Clean Food, Messy Life

In this episode, Jamie sits down with Wilder Jones, a seventh generation farmer and the son of previous guest, Nate Jones. Wilder shares some insights on micro dairy production and organic farming, both spaces he currently works in. He and Jamie talk about permaculture as a tool for both farming without pesticides and for nurturing the land that grows your food, the principles of animal hierarchy in dairy farming, the journey of milk production (and the controversies surrounding raw milk), the significance of growing your own food within the systems of capitalism and industrial agriculture, and the importance of deindustrializing your life.

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In this episode, Jamie visits Squash Blossom Farm to interview Sara Berman and Ed Zinader. Sara and Ed share their own journeys into farming, and talk about the practices that they utilize to create holistic and sustainable relationships with their land, ecosystem, products, and customers, from organic farming to sheep grazing to permaculture to bee keeping to perennial food forests. They also share their thoughts on why it matters to know where your food comes from, and elaborate on how different farming practices impact taste and quality (for better or for worse).

Check out https://www.squashblossom.farm/ to source their products, learn more about their farming practices, and see what local events to find them at.

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In this episode, Jamie talks with Brett Stevenson, owner and operator of Hillside Grain in Bellevue, Idaho. Brett shares with Jamie what makes Hillside Grain stand out in terms of farming practices and milling operations, and subsequently, flour quality. She and Jamie also discuss the ways that standard practices, like heat and bleaching, affect nutrient absorption and taste.

To learn more about Hillside Grain, check out their website at https://www.hillsidegrain.com/.

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In this episode, Jamie talks with Nate Jones, a third generation farmer and rancher, and owner of King's Crown Organic Farm. At Nate's childhood farm, he and Jamie discuss his journey as a pioneer for organic farming in Idaho, as well as the complexities, challenges, and changes that come with organic farming, and how competition with corporate grocery markets affects local farms and co-ops.

Check out https://www.kingscrownorganics.com/ to source their products and learn more about their farming practices.

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In this episode, Jamie sits down with John and Becky Klimes, owners of Agrarian Harvest, one of the many small, family-owned farms operating out of Idaho. John and Becky share with Jamie some of their sustainable and clean farm practices that set them apart, the tremendous impact small farms have on local food spaces (and vice versa), clean farming vs. regenerative farming, and their future visions for the continually evolving local food systems in Idaho.

Check out Agrarian Harvest's website to source their products or get access to their newsletter and blog. Follow them on Instagram at @agrarian_harvest.

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In our very first episode, Jamie sits down with Amy Mattias, executive director of Future Roots, to learn about how she is helping to shape the future of local food in Idaho. Amy shares her background and passion for local food resources, the mission and initiatives of Future Roots, and the importance of traceability and transparency in local food. She also highlights different projects and strategies that are working to engage more people in the effort to cultivate strong, sustainable local food networks across Idaho.

Check out Future Root's website to get involved, find local food resources like the 2026 Locally Grown Guide, or to find local food events in the Idaho area.