Show Notes
When Michelle Obama launched her Let's Move! campaign, Melissa Musiker was in the room helping the big food companies navigate the initiative (she was working for the Grocery Manufacturers Association).
And the great thing about food industry insiders is that they're happy to share their knowledge. So Toni chatted with Melissa to get the inside scoop on what's landing on your kids' plates during lunch time.
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Toni talks to the world's leading coffee expert, Lee Safar, about a very important matter: will we still have coffee in 20 years?
Toni continues her conversation with regenerative ranchers Jenni and Justin Bajema from Rebel Pastures. This week, they talk about the future of regenerative agriculture and if it's possible to feed the country with quality meat.
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Toni talks food as medicine, regenerative agriculture and misinformation around organic farming with Jeff Tkach, CEO of Rodale Institute. They also discuss his new book, The Farm is Here.