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This podcast series questions beliefs about agriculture and our world. We take you directly to farmers, ranchers and experts for insights. Some of the societal issues we cover are challenging. Some, e... more
FAQs about The Growing Debate:How many episodes does The Growing Debate have?The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.
October 05, 2021WastedNearly half of the U.S. food supply — or 80 billion pounds — is wasted each year due to Mother Nature and restrictions placed on growers by grocers, vendors and companies. Combine those with consumer spending habits and expectations have created a perfect storm of discarded food. Why are these standards set and can good food going to waste be prevented?...more38minPlay
September 09, 2021Alt-Foods, Part 2: The Plant-based TakeoverAfter hearing about the future of food, we return to the present, as plant-based foods explode and traditional food pioneers respond, showing us exciting new innovations. Can these two different worlds coexist in harmony?...more33minPlay
December 22, 2020Alt-Foods, Part 1: The $300,000 HamburgerPlant-based food, lab-grown meat and 3D-printed burgers. With the rise of new food science, one thing is clear: Our food doesn’t look like it used to. What technology is powering this future food revolution — and how far could it take us?...more32minPlay
December 01, 2020The Kids Are Coming BackWe’ve all heard stories of young kids who leave the family farm for the big city, never to return. In truth, the next generations is returning to farming after years away from the field. Why have the kids come back — and what’s keeping them there?...more42minPlay
October 15, 2020Big Farms. Big Misunderstanding.Big farms are a force today. They’re a source of food for billions of people and a source of controversy. What does the story of the large-scale farmer, the producer tasked with feeding the world, really look like?...more41minPlay
September 21, 2020The Day the Food System CrackedWhile COVID-19 showed how fragile the US food supply chain can be, some farmers are introducing new ideas to our food system. What have we learned to prepare for the next crisis? What obstacles still remain?...more35minPlay
August 11, 2020The Arctic Seed VaultNear the North Pole is an underground vault holding over a million seeds in case our food supply is threatened. From dodging Indonesian storms to smuggling seeds out of Syria, how far will scientists go to protect something as small as a seed?...more38minPlay
March 24, 2020The Cost of a Gallon of Milk2020 is predicted to be the fifth year in a row with lower-than-average price inflation at the grocery store. Who’s benefiting from more affordable food? Who isn’t?...more47minPlay
February 27, 2020The Suicide ProblemIn the U.S., the suicide rate in rural areas is 45% greater than in urban areas. What’s behind this disturbing trend? Is it an indicator of a growing problem in our society?...more48minPlay
January 22, 2020Not Who You ThoughtAs women and minorities become more common in agriculture, what does it take to be an outsider? Is equality the same as empowerment? And is equality just a set of numbers matching up?...more39minPlay
FAQs about The Growing Debate:How many episodes does The Growing Debate have?The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.