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Real Organic Podcast

Real Organic Project
Organic Farming
Soil Health
Sustainable Agriculture
Climate Change
Real Organic Project
Organic Agriculture
Regenerative Agriculture
Hydroponics
Corporate Agriculture
Biodiversity
Pesticides
Food Systems
Organic Food
Glyphosate
Nutrition
Joan Gussow
USDA Organic Certification
USDA Organic
Corporate Influence
California

Farmers interview scientists, activists, politicians, and authors engaged in protecting USDA organic food against an active corporate takeover. Real Organic Project released its add-on food label in stores and markets in 2021, and is focused on introducing eaters across the United States to our movement and its allies. In this podcast series, you'll meet the best organic and regenerative farmers a... more

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#276: Mara Hoplamazian joins the Real Organic Podcast to talk about PFAS contamination, poisoned wells, citizen activism, and the long struggle to make drinking water safer in New Hampshire and beyond. Their reporting on the NHPR series Safe to Drink... more

#275: Marion Nestle takes the Churchtown stage to examine what the Make America Healthy Again movement is actually doing, and not doing, inside the American food system. She looks at food dyes, the GRAS loophole, SNAP restrictions, ultra-processed fo... more

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#274: Hugh Kent returns to further the case that there is a growing divide in agriculture between industrial, chemical-intesnive practices and the organic approach of working with nature. He connects living soil, on-farm biodiversity, natural pest co... more

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#273: Suzanne Simard joins Linley to discuss her new book, When the Forest Breathes, and the science that has made her one of the most influential voices in forest ecology. Together they explore mycorrhizae, soil life, clear-cutting, herbicides, clim... more

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Recent Guests

Hugh Kent
Organic farmer featured in interview
Real Organic Project/Owner of a Florida farm
Episode: Hugh Kent: The Science Of Life On An Organic Farm
Suzanne Simard
Forestry scientist and author of When the Forest Breathes
University research; author of The Woodwide Web
Episode: Suzanne Simard: When The Forest Breathes
Dr. Ann López
Activist academic, executive director of the Center for Farmworker Families
Center for Farmworker Families
Episode: Dr. Ann López: California Farmworker Reality Tours
Jim Cochran
Pioneer organic strawberry grower in California
Real Organic Project / Ocean View Farms
Episode: Jim Cochran: Growing Real Organic Strawberries in California
Omar Dieguez
Youth Coordinator for Barrios Unidos, organizer who led a hunger strike against pesticide use near schools in Watsonville
Barrios Unidos
Episode: Omar Dieguez: My Hunger Strike Against Driscoll's Berries
JM Fortier
Farm founder sharing real-world market gardening techniques and philosophy
La Grelinette Farm
Episode: JM Fortier At Farmer Friday: Growing Vegetables For Profit
Bill McKibben
Founder of 350.org and Third Act; Author
350.org, Third Act
Episode: Bill McKibben: Here Comes the Sun for Farmers
Veronica Masariegos-Anastacio
Partner at Brisa Ranch, advocate for Real Organic
Brisa Ranch
Episode: Brisa Ranch: Small Farms As Distributors
Cole Masariegos-Anastacio
Partner at Brisa Ranch, promoter of farm hub model
Brisa Ranch
Episode: Brisa Ranch: Small Farms As Distributors

Host

Linley Dixon
Co-director of The Real Organic Project, a movement aimed at preserving organic food against corporate interests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • Eye- Opening

    Great podcast! I thought I was well- informed about social and food issues but this show proved me wrong, I have so much to learn. This podcast gives heady and practical knowledge both in ways to improve your own life and those who need defending. I highly recommend giving it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Findingthestars
    United Statesa month ago
  • Real Health

    This is the best podcast ever for getting real,truthful information!!!look forward to the new episode every week!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LBgarden 24##
    United States2 months ago
  • Inspiring

    Really inspiring for first gen sustainable female farmers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katycarries
    United States3 months ago
  • Wow, really informative

    I just listened to the interview in December with Leonard Diggs- so interesting! I have listened to about 20 more since then, there is a lot of good information here, tying together threads that make up a modern day movement that encompasses, social justice, Stewardship, and much more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ToBe, OrNot
    United States5 months ago
  • Very important information

    I’ve been trying to learn more about our current food system but it’s hard to find reliable information and often just feels overwhelming. I really appreciate the work of the ROP to make this info easier to find and talk about why it’s so important

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QMiller16
    United States6 months ago

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Many enjoy the thoughtful discussions about food justice, health, and environmental sustainability, praising the valuable insights shared by guests.
The podcast is recognized as an important resource for understanding the complexities of food systems and organic certifications.
Listeners appreciate the depth of knowledge presented through interviews with leading figures in the organic movement.
Audience feedback indicates that the content is not only informative but also inspiring, encouraging action towards sustainable practices.

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Suzanne Simard: When The Forest Breathes
Q: Is clear-cutting ever the answer, or is it generally harmful?
Clear-cutting defined as creating large open areas disrupts ecological processes and soil health; while small, targeted openings can be part of a mosaic strategy, large-scale clear-cuts leave lasting damage and reduce resilience and biodiversity. Replacing clear-cuts with retention and natural regeneration supports healthier forests.
Suzanne Simard: When The Forest Breathes
Q: Could you talk a little bit about the evolution of how forests are managed over time?
Forests were traditionally managed by Indigenous communities with low-impact, cyclical harvesting. With colonization, management became more intensive and industrialized, leading to clear-cutting and monocultures. The shift moved away from ecological knowledge toward maximizing short-term timber profits, which degraded soils and biodiversity.
JM Fortier At Farmer Friday: Growing Vegetables For Profit
Q: What are the economics of a small market garden and how do you structure labor?
The model relies on keeping labor to the farmer, using young workers for short stints, and pricing vegetables to support strong margins (around 45% profit on the farm, with higher months achieving more).
JM Fortier At Farmer Friday: Growing Vegetables For Profit
Q: How do you manage soil fertility and compost in a two-acre system?
We rotate compost application with other fertility inputs (including chicken manure) and emphasize soil-building over years, starting with high organic matter and gradually refining inputs as soil biology develops.
JM Fortier At Farmer Friday: Growing Vegetables For Profit
Q: What is the core reason for using permanent beds and broadforks instead of conventional tillage?
Permanent beds and broadforks reduce soil disturbance, preserve soil structure, improve aeration, and enable multiple crops per bed per year, which increases yields on small plots without requiring tractors.

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Engaging discussions focused on the preservation of USDA organic food feature interviews with a diverse range of guests, including scientists, activists, politicians, and farmers who are staunch advocates against corporate encroachment in agriculture. This series highlights innovative practices in organic and regenerative farming while addressing pressing concerns about food safety, environmental health, and systemic issues in global food systems. The narratives not only emphasize the vital role of sustainable practices but also introduce listeners to key figures and their insights into the organic movement's future.

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1. Hugh Kent
2. Suzanne Simard
3. Dr. Ann López
4. Jim Cochran
5. Omar Dieguez
6. JM Fortier
7. Bill McKibben
8. Veronica Masariegos-Anastacio

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