Best Jacob Weaver Podcasts (2025)

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Full Circle in 30 Years with Eric and Janel Woodward 1:03:08

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Eric and Janel Woodward are organic dairy farmers in Vasser, Michigan. They sit down with us to talk about how they got into dairy farming, moving farms mulitple times, why they decided to go organic and setting things up for their future in farming. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by Byron Seeds.…

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Tablet's editor on opinion writing and Gen Z’s newfound love of print 46:09

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Q&A: Tablet Magazine's EIC on opinion writing and Gen Z’s newfound love of print In a new Sunday Long Read podcast episode, Alana Newhouse, the editor-in-chief of Tablet Magazine, unpacks one of the magazine’s latest cover stories: a piece about the horrors of factory farming in the U.S., specifically as it relates to pig farms. Newhouse unflinchin…

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For the Love of Farming with Allen and DeAnna Weaver 53:23

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Allen and DeAnna Weaver are organic dairy farmers from Shreve, Ohio. They join us to share how they purchased a farm and started with organic dairy, the network of support that got them through the tough early days and how their farm has evolved since starting up. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by Byron Seeds.…

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Journalist Bradley Hope talks narrative writing and the future of AI 48:01

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Journalist Bradley Hope talks narrative writing and the future of AI In a new Q&A with the Sunday Long Read, journalist Bradley Hope chats about his recent story for WIRED: a deep dive into the deadly sinking of the superyacht Bayesian, which sank off the coast of Italy during a storm last year, killing seven people—including the vessel’s billionai…

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Managing Large Organic Dairy Farms with Tim Baker 1:07:36

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Tim Baker is a veteran of the organic dairy industry. He joins us to talk about his start on a small dairy farm in Michigan, managing large operations in the west and now bringing his knowledge to all size farmers throughout the country. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by Byron Seeds.By Rooted In Organic Podcast

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“Proximity is power” : Max Blau on mixing investigative and feature writing (Live at UGA) 1:10:41

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Sunday Long Read co-founder Jacob Feldman talks with ProPublica’s Max Blau in a wide-ranging conversation about his piece “I Don’t Want to Die”: Needing Mental Health Care, He Got Trapped in His Insurer’s Ghost Network, the art of combining investigative and feature reporting and what it was like to see his story adapted for a stage performance. Th…

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What does Hampton Inn’s popularity say about us, with Bloomberg’s Patrick Clark 27:44

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The Sunday Long Read chats with Bloomberg’s Patrick Clark about one of his latest articles: a deep dive into the hotel chain Hampton Inn, and why its reputation as being "rigorously OK” has led, unexpectedly, to world domination. Read Patrick's story : American Mid: Hampton Inn’s Good-Enough Formula for World Domination As Americans take some of th…

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Dairy in 10 Days with Melissa Weyland 56:23

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Melissa Weyland is a organic dairy farmer in Green Bay, WI (and previous podcast guest). She joins us to talk about the whirlwind of starting her dairy farm, moving locations a year into the process and taking time to enjoy the fruits of her labor. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by Byron Seeds.…

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Thinking about your sun exposure this summer? Journalist Rowan Jacobsen has answers 44:48

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Q&A: Thinking about your sun exposure this summer? Journalist Rowan Jacobsen has answers As summer officially kicks off, Behind the Story host Amanda Ulrich chats with fellow journalist Rowan Jacobsen about his in-depth reporting on sunlight and sun exposure—and its many benefits you may not know about. Rowan gives his take on when you should wear …

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What AI in Ag Can Look Like with John Kempf 1:20:42

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John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Ag. He joins us to talk about the development of a new AI tool called FieldLark. We discuss how technology in ag can help or hurt, where the idea for FieldLark started and some examples of where it has helped farmers fine tune the question they're looking to answer. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored b…

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Big Bottom Milk Company with Preston Green 1:13:15

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Preston Green is the co-owner of Big Bottom Milk Company in Rutherfordton, North Carolina where they process and bottle their own milk to sell in the southeast. Preston joins us today to tell us how the dairy got started, the hardships and the blessings that came along with Hurricane Helene and the rapid growth of Big Bottom. Rooted In Organic Podc…

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Talking ’60s rock and the art of the celebrity interview with Geoff Edgers 52:32

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Talking ’60s rock and the art of the celebrity interview with Geoff Edgers Behind the Story host and journalist Amanda Ulrich chats with The Washington Post’s Geoff Edgers about everything music and pop culture — from Edgers’ recent story about a group of diehard Kinks fans, to his approach to interviewing celebrities like Tiffany Haddish and the l…

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Fix Your Qi with Dr Megan Detloff 51:58

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Dr Megan Detloff is the owner of Dr Paul's Labs and daughter of pioneering organic veterinarian, Dr Paul Detloff. She joins us to talk about her work at Dr Paul's labs as an herbalist, how that crosses over into her other role as an accupuncturist and some of the common ways that our bodies are affected by the outside environment. Rooted In Organic…

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Behind the Story : Rhana Natour on the plight of Palestinian child amputees 41:57

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SLR podcast host and writer Amanda Ulrich talks with fellow journalist Rhana Natour about her National Magazine Award-winning story, "Coming to America." That piece, written for The Atavist Magazine last year, tells the story of one teenager from Gaza: 14-year-old Layan Albaz, who lost both of her legs in an Israeli airstrike and traveled to the Un…

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Behind the Story: Writer Natalia Galicza unveils the horrors of solitary confinement 39:47

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Host and journalist Amanda Ulrich chats with fellow writer Natalia Galicza of Deseret Magazine about her reporting on solitary confinement, the future of long-form journalism, and Natalia's surprise at being selected as a finalist for a National Magazine Award. Read Natalia’s Deseret Magazine story : What’s the future of solitary confinement? This …

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Organic Dairy on Shipshe Meadows Farm with Marlin Eash 1:27:02

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Marlin Eash is an organic dairy farmer in Shipshewana, Indiana. He joins us to talk about the history of his farm, the decision to transition to organic and learning to question what is best for his farm. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by Byron SeedsBy Rooted In Organic Podcast

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Vermont Maple Syrup with Jacob Powsner 1:07:54

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Jacob Powsner is a 4th generation farmer at Baird Maple Farm in Chittendon, Vermont. Jacob joins us to talk about the history of the farm, the landscape of the maple industry, producing certified organic maple syrup and how advances in technology have helped him improve the operation. Rooted In Organic is sponsored by Byron Seeds…

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Community Assisting Local Farmers (CALF) with Leon Mast and Ross Smith 58:17

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Leon Mast, dairy farmer in La Grange, Indiana and chair of the CALF committee, and Ross Smith, Regional Manager for CROPP Cooperative and advisor to the CALF Committee, join us to talk about their experiences starting an advisory group for start-up farmers, some common mistakes they see when working with those farmers and the varied ways they've se…

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Behind The Story : James Robenalt 50:43

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In a new piece for Vanity Fair, author and presidential historian James Robenalt, who has written about commanders in chief from Warren G. Harding to Donald J. Trump, uncovers the full story of JFK and Jackie’s surprising and little-known home video — and what it might say about the late president’s state of mind in his final months. The SLR’s Aman…

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Behind The Story : Caity Weaver 32:23

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The first time Caity Weaver, a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, heard about the legend of Zozobra, she stumbled upon it almost by accident. Back in 2018, Weaver and her now-husband happened to be visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico, on the sole night of the year when one of the country’s most unique celebrations was taking place. In her lates…

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SLR Podcast Classics : Wright Thompson & Seth Wickersham 1:16:53

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This holiday season, we are rereleasing some of our favorite Sunday Long Read Podcast episodes of all time. A few years ago, SLR cofounder Don Van Natta Jr. spoke to his friends and colleagues, Wright Thompson and Seth Wickersham about their careers, finding your voice in writing and share some fun stories : Awakening The Giant (ESPN The Magazine, …

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Back on the Farm with Eric Beiler 56:46

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Eric Beiler is a dairy farmer in upstate New York. He joins us to talk about his path to having his own farm, what he learned in his years working for other farmers and considerations to transitioning to organic production. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by Byron Seeds and SoilBiotics.By Rooted In Organic Podcast

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SLR Podcast Classics : Jeanne Marie Laskas 47:50

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This holiday season, we are rereleasing some of our favorite Sunday Long Read Podcast episodes of all time. Around five years ago, SLR cofounder Jacob Feldman spoke to journalist Jeanne Marie Laskas about her GQ profile of then Presidential candidate Joe Biden, political writing and story ideas. Show notes : To Obama: With Love, Joy, Anger, and Hop…

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Behind The Story : Lizzie Presser 28:52

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In one of her latest longform articles for ProPublica, reporter Lizzie Presser tells the story of teenagers caught on opposite sides of the drug trade: those who are selling opioids and those who are using them. In an interview with SLR Contributor Amanda Ulrich, Presser talks about her writing and research process and shares her personal reflectio…

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Certified Organic with Mark Seeley 1:05:33

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Mark Seeley is the founder and executive director of OnMark Certification Services, a USDA accredited organic certification agency. Mark joins us to talk about the reasons and steps behind starting a certification agency, what the steps are to become certified organic and some of the lessons learned through his experience in the industry. Rooted In…

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Behind The Story: ‘What’s the Deal with Republicans and Steakhouses?’ 32:38

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Why do steakhouses have such a stranglehold on Republicans in Washington D.C.? Washingtonian's Jessica Sidman joined one of the party members to find out and ended up having “the most Washington night of my entire life in Washington.” Ahead of Election Day, SLR Contributor Amanda Ulrich spoke to Sidman about her reporting, getting to the bottom of …

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Views on Health with Dr Theron Hutton 1:19:42

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Dr Theron Hutton is the founder and medical director at Mulberry Clinics in Tennessee. He joins us again for further discussion on how food and lifestyle impacts overall health, his experiences helping patients with health problems and some of his views on the current medical industry. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by SoilBiotics and Byron…

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Developing Farmers with Daniel Salatin 55:30

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Daniel Salatin is the Operations Manager at Polyface Farms in Swoope, VA. He joins us to talk about the day to day operations at Polyface, leading the program to develop the skills of new farmers and what he's learned through experience as a hands on farmer. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by Byron Seeds and SoilBiotics…

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Suburban Sodbusting with Monty Schrunk 1:14:36

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Monty Schrunk is a natural beekeeper and organic gardener in Affton, MO. He joins us to share how he got into beekeeping, best ways to catch a swarm of bees in an urban environment and the different types of hives to keep bees. Monty is known as the Suburban Sodbuster and can be found on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram Rooted In Organic Podcast is …

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What’s Truly a “True Story” in Hollywood (with Naomi Despres & John Gatins) 43:26

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In March, after years of work, producer Naomi Despres and screenwriter John Gatins released “Little Wing,” the story of a young pigeon racer, first told by Susan Orlean, in The New Yorker. In this episode of The Sunday Long Read Podcast, Despres and Gatins explain the trials and tribulations of getting an adaptation like this one out into the world…

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A Farm That Feeds Us with Shawn and Beth Dougherty 1:09:59

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Shawn and Beth Dougherty have been farming in Toronto, Ohio since the 1980's. They join us to talk about finding their farm, learning how to build soils through rotational grazing and learning to manage their farm with as few off-farm inputs as possible. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by Byron Seeds and SoilBiotics.…

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Texas Monthly's adaptation boom (with Megan Creydt) 36:23

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Over the last few years, Texas Monthly has had a booming success on the big and small screen, turning impeccable stories into films and TV series. In an interview with The Sunday Long Read’s Jacob Feldman, Texas Monthly’s Executive Producer for TV, films and podcasts, Megan Creydt, explains how it all happened. Show notes : Lawrence Wright’s Texas …

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Speaking To The Nerds (with Marc Bernardin) 44:38

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A self-described “Star War Kid” and “nerd,” Marc Bernardin left journalism a few years ago to follow his dream: becoming a television writer. Bernardin explains to host Jacob Feldman why nerd culture took over entertainment, and what it was like making the jump from magazine newsroom to Hollywood writers’ room. Marc Bernardin is a writer, director,…

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Starting From Scratch with The Saylor's 1:05:07

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Troy and Erin Saylor run Earth Rich Acres and Earth Rich Wellness in Urbana, OH. They join us to talk about their own journey to learning the value of healthy food, the learning curve of producing that food themselves and now teaching those lessons learned to others. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by Byron Seeds and SoilBiotics.…

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The Art of Big Audience Storytelling (with Jessica Pressler) 37:47

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In a span of only three years, two of Jessica Pressler’s New York Magazine stories ended up on screen, a journey that involved a playdate with Julia Stiles in Queens. In an interview with Don Van Natta Jr., Pressler recounts her experience writing the original stories and the oddness of seeing herself played in a film twice. Jessica Pressler is a c…

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Learning By Living with Rory Feek 42:21

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Rory Feek is a country music artist and homesteader in Columbia, TN. He joins us to talk about his journey from a trailer park in Kansas to a farm in Tennessee. He also talks about the upcoming Homestead Festival which takes place June 7-8 on Rory's farm in Columbia. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by Byron Seeds, SoilBiotics and Farming Mag…

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Maintaining Community with Jerry D Miller 49:36

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Jerry D Miller is a organic dairy farmer from Millersburg, OH. He joins us to talk about the Plain Community, how technology impacts maintaining community and how a sense of community is passed to others. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by SoilBiotics and Byron Seeds.By Rooted In Organic Podcast

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Reasons to Go Organic with Gregory Smith 1:00:30

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Gregory Smith is the owner of Smith's Farm and Ranch in Tuskegee, AL. He joins us to talk about growing up loving to farm, trying to find his way back to agriculture and the experiences that drove him to go organic. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by SoilBiotics and Byron Seeds.By Rooted In Organic Podcast

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Rebuilding Community with Will Harris 1:10:29

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Will Harris is the owner of White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, GA. He joins us to talk about the history of his farm, the pros and cons of doing things differently and the generational changes and benefits he sees on his farm. This episode is sponsored by SoilBiotics and Byron Seeds.By Rooted In Organic Podcast

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Agriculture At Home and Abroad with Lloyd Miller 52:06

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Lloyd Miller is a 100% grassfed organic dairy farmer in Millersburg, OH. He joins us to talk about being one of the leaders of the grazing movement in Ohio, transitioning to 100% grassfed and his families experience teaching agriculture in England. Rooted In Organic is sponsored by Byron Seeds and SoilBiotics.…

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The Permaculture Orchard with Stefan Sobkowiak 1:06:50

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Stefan Sobkowiak is a permaculture educator and the owner of Miracle Farms outside of Montreal, Canada. He joins us to talk about his learning journey from running a monoculture orchard to a "grocery store style" permaculture orchard, the mistakes that led him to where he's at today and how he markets his product to his customers. Stefan's YouTube …

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Take a Joke, Episode 4: Edith Zimmerman 39:02

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Edith Zimmerman rocketed to media stardom early in her career. Her editing of the influential and hilarious website The Hairpin got her a place on Forbes’ 30 under 30—at only twenty-eight, she was a “much sought after writer,” noted the magazine. Zimmerman hasn’t lost an ounce of her humor in the years since, but she has slowly rediscovered herself…

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Take A Joke, Episode 3: Matt Shearer 44:57

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Award-winning radio reporter Matt Shearer is making Boston’s WBZ station—and by extension, local journalism—cool again. The thirty-six-year-old TikTok star’s success has breathed new life into the industry. In a wide-ranging conversation with host Jacob Feldman, Shearer shares his path to social media stardom. In the third episode of “Take a Joke,”…

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Take A Joke, Episode 2: Dina Gusovsky 30:15

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Dina Gusovsky was an award-winning investigative reporter before she put that career aside to pursue comedy in 2016, joining Late Night with Seth Meyers. Not because she wanted to move away from the news, but the opposite—she saw comedians doing deeper dives than journalists. In the second episode of “Take a Joke,” an SLR series on the mixing of hu…

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Reminiscing with Wes Jackson and David Kline 1:14:11

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This is a re-release of our 10th episode with Wes Jackson and David Kline. Wes talked to us about the development of Kernza at The Land Institute and other sustainable farming practices. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by Byron Seeds and SoilBiotics.By Rooted In Organic Podcast

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Take a Joke, Episode 1: Maureen Dowd 53:04

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Welcome to the first episode of Take a Joke, a Sunday Long Read podcast series on the captivating world of humor. Our first guest, Maureen Dowd, has been thorn in the side of American politicians for decades. In her conversation with host Don Van Natta Jr., she explains where her sense of humor comes from and how the subjects of her stories have ta…

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Back To The Roots Joins Rooted In Organic Podcast 28:54

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We are now Rooted In Organic Podcast! Not to confuse everybody but our first guest under the new name is Back To The Roots. Back To The Roots produces indoor and outdoor gardening supplies that are 100% organic. Co-founder and Co-CEO Alejandro Velez joins us to talk about his journey into gardening and organic, the background of his company and how…

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Pioneer of Organic Dairy with Jim Wedeberg 1:01:06

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Jim Wedeberg is a dairy farmer and one of the original seven farmers that developed CROPP Cooperative in La Farge, WI. He joins us to talk about those early days, the development of the organic dairy standards and philosphies behind creating a farmer-owned cooperative. Back to the Roots is sponsored by Byron Seeds and SoilBiotics.…

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Organic Bananas with Daniella Valazquez de Leon 54:40

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Dani Valazquez de Leon is the General Manager at Organics Unlimited in San Diego, CA. She is the fourth generation of her family to be in the banana business. Dani joins us to talk all things organic bananas- farming practices, marketing, supply chain and supporting communities where they're grown. Back to the Roots is sponsored by Byron Seeds and …

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Ode to Dr Paul Dettloff 1:45:18

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Today we're re-releasing our 2018 episode with Dr Paul in his honor. Dr Paul passed away on July 7, 2023 and will be sorely missed. Here is his obituary. Dr Paul helped build the organic movement and was a friend to all. Thank you Dr Paul for everything you did. We'll be back next week with a another new epidsode.…