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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 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 MoreIt’s really soy good: Episode 96
How is soy a part of your diet? Maryland farmer Belinda Burrier talks about high oleic soybean oil, GMOs, international demand, the health benefits of soy, and so much more in the latest Food Bullying podcast.
Read MoreThe plant power of peanuts: Episode 95
Do you know the latest research on peanuts & allergens? Or that these protein essential grow in the ground? Or that the peanut plant is a legume that is rotated with other crops to help with soil health? Whether you like crunch or smooth peanut butter in your diet, the peanut plant is pretty amazing.
Read MoreSweetpotatoes – the super vegetable: Episode 92
Heather Barnes thinks the sweetpotato should wear a cape because it’s such a nutrition powerhouse. And did you know the proper way to spell sweetpotatoes is without a space between the two words?
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