
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessNon-Profit | |||

In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, host Adam talks with Iowa water quality advocate Tim Wagner about nitrate pollution, public health, and the University of Iowa IIHR nitrate monitoring network. Wagner, raised on a north-central Iowa farm and ... more
In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, host Adam talks with Sonja Trom Eayrs, author of Dodge County Incorporated, a book about the rise of concentrated animal feeding operations in southern Minnesota and the corporate structure behind them. Sonja... more
In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, Adam speaks with Rachel Atcheson of Food Policy Pathways about her path from nonprofits to New York City government, including roles in the de Blasio and Adams’ administrations, and finally to founding an inn... more
In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, host Adam speaks with Emma Newton of the State Innovation Exchange (SIX) about efforts to stop state “pesticide immunity” bills that would shield chemical companies like Bayer from liability for harms linked ... more
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This program consistently centers on how food and farming policies shape health, communities, and the environment. Across episodes, listeners are treated to deep dives into industrial farming, water quality, nitrates, public health, and sustainable agriculture, with guests ranging from university researchers and policymakers to investigative journalists and advocacy leaders. A notable throughline is critique of concentrated animal feeding operations and calls for policy reform, clearer environmental standards, and humane farming practices. The show often connects local Iowa policy debates to national and global food systems, making it a compelling resource for stakeholders in public policy, environmental advocacy, journalism, and sustainabl... more
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Recent guests on Canary In A Cornfield include:
1. Matthew Dominguez
2. Thor Halldorsson
3. Dr. Walter Willett
4. Michael Schmidt
5. Patty Lovera
6. Annika Johnson
7. Kurt Meine
8. Anna Pesek
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