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Farm To Table Talk

Rodger Wasson
Sustainable Agriculture
Agriculture
Regenerative Agriculture
Food Security
Local Food Systems
Organic Farming
Climate Change
Farmers Markets
Ultra-Processed Foods
Soil Health
Farm To Table
Tariffs
Wendell Berry
Agricultural Practices
Farm Bill
Local and Regional Food Systems
USDA
Sourdough Bread
US Department Of Agriculture
Food Supply Chains

Is it best that our food is Local and Organic or Big and Conventional? Our view is “Both, and..” We don’t come to the table with a bias, except that good farming like good food comes in all shapes and sizes. Farm to Table Talk explores issues and the growing interest in the story of how and where the food on our tables is produced, processed and marketed. The host, Rodger Wasson is a food and agri... more

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Latest Episodes

Sourcing food locally is an important frontier for the food system, from Farmers Markets, to Farm to Fork restaurants, schools, hospitals and more. Santana Diaz is the Execuctive Chef and Director of Culinary Operations at UC Davis Health in Sacramen... more

California voters approved Proposition 12 by a decisive 63% margin, establishing minimum space requirements for farm animals and restricting the sale of pork, eggs, and veal produced from animals confined in spaces smaller than those standards. For p... more

Food is a national security issue and passing an updated farm bill is of critical importance to both farmers and consumers, especially the food insecure. Rodger Wasson visits with Congressman Jim Costa, a leading member of the House of Representative... more

Coffee is good for us! Especially when it connects regenerative growing practices that stretch from indigenous tribes to our barista or home brewed for the cup to start every day. Andrew Salisbury found proof of the health benefits of coffee from the... more

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Jim Costa
U.S. Representative from California (Fresno area)
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Food Is A National Security Issue – U.S.A. Representative Jim Costa
Andrew Salisbury
Founder/coffee entrepreneur with a focus on health benefits of coffee
Sacred Cups / purity coffee brand
Episode: Coffee Trail To Table – Andrew Salisbury
Will Harris
Owner of White Oak Pastures, regenerative farmer
White Oak Pastures
Episode: Regenenerative Georgia Generalist – Will Harris
Peter Friedmann
Representative of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition
Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AGTC)
Episode: Strait Restricts Harvests In Transit -Peter Friedmann
Orion Samuelson
Legendary agriculture broadcaster, longtime host of WGN Radio Farm Show
WGN Radio
Episode: You Can’t Dream Big Enough – Orion Samuelson (1935 -2026)
Natalie Bogwalker
Guest on Farm To Table Talk; author and homesteader
GrowingWise / The New Natural Food Garden (book)
Episode: Growing Wise – Natalie Bogwalker
Felipe Ricachenevsky
Researcher from Brazil, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Episode: Genetic Modification – Felipe Ricachenevsky
Chris Rainosek
Chef and owner of The Noble South Restaurant
The Noble South (Mobile, AL)
Episode: Southern Farm To Tables – Chef Chris Rainosek
Mike Thompson
Member of Congress representing a California district; active on agricultural policy
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Farm Bill Moves – Representative Mike Thompson

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
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    Boulder Belt
    United States2 years ago
  • This podcast always offers interesting insights about food and farming. Whether you are interested in practical ideas and tips for small-scale farms, or the latest in farm policy, this is one of the best podcasts I’ve found. The guests are always folks who are involved in hands-on work, or have first-hand expertise to share. The show host asks great questions and I look forward to listening each week.

    Audible
    5
    Angela
    United States4 years ago
  • For people who love farms and good food

    This podcast always offers interesting insights about food and farming. Whether you are interested in practical ideas and tips for small-scale farming, or the latest in farm policy, this is one of the best podcasts I’ve found. The guests are always folks who are involved in hands-on work, or have a specific expertise to share. The show host asks great questions and I look forward to listening every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XQUZP
    United States4 years ago
  • For those who love farms and good food

    This podcast always offers interesting insights about food and farming. Whether you are interested in practical ideas and tips for small-scale farms, or the latest in farm policy, this is one of the best podcasts I’ve found. The guests are always folks who are involved in hands-on work, or have first-hand expertise to share. The show host asks great questions and I look forward to listening each week.

    Audible
    5
    Angela
    United States4 years ago
  • Best Find

    One day at work I was tired of listening to historical podcasts and I searched agricultural podcasts and I found this one! I’m studying to be an Agricultural Educator. I love these podcasts because I’m from a grain and beef community and this goes into different types of Ag. Roger is calm and the conversation is not a bunch or random people spouting off. It’s very professional and bring new ideas. I love this and I plan to use these with assignments because they are so informational.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brother/brown23
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some episodes have sparked controversy around chemical use or policy disagreements.
The host asks great questions and keeps conversations accessible and engaging.
Guests are varied and run the gamut from policymakers to hands-on practitioners.
Listeners appreciate practical ideas and the breadth of perspectives on food systems.
Content is professional, informative, and useful for food and ag professionals.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Regenenerative Georgia Generalist – Will Harris
Q: How did you transition from an industrial model to a regenerative, multispecies system?
The shift began with recognizing the value of cycles in nature and choosing to work with them rather than against them. I moved away from concentrating on a single species and simple feedlot economics toward integrating cattle with sheep, goats, hogs, chickens, and even solar grazing, while building in-house processing and direct-to-consumer sales. It required investing in new infrastructure, training, and a willingness to learn from specialists while staying true to a generalist approach that adapts to the land's needs.
Growing Wise – Natalie Bogwalker
Q: You've mentioned plans for a book tour and potential international events; what can audiences in England expect?
Rodger notes interest from Food FM Network in London and Natalie expresses enthusiasm for England, with a potential book tour and collaborations on readings and events.
Growing Wise – Natalie Bogwalker
Q: Are you going to be doing any events where you'll go to readings or anything, or in association with rolling it out across the country at bookstores or elsewhere?
Natalie explains they did one event at the Organic Grower School, with plans for book events in the Pacific Northwest and the South, and invites listeners to contact them via growingwise.net for speaking engagements.
Strait Restricts Harvests In Transit -Peter Friedmann
Q: What forces shape the routes and why is rail and truck infrastructure so critical?
Movement of goods isn't just about ships; it requires reliable trucking and rail access to ports, feeder markets, and distribution hubs. Carriers respond to where import cargo is concentrated, and the industry must coordinate multi-modal routes to overcome port congestion and tariff shocks.
Strait Restricts Harvests In Transit -Peter Friedmann
Q: Explain how the AGTC started and why it was needed.
The AGTC began in Fresno as a voice for agriculture to address systemic bottlenecks in international transportation, especially the lack of loyalty from shippers to US agricultural exporters, and it evolved to include forest products to tackle port and routing issues.

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What is Farm To Table Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful show exploring how food is produced, processed, and marketed, with a focus on both local, organic practices and large-scale conventional systems. Episodes typically cover policy impacts (like farm bills and trade), practical farming experiences (regenerative methods, homesteading, local sourcing), and innovations in the food chain (biotech, robotics, supply chain logistics). Noteworthy are the guest types—policymakers, farmers, researchers, chefs, and entrepreneurs—providing a wide range of perspectives on sustainability, food security, and the politics of agriculture. The host facilitates accessible, conversation-driven discussions that translate complex topics into actionable insights for practitioners, policymakers, and curi... more

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Recent guests on Farm To Table Talk include:

1. Jim Costa
2. Andrew Salisbury
3. Will Harris
4. Peter Friedmann
5. Orion Samuelson
6. Natalie Bogwalker
7. Felipe Ricachenevsky
8. Chris Rainosek

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