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REAP/SOW

FERN
MAHA
Pollinator Crisis
Food Policy
MAHA Movement
Ultra-Processed Foods
Urban Beekeeping
Climate Change
Food Waste
Food Politics
Colony Collapse Disorder
Trump Administration
JBS
Sustainability
Food Insecurity
SNAP
Numu People
Native Pollinators
Dietary Guidelines
Glyphosate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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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Latest Episodes

As the fight for Congress grows more tense, the difference between victory for Red or Blue may hinge on the MAHA movement. Are its members satisfied with what the GOP and Donald Trump have done for them? Do they feel betrayed by everything that hasn’... more

There was a Mitch McConnell sighting in the Senate last week, which could mean a proof of life for Mitch McConnell ... but probably not for the farm bill. Helena and Theodore both think Congress is basically cooked. Meanwhile, RFK Jr.'s speech at the... more

Forked is back for a third season, and the premiere episode is all about BEEF. The cattle ranchers are beefing with the president about importing tariff-free beef from other countries. The president is beefing with the Big Four meat processors, who h... more

The grassroots activist and MAHA leader Kelly Ryerson, known as Glyphosate Girl, has been an influential voice on agricultural issues for years. But with the Trump administration siding with Big Ag at the Supreme Court, it’s an open question where Ry... more

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Recent Guests

Helena Bademilarevic
Host of Food Fix
Food Fix
Episode: Did Mitch McConnell’s return help resurrect the farm bill?
Kelly Ryerson
Grassroots political activist, Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) leader
MAHA
Episode: A conversation with Kelly Ryerson, aka Glyphosate Girl
Michael Pollan
Best-selling author, educator, and thinker
Author of Omnivore's Dilemma; author of Cooked, In Defense of Food, etc.
Episode: How food became a right-wing movement, with Michael Pollan
Cory Booker
Senator, discussed food and ag policy, farm bill, glyphosate, and MAHA movement
U.S. Senate, Massachusetts? (in episode context)
Episode: Cory Booker finds hope in food policy
Vani Hari
Activist, key voice within MAHA, rally organizer
MAHA movement
Episode: Is the MAHA movement Roundup ready?
Sean Sherman
The Sioux Chef, James-Beard Award-winning chef and author
Indigenous food movement, Owamni restaurant
Episode: Doing it live with Leah Douglas and Sean Sherman, the Sioux Chef
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

Hosts

Theodore Ross
Host of the show, affiliated with the Food & Environment Reporting Network (FERN).
Helena Bademilarevic
Co-host with reporting and editorial duties across Forked and related outlets; focuses on food policy, environment, and advocacy coverage.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 234 ratings
  • Informative, though co-host mildly grating

    I enjoy how knowledgeable the hosts are, and the great guests they have. Not a fan of the woman co-host though, who seems to interrupt/interject more than necessary.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    -terha-
    Denmark4 months ago
  • 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 States2 years 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 States2 years 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

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Episodes consistently informative and accessible, enriching understanding of complex food systems.
Audience highlights the show's impact on funding and policy discussions around regenerative agriculture and food access.
Listeners praise knowledgeable hosts and high-quality guests, with some note on host dynamics.

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How food became a right-wing movement, with Michael Pollan
Q: Do you still think buying directly from producers and voting with your fork is the best way to reform the food system, or do we need to engage more with big food and big agriculture?
Both avenues are important; direct consumer choices empower individuals immediately, while engagement with larger players and policy reforms is necessary to scale change and address systemic issues.
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.

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Listeners tune in to in-depth coverage of food systems, farming, and environmental policy, with frequent focus on activist movements surrounding food politics, pesticide regulation, regenerative agriculture, labor in agribusiness, and Indigenous foodways. Episodes frequently feature investigative reporting, policy analysis, and ground-level reporting from farms, plants, and communities, offering practical context for journalists, policymakers, and industry professionals. A notable strength is the blend of rigorous journalism with narrative storytelling and accessible explanations of complex regulatory and political dynamics that shape what people eat and how it's produced.

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2. Kelly Ryerson
3. Michael Pollan
4. Cory Booker
5. Vani Hari
6. Sean Sherman
7. Shawn Sherman
8. Leah Douglas

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