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One Bite is Everything

We talk about food like it"s just dinner. It never is. One Bite is Everything explores the people, practices, policies, and power that shape what"s on your plate. Through 150+ conversations with farmers, chefs, scientists, historians, and policy thinkers, each episode pulls back the curtain on a food system most of us navigate without really understanding. Real stories, real stakes, no lectures. These conversations don"t stop at your headphones. They ripple outward through the For Farmers Movement,

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19:17

The Wake Up Call in Your Morning Coffee

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2025/11/27

Your morning coffee is sending you a message. Are you listening?In this episode ofOne Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima explores how climate change is reshaping one of the most beloved daily rituals on the planet. Coffee may seem simple, but the story behind your cup spans deforestation, biodiversity loss, shifting growing zones, rising prices, farmer displacement, and the hard truth that Arabica is running out of the cool, stable climate it needs to survive.Featuring insights from:•Etelle

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41:38

The Last Supper and the Future of Food: Sam Kass on...

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2025/11/20

What if your dinner could change the world?In this episode ofOne Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima sits down with Sam Kass, former White House chef, policy strategist, and author ofThe Last Supper, to explore how food lies at the heart of the climate crisis and could be one of our most powerful solutions.They dive into Sam’s journey from the kitchen to the West Wing, the climate warning hidden in our everyday ingredients, and what it will really take to build a food movement that has staying

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21:08

SNAP 2.0: The Farm Bill Connection

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2025/11/13

Last week, we talked about SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and how it shows up in real people’s lives. This week, we zoom out to the bigger picture: theFarm Bill, the massive piece of legislation that shapes what gets grown, what’s conserved, and who can afford to eat.In this solo episode, host Dana DiPrima unpacks how and why SNAP ended up inside the Farm Bill, who’s fighting to separate them, and what’s really at stake for both farmers and families if that happens. From

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23:16

SNAP Judgment: The Real Story Behind America’s Food Aid

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2025/11/06

In this episode, we unpack the full picture of SNAP: what it is, what critics say, why some critiques are fair and others miss the point, and how the program ties into the strength of our entire food system.You’ll hear:A quick history of SNAP and how it evolved from Depression-era “food stamps” into today’s $100 billion stabilizer. Who actually receives SNAP: families with children, seniors, people with disabilities, and millions of working Americans whose wages don’t stretch as far as they used

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45:49

Women Leading Farming Solutions with Author Nancy...

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2025/10/30

What if the revolution our food system needs is already happening, quietly, locally, and led by women?In this episode ofOne Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima sits down with journalist and author Nancy Matsumoto to explore the themes of her upcoming book,Reaping What She Sows: How Women Are Rebuilding Our Broken Food System, a powerful look at the women transforming agriculture from the ground up. Nancy introduces us to a global network of women who are rejecting the extractive systems of Big Ag

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13:07

Do Farmers Deserve What They Got?

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2025/10/23

Lately, social media and responses to articles about farm struggles have been filled with comments saying things like“Farmers voted for Trump — they got what they deserve.”This week, your OBIE host, Dana DiPrima, slows that conversation down.In this reflective episode, she unpacks the frustration and anger behind those comments — and explores what’s really at stake when we decide who “deserves” empathy.Through facts, context, and a little heart, Dana walks listeners through:What farmers actually

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15:24

Are we disconnected from our food? What it means &...

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2025/10/16

We say it all the time: “People are disconnected from their food.”But what does thatreallymean?In this solo episode, Dana DiPrima peels back the layers of disconnection shaping our food system — from the distance your meal travels to the seasons we’ve stopped noticing. She explores how disconnection affects everything: what we eat, who we support, and whether we can eventastewhat’s real anymore.You’ll learn:Why disconnection is at the heart of food injustice, environmental harm, and health

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42:46

How Farmer-Led Innovation Can Feed the Future with...

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2025/10/09

What if the answers to our most urgent food challenges aren’t found in high-tech labs—but in the hands of farmers themselves?In this episode ofOne Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima speaks with Peter Kelly, founder ofGrow Further, an organization working to fill the critical funding gap in agricultural research by supporting innovations designedwithandforsmallholder farmers.Peter shares how projects like early-maturing beans in Ghana, iron-rich millet in Zimbabwe, and irrigated wheat in Ethiopia

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44:21

What’s in Your Coffee? Deforestation, Labor Abuse,...

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2025/10/02

Most of us think of coffee as a comforting ritual or a morning jumpstart. But behind your daily cup of Joe may be a very different reality—one that includes deforestation, toxic pesticides, child labor, and even slavery.In this powerful episode, Dana DiPrima sits down with Etelle Higonnet, founder of Coffee Watch and longtime human rights and environmental investigator, to unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes in the global coffee industry.Together, they explore why coffee—despite its

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41:59

Signs of a Food Crisis? Facts & Solutions from Toni...

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2025/09/25

Episode Summary:University of Pennsylvania adjunct professor and unexpected Instagram garden influencer Toni Farmer joins Dana DiPrima to break down what’s really going on in our food system. From skyrocketing food prices to climate-driven crop failures, the conversation digs deep into the fragile systems behind our meals—and the steps we can take to reclaim control, one garden (or grocery trip) at a time.Whether you're a grower, a shopper, or just someone trying to feed your family on a budget,

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42:01

Beyond the Kiss: The Future of Regenerative Ag with...

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2025/09/18

Kiss the Ground has helped bring regenerative agriculture and soil health into the mainstream conversation, with films likeKiss the Ground(2020), narrated by Woody Harrelson with appearances from Gisele Bündchen, Tom Brady, Jason Mraz, and Ian Somerhalder, and its follow-upCommon Ground(2023), starring Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Donald Glover, Rosario Dawson, and more. But what comes after the films and the headlines?In this episode, Dana DiPrima talks with Evan Harrison, CEO of Kiss the Ground

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12:57

Warning: Big Ag’s Power Play May Put "Regenerative"...

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2025/09/11

Regenerative agriculture is everywhere — in headlines, on packaging, in corporate sustainability campaigns. It’s inspiring, but it’s also dangerously vague. In this solo episode ofOne Bite is Everything, Dana DiPrima pulls back the curtain on what regenerative is supposed to mean, how it lacks clear standards, and how Big Ag is hijacking the idea to polish its image while sidelining small farmers.You’ll learn:Why regenerative agriculture has no universal standard — and why that matters.How

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37:20

All We Need: Purpose, Persistence & Popsicles

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2025/09/04

What does it take to turn four acres of grass into a thriving goat dairy, a popsicle business with 40+ flavors, and a model for resilient small farming?In this episode ofOne Bite is Everything, Dana sits down withStacey Roussel of All We Need Farmin Texas. Stacey shares her unlikely path from accountant to farmer, beginning with Houston’s Urban Harvest community gardens and leading to a bustling farm where goats, popsicles, caramel, and community all come together.You’ll hear:How a family moment

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40:57

From Six to Thirty: Farmer Mac’s Journey of Growth...

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2025/08/28

Farmer Mac or Mara of Ad Astra Farms—returns toOne Bite is Everythingwith an inspiring update. Since receiving a For Farmers grant in 2023, Farmer Mac has expanded from a third of an acre to nearly three acres, doubled the number of her growing beds, increased her CSA membership fivefold, and put up her first high tunnel.In this episode, she shares the realities of scaling up as a one-woman farm, the joy of partnering with other small farmers, and the hard truths about federal grant delays,

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The Dirty Truth About Sewage Sludge on Our Farms

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2025/08/21

Most of us have never heard of “biosolids”—but it’s time we do. Also known as sewage sludge, this is the concentrated waste from treatment plants that contains not just human waste, but pharmaceuticals, microplastics, PFAS “forever chemicals,” and industrial byproducts. And in many states, it’s being spread on farmland as fertilizer.In this short episode, Wes Gillingham explains:What sewage sludge actually is and how it’s classified.Why PFAS and other contaminants make sludge far more dangerous than

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41:38

The Future of Food Is Underwater: How the Planet’s...

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2025/08/14

Our oceans, rivers, and lakes cover 71% of the planet — yet we rarely think of them as the key to our food future. In this episode, blue food advocate Jennifer Bushman reveals how kelp farms, oysters, and sustainable aquaculture could fight climate change, restore ecosystems, and nourish billions. You’ll learn what “blue food” really means, why it matters, and the simple choices you can make to support healthier waters and a more sustainable plate.What You’ll Hear:Why the “blue food” movement could

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46:41

Seeds Remember What We've Forgotten -- with Adam...

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2025/08/07

Seed detective Adam Alexander has spent decades collecting rare and nearly lost vegetable seeds from around the world. But what he’s really collecting are stories—of resilience, culture, flavor, and forgotten wisdom. In this episode, we explore why seeds matter so much more than we think, how small farms still feed most of the world, and what gets lost when we trade diversity for uniformity. If you’ve ever wondered what’s missing from your plate, this conversation will show you where to look.Leave a

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12:14

Ten Hard-to-Ignore Factors Point to an Impending Food...

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2025/07/31

Let's take a look at 10 pretty serious warning signs that, when added together, could lead us into a food crisis — one that has implications for what's available to you and what it costs. From USDA funding cuts to ICE raids, rural hospital closures to climate shocks, these systemic cracks are adding up.📉 USDA program cuts🚨 ICE raids triggering farm labor shortages🏥 Rural hospitals on the brink📈 Tariffs and stubborn grocery inflation📻 The unexpected loss of public broadcasting🔥 Climate extremes

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12:44

How $1 Can Save a Small Farm

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2025/07/24

This episode is short—but powerful. Dana DiPrima, host ofOne Bite is Everythingand founder of the For Farmers Movement, introduces theOne For Farmerscampaign: a bold national effort to raise $1 million for small American farmers, one dollar at a time.Dana shares the hard truth about the state of small farms in the U.S., the story behind this people-powered campaign, and why a single dollar might be more impactful than you think. She walks you through the origin, the mission, and the plan—and shares

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35:43

Two Restaurant Industry Powerhouses Fight for a MORE...

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2025/07/17

Guests:Mary Sue Milliken & Liz MurrayDescription:Restaurants aren’t just places to eat—they’re where over55% of U.S. food dollarsare spent. They shape what gets grown, what’s cooked, who gets paid, and how our communities gather. But the middle of the industry—the locally loved, mission-driven, community-based restaurants—is disappearing fast.In this episode, I sit down with powerhouse advocatesMary Sue MillikenandLiz Murray—founders of MORE (Movement to Organize for Restaurant Equity)—to unpack

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