Best Nestlé Health Science Podcasts (2025)

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Marion Nestle: Follow the Food Money 1:02:27

12h ago1:02:27

1:02:27

#229 Marion Nestle, author of Food Politics, joins us to discuss how corporate money shapes what ends up on our plates - and why nutrition science so often serves industry over public health. From USDA dietary guidelines to food marketing in schools, Nestle explains how power, politics, and policy collide in the American food system. With decades o…

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How Realistic is Super Aging? Research-Based Answers (Encore) 32:46

4d ago32:46

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ENCORE – Originally aired November 7, 2024 There’s a lot of attention right now around “super agers.” Yet the facts are that current life expectancy at birth is 74.8 years for males and for females it’s 80.2 years in the U.S. Does it catch your eye when you hear about predictions we’ll be able to live to 100 and beyond? Some researchers are throwin…

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How Realistic is Super Aging? Research-Based Answers (Encore) 32:46

4d ago32:46

32:46

ENCORE – Originally aired November 7, 2024 There’s a lot of attention right now around “super agers.” Yet the facts are that current life expectancy at birth is 74.8 years for males and for females it’s 80.2 years in the U.S. Does it catch your eye when you hear about predictions we’ll be able to live to 100 and beyond? Some researchers are throwin…

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Dan Barber: Farming Flavor First 55:18

7d ago55:18

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#228: Dan Barber returns to explore how farming for flavor - not just yield or shelf life - can transform our food system from the ground up. As a chef and co-founder of Row 7 Seeds, Dan argues that seed breeding should begin in the kitchen, with taste driving innovation in the field. From soil-grown crops to flavor-forward farming, this episode di…

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The Top 10 Biggest Supplement Myths Debunked with Professor Tim Spector 43:01

9d ago43:01

43:01

In this myth-busting episode of From A to Zinc, I’m joined by Professor Tim Spector - leading scientist, bestselling author, and co-founder of ZOE, a cutting-edge science-backed platform transforming how we understand food and personalized health. We dive into the top 10 most common (and misleading) supplement myths- separating fact from fiction wi…

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Unlocking Long COVID Mysteries: Dementia-Like Symptoms & Pre-Existing Conditions 32:33

11d ago32:33

32:33

Originally broadcast May 15, 2025 Millions are still living with the effects of Long COVID and new research shows that for older adults, the consequences may be profound and lasting. In part one of a special two-part series on “Conversations on Health Care,” Dr. Gabriel de Erausquin, a neurologist and leading Long COVID researcher at the University…

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Unlocking Long COVID Mysteries: Dementia-Like Symptoms & Pre-Existing Conditions 32:33

11d ago32:33

32:33

Originally broadcast May 15, 2025 Millions are still living with the effects of Long COVID and new research shows that for older adults, the consequences may be profound and lasting. In part one of a special two-part series on “Conversations on Health Care,” Dr. Gabriel de Erausquin, a neurologist and leading Long COVID researcher at the University…

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Kate Mendenhall: Defending Organic Integrity Nationwide 1:18:25

14d ago1:18:25

1:18:25

#227: Kate Mendenhall, Executive Director of the Organic Farmers Association, breaks down the strategic grassroots campaign to keep organic standards rooted in soil, transparency, and trust. As corporate influence grows, Kate outlines how OFA is working to ensure the organic label still reflects its original values and that farmer voices are always…

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Youth Mental Health Crisis: Can a New Corps Create a Solution? 29:00

17d ago29:00

29:00

It’s a troubling situation: Nearly one in three high school students report persistent feelings of hopelessness. At the same time, many communities have a lack of mental health professionals to counsel and help young people.Leaders from philanthropy, public health, and private sectors think they have a path to a solution: Youth Mental Health Corps.…

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Youth Mental Health Crisis: Can a New Corps Create a Solution? 29:00

17d ago29:00

29:00

It’s a troubling situation: Nearly one in three high school students report persistent feelings of hopelessness. At the same time, many communities have a lack of mental health professionals to counsel and help young people.Leaders from philanthropy, public health, and private sectors think they have a path to a solution: Youth Mental Health Corps.…

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Peter Segger: Farming Small, Thinking Big 1:10:09

21d ago1:10:09

1:10:09

#226: Peter Segger shares his journey from music and metal testing to pioneering organic farming in Wales. He reflects on the legacy of the Soil Association, his encounters with E.F. Schumacher, and the decades-long effort to protect the soul of organic food against industrial takeover. https://realorganicproject.org/peter-segger-farming-small-thin…

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400 Million+ People Globally With Long COVID: A Top Researcher Seeks Solutions 29:00

24d ago29:00

29:00

Description: Dr. Igor Koralnik, the co-director of Northwestern Medicine’s Comprehensive COVID-19 Center, is one of the world’s leading Long COVID researchers. For instance, he’s been involved in a first-of its-kind study that’s giving experts an idea of how Long COVID affects the body by looking through the eyes. Patients at his center receive coo…

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400 Million+ People Globally With Long COVID: A Top Researcher Seeks Solutions 29:00

24d ago29:00

29:00

Description: Dr. Igor Koralnik, the co-director of Northwestern Medicine’s Comprehensive COVID-19 Center, is one of the world’s leading Long COVID researchers. For instance, he’s been involved in a first-of its-kind study that’s giving experts an idea of how Long COVID affects the body by looking through the eyes. Patients at his center receive coo…

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Julie Guthman: Big Tech's Takeover Of Organic 1:35:38

28d ago1:35:38

1:35:38

#225: Julie Guthman explains how Silicon Valley’s growing role in agriculture is reshaping organic from the top down. From hydroponics to venture capital, she explores what’s lost when food is engineered like software and soil is written out of the future. https://realorganicproject.org/julie-guthman-big-tech-takeover-organic-225 (From the Harvard …

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Dr. Leana Wen Grades RFK Jr. on Health Care: What Does She Say? 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

Dr. Leana Wen, a health news commentator for The Washington Post and CNN, is known for trying to have an open view toward untraditional opinions. For instance, she tells “Conversations on Health Care” that the new National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration directors are both “qualified individuals who have credentials from major…

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Dr. Leana Wen Grades RFK Jr. on Health Care: What Does She Say? 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

Dr. Leana Wen, a health news commentator for The Washington Post and CNN, is known for trying to have an open view toward untraditional opinions. For instance, she tells “Conversations on Health Care” that the new National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration directors are both “qualified individuals who have credentials from major…

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Austin Frerick: Grocery Store Monopolies 1:22:54

1M ago1:22:54

1:22:54

#224: Author and economist Austin Frerick returns to break down how grocery store monopolies are shaping what ends up in our carts, who profits from it, and who gets left out. From Walmart’s grip on food access to the collapse of fair pricing for farmers, Austin exposes how consolidation is driving inequality across the food system. This conversati…

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Breaking News: House Budget Hawks Victorious Over Medicaid Defenders 31:14

1M ago31:14

31:14

Very early this morning the U.S. House passed a bill that would result in more than 7 million people losing Medicaid coverage if it became law; that estimate is from the Congressional Budget Office. As the bill was coming together, the chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News shared her analysis. Julie Rovner highlighted that to get a bil…

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Breaking News: House Budget Hawks Victorious Over Medicaid Defenders 31:14

1M ago31:14

31:14

Very early this morning the U.S. House passed a bill that would result in more than 7 million people losing Medicaid coverage if it became law; that estimate is from the Congressional Budget Office. As the bill was coming together, the chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News shared her analysis. Julie Rovner highlighted that to get a bil…

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JM Fortier: Farms For Food Sovereignty 1:20:12

1M ago1:20:12

1:20:12

#223: JM Fortier shares his vision for farming as a pathway to food sovereignty. From his home in Quebec, JM has helped lead a growing movement of small-scale, soil-based farmers working to reconnect communities with their food. Through his work with the Market Gardener Institute, he’s offering tools, structure, and encouragement to a new generatio…

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Ladd Harris: Feeding NFL Athletes Real Organic Food 1:12:55

2M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

#222: What happens when an NFL team decides to fuel its players with real organic food? Houston Texans wellness coach Ladd Harris shares how he’s building a performance-driven nutrition program based on soil-grown, nutrient-dense ingredients - including Hugh and Lisa Kent's blueberries. Ladd explains how organic food for athletes goes beyond macros…

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Behind the Label: Dr. Marion Nestle on Supplement Safety, Regulations, and Health Claims 16:24

2M ago16:24

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Behind the Label: Dr. Marion Nestle on Supplement Safety, Regulations, and Health Claims The supplement industry promises better health, sharper minds, and stronger bodies—but who’s making sure those promises are safe and true? In this episode, I’m joined by world-renowned nutrition expert Dr. Marion Nestle, author of Food Politics, to explore the …

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19. Chrononutrition: How Your Diet Influences Your Circadian Rhythm 30:51

2M ago30:51

30:51

Join our host, Krys Araujo Torres, as she sits down with Professor Leonidas Karagounis to discuss Chrononutrition. This episode explores how the timings and nutritional value of meals can affect your circadian rhythms and sleep-wake cycle. From the fragile link between sleep and other daily activities, to personal circadian rhythm management, Profe…

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Menacing Melanoma: Marc Hulbert, PhD on How You Can Fight Back 28:57

2M ago28:57

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Originally broadcast May 8, 2025 Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and melanoma is its deadliest form. Cases have tripled in the past 30 years, particularly among younger people — even as rates for other common cancers have gone down. Marc Hurlbert, Ph.D., CEO of the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), joins “Conversations o…

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Menacing Melanoma: Marc Hulbert, PhD on How You Can Fight Back 28:57

2M ago28:57

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Originally broadcast May 8, 2025 Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and melanoma is its deadliest form. Cases have tripled in the past 30 years, particularly among younger people — even as rates for other common cancers have gone down. Marc Hurlbert, Ph.D., CEO of the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), joins “Conversations o…

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Anthony Suau: Filming the Chemical Takeover 1:06:55

2M ago1:06:55

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#221: Pulitzer Prize-winning filmmaker Anthony Suau returns to share the impact of his documentary Organic Rising and the growing urgency behind its message. After more than a decade documenting the chemical takeover of food, Suau reflects on how toxic agriculture has reshaped our soil, our health, and our trust in the food system. In this conversa…

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Health Disparities For People With Developmental Disabilities 42:50

2M ago42:50

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As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Amged Soliman from the National Council on Disability provides an update on health disparities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40603]By UCTV: UC San Francisco

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Healthcare Disability Advocate, Fueled by Personal Experience: Megan Morris 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

A recent survey surprisingly found only 41% of physicians were “very confident” about their ability to provide equal quality care to patients with a disability. Megan Morris, Ph.D., and her allies are trying to figure out why and how to boost that percentage. STAT News’ STATUS List recently added Morris to its prestigious collection of influencers …

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Healthcare Disability Advocate, Fueled by Personal Experience: Megan Morris 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

A recent survey surprisingly found only 41% of physicians were “very confident” about their ability to provide equal quality care to patients with a disability. Megan Morris, Ph.D., and her allies are trying to figure out why and how to boost that percentage. STAT News’ STATUS List recently added Morris to its prestigious collection of influencers …

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Sharon Lerner: Eating PFAs - Forever Chemicals In Our Food 54:01

2M ago54:01

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#220: Investigative journalist Sharon Lerner shares how “forever chemicals” like PFAS entered our food, soil, bodies, and blood - revealing corporate cover-ups, regulatory failures, and the human toll of toxic exposure: To watch a video version of this podcast with access to the full transcript and links relevant to our conversation, please visit: …

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Breaking News: Food Dye Ban: Support But More Needed, Says Dr. Marion Nestle 30:56

2M ago30:56

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Originally broadcast April 22, 2025 Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the U.S. will phase out the remaining eight artificial food dyes from America’s food supply within two years. This is a move that leading nutritionist and author Marion Nestle, Ph.D., has long advocated for. “Conversations on Health Care” ho…

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Breaking News: Food Dye Ban: Support But More Needed, Says Dr. Marion Nestle 30:56

2M ago30:56

30:56

Originally broadcast April 22, 2025 Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the U.S. will phase out the remaining eight artificial food dyes from America’s food supply within two years. This is a move that leading nutritionist and author Marion Nestle, Ph.D., has long advocated for. “Conversations on Health Care” ho…

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Hugh Kent: Hydroponics Is Not Organic 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

#219: Organic blueberry farmer Hugh Kent pulls no punches in this deep dive into the truth about hydroponics and organic farming. From his soil-first philosophy to the dangers of plastic pot "organics," Hugh explains why hydroponics is not organic — and how corporate interests are replacing real, soil-grown food withn these lifeless, watered-down i…

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The ABCs of Supplements: Expert Insights with Dr. Christopher Gardner 37:47

2M ago37:47

37:47

In this premiere episode of From A to Zinc, I sit down with Stanford nutrition expert Dr. Christopher Gardner to unpack the basics of dietary supplements — what they are, what they aren’t, and what you absolutely need to know before adding them to your routine. From vitamins and minerals to probiotics and herbal extracts, we explore the six core su…

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“ChatGPT, MD”: Author Says AI-Empowered Patients, Doctors Take Control 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

Originally broadcast April 17, 2025 The U.S. healthcare system could save up to 500,000 lives and $1.5 trillion a year by embracing the right technology, says Dr. Robert Pearl, a Stanford University professor and a noted healthcare influencer. Pearl, who co-authored his new book “ChatGPT, MD” with the help of generative AI, says the tech’s strength…

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“ChatGPT, MD”: Author Says AI-Empowered Patients, Doctors Take Control 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

Originally broadcast April 17, 2025 The U.S. healthcare system could save up to 500,000 lives and $1.5 trillion a year by embracing the right technology, says Dr. Robert Pearl, a Stanford University professor and a noted healthcare influencer. Pearl, who co-authored his new book “ChatGPT, MD” with the help of generative AI, says the tech’s strength…

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Matthew Ingram: Counterculture's Role In Organic Food 1:01:21

3M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

#218: Author Matthew Ingram dives into the roots of the counterculture organic food movement, tracing how music, radical ideas, and back-to-the-land farming shaped a generation. Based on his new book The Garden: Visionary Growers and Farmers of the Counterculture, this conversation explores the deep connections between soil, society, and the ongoin…

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From A to Zinc - The Trailer 1:12

3M ago1:12

1:12

Welcome to From A to Zinc! This podcast is all about bringing clarity to the supplement industry. In this trailer, I’ll introduce the mission of the show—cutting through the confusion, myths, and marketing hype by speaking with the world’s leading experts. My goal is to help you make informed, effective, and safe decisions about your health. Tune i…

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Mystery No More: Howard Hughes’ Legacy Advances Science 31:04

3M ago31:04

31:04

Originally broadcast April 10, 2025 Eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes founded his eponymous Medical Institute over 70 years ago devoted to “unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open, inclusive future for science.” Some say Howard Hughes Medical Institute is bringing its founder’s vision into the future with its one-of-a-kind Jane…

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Mystery No More: Howard Hughes’ Legacy Advances Science 31:04

3M ago31:04

31:04

Originally broadcast April 10, 2025 Eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes founded his eponymous Medical Institute over 70 years ago devoted to “unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open, inclusive future for science.” Some say Howard Hughes Medical Institute is bringing its founder’s vision into the future with its one-of-a-kind Jane…

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Scott Myers: Organic Grain Against the Odds 59:35

3M ago59:35

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#217: Scott Myers, a second-generation farmer from Ohio, opens up about the hard truths of organic grain farming. From navigating weak federal support to managing high-stakes rotations and market volatility, Scott shares what it really takes to farm with integrity. This episode is a rare glimpse into the grit, risk, and soil-deep knowledge behind e…

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‘If Ryan Reynolds doesn’t get you to do it…’: Colorectal Cancer Alliance CEO talks screening 30:25

3M ago30:25

30:25

Originally broadcast April 3, 2025 Roughly 85% of respondents to a survey cited by Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, say they would rather do their taxes than get a colonoscopy. “We need to do a better job of talking to the public about the barriers,” Sapienza tells “Conversations on Health Care” hosts Mark Masselli and Marga…

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‘If Ryan Reynolds doesn’t get you to do it…’: Colorectal Cancer Alliance CEO talks screening 30:25

3M ago30:25

30:25

Originally broadcast April 3, 2025 Roughly 85% of respondents to a survey cited by Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, say they would rather do their taxes than get a colonoscopy. “We need to do a better job of talking to the public about the barriers,” Sapienza tells “Conversations on Health Care” hosts Mark Masselli and Marga…

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Tina Owens: Nutritional Dark Matter 55:53

3M ago55:53

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#216: Tina Owens, senior advisor to the Nutrient Density Alliance, joins Dave to discuss how the future of nutrient density testing could be the key to transforming our food system. With years of experience representing major food companies like Kellogg's and Danone, and a family background in farming, Tina unpacks the science behind “nutritional d…

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18. Women's Health: Women’s Nutritional Needs Throughout the Lifecycle 32:27

3M ago32:27

32:27

This episode of Nutrition Unlocked unlocks the secrets to women's nutritional needs throughout their lifetime. Join host Krys Araujo Torres as she sits down with Dr. Amy Shah, MD & Nutrition Specialist, to discuss how women can optimize their health at every age and stage. From the key nutrients young adults should prioritize to the importance of p…

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Food is Medicine: How Young Changemakers are Transforming Healthcare 29:00

3M ago29:00

29:00

Originally broadcast March 27, 2025 Two young innovators are leading a movement that proves food isn’t just fuel—it’s medicine. In this episode of “Conversations on Health Care,” Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter talk with Christian Heiden, founder of Levo International, and Alissa Wassung, executive director of the Food is Medicine Coalition, abo…

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Food is Medicine: How Young Changemakers are Transforming Healthcare 29:00

3M ago29:00

29:00

Originally broadcast March 27, 2025 Two young innovators are leading a movement that proves food isn’t just fuel—it’s medicine. In this episode of “Conversations on Health Care,” Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter talk with Christian Heiden, founder of Levo International, and Alissa Wassung, executive director of the Food is Medicine Coalition, abo…

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Liz Graznak: Surprise! 25% Of Your Market Is Gone 1:07:11

3M ago1:07:11

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#215: Missouri farmer Liz Graznak tells Linley about facing the season after the very recent funding cuts have left her operation, Happy Hollow Farm, without a quarter of its regular sales channels. Many organic farmers have found themselves in the same ill-timed situation this spring, having bought their seed and started many crops weeks ago, only…

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