From the Iowa Food System Coalition
31 episodes listed below
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The At the Iowa Farm Table Podcast takes a deep look into food and farming in Iowa. Brought to you by the Iowa Food System Coalition. attheiowafarmtable.substack.com
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A sharp look at how efficiency can hide who pays the real cost.
Chickenization of the American food system frames industrial agriculture as a story about power as much as production. Beth Hoffman follows how chicken became the template for consolidation, then shows that same logic reaching hogs, cattle, and oats, with the focus staying in…
Bourbon talk, barrel stories, messy good pours.
Bourbon reviews with memory, candor, and community.
Everyday life, thought through together.
This episode explores the concept of 'chickenization'—how the poultry industry pioneered a model of vertical integration, consolidation, and risk transfer to farmers that has now spread across agriculture.
This episode explores the movement to transform Iowa into a renowned farm-to-table destination, featuring interviews with chefs, farmers, and state officials.
Todd Weston III shares the story of his family's 160+ year legacy as African American farmers in Iowa, from settling the land just after emancipation to navigating discrimination, sudden tragedy, and his journey to preserve their history while building community through Iowa Farms of Color.
This episode investigates why most Iowa restaurants serve bland, homogenized food from national distributors instead of locally sourced ingredients.
This episode features multiple Iowa food system advocates sharing personal stories of inspiration that led them to work on agricultural and food issues.
This episode explores the Double Up Food Bucks program that helps Iowans on SNAP afford more fruits and vegetables, highlighting its impact on farmers markets and food access.
This episode explores the concept of food as medicine, discussing how diet impacts health, soil quality, and the broader food system in Iowa.
Interview with Amanda Severson of Grandview Beef about her grass-fed beef operation and direct-to-consumer sales.
An analysis of the current farm crisis in Iowa, featuring an interview with attorney and former agriculture commissioner Sarah Vogel.
This episode explores Indigenous perspectives on land ownership and stewardship in Iowa, celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day.
This episode discusses school lunch programs, their connection to local farmers, and pending legislation in Iowa affecting nutrition standards.
An interview with an environmental expert discussing water quality concerns and testing in Iowa.
A conversation about the challenges of healthcare access for farmers and small food businesses in Iowa, featuring a health policy advocate.
Interview with a local food coordinator about the role and work of local food policy councils in Iowa.
Host Chris Schwartz interviews Tommy Hexter about the upcoming Food and Farm Celebration Day in Grinnell, Iowa, featuring farm tours, a farmer roundtable, and locally sourced lunch.