Today we speak with culinary pioneer, Chef Monique Hooker, about her intriguing path to becoming a chef in the 60s and 70s, from France to rural Wisconsin. Chef Monique is an author, has hosted a TV show, and operated a cooking school, catering company and restaurant.

Co-founder and CEO of the non-profit Bioneers, Kenny Ausubel speaks about his path to entrepreneurship, film-making and becoming an author.

Today we hear from brothers Ernest and Mark Martin, both organic farmers in Richland County, Ohio, about how farming organically helped them feel good about their farming practices and see a brighter future for their children.

This week we speak with JJ Gonson, the creative force behind the Massachusetts-based Cuisine en Locale about the value of a local food system.

First organized by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp back in 1985, Farm Aid is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to keep family farmers on their land. Glenda and Carolyn direct the organization, which is perhaps best known for it's long-running annual benefit concert of the same name.

We were honored to speak with author Wendell Berry, author of more than 40 works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, including the famous "The Unsettling of America," written in 1977.

Sloane Miller is a food allergy advocate, author and life coach. She is allergic to tree nuts and salmon, and started Allergic Girl Resources, Inc. to help people with food allergies live safely, effectively and joyously. She speaks to us about what it's like to live with multiple food allergies.

Guest host, Missy Hughes and Center for Food Safety's Andrew Kimbrell talk about a wide range of topics, from biotechnology to his love of fly fishing.

Director of Science Programs for The Organic Center, Jessica Shade has a deep interest in the science supporting the environment and public health. Today she reviews recent research studies and their importance to organic food and farming.