Environment
Farm monoculture myths & soil nutrients: Episode 102
Is monoculture farming destroying soil health? Jennie Schmidt is a registered dietitian who left clinical practice to become a full-time farmer – and she’s heard every version of that claim. She explains what monoculture actually means, why cover crops matter more than the label suggests, and what healthy soil really looks and feels like.
Read MoreApples, fungi, & pheromones: Episode 101
Michigan apple farmer Nick Schweitzer explains why fungicides protect your fruit, how pheromones replace insecticides, and why the dirty dozen list misrepresents how apples are sustainably grown.
Read MoreDietitian + farmer = sweet scent of Froot Loops + cows: Episode 100
Listen in as Michele & Nicol divulge their biggest nutrition and supermarket pet peeves, the greatest takeaways from the show, and their thoughts on how farmers and dietitians can continue to collaborate across the plate for the benefit of the consumer.
Read MoreFarm families, FFA, & the future of food: Episode 99
If Hannah Craun and Levi Schiller are any indication, the future of farming certainly shines bright in FFA members. While both emphasize the importance of modern agriculture in feeding a growing population, they recognize that certain technologies are misunderstood and hope dietitians can help.
Read MorePrune power for brains, bones & guts: Episode 98
Prunes have an awareness problem. They have been for so long paralleled with digestion, and yet they may be best super fruits on the market – good source of fiber and an excellent source of Vitamin K, an essential bone nutrient. “People have fear and anxiety around buying shelf-stable fruits and vegetables,
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