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REAP/SOW

FERN
Pollinator Crisis
Numu People
David Masumoto
California Water Wars
Los Angeles Department Of Water and Power
California's Central Valley
Owens Valley
Water Rights
Agriculture
Food and Environment Reporting Network
Shizuko Masumoto
PFAS
Water Pollution
Honeybees
Cultural Identity
Pollinators
Food
Beef
Cayo De Hacha
Japanese American History

Dispatches from the frontlines of food, farming, and the environment. From the Food & Environment Reporting Network, the producers of Hot Farm, REAP/SOW brings you narrative and investigative reporting that examines the consequences of what we choose to eat and why. Currently featuring BUZZKILL, a six-part series on the pollinator crisis

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Americans now eat more farmed seafood than they do from the wild ocean. That’s turned farming fish into big business, one that consumers have benefited from. But the U.S. imports most of that seafood – we have very few domestic fish farms. Now, thoug... more

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In this episode, Helena and Theodore take the show on the road, talking many things MAHA and more with Jerusha Klemperer, host of the What You’re Eating podcast, from FoodPrint, a nonprofit dedicated to research and education on food production pract... more

This episode explores whether MAHA momentum in the states translates into actual policy change nationwide. Helena and Theodore host the first episode of Forked recorded in front of a live audience in Washington DC with two special guests: Summer Barr... more

In this postscript to FERN’s special issue of High Country News, Food and Power in the West, Mary-Charlotte Domandi, host of Radio Café’s Down to Earth podcast, goes deep with writers Rick Bass and Laureli Ivanoff about their essays in the special is... more

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Recent Guests

Jerusha Klemperer
Host of the What You're Eating podcast from FoodPrint, a nonprofit focused on food production education
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Episode: Forked goes on the road with the What You’re Eating podcast
Summer Barrett
MAHA mom and influential lobbyist who led the charge on the ban of food dyes in West Virginia.
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Episode: Live in DC – A Forked special event on MAHA momentum
Scott Faber
Senior VP on Governmental Affairs at the Environmental Working Group, formerly from the food industry.
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Episode: Live in DC – A Forked special event on MAHA momentum
Jennifer Sahn
Editor-in-Chief of High Country News
High Country News
Episode: Food, power, and hope in the American West
Rick Bass
Award-winning author and columnist for High Country News.
High Country News
Episode: Food, power, and hope in the American West
Laureli Ivanoff
Inuit writer, journalist, and author of the Lifeways column.
High Country News
Episode: Food, power, and hope in the American West
Chelly Moyes
Union representative
UFCW Local 7
Episode: Update: Immigrant meatpacking workers are still under threat
Mackensen Remy
Influencer and job recruiter from Haiti
Not specified
Episode: Update: Immigrant meatpacking workers are still under threat
John Taber
Former job developer for refugee resettlement agency
Episode: How refugees remade a Colorado meatpacking town

Hosts

Teresa Katsourilis
Host of REAP SOW and BUZZKILL, she brings insightful narrative and investigative perspectives on food and environmental issues.
Helena Bottemiller Evich
Co-host of Forked, who addresses food policy and societal issues related to the food system.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 230 ratings
  • Already obsessed with Forked

    I adored the debut episode of Forked and truly hope there are many more to come!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    O_that's_nice
    United States9 months ago
  • Innovation and Hope in our Climate Emergency

    The FERN series foes a thoughtful and elegant job of connecting food access to climate solutions and regenerative agriculture, and making those ideas accessible to the general public. Listening to the journeys of individual farmers makes me eager to find new sources of funding for their transition initiatives, and the research that supports it. Eager to listen to the next episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kdkhands
    United States10 months ago
  • Each episode is fascinating!

    I’ve shared this w my followers because it’s a well of valuable info delivered in a fun and easy to listen to format!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lydiakia
    United States2 years ago
  • Great!

    Such an informative podcast. I learned so much from this podcast!! More episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonita99999
    United States3 years ago
  • Fabulous podcast

    I really enjoy the show with it’s interesting topics, vision and comedic tie ins.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tyedyemom
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its engaging storytelling and informative discussions on pressing food and environmental issues.
Guests are frequently lauded for their insights and expertise in their respective fields, making the content both compelling and educational.
Overall, the production quality and thoughtful curation of topics receive high marks, making it a valuable resource in the landscape of agricultural media.
Many appreciate the diverse perspectives presented, particularly from farmers and activists, which enrich the listening experience.
The series is noted for its balance between urgency in addressing critical challenges and a sense of optimism for positive change.

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Food, power, and hope in the American West
Q: How does the Indigenous way of life contrast with commercial approaches to food harvesting?
Laureli Ivanoff details that subsistence living is about community sharing and respect for the land, while commercialism promotes overharvesting and greed.
Food, power, and hope in the American West
Q: What role do old growth forests play in climate defense?
Rick elaborates that old growth forests store significant carbon and should be championed for their ecological value rather than treated as commodities.
Food, power, and hope in the American West
Q: How does sustainability relate to population and our industrial lifestyle?
Rick Bass explains that sustainability is impossible under current conditions due to high consumption and a growing population but calls for a more honest conversation about environmental impact.
Update: Immigrant meatpacking workers are still under threat
Q: What's happening with the workers at the plant in Greeley, Colorado? Do they still have their jobs?
Since February, JBS has fired between 300 and 400 workers at the plant, a third of the Haitians hired in the last year.
Buzzkill: The mystery of the dead bees
Q: What was the impact of neonicotinoids on pollinators?
The neonicotinoids showed to be harmful to bees and can affect their thriving and reproduction rates, particularly impacting wild bees like bumble bees.

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1. Jerusha Klemperer
2. Summer Barrett
3. Scott Faber
4. Jennifer Sahn
5. Rick Bass
6. Laureli Ivanoff
7. Chelly Moyes
8. Mackensen Remy

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