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In this episode, D2D's very own Garland West dives into our complicated relationship with news and media, and how we can find truth in today's chaotic environment.
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Transcript: Digging into Biofuels
Colin Murphy of UC Davis guides research on transportation, energy, air quality, and carbon markets, with a primary focus on sustainable fuel policies. His work bridges the gap between cutting-edge academic science, and the day-to-day challenges of real-world policy making.
Transcript: Digging into RMPs
In this week's Digging In, we explore the organizations supporting crop farmers. The National Peanut Board, headed up by Bob Parker and Ryan Lepicier, serves as a stellar example to turn the commitment of peanut producers into something truly important to the interests of consumers everywhere.
Digging into RMPs: National Peanut Board
Ever heard of an RMP? The National Peanut Board serves as a stellar example to turn the commitment of crop producers into something truly important to the interests of consumers everywhere.
Digging in: Mintel Food Trends Expert
We talk with Mintel's Lynn Dornblaser about everything food-related, from understanding consumer desires to functional food markets, and which brands are getting it right...and wrong.
Digging in: Julie Holmstrom, CPG Foods Strategist
We're Digging In with Julie Holmstrom, Food Products strategist, to learn how consumer packaged goods companies create healthier foods and sustainable packaging to improve our food system.
Expert Take on Defining ‘Sustainability’
Sustainability has become almost a buzzword across every segment of our modern world. But where do we really stand in turning the idea of sustainability into meaningful reality? For answers we turn to a true expert on all things sustainability...
What is Synthetic Biology?
Synthetic biology, a combination of genetic engineering and computer science, is changing the way we think about food and agriculture. So we spoke with Ahmed Qureshi, Founder of Valorant Health, to learn the applications of this fascinating technology.
How Bad is RoundUp? Expert explains
On this episode of Digging In, we speak with Dr. Ari Novy, CEO & President of the San Diego Botanic Garden and plant biologist, about the ever-controversial pesticide, glyphosate.
Expert Insights on Water Security
Only 3% of the global water supply is potable – and the demand for it increases every day. We spoke with recognized water expert, Dr. Hubert Fleming, to explain what’s being done to make sure we have the water security we need.
Digging In with Easy Energy
This week's podcast features Easy Energy Systems and how its systems reduce food waste. Tune in...it's surely time not wasted.
Digging in with Dr. Jim Joachim, Internist & Clinical Nutritionist
On this episode of Digging In, we're fortunate to have nutrition expert, Dr. Jim Joachim, MD, FACN. Listen in as we dig into the role nutrition and supplements play in meeting our individual health needs!
Digging into Heavy Metals with Isabel Smith, R.D.
Nutrition expert, Isabel Smith, R.D., shares with us some ways to avoid heavy metal accumulations. You don't want to miss this episode of Digging In!
Digging in: Dancing Vineyard’s Cynthia & Lauren Russell
Sit down with a glass of wine and listen to Lucy's conversation with Cynthia and Lauren, a mother-daughter team that purchased land to start their own vineyard.
Digging in with FFA’s Emily Hoyt
In this week's podcast, we're talking with Missouri State FFA Secretary Hoyt about her involvement in the Future Farmers of America's program and her passion to educate young children about our food system. Check it out!
Can sugar be healthy? Yes!
Healthy sugar is the holy grail of sweetness. For this week's podcast, Lucy talks with Ed Rogers, CEO of Bonumose, to learn about the special nutritional components of tagatose - a healthy sugar.
Soil Science with FFA’s Elszy
Listen in as we talk with Brennan about his involvement in the Future Farmers of America program and his award-winning research on plant and soil sciences.
Digging into GMOs: Mintel’s Megan Stanton
Dirt to Dinner talked with Megan Stanton of Mintel's Food & Drink division to hear why consumer perceptions on GMOs are changing.
A new take on the old shell game
Grab a handful of dry roasted peanuts and join Dirt to Dinner’s Digging In for a conversation with Richard Owen, President & CEO of the American Peanut Council.
New England Farm Connects Soil to Health
Steve McMenamin, manager of Versailles Farms in Connecticut, operates at the forefront of regenerative agriculture. His farm's mission? To grow food for the community with an emphasis on nutrient density, flavor, and good digestion.
Digging In: Droughts Drive Smart Water Use
We talk with Iowa farmer Curt Mether and Farm Journal’s Nate Birt on how recurrent droughts have driven renewed attention to smart water use and how these farmers carefully prepare.
Digging In: Mark McCall, iSelectFund
Lucy talks with Mark McCall, Managing Director at iSelectFund, a venture capital fund that creates strategic partnerships to transform our global food system for a growing population, all while improving human health. No small feat, indeed.
Bobo’s Global Balancing Act at TNC
We're talking with Jack Bobo, TNC's Food & Water Policy Director, who works with global food producers and conservation organizations to find solutions for mutual growth. Listen in to hear how small changes can have rippling global effects.
Newtrient’s Carbon Quest
This Digging In episode explores finding a sustainable way to provide all the food we need and while protecting our environment. Listen in as Newtrient's founders provide an upbeat overview of the ag world’s efforts to combat climate change.
Digging In with Dr. Michael Swanson
Noticed some dramatic increases with your food budget? Same here. So D2D talked with Dr. Michael Swanson, Chief Ag Economist at Wells Fargo, to look beyond the bill at the checkout counter to see the bigger picture of our food system right now.
Digging in with Dr. Ray Goldberg
We're excited to speak with Dr. Goldberg, who has spent 72 years of his career thinking about the global food system. Having graduated from Harvard right after WWII, the 'father of agribusiness' has seen everything from the 1970s grain deal to the 2008 commodity crisis to the Russian invasion of today.
Meet D2D’s Lucy Stitzer
Lucy believes an educated and curious food consumer can transform the global agricultural system. She is determined to make evidence-based food research and information accessible to consumers so they can make the best choices for themselves and their families.
Meet D2D’s Hillary Kaufman
As a team member, Hillary manages the D2D website and makes sure readers have a great experience navigating all our content across our varied subjects, media experiences, and platforms.
Meet D2D’s Hayley Philip
Hayley joined D2D in 2018 as Marketing Director. Hayley’s interest in food, farming, and agriculture began at a young age. But it wasn’t until a few years ago when she was trying to make healthier meals for her family that she realized the enormous challenge people faced in getting actual facts about our food and food system.
Meet D2D’s Garland West
Garland, D2D's self-proclaimed in-house policy wonk, has spent four decades immersed in the complex world of food and agriculture, as both a profession and a personal passion. Garland applies that experience and curiosity in all things food-related to address our modern global food system, sustainability, and other timely topics.
Introducing D2D’s “Digging in” podcast!
Join us as we talk with everyone in the food system, from farmers to scientists and nutritionists, to discuss important issues in their field. And we’ll connect the dots along the way by asking how these experts see the food industry working together to provide safe, nutritious food for all.
Digging in: Jim Wiesemeyer, Ag Policy Analyst
For this week's podcast, we speak with Jim Wiesemeyer, D.C. Ag Policy Analyst. His experience reporting on our global food system provides insight on the situation in Ukraine, and what it means for U.S. farmers and consumers.
Transcript: Digging into Biofuels
with Hillary Kaufman
