A lot has been going on and even since recording this episode, things have changed. If you are interested in your food, food prices, the future of your food, and have your fingers crossed that our farmers survive, it's a good idea to take in 10 minutes a month (starting here) to get on top of the ripple effect that rocks the world of food from Washington and from other corners (this month from Point Reyes National Seashore in California). Tune in.

I hear it all the time. Why is local food, AKA food from your local farmer, more expensive than the food in the grocery store. How can you justify shopping local and with small producers if it stings your wallet more?

Here's the why and the how. Have a listen.

With egg prices soaring, consumers wonder what's happening, how it all started, and what's next. What we really want to know is how to prevent or mitigate this kind of situation, but are we ready for that reality? Take a quick 10 minutes to get a handle on the scope of this issue and some food for thought as you make your own egg choices.

Join "The Local Food Challenge" and start with "WHY?" Some reasons are obvious and some others you may not see yet are even more powerful. This is the start of a monthly episode where we dig into a fun, insightful 12-month local food challenge.

It starts today, and you can sign up for a quickie guide to take you and your family through all the parts. You can join any time and we will catch you up!

Get a preview and sign up here: www.thelocalfoodchallenge.com

Let's take a look at some food predictions -- some absurd, some interesting -- and then I share some of my own that maybe we should all be prioritizing (or manifesting, as the case may be). Tell me what your predictions are. And maybe what you'd hope to see in addition to what you think you'll find.

As promised, here's the link to the regional food episode with Kathleen Finlay of Glynwood Center.

Idaho rancher Glenn Elzinga and his wife and seven daughters have reinvented ranching cattle by listening to nature and working with her. This episode is part of a celebration of 5 years of the podcast where we’re bringing back some of the best episodes. This one is not to be missed and definitely worth listening to again if you heard it the first time!

In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima speaks with Kathleen Finlay, president of the Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming. Kathleen shares her insights into the importance of revitalizing regional food systems, connecting farmers with land, and training the next generation of agricultural leaders. Together, they explore how sustainable, locally grown food benefits communities, the environment, and hardworking farmers.

Key topics discussed:

• What makes regional food systems healthier for people and the planet.
• Innovative programs that connect farmers with land and support sustainable agriculture.
• The challenges of equitable food access and what’s being done to address them.
• How policies and consumer choices can shape the future of farming and food equity.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Learn more about the Glynwood Center: www.glynwood.org
• Explore ways to support regional food systems and local farmers.

Call to Action:

Share your thoughts on today’s discussion! What steps can you take to support local food systems? Send your reflections or questions to the show, and don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with friends who care about the future of food.

Stay curious, and remember: One bite really is everything.

in this episode, we take a look back at the factors facing Tenderly Rooted farm in California. As of last week, the Farm shut it gates for good.

In celebration of five years of the podcast, we are looking back at some of the most pivotal episodes. And in light of the new status of Tenderly Rooted farm, I thought it was important for you to see inside the commodity market and how that hamstrings many of our farmers.