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REAP/SOW

FERN
Pollinator Crisis
Food Policy
MAHA
Ultra-Processed Foods
Urban Beekeeping
Climate Change
Food Politics
Food Waste
Colony Collapse Disorder
MAHA Movement
Trump Administration
Sustainability
Food Insecurity
Numu People
Native Pollinators
Dietary Guidelines
Food Security
Neonicotinoids
David Masumoto
California Water Wars

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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What happens when you get a James-Beard-Award-winning chef together with one of the best food and ag daily reporters out there for a live, in-depth conversation on what’s happening now in food in this country? You get a Forked special episode! Taped ... more

How would you feel if someone told you one of the most pressing problems in food safety in this country was fixed? Now how would you feel if you learned that wasn’t really true? Helena and Theodore provide answers to these questions and more – in thi... more

This episode dives back into the issue of food waste, why it matters, and what you can do about it. But it’s also a behind-the-scenes conversation about reporting on the topic. Katelan Cunningham, the host of the Second Nature podcast, talks about wh... more

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In this episode, Helena and Theodore look at how efforts to allow states to ban soda and candy purchases for SNAP recipients may fizzle out — for now. We also unpack what the war with Iran is doing to fertilizer and food prices, and in Colorado, work... more

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Recent Guests

Shawn Sherman
James Beard Award-winning chef, SOO Chef, cookbook author, Indigenous food systems expert
SOO Chef / Shawn Sherman, Indigenous food systems
Episode: Food safety Mission Accomplished – or not so much?
Leah Douglas
Reuters correspondent on the Maha Beat, former Fern staffer
Reuters
Episode: Food safety Mission Accomplished – or not so much?
Katelan Cunningham
Host and producer for Second Nature
Second Nature
Episode: A conversation about fighting food waste with Katelan Cunningham
Casey Means
Surgeon General nominee
Levels Health (as context in discussion)
Episode: Just how mad is MAHA about glyphosate?
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

Hosts

Teresa Katsourilis
Host of REAP/SOW; Food & Environment Reporting Network
Theodore Ross
Editor-in-Chief for the Food & Environment Reporting Network
Helena Bademiller-Evich
Co-host from Foodpix; Co-host from Food Fix
Teresa Casarilles
Host of REAP/SOW

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 232 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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Listeners appreciate the rigorous reporting and real-world impact stories from workers and communities.
Guests with diverse expertise help translate complex policy into actionable insights for practitioners.
Audiences praise accessible storytelling that connects farming, policy, and health without sacrificing nuance.

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A conversation about fighting food waste with Katelan Cunningham
Q: Tell us what the episode is about in broader terms.
The episode centers on food waste as a pervasive issue with environmental and financial consequences, explored through audience calls and practical strategies like repurposing scraps, composting, and mindful shopping.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About REAP/SOW

What is REAP/SOW about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on how food systems, farming practices, policy, and environmental factors shape what ends up on our plates. Recent episodes examine immigrant and refugee labor in meatpacking, glyphosate and MAHA-driven food politics, the distribution of SNAP benefits and dietary guidelines, and the future of Gulf Coast oysters and aquaculture. Across conversations, investigative reporting and firsthand experiences illuminate worker rights, public health, sustainability, and the political dynamics influencing food production. A notable throughline is the blend of on-the-ground reporting, policy analysis, and voices from farmers, activists, and researchers, which offers practical insights for industry professionals and policymakers alike. Li... more

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2. Leah Douglas
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4. Casey Means
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7. Michael Grunwald
8. Vani Hari

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