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Real Organic Podcast

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

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 ... more

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Dave Chapman and Linley Dixon take the stage at Churchtown Dairy to examine the science and systems behind the future of organic farming. Dave contrasts what he calls the “science of death” with a science that works through living systems, using biol... more

For this bonus episode, we’re sharing a favorite from No Small Endeavor, hosted by Lee C. Camp, a podcast exploring what it means to live a good life. Lee sat down with Real Organic Project co-director Linley Dixon to talk about the path that took he... more

301: Frank Ashwood has devoted his career to creatures most of us never notice: springtails, mites, earthworms, and the enormous community of life beneath the soil surface. That hidden world is not incidental to agriculture - it's required! Soil life... more

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300: Michael Grunwald and Tim Bowles agree that agriculture has an enormous environmental footprint; they disagree about what to do about it. Grunwald makes the case that producing more food per acre is necessary to prevent agriculture from consuming... more

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Tim Bowles
UC Berkeley agroecologist
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Tim Bowles + Michael Grunwald: Can We Feed the Planet Without Eating the Earth?
Michael Grunwald
Journalist and author of We Are Eating the Earth
Episode: Tim Bowles + Michael Grunwald: Can We Feed the Planet Without Eating the Earth?
Lynn Clarkson
Owner of Clarkson Grain and an organic grain merchandiser and farmer.
Clarkson Grain
Episode: Lynn Clarkson: Winning Back The US Organic Grain Market
Will Brinton
Soil scientist with a long history in organic agriculture
Episode: Will Brinton: Let The Land Express Itself
Kendra Klein
Senior Scientist at Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth
Episode: Kendra Klein: Pesticides, Power, And The Future Of Organic
László Barabási
Hungarian-American physicist, pioneer in network science
Northeastern University; Harvard Medical School; Central European University
Episode: László Barabási: The Nutritional Dark Matter in Our Food
Chuck Benbrook
Longtime researcher and legal expert on pesticide risks in food
Independent researcher/author
Episode: Chuck Benbrook: What the Driscoll’s Lawsuits Reveal
Paul Hawken
Environmentalist, entrepreneur and author
Author; Climate movement influencer
Episode: Paul Hawken: Can Chemical Agriculture Feed the World?
Liz Carlisle
Author, professor, agroecologist
University of California, Berkeley / Lentil Underground author
Episode: Liz Carlisle: Land Sharing Is How We Feed the Future

Hosts

Dave Chapman
Organic farmer and co-director of the Real Organic Project
Linley Dixon
Co-director of the Real Organic Project

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 246 ratings
  • The best climate podcast

    This is my favorite podcast and the only one that I continually come back to for info and inspiration. I love the realness of the guests and the hosts. Thank you for the important information and voice that you offer in this difficult time. I’m so grateful for the community you create.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anabeeapple
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent!

    Thank you for this podcast and for ALL that you do! I am so appreciative of your efforts and for all of the important and helpful information you share. 🪴

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DailyKindleReader7458
    United States5 months ago
  • Incredible

    I have learned so much from this amazing podcast. Their website lets you take it to another level. Bravo.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lalalalaalalalakaka
    United States6 months ago
  • 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 States7 months 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 States8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the connections drawn between food, health, community, climate and environmental stewardship.
Listeners value the knowledgeable guests and thoughtful interviews, especially the combination of practical farming experience and expert analysis.
Many describe the discussions as informative and motivating, helping them make more informed food choices and better understand agriculture.
Some want greater clarity on how organic and regenerative standards address labor practices and verification.
Farmers and aspiring farmers find useful insight on soil stewardship, farm businesses and the organic movement.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Tim Bowles + Michael Grunwald: Can We Feed the Planet Without Eating the Earth?
Q: How does technology play into this, and where should we put our research dollars?
Grunwald supports investigating technologies such as gene editing for potential benefits, while acknowledging risks and unintended consequences. Bowles says ecological approaches are also technology, may offer more robust solutions, and deserve greater research investment; he also raises concerns about patents and corporate control.
Tim Bowles + Michael Grunwald: Can We Feed the Planet Without Eating the Earth?
Q: I'm just curious, like, how do you feel like this math is, including all the externalities, how are we measuring all of this?
Grunwald says food demand is projected to grow substantially, so yields matter because lower production per acre requires more land. Bowles counters that historical yield increases often stimulate demand and argues that yield priorities should reflect where food is needed and what is being produced.
Lynn Clarkson: Winning Back The US Organic Grain Market
Q: Does the high level of fraud in imported organic products affect prices for domestic farmers, and would American farmers move to organic production if there were no fraud?
Clarkson says prices surged when Indian supply was shut down, showing how imported supply can affect the market. He argues that domestic organic production can be financially attractive, but farmers also weigh convenience, weed management, nitrogen access, and whether enough market demand is available.
Lynn Clarkson: Winning Back The US Organic Grain Market
Q: Why can't American farmers compete with foreign competition in organic soy and, to some degree, corn?
Clarkson says imports may not be produced or verified under equally enforceable rules, creating opportunities for conventional grain to be sold as organic. He also describes domestic farmers' concerns about weed control and the preference for clean-looking fields.
Will Brinton: Let The Land Express Itself
Q: Do nutritional tests allow clear claims that one crop is better for your health than another?
Brinton says researchers can measure traits and identify associations, such as faster spoilage in high-nitrate produce, but findings vary by crop and variety. He argues that nutrition must be understood in the context of the whole growing system, not by a single laboratory measure.

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Farmer-led interviews connect organic agriculture with soil health, nutrition, climate, public health and food policy. Conversations move between practical farming experience and wider questions about corporate influence, certification, pesticides, land use and the future of food systems. Regular hosts Dave Chapman and Linley Dixon bring an organic farming and project leadership perspective, speaking with farmers, scientists, authors, activists, journalists and policymakers. Guests range from working farmers sharing business and land-stewardship approaches to researchers explaining soil, nutrition and pesticide science, and advocates examining regulation and industry power. The mix of field-level knowledge and systems analysis is distinctiv... more

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1. Tim Bowles
2. Michael Grunwald
3. Lynn Clarkson
4. Will Brinton
5. Kendra Klein
6. László Barabási
7. Chuck Benbrook
8. Paul Hawken

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