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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
PFAS
Joan Gussow
Nutrition
USDA Organic Certification
USDA Organic
Corporate Influence

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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#286: Soil scientist and educator James Cassidy explains why the ground beneath us is far more than a medium for growing crops. Soil stores water and nutrients, supports biological communities, shapes regional food cultures, and has influenced the ri... more

#286: "Drilled" host Amy Westervelt shares her deep knowledge of corporate propaganda, climate politics, and how the hidden systems that influence our consent as a society or as an entire population have been constructed. Pretty alarming stuff to sa... more

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#285: Mark Doudlah shares his story of being a proud chemical farmer who fully transitioned to organic after a devastating family loss. He reflects on his father’s cancer, the culture of “feeding the world” that influences so many Midwestern growers ... more

#284: Nicola Shirley-Phillips joins us to explore the crossroads facing Jamaican agriculture. She reflects on Ital food traditions, the spread of Green Revolution farming, the pressure of exports and imported processed foods, and the need to reconnec... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Doudlah
Midwestern Grain Farmer who transitioned to 100% organic agriculture
Doudlah Farms Organics
Episode: Mark Doudlah: From Glyphosate + Cancer To Real Organic
Nicola Shirley-Phillips
Past president and current board member of J-Foam, the Jamaica Organic Agricultural Movement
J-Foam (Jamaica Organic Agricultural Movement)
Episode: Nicola Shirley-Phillips : Growing Organic in Jamaica
Chuck Benbrook
former professor at Washington State University and pesticide litigation consultant
Real Organic Project / Independent expert
Episode: Chuck Benbrook: The Supreme Court’s Big Win for Bayer-Monsanto
Gerardo Reyes ChĂĄvez
Leader in the Coalition of Immokalee Workers
Coalition of Immokalee Workers
Episode: Coalition of Immokalee Workers: Why The Fair Food Program Works
Greg Asbed
Co-founder of CIW and architect of the Fair Food Program
Coalition of Immokalee Workers
Episode: Coalition of Immokalee Workers: Why The Fair Food Program Works
Laura Orlando
Environmental activist focused on contaminants in farm-applied sewage sludge and PFAS
Independent activist/Expert on sludge and PFAS
Episode: Laura Orlando: PFAS, Sewage Sludge, And Poisoned Farms
Pam Koch
Mary Schulz-Rose professor of nutrition
Teachers College, Columbia University
Episode: Pam Koch: Joan Gussow’s Nutritional Ecology Legacy
Austin Frerick
Author of Barons; advocate on antitrust and food system consolidation
Author of Barons; speaker at Churchtown Conference
Episode: Austin Frerick: Food Barons - Live At Churchtown
Lindsey Lusher Shute
Founder/President of Farm Generations / Grown By
Grown By / Real Organic Project
Episode: Lindsey Lusher Shute: GrownBy + The Future Of Farmer-Owned Tech

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Linley Dixon
Host with Real Organic Project focus; long-term organizer and advocate within the organic movement.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 236 ratings
  • 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. đŸȘŽ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DailyKindleReader7458
    United States2 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 States3 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 States3 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 States5 months ago
  • Inspiring

    Really inspiring for first gen sustainable female farmers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katycarries
    United States6 months ago

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Fans highlight diverse, high-profile guest lineups and strong advocacy for authentic organic standards.
Audience values credibility, actionable farming and consumer guidance, and critical perspectives on big agribusiness.
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Mark Doudlah: From Glyphosate + Cancer To Real Organic
Q: How did your farm evolve from conventional to organic farming?
Mark describes the shift from a chemical-based system to biodynamic and soil-biome driven practices, highlighting the loss and recovery of soil health, and the decisive moment following his father's illness and passing. He details practical steps like sheet composting, diverse cover crops, and reduced reliance on external inputs.
Nicola Shirley-Phillips : Growing Organic in Jamaica
Q: All right, Nicola, I want to hear about what you're doing and what you hope to do, what you think we can do.
Nicola describes building a distributed organic system in Jamaica through education, farmer training, and creating regional markets and a distribution center to connect farmers with consumers. She emphasizes policy shifts, curriculum reform, and a stronger role for local brands to replace dependence on imported chemicals, aiming for healthier soils, healthier people, and a resilient economy.
Chuck Benbrook: The Supreme Court’s Big Win for Bayer-Monsanto
Q: What does precision-controlled technology mean in the context of regenerative agriculture and policy?
Precision tech refers to sensors and algorithms within spraying equipment to apply chemicals only where needed, which could support regenerative agriculture if used to reduce chemical inputs, but the episode notes that the broader policy landscape remains oriented toward industrial agriculture and biotech rather than purely sustainable practices.
Chuck Benbrook: The Supreme Court’s Big Win for Bayer-Monsanto
Q: Can you explain what happened with the Supreme Court and Bayer yesterday?
The Court ruled in favor of Bayer-Monsanto in the decision about Roundup and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, but the broader implications are that it tightens the framework for failure-to-warn claims while raising questions about regulatory oversight, labeling, and future litigation across related pesticides.
Lindsey Lusher Shute: GrownBy + The Future Of Farmer-Owned Tech
Q: What are the practical advantages of Grown By for farmers today, especially regarding multi-channel sales and SNAP/EBT integration?
Grown By offers a centralized storefront for CSA, direct-to-consumer, and wholesale channels, plus a Register that supports SNAP/EBT, enabling farmers to manage sales, inventory, and customer data in one system, reducing administrative overhead and expanding market access.

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What is Real Organic Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on organic farming, soil health, and the integrity of organic labeling, often featuring farmers, scientists, journalists, and advocates who critique corporate influence in the food system. Guests frequently discuss practical farming methods, policy debates, labor rights, and environmental justice, with many episodes highlighting farmer-owned models, regenerative practices, and consumer education. A notable through-line is a commitment to real organic standards and transparent supply chains, paired with active advocacy to keep large-scale players from diluting authentic organic practices. Listeners can expect in-depth conversations with practitioners and thought leaders who connect soil, food, climate, and policy in serv... more

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2. Nicola Shirley-Phillips
3. Chuck Benbrook
4. Gerardo Reyes ChĂĄvez
5. Greg Asbed
6. Laura Orlando
7. Pam Koch
8. Austin Frerick

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