Farmers are the People who Can have Impact on our Health. And the Environment. Dana DiPrima

Ep 106: On this episode we are grateful to have Dana Diprima.  Dana is the founder of the For Farmers Movement, a dedicated advocate for small farmers, and the host of the One Bite is Everything podcast on Heritage Radio Network. She believes that food is more than just what's on our plates—it's a powerful force shaping our health, communities, environment, and economy and that small local farmers are at the center of driving impactful change. Dana works to bridge the gap between eaters and farmers, ensuring people understand the true impact of their food choices. #EatBetterFoodToday #Longevity #Health #smallfarms #ocalfarmers #community #environment #economy   Please visit our website https://eatbetterfoodtoday.com for YouTube videos, this week's recipe, interviews, books, research. Look for information on Dana DiPrima https://boldjourney.com/meet-dana-diprima/ Other Websites mentioned by Dana DiPrima https://www.forfarmersmovement.com What's In Season https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/ Cleveland Kitchen https://www.clevelandkitchen.com/ Donate to Support East Cleveland  https://www.thesantefoundation.org   Breakfast:  Greek yogurt from a Local Farm, Honey from her Beehives  1:35 Morning Routines: Coffee Time with her Husband, then Lift Weights  3:27 Launching the For Farmers Movement  6:28 Small Family Farms vs Large Monocrop (corn) Farms  11:10 Single use GMO corn supported by pesticides is killing our soil 99.9 % of our pigs are raised in a box and fed corn in a concrete building Small Farmers are standard bearers. They're innovators. We Need Big Changes. How do we make Small Farmers the Answer to a Lot of Big Questions Climate and Health 19:00 Strawberries Out of Season just Don't Taste Good There's a Story Behind Every Good Meal. The Tomatoes. The Chicken. The Farmer. Research shows that People Eat the Best when they Have Children Under Five Influencers have People Starting to Pay Attention to What they Eat How Do We Connect More Small Farms to the Market  25:51 Farm to People exists in NY Consumer Pain Points are Cost and Convenience And Yet Most Small Farmers do not take a Salary and Still lose Money The Hidden Cost of Poor Food is Real – It Affects Your Health How Are We Making it More Compelling: Perfect Price Point. Easy to get. It's delicious. And it's going to Guarantee My Health and the Environment. Shop at a grocery store, 15 cents of that dollar stays in your community. Shop at a farmer's market, 75 cents of your dollar stays in your community. You're a Lot Smarter When You Eat Healthy Food McDonalds has Earmarked $200M for Regenerative Farming (small $ for McD's) Your Small Actions Can Lead to Big Changes – Just Do Something "For Farmers Movement" Success Stories  42:15 "For Farmers Movement" has 291 Success Stories – Equal to the # of Grants Given in 48 States Created Wish Lists where Anyone can Grant a Framer their Wish – One Farm had 40 Items Gifted "Friend" a Farmer We should be Sponsored by Kleenex because I can Guarantee You Happy Tears Any Day of the Week First Step to Help Small Farms  47:12 Fulfill a Farmers Wish List One Million People Donate $1 Closing: A GAP in the Market  50:57 There's no farmer I've Ever Met that's OK with Somebody Going Hungry. Food is National Security The Recipe: 25 Minute Braised Whole Chicken from a Farmer  55:29 Whole chickens are cheaper than chicken pieces   This podcast is about giving back. A portion of our profits supports initiatives combating child hunger in underserved communities like East Cleveland, Ohio. Join me every week as we redefine wellness one plate at a time. Let's make healthy eating accessible for everyone while supporting local sustainable farmers, chefs, businesses, and organizations.  Subscribe to "Eat Better Food Today" for weekly inspiration on living a healthier, happier, more meaningful life! This Podcast is a production of Sante Strategies, LLC.   Sante translated is - Health Means Everything.  This is the company I have started to begin this health and longevity journey, focused on food. Disclaimer: We are sharing our experiences on this Podcast. Please be sure to consult a medical professional.