Ep 219 | This episode of Discover Ag with Natalie and Tara is a wild ride through ranch life, viral food claims, relatable garden fails, and the chaos of food dye policy.

First up: Ree Drummond is back 👀 but this time, not in the kitchen. The Pioneer Woman has launched a brand-new YouTube series spotlighting real ranch life at the Drummond Ranch. From cattle to cowboys (and Paige’s wedding), Nat and Tara break down why this pivot is resonating and what it says about the growing interest in agriculture storytelling.

Next, the duo tackles a viral wellness claim that seedless watermelons cause infertility in humans. (They don’t.) From the science behind how seedless fruit is actually made to the sneaky ways influencers use fear to sell products, this is a myth that needs to be busted.

Then, it’s all about kitchen garden chaos. One viral video has a mom accidentally serving weeds for dinner, and they share their own hilarious home gardening mishaps from failing raised beds to mystery shampoo soap.

Finally, Nat and Tara weigh in on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign to eliminate synthetic food dyes by 2027. With candy companies pushing back and the FDA playing catch-up, it’s a colorful debate with serious implications.

WHAT WE DISCOVERED THIS WEEK 🤠

🪩 The Pioneer Woman’s ranch life rebrand 🪩 Viral watermelon myth: debunked 🪩 Garden fails we can all relate to 🪩 Food dyes, politics & candy industry chaos 🪩 Why we need facts, not fear, in food policy

🌾 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG 🌾 A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by @NatalieKovarik — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and @TaraVanderDussen — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.

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