In this week’s episode, we’re carving into the real Thanksgiving mystery: why turkey prices are doing their annual roller-coaster routine, or are they?

From there, we wander into cattle country and ask the question everyone’s thinking but no one’s saying, who’s actually calling the shots on beef prices?

We also chat about the surprise fashion trend of the season: FFA jackets. Yep, the blue corduroy is back and apparently ready for the runway.

And while we’re on the topic of things that look good on the outside, we dig into food labels...what’s real, what’s misleading, and what definitely shouldn’t be fooling anybody.

This early-Thanksgiving episode has us questioning everyone, but it makes us realize we're thankful for good food, good company, and the fact that we can laugh at ourselves when we don't understand food pricing, but we pretend anyway.

This week on The Rooted and the Wild, we’re wading into cranberry bogs and meeting the spiders that live there, while wishing we could meet the men from the old Ocean Spray commercials.

Then, Rosa shares some news that will hopefully make some farmers happy with an update on the soybean market and China’s recent move to buy U.S. crops.

Angela found a way that some are getting their supplements at a discounted price...when they're purchased from the animal supply aisle!

Lastly, we discuss the benefits of having 1000's of pets, especially when they're worms!

This episode is a mix of fun ag stories you didn’t know you needed.

In this episode of The Rooted and the Wild, we crack open the world of pomegranates, literally! Learn the best (and least messy) way to get those jewel-like seeds out, plus a few surprising facts about this ancient fruit.

Then we dig into the rising cost of beef and explore what’s really driving those prices.

We also shine a light on Apricot Lane Farms, a regenerative farm that’s changing the way people think about soil, animals, and sustainability.

Finally, we head to Windover School, where an inspiring agriculture program is helping students connect with the land and grow their future, all while helping their community.

In this episode of The Rooted and The Wild, we’re serving up a sweet mix of farm-fresh stories and foodie curiosities! We start with the cozy comfort of homemade marshmallows (yes, they’re easier than you think), then discuss the Pinkglow Pineapple and what makes this Instagram-famous fruit so unique. Angela gets into BeanTok, aka the world of beans and why they're no longer the protein we thought they were. Finally, Rosa unpacks the themes of the film Grow, and questions if it was a cute kids movie, or if it had a deeper agenda.

Whether you’re a gardener, foodie, or just love a good story about the land, this episode is a tasty mix of roots, sweetness, and wild ideas. 

In this unscripted and totally off-the-cuff episode of The Rooted and the Wild, Rosa and Angela catch up on all the wild, weird, and wonderful happenings at the Ventura County Fair. From behind-the-scenes stories to a few fairground rants (with love, of course), it’s a full-on debrief, even before opening day.

Then, it’s time for a spontaneous game of Agriculture Fact or Fiction—where one of us may or may not confuse real farm science with TikTok trends. Think you know your ag trivia? Play along and see if you can beat us.

It’s raw, real, and straight from our slightly-sunburnt fair brains. No script, all sass.

This week on The Rooted and the Wild, we start off discussing Celtic Sea Salt, TikTok trend that’s got everyone putting salt crystals under their tongue like it’s a miracle cure—and yes, we argue whether salt even counts as agriculture.

Angela talks all about the latest pickle obsessions. From pickle drinks and fruit roll-up pickles, to how a pickle is made... Are pickles the new pumpkin spice? We're voting yes!

Rosa shares some surprising history of lemons and the scary fungus that citrus farmers are fighting.

We wrap with a heartfelt story about the Cajun Navy and their adorable and amazing mules, the real-life heroes stepping up in the wake of devastating floods in Texas. Their courage and compassion are a powerful reminder of community in action.

This episode is packed with bite-sized facts, big debates, and stories that root us in the wild world around us.

In this sweet and slightly sassy episode of The Rooted and The Wild, we're picking strawberries—and picking apart why they make us feel so many things.

Then we dive deep (literally) into the fascinating world of axolotls: those adorable underwater weirdos with mucus that might just help cure breast cancer.

We also discuss The Pioneer Woman’s brand-new YouTube show—because of course she's back, yes, we're excited, and yes, we want biscuits!

And finally, feathers get ruffled over the statewide avian ban at California fairs, with a special look at how it’s impacting the Ventura County Fair, 4-H, and FFA kids.

We'll end the episode with some fun Q&As about local fairs and one slightly hairy story.

It’s science, snacks, sass, and a whole lot of heart. Pull on your boots and join us!

Angela's Sow & Tell: Chocolate Chips and Strawberry Salsa

This week, we’re digging into how a little boysenberry patch blossomed into the theme park juggernaut known as Knott’s Berry Farm, how Gilroy’s beloved Garlic Festival is making a comeback with garlic ice cream, garlic fries, and a whole lot of heart after tragedy, and how one farm family’s whisky dreams turned into a smooth reality with the help of a historic distillery.

But it’s not all sweet harvests and spicy festivals—we’re also talking about an alleged agroterrorism plot involving a dangerous fungus and international smuggling straight out of a spy novel.

We'll finish off with some fun fair food facts as a palate cleanser.

In this produce-powered episode, we're peeling back the truth on some of nature’s weirdest uses. Ever wonder what banana peels are really good for (besides slapstick comedy)? Spoiler: your face might thank you.

We also crunch into the glowing truth about carrots—yes, people are eating their way to a tan.

Then we gas up the convo with a hot take on corn fuel—E85 ethanol. Is it the eco-future, or just corny hype?

And finally, we jam out with Farm Aid, where music meets the soil. Music, farming, and trying to save the world one guitar solo at a time.

Sow and Tell: Banana peel facials

This week on The Rooted and The Wild, Angela dives into the buzz around bee pollen and the suprising claim that it might boost boob size. Rosa tackles two hot topics: the controversy

surrounding Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar and Katy Perry's unexpected ties to the brand, plus the internet whisperings about APEEL. Angela wraps it up with a deeper look at fast fashion and the overwhelming impact of overconsumption, and how it impacts our health and planet. To end on a lighter note, we share a bit about our pets, which will hopefully leave you smiling.