“Her presentation empowers agriculture to tell its story with credibility, respect, and impact. Michele helped me navigate tough conversations with compassion for the urbanites who have little connection to where their food comes from.”
- Jeannette Andrashewski, Canadian Canola Farmer
What drives Michele to write? ▶ Bridging the gap from farm to food with story and science.
"You are a gift to agriculture – you do an amazing job connecting non-ag folks to agriculture in a relatable and logical way that's welcoming and opens the door to a deeper understanding.”
- Lana Frantzen, PhD, RDN, DairyMAX
Kansas dairy farmer and registered dietitian Heidi Wells unpacks the gluten myth, organic versus conventional farming, and how food misinformation stresses farmers – practical clarity for dietitians and agricultural organizations navigating nutrition noise.
OSU wheat breeder Dr. Brett Carver confirms wheat is not GMO, gluten hasn’t changed in centuries, and the real cause of sensitivity may be FODMAPs – not gluten. Essential science for dietitians and agricultural organizations navigating wheat and gluten misinformation.
How do we honor the people who produce our food when most of us never set foot on a farm or ranch? Our guest this week suggests the key is educating yourself about the benefits of food and choosing what you want without giving into what other people may think. Joe Anderson, an Idaho farmer, talks gluten, GMOs, and getting firsthand perspective.