Chloe and Alex share what produce farmers are doing this time of year, they reflect on highlights of recent episodes, discuss growing a local food culture and economy, and Alex learns that they are an "Ingredients Household." Plus Chloe shares a discount code for $10 off on your first order at Robinette!

Alex discusses eating disorders with Dr. Daniel Gih, a professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and hears about how this feels for one person that struggles with their relationship to food.

Pekarek's Produce is one of Robinette Farms' biggest suppliers for our Local Food Subscription. Ryan Pekarek joins Alex and they discuss Ryan's work in both produce and commodity farming, he and his wife's graduate work in agriculture, the biggest challenges on his farm, and of course Kolache advice.

Matt Pirog, who manages Robinette Farms' grazing operations, shares his passion for fermenting foods and helps people understand the why and big picture of fermentation. Learn how pickles, sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt and countless other fermented foods can improve your diet and health, as well as the nuts and bolts of making basic fermented foods. Alex and Matt sample various kimchis and we document that Alex can't handle spicy foods.

A wonderful interview with Ben Gotschall of Clover Cove Ranch in the Eastern Sandhills. Ben and his wife, Tammy Austin, milk cows and sell dairy products, as well as raise buffalo. Ben and Alex explore the what and why behind Clover Cove Ranch, Ben's policy work and his poetry.

Alex and Chloe revisit practical steps to limit your family's exposure to plastic in your food, as well as a quick update on cyclospora and keeping your food safe. Plus the best part: what's new and amazing in local food available to you right now!

Alex is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Ryznar, a professor and psychiatrist highlighting the detrimental effects of microplastics that make their way into our bodies, in particular on our mental health. Learn what is -- and what mostly ISN'T -- known about plastic and our health, and where you can learn more. This provokes Chloe to talk Alex down from near panic attack -- fun!

Chloe and Alex discuss the recent cyclospora concerns and what led up to it, the risk of food borne illness in general, and how Robinette Farms manages those risks to deliver the best food possible to your family.

Chris Helzer, the Director of Science for The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska, joins Alex out on the grasslands of Pawnee County to talk about the relationship between food and conservation, the increase in woody species in grassland ecosystems, and how we should focus our farming, ranching and land management on resilience. Plus Chloe and Alex giggle about "hellish" farm experiences that turn out funny.

Alex sits down with Robinette Farms' neighbor, Brian Brhel, to discuss his perspective on how we can shift practices in conventional agriculture by focusing on soil health. Plus a short interview with his wife, Jenny Brhel, from a social event at Robinette this past winter.