Welcome back to The Produce Moms Podcast! In this episode, host Lori Taylor engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Richard Kottmeyer at FutureBridge. Together, they challenge common misconceptions about the produce industry, focusing on the myths that often cloud our understanding of food, agriculture, and nutrition.

This episode of The Produce Moms Podcast delves into the critical role of honeybees in agriculture, the challenges faced by beekeepers, and the importance of pollination for food production.

Host Lori Taylor speaks with bee farmers Richard Coy and Charles Linder about their experiences, the economic aspects of beekeeping, and the alarming decline in honeybee populations.

When government funding delays threatened to halt SNAP benefits for millions of families, The Produce Moms Podcast turned its platform into a source of support and awareness. In this heartfelt and timely episode, host Lori Taylor speaks with Jack Griffin, the inspiring founder of Food Finder, about how his organization connects food-insecure Americans to essential resources.

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Dr. Julia Harshman and Nichole Towell from Duda Farm Fresh Foods to discuss the importance of quality in celery production.

In this episode of the Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes back Sarah Evanega, VP of Business Development at Okanagan Specialty Fruits, to discuss the Arctic Apple, a revolutionary non-browning apple developed through biotechnology.

The conversation covers the science behind the Arctic Apple, its journey from concept to market, and the regulatory processes involved.

In this episode of the Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Alex Canepa, the Policy Director at Fair Food Network.

They discuss the importance of nutrition incentives like Double Up Food Bucks, which help low-income families access fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers.

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor interviews Meghan Rowe, Founder and CEO of White Leaf Provisions.

They discuss the journey of creating a brand focused on biodynamic and regenerative farming practices, the importance of transparency in food production, and the balance between family life and entrepreneurship. Meghan shares insights on the challenges and successes of scaling her brand while maintaining its core values, and her vision for improving school nutrition in the future.

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, the hosts celebrate National Fruits and Veggies Month with Registered Dietitian Jackie London.

They discuss the recent Maha Report, its implications for the produce industry, and the importance of increasing public awareness about nutrition.