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Pollinator Crisis
Numu People
David Masumoto
California Water Wars
Los Angeles Department Of Water and Power
California's Central Valley
Water Rights
Owens Valley
Agriculture
Food and Environment Reporting Network
Shizuko Masumoto
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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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In this episode, Helena and Theodore do a … Roundup … of what people who don’t have time to come up with better nicknames are calling “glyphogate.” It’s an in-depth conversation about the power of Big Ag and why MAHA may not get the regenerative agri... more

Helena and Theodore talk about Iron Mike Tyson’s mama-said-knock-you-out vibes on ultraprocessed foods, RFK Jr. tag-teaming with David Kessler on 60 Minutes, and why Kennedy’s remarks about doing cocaine off a toilet seat actually kinda sorta make se... more

A third of the food Americans produce goes to waste, and a shocking amount of that waste happens in our own homes. But reducing food waste is possible, if we make a few simple changes. In this episode, which comes to REAP/SOW courtesy of Second Natur... more

Our guest on this episode is Michael Grunwald, a journalist and the author of We are Eating the Earth: The race to fix our food system and save our climate. He’s also well-known for his opinion columns in The New York Times, and his writing often tak... more

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Recent Guests

Anne-Marie Bonneau
Zero Waste Chef and author
Episode: “What can we do to reduce food waste?” from Second Nature podcast
Sanchali St. Paul
Founder of Commons
Episode: “What can we do to reduce food waste?” from Second Nature podcast
Michael Grunwald
Journalist and author of We Are Eating the Earth, The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate
Episode: Reporter Michael Grunwald tells us why he has hope for our food system future
Vani Hari
Public figure and food activist known as The Food Babe
Episode: The Food Babe dishes on MAHA’s next moves
Rowan Jacobson
Food writer and author of three books about oysters.
Episode: The future of Louisiana oysters is farmed
Jason Petrie
Oyster farmer and member of the United Helmination, connected to the heritage of oyster farming.
Bayou Rosa Oysters
Episode: The future of Louisiana oysters is farmed
Jules Melençon
Oyster farmer and pioneer in oyster farming in Louisiana, now deceased.
Episode: The future of Louisiana oysters is farmed
Jim Gosson
Food distributor who helped pioneer oyster farming in Louisiana.
Episode: The future of Louisiana oysters is farmed
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

Hosts

Theodore Ross
Editor-in-Chief of the Food and Environment Reporting Network, bringing expertise in food systems and environmental journalism.
Teresa Katsourilis
Host of REAP/SOW, focusing on the intersection of food systems and environmental reporting.
Helena Bademiller-Evich
Co-host of Forked and food policy reporter, bringing insights into agricultural and food-related topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 231 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 States3 years ago
  • Great!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonita99999
    United States4 years ago
  • Fabulous podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tyedyemom
    United States4 years ago

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The content resonates with an audience passionate about food justice and environmental advocacy, enhancing its relevance in today's societal discourse.
Listeners appreciate the combination of narrative storytelling and investigative reporting, making complex topics accessible.
Engaging and informative discussions on the intersecting issues of food, farming, and environmental sustainability.

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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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This podcast focuses on critical conversations surrounding food systems, farming practices, and environmental issues, merging narrative storytelling with investigative journalism. It often highlights individual experiences and broader societal implications related to what we eat, including the ongoing challenges of food policy, agricultural practices, and ecological sustainability. Current episodes explore timely topics such as the pollinator crisis and how these environmental challenges intersect with our food choices, making it particularly relevant for listeners interested in food activism, climate change, and sustainable practices.

Listeners can expect to hear expert insights from various guests, including farmers, policy advocates, an... more

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2. Sanchali St. Paul
3. Michael Grunwald
4. Vani Hari
5. Rowan Jacobson
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