Heather and Billie talk grocery shopping strategy, creative food prep tips, and ingredient pairings, as well as where they do - and don’t - get their inspiration for cooking and eating.

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In this episode of the CommonGround North Dakota podcast, Heather and Billie talk with Sarah M. Tee, MPH, RDN, LDN, owner of Inspire Nutrition, about GLP-1 medications. Sarah explains what GLP-1s are, how they work in the body, and why nutrition, movement, and individualized care are important when considering them. She also shares the value of evidence-based information and the role dietitians play in supporting overall health.

In this episode of the CommonGround North Dakota podcast, Heather talks with Billie about what farmers do during the winter months. Billie shares how farmers spend their time after harvest, from planning and equipment maintenance to preparing for the next growing season.

For this episode of CommonGround North Dakota, hosts Heather and Billie talk about beating the winter blues and navigating the long North Dakota winter. They discuss how the season can impact mood and energy, share thoughts on routines and habits that help during the colder months, and reflect on ways people cope when daylight is limited and schedules slow down.

A new season of CommonGround North Dakota begins with a fresh perspective and a new host at the mic. In this premiere episode, the hosts introduce themselves, share their backgrounds, and talk about what shaped their paths in agriculture and rural life. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at who they are, what matters to them, and why they’re passionate about telling North Dakota’s stories. It’s a conversation about finding common ground, building connections, and setting the tone for the season ahead.

From growing up in the city to ranching full time-hear how Jen Meyer's view of food and farming was transformed by life on the land.

Amanda Olson shares how she connects kids to agriculture -through farm-to-school lunches, classroom gardens, and everyday life on her family farm.

Jenn and Heather head to Wahpeton, ND, where they talk about weeds and seeds with a sixth-generation farmer, Kayla Miller, who’s growing our food with precision and efficiency.

Jenn and Heather ride out west to JC Farms in Hettinger, ND, where they find out ranching isn’t just a job—it’s a way of life.

Pull up a chair for this episode about North Dakota grown flowers! Theresa Dessonville teaches us about taking the leap of faith, winter flower farming… in North Dakota, and what it takes to put flowers on the table.