How Pesticides are Threatening Our Children's Health (Re-run)

01/10/23 • 28 min

Dr. Philip Landrigan is a pediatrician and epidemiologist, as well as Professor, Director of the Global Public Health Program and of the Global Pollution Observatory at the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society at Boston College. His research focuses on toxic chemicals in the environment and their effects on children’s health and development. Tune in to learn more about:

Pesticides and children's health;

Fetal programing, epigenetics & windows of vulnerability;

What parents can do to protect their children's health;

The Heartland Study.

Dr. Landrigan urges parents to "Vote for children", by asking their representatives what they are doing to protect their children from the rising health issues that a lot of them are facing like autism, learning disabilities and childhood cancer.

Pesticides and children's health;

Fetal programing, epigenetics & windows of vulnerability;

What parents can do to protect their children's health;

The Heartland Study.

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George Siemon: Organic Can Feed the World (Re-run)

George Siemon is an organic pioneer and the co-founder and former CEO of CROPP/Organic Valley. In September 2022, George was one of the recipients of the 2022 Honorary Recognition Award from the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. The Honorary Recognition Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to their professions, their communities and the university. Tune in to learn more about:

George’s path into organic farming;
His involvement in pioneering organic standards for livestock;
How organics has proven that it can feed the world;
How a stable price helped organic family farms;
About alternative ownership models, like co-ops and trust ownerships;
The art of governance and why it is important that we learn how to work and get along together.

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Piper Davis: The Story of Artisan Bread

Piper Davis is a celebrated baker and partner at Grand Central Bakery, a regional chain of 10 cafes and artisan bakeries in the Pacific Northwest. An avid baker, cook and good food provisioner, she is the co-author of “The Grand Central Baking Book” and is Board Chair of the national nonprofit Chefs Collaborative. Tune in to learn more about:

Piper’s childhood and her love of baking inspired by her mom - Grand Central Bakery founder, Gwyneth Bassetti;
The artisan bread revolution;
The power of deliciousness;
About Grand Central Bakery and their mission to produce delicious food and treat their employees well;
The tomato story and the challenges of purchasing local ingredients, from wheat to vegetables.