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Canary In A Cornfield

The Harkin Institute
Public Health
Iowa
Agriculture
Sustainable Agriculture
Avian Influenza
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
Nitrates
Environmental Policy
Farm Bill
Water Quality
Iowa Water Quality
Mushrooms
Proposition 12
Animal Welfare
Save Our Bacon Act
Nitrate
Nitrate Contamination
Industrial Animal Farming
Nitrate Pollution
Environmental Impact

Canary In A Cornfield is a podcast from The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement, that explores how the policies that shape our food and farming systems impact our health, our communities, and our future.

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In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, hosted by the Harkin Institute, Adam speaks with Bob Martin, a longtime advocate for agricultural reform. Martin, who served nearly two decades at Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, discusses his role... more

In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, host Adam Shriver discusses the promises and pitfalls of biogas digesters with Patty Lovera from the Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment. The conversation explores the alleged environmental benefits... more

In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, we focus on a new book titled "We Can Do Better: Collected Writings on Land, Conservation, and Public Policy," featuring the work of conservationist and public servant Paul Johnson. Host Adam Shriver intervie... more

In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, guests Anna Pesek of Over the Moon Farm and Kara Shannon of the ASPCA discuss recent legislative efforts to overturn state laws protecting animal welfare. The conversation focuses on California's Proposition ... more

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Recent Guests

Patty Lovera
Activist and representative of the Campaign for Family Farmers and the Environment
Campaign for Family Farmers and the Environment
Episode: Episode 11 (ft. Patty Lovera)
Annika Johnson
Daughter of Paul Johnson and advocate for land stewardship
Episode: Episode 10 (ft. Annika Johnson and Kurt Meine)
Kurt Meine
Editor of the book We Can Do Better and Senior Fellow at the Aldo Leopold Foundation
Aldo Leopold Foundation
Episode: Episode 10 (ft. Annika Johnson and Kurt Meine)
Anna Pesek
Co-owner of Over the Moon Farms in Iowa, focused on humane farming practices
Over the Moon Farms
Episode: Episode 9 (ft. Anna Pesek and Kara Shannon)
Kara Shannon
Representative of the ASPCA, advocating for animal welfare
ASPCA
Episode: Episode 9 (ft. Anna Pesek and Kara Shannon)
Megan Hunter
Working with the Transformation Project to aid farmers in transitioning away from industrial farming.
Transformation Project
Episode: Episode 8 (ft. Megan Hunter and Tanner Faaborg)
Tanner Faaborg
Owner of 1100 Farms, transitioned from hog farming to growing specialty mushrooms.
1100 Farms
Episode: Episode 8 (ft. Megan Hunter and Tanner Faaborg)
Peter Waldman
Investigative journalist at Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Episode: Episode 7 (ft. Peter Waldman)
Andrew de Coriolis
Director at Farm Forward, focusing on humane and sustainable animal farming practices.
Farm Forward
Episode: Episode 6 (ft. Andrew deCoriolis)

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Adam
Host with a focus on agricultural and public health issues.

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Episode 11 (ft. Patty Lovera)
Q: What's the problem with biogas digesters in relation to CAFOs?
Biogas digesters do not solve the environmental issues tied to concentrated animal operations and can even exacerbate problems related to waste disposal and pollution.
Episode 10 (ft. Annika Johnson and Kurt Meine)
Q: What can people do to get involved with the Paul Johnson Center?
People can engage with the Johnson Center for Land Stewardship Policy, which focuses on supporting young leaders and promoting conservation initiatives.
Episode 10 (ft. Annika Johnson and Kurt Meine)
Q: How did your family view your farm in relation to the land?
Annika reflected on her father's belief that everything done on their land affects those around them, emphasizing communal responsibility and stewardship.
Episode 10 (ft. Annika Johnson and Kurt Meine)
Q: Could you guys say a little bit more about Paul Johnson's life and career?
Paul Johnson was a Midwestern native who began his public service career in the Peace Corps, later becoming active politically in Iowa, influencing agricultural policy and conservation efforts.
Episode 9 (ft. Anna Pesek and Kara Shannon)
Q: Are there policy changes that you could see even beyond Proposition 12 that would give a more fair opportunity for farmers like yourself?
We need more funding and support for beginning farmers, market access for humane farming, and easier land access opportunities.

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2. Annika Johnson
3. Kurt Meine
4. Anna Pesek
5. Kara Shannon
6. Megan Hunter
7. Tanner Faaborg
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