Real Food Real People

Real Food Real People

Author: Real Food Real People Language: English Episodes: 100
Behind every meal is a story, and Real Food Real People is where those stories are told. This isn't a show about recipes or restaurant reviews. Instead, each episode pulls up a chair at the table with the farmers, ranchers, fishers, and artisans who are the foundation of our food system. You'll hear firsthand why someone chooses a life of tending soil or raising animals, a path filled with both profound satisfaction and relentless uncertainty. The conversations get into the gritty details of their daily work-the innovative solutions to drought, the economics of a small harvest, the personal sacrifices made for a principle. There's an intimate, documentary-style feel to this podcast, where the focus stays on the voices and experiences of the people themselves, often recorded right in their fields, barns, or kitchens. By tuning in, you gain a deeper appreciation for the complex journey from seed to plate, moving beyond the supermarket shelf to understand the human effort, resilience, and passion embedded in what we eat. It’s a series that connects the cultural and educational dots between agriculture, community, and our shared dinner table, offering a genuine look at the lives dedicated to nurturing our most essential resource.
Episodes
Steve Seymour | #112 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:35
After a career as a fish biologist around the Pacific Northwest, Steve Seymour helped reinvigorate Drayton Harbor Oyster Company in Blaine, Washington. Steve shares the story of making the oyster farm a regional destinat…
Jessica Jager | #111 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:49
Although she always wanted to be a farmer, it was the pandemic that finally pushed Jessica Jager and her husband to start Your Friends Farm near Spokane. Hear about their amazing journey, and the care they put into every…
Reba Guzman | #110 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:24
Growing up in one of Washington's oldest apple-growing families, 5th generation apple & cherry farmer Reba Guzman learned to appreciate hard work and honor the legacy she wants to help continue. She explains why she's so…
Alan Schreiber | #109 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:40
Growing over 300 kinds of fruits and vegetables near Eltopia, WA, Alan Schreiber shares the insider struggles with bringing real local food to market. The post Alan Schreiber | #109 appeared first on Real Food Real Peopl…
Dwayne Faber | #108 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:14
Second-generation dairy farmer Dwayne Faber is passionate about milk, and how it continues to play a role in the evolution of our society. The post Dwayne Faber | #108 appeared first on Real Food Real People.
Faviola Barbosa | #107 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:07
Growing up as a farmworker in Washington orchards, Faviola Barbosa experienced the hard work and uncertainty that comes with growing food. After working extensively in the world of education, she's come back to her farmi…
Pam Lewison | #106 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:10
As a policy analyst, Pam Lewison not only writes about the affects of new laws on farming, but also continues to work on her family's farm near Moses Lake, WA. The post Pam Lewison | #106 appeared first on Real Food Real…
Ona Lee Weatherford | #105 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:21
She's a chef with Michelin-star training who now grows her own food. Meet Ona Lee Weatherford, whose amazing journey of loss and renewal has taken her to New York, Los Angeles and back home to Washington state. The post…
Ivan Sultan | #104 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:11
Ever heard of black garlic? Food entrepreneur Ivan Sultan has all the details on it, as well as the unique Columbia Bar energy bars he's created. He shares deep insights from a lifelong journey that's taken him to nearly…
Jack Mallonee | #103 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:23
Sustainability is everything to Jack Mallonee's family's small organic dairy in Curtis, WA. Hear how they combine four generations' worth of farming knowledge with cutting-edge technology to steward the land while produc…