Farms. Food. Future. looks at the big issues facing farmers in the developing world and what needs to be done to wipe out global hunger while dealing with the climate crisis. It’s brought to you by the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development and presented by Brian Thomson.
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Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Welcome to the Pederson’s Farms podcast. Our goal is to lift the curtain on all aspects of the food industry, so you know more about what you eat. Hosted by our VP, Neil Dudley, a man with over 20 years of experience in the business, that worked his way from the ground up. We look forward to discussing agriculture, sustainability, transparency, diversity, philanthropy, and animal welfare from the perspectives of our consumers, customers, ven ...
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Bigging-Up Biodiversity
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We’re getting in the biodiversity groove ahead of International Biodiversity Day on May 22nd. We speak exclusively to the acting Executive Secretary of the UN’s Convention on Biological Diversity, David Cooper. Then we’ll be hearing from IFAD’s lead on biodiversity Marie Aude Even. After that, in honour of the UK coronation we’re taking a little bi…
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Innovating for a sustainable farming future
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This month’s edition of Farms.Food.Future. is all about innovation. Donal Brown talks about how IFAD is innovating in projects around the world. This month, we're also featuring some amazing game-changers in the industry. First we have Mai Ann Healy from BioFiltro, who's revolutionizing wastewater treatment with their innovative worm castings techn…
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Bridging the Digital Gender Gap
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In this podcast we look at International Women’s Day 2023, which explores the impact of the digital gender gap, speaking to IFAD's Ndaya Beltchika. We also talk to ecommerce professional, Shelley Burich, from Samoa, and Elsie Du Bray from the Lakota Nation in North America about food sovereignty. We hear about the latest on the ever changing donor …
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Links: Pederson's Natural Farms cupcakesbyjordanjames.com Topics: (0:30) - Introducing Jordan and her experience placing 2nd in the World Bacon Championships (3:36) - How on earth do you make 2,000 cupcakes for one event? (4:53) - Jordan’s family dynamic (7:19) - Why do you bake cupcakes for a career? (9:25) - How do you feel about animal protein? …
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Does food safety and quality truly matter to consumers, and should it matter? This week on Pederson’s podcast, Neil Dudley is joined by Richard Atkin, the Vice President of Quality Assurance at Tendergrass Farms to discuss where food comes from and the processes used to determine if food is meeting standards of safety and quality. They discuss the …
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Have you ever thought about the energy used in food production and what that means for you when you eat that food? Joe Koran joins Neil for a discussion about where our food comes from and why that’s important for our health. Neil and Joe talk about everything from Joe’s decision to stop pursuing a teaching degree in order to learn about the seafoo…
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What does it take to steward the land and build up a profitable ranch like Big Bluff Ranch? This is something Tyler Dawley knows well. Tyler joins Neil to discuss the importance of and the benefits of regenerative agriculture. They discuss their passions, the changing nature of the ag industry, their experiences in the industry, and the power the c…
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Promoting Indigenous Voice
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This month we talk about a crucial yet underrepresented group in the fight for climate change: Indigenous Peoples. Join us on our travels around the world and hear what chefs, activists and experts have to say about the issues most important to their communities, ahead of IFAD’s Indigenous Peoples’ Forum in February. Up first, we chat with IFAD’s v…
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What is the least understood thing about the agriculture business? And can you really be sure about where the food on your plate comes from? This week, Neil Dudley is joined by John Saunders, Founder and CEO of Where Food Comes From, and Spencer Lomax, Director of Market Development at Where Food Comes From. They discuss the ag business in depth, t…
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Can your biggest strength also be your biggest weakness? For Jodi Taffel, the answer is yes! Listen in as Neil is joined by Jodi - multiple time winner of the bacon category of the World Food Championship. They talk about her competition wins, as well as her acting career, and being unafraid to try things until they work. The conversation doesn’t e…
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In this episode of Powered by Protein, host Neil Dudley interviews Diego Diverde, the Sales Director for Greener Pastures Chicken. Diego shares how their farm raises organic, grass-fed chickens using regenerative farming practices. Find out what regenerative farming is and how it helps improve soil health and sustainable food production with Diego …
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Putting our Money Where our Mouth is
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It’s the end of the year, and we’re jumping headfirst into 2023. First, we introduce a soon-to-be familiar face: our new president, Alvaro Lario, who talks about his plans for IFAD. We then turn to Satu Santala, Associate Vice-President of the External Relations and Governance Department at IFAD, who talks to us about the year ahead and the agency’…
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Did you know that it is possible to make hot ice cream or snow out of food? At the World Food Championship it is! This week, host Neil Dudley is joined by James Murray. Murray has 40 years of experience in the industry, works for the National Pork Board, and is a professional chef. They discuss the incredible innovations seen at the World Food Cham…
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The commitment to living a healthy life is not an easy one. But Jordan Graham can attest that it is worthwhile. Listen this week as Neil Dudley is joined by coach and weight loss specialist Jordan Grahm to discuss the mindset behind living a healthy life, and the importance of doing it for yourself. Jordan shares his story and the changes he made i…
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Are you wondering what it takes to truly be successful as an entrepreneur? Caroline Fausel would say never giving up is key, along with a few other ingredients. Listen as Caroline joins host Neil Dudley to discuss Caroline’s Olive You Whole blog and podcast. The conversation covers healthy living, regenerative agriculture and the role animals play …
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What does it take to turn your company’s good reputation into a strong brand? Hard work is a good starting point. Listen as Michael Kiolbassa of Kiolbassa Smoked Meats joins Neil Dudley to discuss how Kiolbassa has become what it is today and the changing nature of the business. They discuss the ins and outs of the meat business and the priceless t…
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Building Biodiversity for a Successful Farming Future
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As we near next month’s UN Biodiversity Conference – COP 15 – we take a look at a different side of climate change: biodiversity and conservation. On this month’s episode, Senior Biodiversity Specialist Nadine Azzu tells us about her expectations for the conference, and we learn more about the landmark agreement that first brought biodiversity to t…
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#64: Judy Cho - Owner of Nutrition with Judy, Carnivore Diet, PUFA researcher, and truth finder
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Do you know where your food comes from, and does that matter to you? Owner of Nutrition with Judy and author of The Carnivore Cure, Judy Cho joins host Neil Dudley on the podcast to explain why it definitely should matter to you! They also talk about the power of our habits and fueling our bodies with the right kind of fuel. This is a discussion yo…
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Have you ever heard of the term “greenwashing?” Nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow joins Neil Dudley on the podcast this week, and they discuss the greenwashing of product labels, as well as metabolic health, intermittent fasting, and nutrition. Cynthia has expertise and explains the science behind intermittent fasting in her book Intermittent Fast…
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#62: Robert Sikes - Founder & CEO of Keto Savage
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n this episode, the creator of Keto Savage, Robert Sikes, joins host Neil Dudley for a discussion about running businesses, transparency for consumers, and the importance of breaking out of the status quo in everything from nutrition to business practices. Robert has been a natural bodybuilder for fourteen years, half of which have been in a ketoge…
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The Inside Scoop on Climate Change in Africa
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This month’s episode of Farms.Food.Future is all about climate change in Africa. We focus on accomplishments – and shortcomings – on the continent. IFAD’s own Jo Puri introduces IFAD’s climate goals and the expectations for COP27. Our regional specialists Paxina Chileshe and Pathe Sene give us updates on projects in Africa as well as an African per…
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What is it like working at Pederson’s? This week, Pederson’s Lead Support Representative Jeff Hackett joined Neil Dudley on the podcast. They discussed Jeff’s experience working at Pederson’s, how he joined the Pederson’s team, and his Whole30 experience! Links: Visit us online www.PedersonsFarms.com Topics: (0:30) - Introducing Jeff & life working…
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What exactly is an NFT and what does it have to do with bacon? Listen as Neil Dudley is joined by Ritchie McCord and Andrew Evans of Bacon Club. They discuss and explain what NFTs are, the simplicity of using them, and the partnership between Pederson’s and Bacon Club. Links: Visit us online at www.PedersonsFarms.com Andrew on Twitter Richie on Twi…
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What does it take to run Denver’s oldest sausage manufacturer? Listen as siblings Melodie Harris and Steve Polidori join host Neil Dudley and discuss the ins and outs of family run Polidori Sausage. They talk about what it means to run a certified green facility, working with family, and the importance of hearing what customers are saying. Links: V…
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#58: Abby Scott - Creator of House of Keto sharing here weight loss, ketogenic, and parenting journey
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Can the food we eat be life-changing? If you ask Abby Scott, the answer is absolutely yes. Abby started the ketogenic lifestyle in 2017 and saw major positive changes. Now, her whole family is on the keto path and are all the better for it. In this episode, Neil and Abby talk about House of Keto, what led her to the ketogenic life, and, most import…
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Beatriz Aranda How often do you learn about the people behind the products you purchase? Well, that’s just part of the culture at Pederson’s. The desire for transparency doesn’t end at what goes into the products or even how the animals are raised. It’s the people that really tell the story. People like Beatriz Aranda. Neil sits down for a chat wit…
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Fighting Climate Change in South Asia
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From chefs in India to fisheries in the Maldives, on this month’s episode of Farms.Food.Future. we examine how the relationship between agriculture and climate change is affecting South Asia. We also reflect on 75 years of independence in India and Pakistan and learn about IFAD’s work in Bhutan and the Maldives. Having spoken to youth leaders and p…
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Dr. Mindy Pelz What if you could reset your body’s health without spending a dime? Dr. Mindy Pelz firmly believes that our bodies can do just that through intermittent fasting. Listen as she leads Neil through the journey of what happens to your body after 13 hours, 17 hours, 24 hours, and beyond. But don’t think you can just jump in and stop eatin…
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James Peisker What happens when a trained chef is dissatisfied with the quality of the meat on offer? In the case of James Peisker, the answer is simple: If want something done right, sometimes you just have to do it yourself. Neil talks to James about how he came to co-found Porter Road, a company where flavor, quality, and freshness come first. T…
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Dr. Anthony Chaffee What if eating carnivorous could help cure you of chronic pain, lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, and obesity and run your body more efficiently? Well, that’s precisely what Dr. Anthony Chaffee, a physician that specializes in neurosurgery, believes. Neil explores how Dr. Chaffee came to this belief through medicine and …
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This month we’re focusing on renewable energy. Fossil fuels are dwindling and access to energy is already a scarcity in Africa. Now, people are turning to renewable energy technology. We’ll first talk with energy specialist Dan Martin to learn about these technologies and how IFAD incorporates them into their projects. We also talk to a farmer to l…
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Have you ever felt that if you just lost weight, everything else would fall into place? Dennis Pridgen is here to tell you there is much more to it. Looking good doesn’t always equal feeling good. Dennis is the owner of Get Lean Journey, offering customized keto plans and fitness and lifestyle coaching. Neil talks to Dennis about the most crucial f…
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Robby Sansom Get ready to dive deeply into the world of animal welfare, regenerative agriculture, and the realistic scalability of the sustainable food movement. Listen as Neil speaks with Robby Sansom, co-founder of Force of Nature, a company formed to accelerate the creation of a global regenerative supply network. As the former CFO/COO of EPIC, …
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#51: Jim Ondrusek - VP of Fresh Pork at Pederson's Farms where Humanely Raised and No Antibiotics Ever are second nature
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Jim Ondrusek There are as many opinions on what humans should eat as there are ways to make food. Of course, not everyone chooses to eat animal proteins, but if you do, you might also care about how the animals are raised and the process behind getting that pork chop to your plate. And if there’s anyone qualified to answer those questions, it’s Jim…
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#50: Anne Malleau - Executive Director of Global Animal Partnership aka GAP where gestation crates, electric prods, and animal welfare expectations get serious consideration
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Anne Malleau In this episode, Neil speaks with Anne Malleau, Executive Director for Global Animal Partnership (GAP). GAP has paved the way for third-party, independent animal welfare certification, but they also work behind the scenes to help the farmers that make it possible to succeed in the consumer-driven market for more humane animal agricultu…
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#49: Ed Cifu - Director of Market District Fresh at Giant Eagle driving innovation and leadership in the meat industry
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Ed Cifu Quality doesn’t just happen. It takes constant concentrated ongoing effort. And as Market District Director of Fresh & Specialty, Ed Cifu knows about quality. In this episode, Neil and Ed discuss what happens behind the scenes to make Market District not just another grocery store but a destination and epicurean experience for foodies. From…
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Teri Turner Life is a journey. And so is every recipe. For Teri Turner, the two are intertwined. Teri started a new chapter in her life journey by sharing pictures of her home-cooked meals on Instagram. Those pictures soon became a blog called No Crumbs Left, which led to the creation of her Whole30-approved cookbook of the same name. In this episo…
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Good Nutrition Better Lives - Focus on Africa
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In Africa, just under 800 million people are facing food insecurity. And that situation is made worse by a triple crisis - COVID-19, climate change and conflict. In this podcast our team in Nairobi, Dakar and Cairo take us on a journey through the nutrition landscape for small scare farmers across the continent of Africa. Also in podcast 34 we go t…
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Links: Pederson’s Farms Online Gustine, TX Time Codes: (1:21) - Luke’s background (3:15) - Luke’s journey at Pederson’s (6:13) - How are you finding people with great wok ethic as the plant manager? (8:07) - What do you enjoy most about your job? (10:36) - Thoughts on R&D (12:28) - ERP Systems (14:10) - What are some challenges you face in your rol…
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Visit us online: www.PedersonsFarms.com Links: Southwest Meat Association Joe Harris on LinkedIn SMA on LinkedIn Topics: (3:20) - Joe’s background and career (8:39) - The Southwestern Meat Association (15:41) - Leadership philosophies (24:52) - Vendor relationships (27:30) - What’s it like up in Washington D.C.? (31:34) - How Joe became familiar wi…
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Visit us online: www.PedersonsFarms.com Links: Coro Foods: Salumi Martinique on LinkedIn Global Animal Partnership Pig Regulations HACCP SQF Topics: (4:17) - Coro Food’s background (6:17) - How did you come to take over the business? (9:05) - The Salami-making process (18:11) - Pederson’s GAP approach, HACCP & SQF (26:03) - What’s your favorite pro…
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Welcome to the Show please find links and time stamps below! Visit us online: www.PedersonsFarms.com Links: Southern Fried Skinnyfied by Paige Murray BootsandBiscuits.com Paige on Instagram Topics: (3:27) - Introducing Paige (5:18) - Has food always been important to you? (7:55) - Dieting within the Modeling world (10:25) - Paige’s marathon trainin…
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Building Resilience in a Time of Famine
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20 million people in the Horn of Africa are at risk of starvation, largely due to a four year drought which has created the driest conditions in the area in forty years. Dr. Joseph Awange and IFAD’s Satu Santala look at the root cause of famine and the solutions we can put in place. Also joining us is climate specialist Paxina Chileshe who looks at…
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GiGi Eats: The Salmon Queen
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The "Salmon Queen" GiGi Ashworth is an example of your attitude is everything! Please listen to this conversation and consider the importance of attitude and food in your HEALTH! Visit https://www.ketocon.org/ketocon-2022/ and use Code BACON for $50 off! Visit us online at www.PedersonsFarms.com Links: Gigi on Instagram Gigi on YouTube Topics: (6:5…
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Food Lies, doesn’t that title catch your attention! It sparks thoughts of curiosity, mystery, and revelation for me, and I am excited to share this conversation with the man behind the documentary. Brian Sanders is an entrepreneur and massive player in the food truth community. Through his website Sapien.org, his wellness community, his Nose to Tai…
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Chris "The Surgeon" Sekeres, enough said! Visit us online: www.PedersonsFarms.com Links: Ben’s Beef Bacon Video Ben on the Pederson’s Podcast Ketocon.org Use code BACON for $50 off! Topics: (5:48 ) - Chris’ background & role at Pederson’s (11:00) - How can we improve at Pederson’s? (14:37) - Ketocon (18:48) - Golf & stories selling snack bacon (22:…
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Ketocon y’all! Do you know how important ketosis, ketones, metabolic health, carnivore, intermittent fasting, cold plunges, and exercise is to your health? If your answer is no or not as much as I would like then you need to come join the community at this event! In this episode, Robin Switzer founder and leader of Ketocon explores her story and of…
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More in-depth description coming... Links: Visit us online at www.PedersonsFarms.com Ketocon.org Use code BACON for $50 off! Tiffany on Instagram Topics: (5:11) - Feeling better at 50 years old than at 30 years old (8:44) - What would you tell people about the carnivore diet? (11:07) - Thoughts on losing weight & polarizing diets (20:06) - Mental a…
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More in-depth description coming... Links: Vi on Instagram Visit us online www.PedersonsFarms.com Visit https://www.ketocon.org/ketocon-2022/ use code BACON for $50 off! Vielka on LinkedIn Topics: (4:46) - Introducing Vi (9:56) - Why is Keto a passion of yours? (13:14) - Stigmas around losing weight, eating properly & Vi’s personal weight loss jour…
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Banana peel bacon, Bread on top of Bread vegan beef wellington, and the idea that our human ancestors were almost all vegetarians are just a few of the myths Dr. Shawn Baker addresses with his TikTok Duets! Dr. Baker has a wealth of knowledge about and experience with the Carnivore Diet. He is an author, surgeon, veteran, father, and advocate. List…
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