Showcasing leaders reshaping our food supply.
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Unprocessed explores practical solutions to restore our food supply to its natural state, delivering more nutrient-dense and tastier food. Hosted by Locavana co-founders Chris Merendino and Seth Jorde.
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Locavana Co-Founders Chris Merendino and Seth Jorde
#12 - Parker Brook: Cleaning Up America's Cereal Aisle
Host [Host Name] interviews Lovebird Cereal founder Parker Brook about transforming the cereal aisle with transparent, nutrient-dense ingredients.
7 Jul 2025
#11 - Dr. Molly Anderson: Transforming Our Food System
Food systems expert Dr. Molly Anderson discusses the environmental and social costs of industrial agriculture and promotes agroecological alternatives that prioritize planetary and human health in this interview.
21 Jun 2025
#10 - Kendra Atkins: Tips for Raising Healthy Kids in Modern Times
Kendra Atkins shares her expertise on raising healthy children in modern times through from-scratch cooking, backyard chickens, and avoiding processed foods, offering practical tips for parents in this interview.
16 Jun 2025
#09 - Marion Nestle: Navigating a Broken Food System
Marion Nestle, Paulette Goddard Professor, discusses the broken American food system, the decline of family farming, and conscious consumer choices in an interview with the host.
4 Jun 2025
#08 - Jared Seidman: The Case for Eating Healthy in your 20s
Content creator Jared Seidman discusses the benefits and challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle in college, including navigating grocery store claims and balancing modern tech with ancestral wisdom in this interview.
20 May 2025
#07 - Dave Chapman: Protecting the Integrity of Organic Standards
Dave Chapman is the co-director of the Real Organic Project, owner of Long Wind Farm in Vermont, and a passionate advocate for soil-based organic agriculture. With decades of experience, Dave has served on the USDA Hydroponic Task Force, is a founding member of Vermont Organic Farmers, and actively participates in the Policy Committee of the Organic Farmers Association. He has been at the forefront of the movement to "Keep the Soil in Organic" and works tirelessly to protect the integrity of organic standards.
In this conversation, we discuss:
Problems with organic certification
The critical importance of soil health
Corporate monopolies in our food system
Nutritional differences in true organic produce
The fight for transparency in food labeling
6 May 2025
#06 - Kyle Rasch: Cultivating the Future with Regenerative Farming
Kyle Rasch is the owner of Third Leaf Farm, an organic apple farm with nearly 200 varieties of apples and other produce, continuing the legacy as a third generation farmer. In this podcast, we discuss:
What he's learned traveling the world seeing different farming practices
How Third Leaf Farm uses organic and regenerative practices, while being at the forefront of using technology and analytics
The unique things the Third Leaf team does to cultivate the soil
The wave of next generation farmers taking over family farms
23 Apr 2025
#05 Sylvan Table: Where Farming Meets Fine Dining
Sylvan Table is a farm-to-table restaurant in Sylvan Lake, MI committed to exceptionally crafted local food and environmental sustainability. We are happy to be joined by Nicole Ryan, the owner of Sylvan Table, and Chris Gadulka, the executive chef.
In this podcast, we cover:
What has contributed to the overwhelming success of Sylvan Table since opening in 2021
The types of consumers drawn to the local dining and why
How seasonality impacts menu planning and business operations, especially being located in the Midwest
The challenges of maintaining a true farm-to-table models that consumers might realize
The relationship with farm partners and nuances of departing from the traditional restaurant sourcing model
How a seasonal dish goes from concept to table
What aspiring farm-to-table restaurateurs should know before they open
And much more!
8 Apr 2025
#04 - Ben Johnston: Disrupting Big Food Narratives
Locavana's new Director of Marketing, Ben Johnston, joins Chris and Seth to discuss his journey to Locavana and his passion for local food. In this podcast, we also cover key issues in the food supply chain, such as glyphosate, imports, mislabeling, and greenwashing, and what Locavana is doing to help fight against these problems.
25 Mar 2025
#03 - New Growth Project: Farming for the Mind, Body, and Soul
Christine O’Driscoll and Carly VanDuinen are the co-founders of New Growth Project — a non-profit, “better than Organic” farm in Rockford, Michigan that employs individuals with cognitive differences.
In this podcast, we cover:
What qualities make farm work fulfilling and well-suited for individuals with cognitive differences
Agro-therapy and the physical and mental benefits of low-stimulation, outdoor work
The importance of chemical-free agriculture
The relationship between soil health and the nutrient value in food
Why Organic certification isn’t always the best indicator of food quality
and more!
New Growth Project CSA members can have their produce delivered by Locavana and bundles will be available for all customers soon at Locavana.com.
28 Jan 2025
#02 - Jami Goble: Raising Cattle the Right Way
Jami Goble owns and operates Ridgeview Farm in Alto, Michigan. Ridgeview is a true family farm that focuses on genetics and has become a Locavana customer favorite.
In this podcast, we cover:
- Jami's position on grass-fed vs. grain-fed
- Current issues and challenges in our food supply chain
- How to raise cattle the right way
- Why artificial meat represents a concerning trend in the food industry
- Questions consumers should ask farmers to ensure they're getting quality food
Ridgeview Farm's beef and bison meat is available on Locavana.com
24 Dec 2024
#01 - Luke Owens: Salmon Fishing in Bristol Bay, Alaska
Luke Owens is the Captain and Owner of Net To Table Seafoods. Luke shares his journey from teaching in remote villages of Alaska to leading a thriving seafood business.
We dive into the stark differences between wild-caught and farm-raised salmon, the adventures and grueling nature of fishing in Alaska, and practical tips on how to shop for high-quality salmon.
Get an inside look at what it takes to get your wild caught seafood to your plate.
Who has been a guest on Unprocessed
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Parker Brook
Dr Molly Anderson
Kendra Atkins
Marion Nestle
Jared Seidman
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