Farm to Future

Discover the art of eating well. Join Jane Z. in conversations with farmers, chefs, ranchers, and wellness experts, to learn practical tips for shopping smarter and eating in harmony with your body and the environment. The show focuses on gut health, sustainable food production, and the connection between diet and land. Transform your meals and heal your gut and the planet. 

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The BEST mom and pop restaurants in Boston — Alex Jhun Kim

The BEST mom and pop restaurants in Boston — Alex Jhun Kim

Alex Jhun Kim is a Boston-based food content creator who specializes in showcasing mom and pop restaurants through behind-the-scenes videos featuring owners, chefs, and staff. Originally from Southern California, Alex has spent 15 years working across the hospitality industry – from food trucks to w...

Former USDA and FDA official Jerold Mande reveals what MAHA got wrong in its second report

Former USDA and FDA official Jerold Mande reveals what MAHA got wrong in its second report

Professor Jerold Mande is CEO of Nourish Science; Adjunct Professor of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Tisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University. Mr. Mande has a wealth of expertise and experience in national public health and food policy. ...

Ayurvedic Medicine 101: Eating and sleeping according to your body type — Dr. Shivani Gupta

Ayurvedic Medicine 101: Eating and sleeping according to your body type — Dr. Shivani Gupta

Understanding your unique constitution could be the missing piece in your health puzzle. Dr. Shivani Gupta, our first Ayurvedic expert on the show, shares how this 5,000-year-old system of medicine can help us navigate modern health challenges by working with our individual nature rather than agains...

How to build a non-toxic skincare routine — Jessica Rose, natural beauty expert

How to build a non-toxic skincare routine — Jessica Rose, natural beauty expert

If you're curious about switching to natural beauty but not sure where to start, this episode breaks down everything you need to know. Jessica Rose, author of "Healthier Beauty," shares her journey from making DIY face masks at 11 years old to becoming a holistic beauty expert who helps women create...

Raw milk vs UV pasteurization: What's the difference? — Mark McAfee, Raw Farm

Raw milk vs UV pasteurization: What's the difference? — Mark McAfee, Raw Farm

In this follow-up conversation with Raw Farm's CEO & Founder Mark McAfee, we explore the nuanced differences between raw milk and UV pasteurization technology. Mark shares his expert perspective on UV treatment as a middle ground between raw milk and traditional heat pasteurization, explaining w...

This UV technology could make raw milk safe for everyone — Bob Comstock, Tamarack Biotics

This UV technology could make raw milk safe for everyone — Bob Comstock, Tamarack Biotics

What if we could have all the immune-boosting benefits of raw milk without any of the safety risks? That's the promise of today's episode. Bob Comstock is the CEO of Tamarack Biotics and inventor of a revolutionary UV pasteurization technology that just received FDA approval after 12 years of develo...

Recent MAHA report finally shines a spotlight on ultra-processed foods — Chef Dr. Mike

Recent MAHA report finally shines a spotlight on ultra-processed foods — Chef Dr. Mike

The HHS, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently released the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) commission report — a comprehensive 68-page document focusing on childhood health and chronic disease. What's exciting about this report is it's the first time ultra-processed foods are being recognized as...

Robots for regenerative agriculture — Clint Brauer, Greenfield Robotics

Robots for regenerative agriculture — Clint Brauer, Greenfield Robotics

Join us for a deep dive into the world of chemical-free farming with Clint Brauer, CEO and Founder of Greenfield Robotics. From autonomous weeding robots to regenerative agriculture practices, Clint shares how technology can help scale sustainable farming while keeping farmers' needs at the forefron...

How this Danish startup turns brewery 'waste' into nutritious food ingredients — Aviaja Riemann-Andersen, Agrain

How this Danish startup turns brewery 'waste' into nutritious food ingredients — Aviaja Riemann-Andersen, Agrain

In this episode, we explore how Danish startup Agrain is revolutionizing food sustainability by upcycling spent grains from breweries into nutritious food ingredients. Aviaja Riemann-Andersen shares how these grains, far from being "waste," actually develop enhanced nutritional profiles and unique f...

How AI can make cow IVF smarter and more sustainable — Dr. Cara Wells, EmGenisys

How AI can make cow IVF smarter and more sustainable — Dr. Cara Wells, EmGenisys

Ever wondered how modern breeding techniques are making cattle farming more sustainable? This week, we dive deep into the world of cattle IVF with Dr. Cara Wells, a reproductive physiologist and founder of EmGenisys. She explains how advanced reproductive technologies are helping create more efficie...