Unprocessed
Unprocessed
Podcast Description
Hosted by Locavana co-founders Chris Merendino, Seth Jorde, and Ben Johnston, Unprocessed uncovers what’s real in the food supply chain.
You'll discover:
- How to identify genuine food producers from imposters
- The truth behind marketing claims and certifications
- Practical solutions for strengthening local food systems
- The real impact of your food choices on health and nutrition
If you’re questioning conventional food systems or committed to supporting local producers, Unprocessed offers unfiltered insights to help you better connect with your food and where it comes from.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on topics such as identifying genuine food producers, understanding marketing claims, and exploring local food systems with specific episodes discussing agro-therapy benefits and the complexities of grass-fed vs. grain-fed cattle.
Showcasing leaders reshaping our food supply.
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Unprocessed explores practical solutions to restore our food supply to its natural state, delivering more nutrient-dense and tastier food. Hosted by Locavana co-founders Chris Merendino, Seth Jorde, and Ben Johnston.
Dr. Molly Anderson is a food systems expert and author of ”Transforming Food Systems” (2024). With decades of experience in research, teaching, and food system planning at local, state, and regional levels, she has witnessed firsthand the environmental and social costs of industrial agriculture and champions agroecological alternatives that prioritize both planetary and human health.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- The hidden costs of CAFOs (Confined Animal Feeding Operations)
- The difference between organic farming and agroecology, and why both matter
- The New England Food Vision and the push for 30% regional food production by 2030
- How consumers can navigate a food system designed to hide the true costs of cheap meat and produce
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