton on Eating Matters.

Episode 25: Kosher: Private Regulation in the Age of Industrial Food

What did Ted Cruz get right that the 2020 field of Democratic Presidential candidates are getting wrong?  The answer is his view that the Renewable Fuels Standard is failed policy in need of reform.  Environmental journalist and author Michael Grunwald joins host Jenna Liut to unpack what the Renewable Fuels Standard entails, why it has arguably caused more environmental harm than good since its inception, and where we need to go from here. Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

What did Ted Cruz get right that the 2020 field of Democratic Presidential candidates are getting wrong? The answer is his view that the <a href="https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Renewable Fuels Standard</a> is failed policy in need of reform. Environmental journalist and author <a href="https://climateone.org/people/michael-grunwald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Grunwald</a> joins host Jenna Liut to unpack what the Renewable Fuels Standard entails, why it has arguably caused more environmental harm than good since its inception, and where we need to go from here. Eating Matters is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Episode 129: Good Intentions: The Renewable Fuels Standard

Caitlin Dewey, who covers food policy for Wonkblog at the Washington Post, joins the show to talk all about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, one of the most important, successful, and misunderstood welfare programs in the US today. Perhaps because of these misunderstandings, it is often a target, with many lawmakers actively working to dramatically decrease the amount spent on the program and the number of people it supports. Most recently, the Trump Administration has put forward a proposal to not only significantly cut federal spending on the program, but to majorly overhaul what it looks like and how benefits are administered. Host Jenna Liut digs into Caitlin’s recent coverage of these issues and what they will mean for millions of Americans. Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast

Caitlin Dewey, who covers food policy for Wonkblog at the Washington Post, joins the show to talk all about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, one of the most important, successful, and misunderstood welfare programs in the US today. Perhaps because of these misunderstandings, it is often a target, with many lawmakers actively working to dramatically decrease the amount spent on the program and the number of people it supports. Most recently, the Trump Administration has put forward a proposal to not only significantly cut federal spending on the program, but to majorly overhaul what it looks like and how benefits are administered. Host Jenna Liut digs into Caitlin’s recent coverage of these issues and what they will mean for millions of Americans. Eating Matters is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 103: SNAP Decisions

If the 1990s has taught us anything, we know that Kate Moss, Tom Brady, and Kermit the Frog certainly do!  And that over 220 billion liters of fluid white milk was estimated to be consumed worldwide in 2016.  Indeed, milk is one of those ubiquitous refrigerator staples available in vast quantities anywhere food is sold.  And yet, despite its extreme popularity, author Mark Kurlansky refers to it as “the most argued over food in history.”  In his new book, “Milk! A 10,000 Year Food Fracas,” Kurlansky demonstrates how dairy has framed cultural, genetic, medicinal and economic debates that have been raging for centuries - from the merits of breastfeeding to food safety regulations to the environmental impact of industrialized dairy farms.  In this episode, Mark joins host Jenna Liut to unpack the human relationship to diary since we first started domesticating animals. Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

If the 1990s has taught us anything, we know that Kate Moss, Tom Brady, and Kermit the Frog certainly do! And that over 220 billion liters of fluid white milk was estimated to be consumed worldwide in 2016. Indeed, milk is one of those ubiquitous refrigerator staples available in vast quantities anywhere food is sold. And yet, despite its extreme popularity, author Mark Kurlansky refers to it as “the most argued over food in history.” In his new book, “Milk! A 10,000 Year Food Fracas,” Kurlansky demonstrates how dairy has framed cultural, genetic, medicinal and economic debates that have been raging for centuries - from the merits of breastfeeding to food safety regulations to the environmental impact of industrialized dairy farms. In this episode, Mark joins host Jenna Liut to unpack the human relationship to diary since we first started domesticating animals. Eating Matters is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Episode 111: Got Milk?

Paul Willis

Paul Willis, farmer and founder of Niman Ranch Pork Company, joins host Jenna Liut in the studio to talk about how he got his start, the impact of the Purdue acquisition, and two of the most urgent agricultural policy fixes he would like to see happen now.Eating Matters  is powered by Simplecast.

Paul Willis, farmer and founder of Niman Ranch Pork Company, joins host Jenna Liut in the studio to talk about how he got his start, the impact of the Purdue acquisition, and two of the most urgent agricultural policy fixes he would like to see happen now.Eating Matters  is powered by<a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Simplecast</a>.

Episode 149: Meet Niman Ranch's Paul Willis

Ben Wurgaft

Lab-grown, or "cultured," meat is a new kind of protein produced by growing animal cells into muscle fibers. Ben Wurgaft joins host Jenna Liut to talk about his new book, "Meat Planet: Artificial Flesh and the Future of Food," where he considers the cultural and philosphical questions about what we as humans eat and how innovations like lab-grown meat will effect the future of food.Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio. Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We’ll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame, who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart’s content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at heritageradionetwork.org/gala. Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

Lab-grown, or "cultured," meat is a new kind of protein produced by growing animal cells into muscle fibers. <a href="http://benwurgaft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Wurgaft</a> joins host Jenna Liut to talk about his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Meat-Planet-Artificial-California-Studies/dp/0520295536" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Meat Planet: Artificial Flesh and the Future of Food</a>," where he considers the cultural and philosphical questions about what we as humans eat and how innovations like lab-grown meat will effect the future of food.Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for <a href="https://heritageradionetwork.org/gala" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio</a>. Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We’ll salute the inductees of the newly minted <a href="https://heritageradionetwork.org/halloffame/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HRN Hall of Fame</a>, who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart’s content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at<a href="http://heritageradionetwork.org/gala" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> heritageradionetwork.org/gala</a>. Eating Matters is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Episode 147: Ben Wurgaft

By 2050 we will have 10 billion mouths to feed in a world profoundly altered by environmental change.  This of course begs the question – how will we do this?  Joining host Jenna Liut with the inside scoop on what factors need to be addressed in order to achieve global food security is Dr. Ken Foster.  Ken is an award-winning professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, where he teaches agricultural price analysis and applied time series analysis.  He served as the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University at from 2008 – 2017 and he is also the co-editor of the recently published book “How to Feed the World,” available from Island Press. Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

By 2050 we will have 10 billion mouths to feed in a world profoundly altered by environmental change. This of course begs the question – how will we do this? Joining host Jenna Liut with the inside scoop on what factors need to be addressed in order to achieve global food security is Dr. Ken Foster. Ken is an award-winning professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, where he teaches agricultural price analysis and applied time series analysis. He served as the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University at from 2008 – 2017 and he is also the co-editor of the recently published book “How to Feed the World,” available from Island Press. Eating Matters is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast.</a>

Episode 109: How to Feed the World

Introduced in early February by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Senator Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts, the Green New Deal is a congressional resolution that calls for the U.S. to become carbon neutral and to supply 100% of the country’s electricity from carbon-free energy sources by 2030. But what does this grand plan to tackle climate change actually entail and what does it mean for our food system?  Award-winning journalist Christopher D. Cook joins host Jenna Liut to discuss.  They also get to the bottom of whether this proposal would take away our “airplane rights,” “confiscate our cars,” “ban livestock,” and force Americans to rely on “unicorn tears” to power new, high-speed light rails we will have to ride around on. Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

Introduced in early February by <a href="https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez</a> of New York and <a href="https://www.markey.senate.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Senator Edward J. Markey</a> of Massachusetts, the <a href="https://www.gp.org/green_new_deal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green New Deal</a> is a congressional resolution that calls for the U.S. to become carbon neutral and to supply 100% of the country’s electricity from carbon-free energy sources by 2030. But what does this grand plan to tackle climate change actually entail and what does it mean for our food system? Award-winning journalist <a href="http://www.christopherdcook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christopher D. Cook</a> joins host Jenna Liut to discuss. They also get to the bottom of whether this proposal would take away our “airplane rights,” “confiscate our cars,” “ban livestock,” and force Americans to rely on “unicorn tears” to power new, high-speed light rails we will have to ride around on. Eating Matters is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Episode 128: Green. New. Deal.

This season of Eating Matters has focused a lot on how to feed a growing world’s population without completely destroying the planet and policies and programs – past, present and future – aimed at helping us get there. In the final episode of Eating Matters for the season, host Jenna Liut interviews author Tim Wise about his new book, Eating Tomorrow: Agribusiness, Family Farmers and the Battle for the Future of Food, which brings together many of the previously discussed policies and lays out what we need to do, collectively, to ensure we are all able to eat tomorrow. Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

This season of Eating Matters has focused a lot on how to feed a growing world’s population without completely destroying the planet and policies and programs – past, present and future – aimed at helping us get there. In the final episode of Eating Matters for the season, host Jenna Liut interviews author <a href="https://www.speakoutnow.org/speaker/wise-tim" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Wise</a> about his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Tomorrow-Agribusiness-Family-Farmers/dp/1620974223" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eating Tomorrow: Agribusiness</a>, Family Farmers and the Battle for the Future of Food, which brings together many of the previously discussed policies and lays out what we need to do, collectively, to ensure we are all able to eat tomorrow. Eating Matters is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Episode 134: Eating Tomorrow

The Farm Bill has an enormous potential to improve the sustainability of our food system by supporting and funding major initiatives that mitigate agriculture's impact on climate change.  After a long and drawn out process, the legislation was finally reauthorized in December 2018.  Alyssa Charney, Senior Policy Specialist at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, joins host Jenna Liut to provide an update on the finalized conservation programs that were approved and the impact they can make. Photo courtesy of National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast

<a href="https://www.farmaid.org/our-work/farm-bill/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtP_iBRDGARIsAEWJA8gekjk3MZ2l_oXYGyLCigNaQKtIf4nPLXdOppBfdnk3bKKtuxiguLUaAvhNEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Farm Bill</a> has an enormous potential to improve the sustainability of our food system by supporting and funding major initiatives that mitigate agriculture's impact on climate change. After a long and drawn out process, the legislation was finally reauthorized in December 2018. <a href="http://sustainableagriculture.net/about-us/staff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alyssa Charney</a>, Senior Policy Specialist at the <a href="http://sustainableagriculture.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition</a>, joins host Jenna Liut to provide an update on the finalized conservation programs that were approved and the impact they can make. Photo courtesy of National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Eating Matters is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 125: Sustainability & The Farm Bill

Acclaimed author and food systems expert, Mark Winne joins host Jenna Liut to discuss his new book, “Food Town, USA: Seven Unlikely Cities That Are Changing the Way We Eat”, where he features the inspiring work people across the country are doing to leverage the power of healthy and sustainable food to revitalize communities ravaged by disappearing industries and histories of inequity. Through their discussion, Winne describes the elements of an impactful food movement and how all of us can effect change wherever we live. Eating Matters is powered by Simplecast.

Acclaimed author and food systems expert, <a href="https://www.markwinne.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Winne</a> joins host Jenna Liut to discuss his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Food-Town-USA-Unlikely-Changing/dp/1610919440" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Food Town, USA: Seven Unlikely Cities That Are Changing the Way We Eat”</a>, where he features the inspiring work people across the country are doing to leverage the power of healthy and sustainable food to revitalize communities ravaged by disappearing industries and histories of inequity. Through their discussion, Winne describes the elements of an impactful food movement and how all of us can effect change wherever we live. Eating Matters is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Episode 145: Food Town, USA

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