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Toni Farmer's Garden: The Podcast

Toni Farmer
Climate Change
Food Prices
Urban Agriculture
Food Access
SNAP Program
School Lunch Programs
Folks Farm
Agriculture
Soil Microbiome
Food Waste
Organic Food
Community Gardens
Roundup
2,4-D
GMO
Pesticide Drift
Nutrition Policies
Behavioral Outcomes In Schools
Agritourism
Community-Supported Agriculture

Our food system is in crisis, and the point of this podcast is to, one, keep you informed, and two, try and save it. There are three factors fueling our current food crisis: cost, access and climate change. They've been building for years, you just didn’t know it…because life moves fast. With everything going on, how can you keep track of it all? You can't. But I – and people like me – do. So each... more

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A lot goes into making a granola bar...like where should I source my oats? And what kind of fruit should I add?

Food companies consider everything from flavor and nutrition to tariffs and climate change when it comes to creating their products – and... more

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Do our snacks taste the way they used to? Not really.

Toni talks to Don Leonard – who has 30 years' experience developing recipes for big brands like PepsiCo. and Kraft – about how big brands have altered recipes through the years to keep profits g... more

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Food industry insider, Melissa Musiker, is back to talk about how we can change our food system by voting with our plate.

Toni and Melissa talk McDonald's apple slices, complaining to your local grocer and the latest buzzword: fiber.

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Adding fish (fertilizer) to your garden? That's the family business.

Toni talks to Ann Molloy about her family's business: Neptune's Harvest. When Ann's father wanted to stop wasting fish that he was selling (only 30% of fish can be eaten), he disc... more

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Recent Guests

Don Leonard
Food industry veteran who developed recipes for major brands (e.g., Kraft, General Foods, Kool-Aid)
Former food scientist/engineer in large CPG companies
Episode: Does your ice cream taste like ice cream?
Ann Molloy
Daughter of Ocean Crest Seafoods founder; leader in Neptune's Harvest
Neptune's Harvest / Ocean Crest Seafoods
Episode: Fish fertilizer: A must-have, not a nice-to-have for the garden
Jonathan Deutsch
Head of Drexel University's Food Lab, classically trained chef with a PhD in food studies
Drexel University
Episode: How can I avoid food waste?
Valerie Nalls
Owner of a family garden center
Garden Center in Alexandria, Virginia
Episode: What questions you should ask at your local garden center
Omar Al-Shafie
CEO of Teregen Ag, on cutting-edge soil-mineralization research and microbiome-driven fertilization
Teregen Ag
Episode: Why your fertilizer isn't helping your home garden
Melissa Musiker
Food industry expert and insider, has extensive experience with school lunch programs
Episode: What is my kid eating for (school) lunch?
Dr. Elisa Jazan
PhD researcher focusing on pesticide exposure and its health impacts
Episode: Am I eating Round-Up?
Mark Hines
Global Research and Development Director for MAFCO and food science professor at Drexel University
MAFCO
Episode: Can't stop eating Doritos? That's science.
Maria Rodale
Granddaughter of the founder of the Rodale Institute and expert in organic farming.
Rodale Institute
Episode: How the Rodale Institute will save our food system

Host

Toni Farmer
Host focused on food system issues with a background in community-focused sustainable food topics

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Love it

    Toni is really a national treasure. I found her on Instagram and couldn’t wait to listen to the podcast. Loving all the great information, and the way Toni explains it all makes you want to be her neighbor. Highly recommend listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hemingway79
    United States6 months ago
  • Informative, inspiring and necessary

    My only downer is the audio is not great so it’s vary hard to hear even with the volume turned all the way up during the interviews. At the end when they are in studio I turn it way down because the audio is great at that time.

    The content is absolutely fantastic. This is so necessary, and Toni does great work on covering many angles

    with data to back up her information. I can’t wait to hear each episode as it’s released. Her guests so far have been wonderful. This is an important podcast for ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Tn2ut
    United States9 months ago
  • She is a National Treasure

    I have learned so much from her IG post and I am excited that she’s expanding. I only have a 4‘ x 8‘ garden bed, but I am now thinking about America’s food supply in such a broader way. She knows her stuff and is a great communicator. Thank you, Toni for making us all farmers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bon_Bon_Bon_Bon
    United States9 months ago
  • The best!

    Toni is so knowledgeable and shares an incredible amount of info to help others on her instagram acct and I can’t wait to listen every week to this deeper dive. She is the best!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShilohKR
    United States9 months ago
  • Love

    I love following Toni on social media! So glad her podcast came out. She offers an amazing perspective and can’t wait to follow along on this journey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EJKREWGAMING
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise Toni's depth and accessibility, plus practical, data-backed insights.
Audience appreciates the focus on real-world farming and gardening advice tied to systemic issues.
Feedback notes occasional audio quality issues, but high-value content and strong guest lineup.

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How to vote with your plate (and fix our food system)
Q: What practical steps should listeners take to vote with their plate on a day-to-day basis?
Educate yourself about eye-level merchandising in stores, prefer seasonal and local products when possible, plan meals to reduce waste, and consider fiber-rich options as a core habit, because these behaviors collectively shift demand and influence product availability.
How to vote with your plate (and fix our food system)
Q: And how could we actually make change?
By making deliberate choices that signal value to suppliers and retailers, such as voicing preferences to store managers, choosing products aligned with your values, and prioritizing higher-fiber or organic options when affordable, while recognizing it won't be perfect for everyone.
Fish fertilizer: A must-have, not a nice-to-have for the garden
Q: What do you think the average home gardener needs to know?
The guest emphasizes regular, mindful feeding with organic inputs, plus understanding soil biology and the benefits of foliar feeding as a complementary method to soil applications.
How can I avoid food waste?
Q: What are some scalable examples of upcycling in cafeterias or institutions?
Shifting from traditional meat-centric menus to veggie-forward options with nudge strategies, like limited-time veggie offerings, frictionless grab-and-go veggie options, and recipes that that maintain flavor while lowering carbon footprint.
How can I avoid food waste?
Q: What sparked the focus on surplus food at Drexel Food Lab?
We were recruited by the EPA to work on redistributing surplus food, but soon realized the missing piece was whether people would actually choose to eat what was available, which led to consumer-focused culinary solutions.

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This show centers on the intersections of food systems, farming, sustainability, and policy, often featuring researchers, farmers, and industry insiders who pull back the curtain on how costs, access, and climate change shape what ends up on our tables. Episodes frequently explore practical actions for individuals and communities—whether that's improving soil health, reducing waste, supporting local farming, or navigating school meal policies—while also unpacking larger systemic forces driven by corporate practices and regulatory frameworks. A standout trait is the emphasis on actionable insights from a diverse roster of guests, from organic farming pioneers to food-science experts, with a clear tilt toward tangible improvements in the food... more

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2. Ann Molloy
3. Jonathan Deutsch
4. Valerie Nalls
5. Omar Al-Shafie
6. Melissa Musiker
7. Dr. Elisa Jazan
8. Mark Hines

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