Episode Sixty Three-Saving Small Farms with For Farmers Movement Founder Dana DiPrima
05/16/25 • 76 min
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Food is one of the foundational components of human existence that unites us all.
Whether food is part of our social and cultural interactions, part of our recreation or hobbies, or to simply survive... we need it to be at our best. We all eat.
But do you know where your food comes from?
Humans began farming independently in various world regions around 12,000 years ago. This shift from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to agriculture is considered one of the most significant transitions in human history. In cultures worldwide, farmers have been revered as some of our most important citizens.
But small farmers are facing threats of never-before-seen proportions.
What will it mean for our health and wellness if we lose those who feed us?
Welcome to Episode Sixty-Three of the Nature of Wellness TM️ Podcast!!!
In this episode, we spoke with Dana DiPrima, 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. With a corporate leadership and grassroots activism background, Dana brings a strategic, solutions-driven approach to conversations about food and farming. 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.
Join us as we discuss Dana’s personal journey with nature, how she became an “accidental farmer,” the challenges that small farmers face, and our detachment from our food.
Dana discusses the For Farmers Movement, which provides grants to help small farms manage modern demands and how buying local helps strengthen communities.
This conversation taught us how to plant the seeds of change, nurture and grow them, and harvest them when the time is right.
Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast.
We appreciate you all.
Be Well
-NOW TM️
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https://venmo.com/u/forfarmersmovement (for $1 donations or a $7 latte!
The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.
** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan.
*** This show wouldn't exist without our amazing guests and all of you who listen. Please like, subscribe, follow, and review to help us get these important messages out to more folks who can benefit from them. Thank you all.
Midlife is freaking hard. Let's flip the script.
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We'd love to hear from you about this episode.
Food is one of the foundational components of human existence that unites us all.
Whether food is part of our social and cultural interactions, part of our recreation or hobbies, or to simply survive... we need it to be at our best. We all eat.
But do you know where your food comes from?
Humans began farming independently in various world regions around 12,000 years ago. This shift from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to agriculture is considered one of the most significant transitions in human history. In cultures worldwide, farmers have been revered as some of our most important citizens.
But small farmers are facing threats of never-before-seen proportions.
What will it mean for our health and wellness if we lose those who feed us?
Welcome to Episode Sixty-Three of the Nature of Wellness TM️ Podcast!!!
In this episode, we spoke with Dana DiPrima, 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. With a corporate leadership and grassroots activism background, Dana brings a strategic, solutions-driven approach to conversations about food and farming. 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.
Join us as we discuss Dana’s personal journey with nature, how she became an “accidental farmer,” the challenges that small farmers face, and our detachment from our food.
Dana discusses the For Farmers Movement, which provides grants to help small farms manage modern demands and how buying local helps strengthen communities.
This conversation taught us how to plant the seeds of change, nurture and grow them, and harvest them when the time is right.
Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast.
We appreciate you all.
Be Well
-NOW TM️
www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl/
https://venmo.com/u/forfarmersmovement (for $1 donations or a $7 latte!
The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.
** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan.
*** This show wouldn't exist without our amazing guests and all of you who listen. Please like, subscribe, follow, and review to help us get these important messages out to more folks who can benefit from them. Thank you all.
Midlife is freaking hard. Let's flip the script.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Previous Episode
Episode Sixty Two-The Importance of Sharing Information with Dr. Tyler Amell
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Humans crave information, an essential component of our daily lives.
The need for quality information is at the center of our personal growth, healthcare needs, environmental conditions, and economic development.
Sharing accurate data is critical for building trust, effective decision-making, and encouraging collaboration.
Accurate information begins with quality research. Questioning and scrutinizing findings, identifying potential errors, and replicating results lead to reliable and trustworthy scientific knowledge.
Accurate healthcare data is crucial for improving patient outcomes and optimizing healthcare delivery, keeping us healthy and safe.
In a time when science seems to be under attack, access to accurate information is critical to making informed decisions, achieving our goals, and having a better quality of life.
Welcome to Episode Sixty-Two of the Nature of Wellness TM️ Podcast!!!
In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Tyler Amell, an internationally recognized thought leader and keynote speaker on workplace health and productivity. He is a trusted advisor to organizations, including insurers, healthcare service providers, employers, and investment firms, on strategic and integrated workplace health and productivity.
Join us as we discuss Tyler’s personal relationship with nature, his work conducting research that helps further human health and wellness, and the foundational need for “evidence-informed” research in all fields.
Tyler discusses some of the current challenges facing scientific research, the dangers of misinformation and data suppression, and ways to find reliable sources of information.
This conversation was a successful experiment in making us better versions of ourselves.
#nature, #naturelovers, #emotion, #emotions, #mentlhealth, #mentalwellness, #wellness, #wellbeing, #worksitewellness, #data, #mentalhealthawareness, #health, #worksitewellness, #research, #Information, #evidencebased, #informationsharing, #resilience Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast.
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-NOW TM️
Dr. Amell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtyleramell/
Medikeeper Website:https://medikeeper.com/
Avidon Health: https://avidonhealth.com/
The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.
** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan.
*** This show wouldn't exist without our amazing guests and all of you who listen. Please like, subscribe, follow, and review to help us get these important messages out to more folks who can benefit from them. Thank you all.
Midlife is freaking hard. Let's flip the script.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Next Episode
Episode Sixty Four- Listening to the Land with Well Being Retreat Center Founders Don Oakley and Patty Bottari
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One thing I know for sure is that humans deal with many things. Our headlines are filled with economic insecurity, technological advancements, environmental struggles, geopolitical issues, and social division.
Sometimes, life feels fast, cluttered, and noisy. We struggle to connect with our communities and crave presence and peace.
We seek resources and opportunities to help us deliberately slow down and experience recovery and restoration.
Retreat centers offer time away from our daily lives, providing a structured environment that encourages reflection, social connection, spiritual growth, and personal development.
They allow individuals or groups to disconnect from common distractions intentionally, focus on specific goals, and experience a sense of holistic renewal.
Welcome to Episode Sixty-Four of the Nature of Wellness TM️ Podcast!!!
In this episode, we spoke with Don Oakley and Patty Bottari, Founders of the Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, Tennessee. Situated on 160 acres within a 2 1⁄2 mile bend of the scenic Powell River, the retreat center provides a venue for various instructors in Yoga, Nature appreciation, movement, meditation, and healthy living.
Join us as we discuss Don and Patty's incredible journey together, how they found and settled on this incredible property, the organic growth and offerings at WBRC, and their love affair with the natural world.
They discuss the power of honoring and integrating into a community, the intentionality of the property's design and function to encourage renewal and growth, and their commitment to being stewards of the land.
Mark recently attended a nature retreat at WBRC and discussed the magic that he experienced.
This conversation left us feeling renewed and rejuvenated.
Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast.
We appreciate you all.
Be Well
-NOW TM️
Well Being Retreat Center Website: https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/
Don's Books: https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/category/all-products
Well Being Retreat Center "What is It?" Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXOElSdYWj4
The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.
** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan.
*** This show wouldn't exist without our amazing guests and all of you who listen. Please like, subscribe, follow, and review to help us get these important messages out to more folks who can benefit from them. Thank you all.
Midlife is freaking hard. Let's flip the script.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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