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The Invisible Ingredient

Farmer’s Footprint
Glyphosate
Regenerative Agriculture
Monsanto
Soil Health
Agriculture
Health Risks Of Pesticides
Genetically Modified Organisms
Farmer's Footprint
Regulation
White Oak Pastures
Kai Sovereignty
Gmos
Human Health
Environmental Impact
Localization
Globalization
Hua Parakore
Seed Sovereignty
Regulation and Accountability
Food Production

Glyphosate is everywhere, let's talk about it

A podcast series by Farmer’s Footprint

Hosted by Blair Beattie of Farmer’s Footprint, the podcast brings together widely respected voices whose work is trusted by communities and supported by evidence. Across eleven episodes, farmers, researchers, legal minds, journalists, youth organisers, and community leaders examine how glyphosate took hold, what... more

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In the final episode of The Invisible Ingredient, host Blair Beattie sits down with Farmer’s Footprints own Alana Mooi to step back and reflect on where the journey has led and what comes next. Together, they explore the urgent need to move beyond ch... more

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In this episode, we sit down with Nick "Duggie" Dugmore - vigneron and founder of Stoke Wines - for a deeply human conversation that moves between vineyard rows and the inner terrain of the body. At 39, Duggie was diagnosed with stage three bowel can... more

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In this episode, Sheina Crystal, Co-Director of Re:wild Your Campus, joins us to explore the growing youth-led movement to eliminate toxic herbicides from school grounds. She shares her journey from awareness to activism, revealing how pesticides har... more

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In this episode, attorney R. Brent Wisner shares his frontline experience taking on Monsanto and exposing the dangers of glyphosate. He traces the herbicide’s origins, the corruption behind its approval, and the legal battles that revealed its links ... more

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Nick Dugmore
Vigneron, steward of vines, cancer survivor
Stoke Wines / Kangaroo Island viticulture
Episode: Episode 11: The Turning Point - Glyphosate and a Farmer’s Truth with Nick Dugmore
Sheina Crystal
Co-founder of ReWild Your Campus
ReWild Your Campus
Episode: Episode 10: The Next Generation - Glyphosate and Emerging Changemakers with Sheina Crystal
Brent Wisner
Attorney at Wisner Baum Legal Team
Wisner Baum Legal Team
Episode: Episode 9: Pathways to Justice - Glyphosate and Legal Reform with Brent Wisner
Dr. Jessica Hutchings
Māori researcher, activist, and kai grower
Papafoka Ritual Ritual / Hua Parakore
Episode: Episode 8: Living Knowledge - Glyphosate and Food Sovereignty with Dr. Jessica Hutchings
Charles Benbrook
Agricultural economist and researcher focused on pesticides and public health
University of Wisconsin–Madison (former), frequent commentator on agrochemicals
Episode: Episode 7: The Long Game: Glyphosate and Practice Change with Dr. Charles Benbrook
Helena Norberg-Hodge
Author, filmmaker, founder of Local Futures
Local Futures
Episode: Episode 6: Close to Home - Glyphosate and Relocalizing Food with Helena Norberg-Hodge
Carey Gillam
Award-winning investigative journalist and author of Whitewash, The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer, and the Corruption of Science
The New Lede / journalist
Episode: Episode 5: Labels, Evidence, Oversight: Glyphosate & Governance with Carey Gillam
Jeffrey Smith
Global thought leader on health dangers of GMOs
Institute for Responsible Technology
Episode: Seeds of Control: Glyphosate and GMOs with Jeffrey Smith
Will Harris
Fourth-generation cattleman at White Oak Pastures
White Oak Pastures (Bluffton, Georgia)
Episode: Life in the Fields: Glyphosate and the Farmer’s Burden with Will Harris

Host

Blair Beattie
Host of The Invisible Ingredient

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Fascinating listening

    Congratulations on an extraordinary series with such an impressive array of guests, giving a comprehensive picture of glyphosate’s history and impact. One of those series that everyone should hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karen HB photography
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • So happy this topic is getting decent airtime

    Blair is a legend and can’t wait to sink my teeth into this series! Loved the first two and can’t wait for more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rainbowsandrain88
    Australia7 months ago

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Guests bring diverse expertise, from farmers to lawyers and journalists, offering a well-rounded view.
The host's interview style and clear quest for practical solutions make it valuable for sponsors and guests alike.
Broad praise for a thoughtful, evidence-backed look at glyphosate and its wide-ranging impacts.

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Episode 10: The Next Generation - Glyphosate and Emerging Changemakers with Sheina Crystal
Q: How can interested listeners get involved and what resources exist for replication?
Listeners can visit rewildyourcampus.org or email campus@rewild.org to learn how to start pilot projects, join certification efforts, and connect with peers at other campuses. The movement emphasizes a replicable playbook: engage groundskeepers first, run organic pilots, use storytelling and data collection (pesticide usage reports), and leverage alumni and parent support to fund and advocate for change.
Episode 10: The Next Generation - Glyphosate and Emerging Changemakers with Sheina Crystal
Q: What is the long-term vision and big dream for campus landscaping reforms?
The goal is to eliminate pesticides from all schools in the United States by 2030, build a critical mass of pesticide-free campuses that set a standard for others to follow, and then expand similar efforts internationally, including Australia. The strategy combines bottom-up student and groundskeeper-led advocacy with top-down administrator engagement and a certification program to celebrate progress and motivate institutions.
Episode 10: The Next Generation - Glyphosate and Emerging Changemakers with Sheina Crystal
Q: What were the hardest parts of the transition to organic land care on campus, and how were those barriers overcome?
The biggest barriers were deeply rooted perceptions that organic land care is ineffective or expensive, and the challenge of initially engaging groundskeepers in a collaborative, non-adversarial way. The teams started by meeting groundskeepers where they were, using respectful outreach (coffee chats instead of confrontational emails), and piloting organic sites to demonstrate that the approach could work economically and aesthetically. Over time, documented pilots built trust, leading to broader adoption and a move toward system-wide policies.
Episode 6: Close to Home - Glyphosate and Relocalizing Food with Helena Norberg-Hodge
Q: What does localization look like in practice, and how can everyday people become active in this transformation?
Helena outlines practical steps such as connecting with like‑minded neighbors, supporting local farmers via farmers markets, Community Supported Agriculture, and local food shops, and using education as a foundation to build broader local initiatives.
Episode 9: Pathways to Justice - Glyphosate and Legal Reform with Brent Wisner
Q: What happened in the first major Roundup trial and why was it significant?
The first trial resulted in a $289 million verdict for Lee Johnson, a pivotal moment that challenged Monsanto and Bayer's dominance, altered market perceptions, and influenced subsequent settlements and public discourse about safety and regulation.

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A thoughtful series examining glyphosate's role in modern farming, food systems, and public health. Across conversations with farmers, scientists, journalists, and legal experts, it explores how oversight, regulation, and market forces shape pesticide use, while highlighting regenerative practices, Indigenous knowledge, and local food movements as alternatives. Notable is the blend of personal storytelling, policy critique, and practical pathways for change, from soil biology to campus landscapes, with a strong emphasis on accountability and community-led reform. The show's approach is likely to appeal to listeners who want evidence-based discussion, actionable steps, and diverse perspectives on how to reshape food systems toward health, re... more

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