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Understanding Conventional, Organic, & Regenerative Agriculture: the Farm Behind Your Food

When you pick up meat, produce, or grain at the store, you're making a choice that reaches far […]

Why food makes you feel so guilty

I have spent more than two decades connecting farm and food, collecting hundreds of food bullying stories from […]

Dear farmer, your life matters more than your balance sheet

You are more important than your work. Your life matters more than your balance sheet. And your legacy […]

Farming pain, inflated food prices, & Pad Thai: Episode 138

Sure, grocery prices are through the roof, but are farmers paying the ultimate price? This insightful podcast gives […]

Big bad agriculture: a transparent look at their science & safety

The biggest misconception about my work is that agriculture companies place pesticides or biotech products on the market […]

The Bad Press About Red Meat

It was much easier for me to read one article claiming that red meat should be avoided in […]

Science-backed resources for the people who grow, eat, & talk about food from keynote speaker & award-winning author Michele Payn

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Food Truths and Consumer Trust

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Farm to Fork Communication

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Sustainable Agriculture and Science

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Farm Family Well-Being and Resilience