About this episode

This episode explores the multifaceted role of small farms in strengthening communities beyond just food production.

We often think of a farm as a place that grows food. But a small farm does so much more than that. It holds up a local economy, circulating dollars in a way no chain store can. It creates belonging, the feeling of being known by the person who grows your food. It carries the identity of a family and a town. And it quietly supports the mental health and the very future of the place it calls home. In this quick episode, we explore how small farms fortify our communities, drawing on research and the real voices of people across the country. We also look at what unravels, slowly and often invisibly, when a farm disappears. Because supporting a farm is never just about food. It's about the kind of town and world you want to live in. One Bite is Everything One Bite is Everything explores the connections between food, health, community, the environment, and the economy. Through conversations with farmers, chefs, researchers, advocates, and food system leaders, host Dana DiPrima examines how food touches every aspect of our lives and why understanding our food system has never mattered more. OBIE Facts Top 3% of all podcasts globally Top 100 food podcasts (22) Top 100 agriculture…

People in this episode

Host: Dana DiPrima

Topics covered

• community
• small farms
• local economy
• mental health
• food identity
• supporting agriculture

Keywords

• small farms
• community support
• local economy
• mental health
• food identity
• agriculture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Heritage Radio Network, For Farmers Movement

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