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Corporate agribusiness tells us we need genetically modified crops to produce more food to feed an ever-growing global population. But there are ho...
- Added: Jun 29, 2013
- Length: 28:00
Factory farms produce a majority of our nation's meat. Over two-thirds of the beef consumed in this country comes from farms with at least 5,000 he...
- Added: Jun 11, 2013
- Length: 30:00
We often take safe food for granted until a foodborne illness outbreak makes national news, or affects us personally. Join Food Sleuth Radio host a...
- Added: May 19, 2013
- Length: 28:00
Who would have thought that worm castings could replace an expensive irrigation system on a Florida farm? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registere...
- Added: May 06, 2013
- Length: 28:00
Bloomington farmer and author Peter Bane talks about his new book, "The Permaculture Handbook," dealing with the sustainable philosophy and practic...
- Added: Apr 19, 2013
- Length: 08:15
Filmmaker Graham Meriwether discusses his new documentary American Meat: A Leave It Better Story that investigates the current condition of the mea...
Bought by KZYX
- Added: Apr 16, 2013
- Length: 28:26
- Purchases: 1
Student farm manager interns at the Yale farm straddle two worlds: one of academics and one of hands-on agriculture. But are these two worlds as d...
- Added: Apr 09, 2013
- Length: 08:42
Co-founder of the Local Food Lab Krysia Zajonc makes her case for the crucial role of business within the sustainable food movement. She also talk...
- Added: Apr 09, 2013
- Length: 19:43
This first part of this half-hour is spent with author and professor Philip Ackerman-Leist. In his new book, he shows that people are turning to lo...
Bought by RadioFreePalmer and KCBX
- Added: Apr 04, 2013
- Length: 28:58
- Purchases: 2
In this interview on food security and the environment, Dave Lobell explains the global food system, the monkey-wrench of climate change, and the p...
- Added: Mar 20, 2013
- Length: 33:25
Biologist Peter Vitousek discusses the serious impacts humankind has had on the nitrogen cycle and how that relates to our food system. He expands ...
- Added: Mar 20, 2013
- Length: 26:12
Nutritionist Christopher Gardner discusses the relations of food and society, the modern food movement, and a variety of compelling reasons for ret...
- Added: Mar 19, 2013
- Length: 42:43
Agricultural ecologist Patrick Archie reflects on the social justice of food, the evolution of his profession, and his vision for community develop...
- Added: Mar 19, 2013
- Length: 35:33
What are the risks of introducing genetically engineered fish into our food supply? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda H...
- Added: Mar 18, 2013
- Length: 28:00
“A person who knows that enough is enough will always have enough” – Lao Tzu (6th Century B.C.E.)
Like it or not, we are all consumers to some deg...
Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio
- Added: Mar 07, 2013
- Length: 29:59
- Purchases: 1
Each year, 10 billion pounds of BPA (Bisphenol A) are produced and put into consumer products, ranging from food and soda cans to cash register rec...
- Added: Feb 11, 2013
- Length: 28:00
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 88 children have been identified with an autism spectrum disorder (...
- Added: Feb 04, 2013
- Length: 28:00
Michael Hansen, senior scientist at Consumers Union, will discuss Consumer Union’s latest report on antibiotic resistant bacteria found in supermar...
- Added: Jan 20, 2013
- Length: 28:00
From rising oceans to widespread droughts, we can expect global climate changes to impact how and where we grow our food. Join Food Sleuth Radio h...
- Added: Dec 31, 2012
- Length: 28:00
Soil is just dirt, right? Not exactly. Soil is the foundation of life on Earth. Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemme...
- Added: Dec 16, 2012
- Length: 28:00
Water is our most important nutrient, but the major threats to clean water may surprise you. Join Food Sleuth Radio Host and Registered Dietitian, ...
- Added: Nov 25, 2012
- Length: 28:00
This week, along with the rest of the country, we'll be piling my plate high with abundant turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and apple pie. It seem...
- Added: Nov 20, 2012
- Length: 30:00
Join us to learn more about reducing or eliminating your packaging waste.
- Added: Nov 09, 2012
- Length: 05:00
Among the biggest contributors to climate change is industrialized food production, its long distance transport and systemic use of toxic, oil base...
Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
- Added: Nov 07, 2012
- Length: 05:00
- Purchases: 1
Are genetically engineered foods safe to eat? Would labeling help consumers? Join Food Sleuth Radio Host and registered dietitian, Melinda Hemmelga...
Bought by KMUN
- Added: Nov 05, 2012
- Length: 28:00
- Purchases: 1