In recent years, the state of Iowa has had the second-highest rate of cancer in the US; it's also one of only two states where cancer rates are increasing. This alarming rise in disease is the crux of a new initiative that is pinpointing agricultural chemicals as a key suspect in this uptick. Today, Mark talks to Adam Shriver, Director of Wellness and Nutrition at the Harkin Institute (and head of the initiative); Richard Deming, who has been a cancer doctor in Iowa for almost 40 years; and factory farm expert Diane Rosenberg.  Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Want more food content? Subscribe to The Bittman Project at <a href="http://www.bittmanproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.bittmanproject.com</a>.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

In recent years, the state of Iowa has had the second-highest rate of cancer in the US; it's also one of only two states where cancer rates are increasing. This alarming rise in disease is the crux of a new initiative that is pinpointing agricultural chemicals as a key suspect in this uptick. Today, Mark talks to Adam Shriver, Director of Wellness and Nutrition at the Harkin Institute (and head of the initiative); Richard Deming, who has been a cancer doctor in Iowa for almost 40 years; and factory farm expert Diane Rosenberg. Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Want more food content? Subscribe to The Bittman Project at www.bittmanproject.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In recent years, the state of Iowa has had the second-highest rate of cancer in the US; it's also one of only two states where cancer rates are increasing. This alarming rise in disease is the crux of a new initiative that is pinpointing agricultural chemicals as a key suspect in this uptick. Today, Mark talks to Adam Shriver, Director of Wellness and Nutrition at the Harkin Institute (and head of the initiative); Richard Deming, who has been a cancer doctor in Iowa for almost 40 years; and factory farm expert Diane Rosenberg.&nbsp; Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Want more food content? Subscribe to The Bittman Project at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bittmanproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.bittmanproject.com</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Cancerous Elephant in Iowa’s Room

Former&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;food journalist and #1 bestselling author Mark Bittman (How to Cook Everything;&nbsp;VB6;&nbsp;Animal, Vegetable, Junk) is joined by co-host (and daughter) Kate to explore all aspects of food – from what to have for dinner, how to raise healthy children, and how to perfect your cooking routine to big picture questions about climate change, sustainability, food policy, and global hunger.&nbsp;Each week, Mark and Kate talk with cooks, celebrities, chefs, farmers, activists, policymakers, and food-lovers about the role of food in their lives,&nbsp;what they love to cook, and the ways that food impacts our society.&nbsp;Plus Mark and Kate offer handy cooking tips, recipes, answers to your questions, and much more. If you have&nbsp;a minute, we'd love it if you'd take a short survey about our show! Head here: <a href="https://acast-d25653fd59cf.intercom-clicks.com/via/e?ob=ZiXljT9gcP5b%2FVTtaDfIJX03bQwEfgWGtbIFpa60NheaVuvO0ziwzLRXOTCj%2F6%2BH&amp;h=59898d838a3a564117c479c5c5f4209be4416d5b-ayi0335i_53379403345749" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/foodwithmarkbittman-survey</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Former New York Times food journalist and #1 bestselling author Mark Bittman (How to Cook Everything; VB6; Animal, Vegetable, Junk) is joined by co-host (and daughter) Kate to explore all aspects of food – from what to have for dinner, how to raise healthy children, and how to perfect your cooking routine to big picture questions about climate change, sustainability, food policy, and global hunger. Each week, Mark and Kate talk with cooks, celebrities, chefs, farmers, activists, policymakers, and food-lovers about the role of food in their lives, what they love to cook, and the ways that food impacts our society. Plus Mark and Kate offer handy cooking tips, recipes, answers to your questions, and much more. If you have a minute, we'd love it if you'd take a short survey about our show! Head here: http://bit.ly/foodwithmarkbittman-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;food journalist and #1 bestselling author Mark Bittman (How to Cook Everything;&nbsp;VB6;&nbsp;Animal, Vegetable, Junk) is joined by co-host (and daughter) Kate to explore all aspects of food – from what to have for dinner, how to raise healthy children, and how to perfect your cooking routine to big picture questions about climate change, sustainability, food policy, and global hunger.&nbsp;Each week, Mark and Kate talk with cooks, celebrities, chefs, farmers, activists, policymakers, and food-lovers about the role of food in their lives,&nbsp;what they love to cook, and the ways that food impacts our society.&nbsp;Plus Mark and Kate offer handy cooking tips, recipes, answers to your questions, and much more. If you have&nbsp;a minute, we'd love it if you'd take a short survey about our show! Head here: <a href="https://acast-d25653fd59cf.intercom-clicks.com/via/e?ob=ZiXljT9gcP5b%2FVTtaDfIJX03bQwEfgWGtbIFpa60NheaVuvO0ziwzLRXOTCj%2F6%2BH&amp;h=59898d838a3a564117c479c5c5f4209be4416d5b-ayi0335i_53379403345749" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://bit.ly/foodwithmarkbittman-survey</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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