The Beyond Organic radio show is a 60-minute environmental radio and multimedia program that addresses issues of organic food and farming, social and environmental sustainability. The show offers news, interviews and research that fills a void left by public and private broadcasters.
Combating Global Warming with... Community
Posted: June 2006Join host Jerry Kay as we make the connection between global warming and hyperindividualism and hear what local communities can do to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Comfort Food: Traditions & Alternatives
Posted: June 2006For many people, the phrase “comfort food” conjures up images of hearty portions of meat and potatoes or the smells of rich cakes and cookies just coming out of the oven. However, according to Elaine Magee, “You can have your comfort foods and eat light too.”
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Food Fight - State v. Feds
Posted: June 2006Obesity, dangerous food additives and nutritional labeling are all being confronted at the state level. So how are “Big Food” industry lobbyists reacting? Will state laws continue to lead national policy?
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Farmer John Goes Hollywood
Posted: May 2006Farmer John Peterson has been called a maverick, a philosopher and a devil worshipper for his approach to life, art and organic vegetable growing. Now, his story is hitting the big screen winning kudos from Al Gore and Roger Ebert while racking up film festival awards.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Food Marketing & Kids
Posted: May 2006According to the Institute of Medicine, $10 billion a year is spent marketing food to children. How many of those dollars are put toward healthy food messaging?
An audio podcast in MP3 format.A Farmer’s Pilgrimage
Posted: May 2006With just two percent of the population growing food for all of us, it’s fair to say farmers are a threatened species. They’re also not the most social crowd.
Michael Ableman - farmer, writer, photographer and educator - set out on a cross country trip at the height of harvest time to visit America’s farmers on their own turf.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Cruise Ship Pollution, Coral Reefs and Aquariums
Posted: April 2006Over 20 million coral reef fish are sold to aquarium hobbyists every year. The majority of them are stunned by divers who use cyanide to poison the waters around them. Sensitive coral reefs and other marine wildlife suffer from this toxic collection method.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Michael Pollan, "Food Detective"
Posted: April 2006For renowned food writer Michael Pollan, a critical step toward understanding our food chains and making smarter eating choices is accepting that the “cult of convenience is a cult of ignorance.”
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Talking Grub
Posted: April 2006Flipping through your favorite cookbook, can you find a danger list of fruits and vegetables most likely to hold pesticide residue? Do you find yourself considering food safety studies and the global consequences of supporting local farmers? Authors Anna Lappe and Bryant Terry definitely do and they’ve re-imagined the traditional cookbook. Join us as we hear thoughts on food industry myths, childhood obesity, shopping, cooking and more.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Junk Food in Hospitals?
Posted: April 200624 percent of pediatric hospitals in North America have a fast food outlet in them. Join us as we find out how healthcare facilities can overhaul their approach to food, meet a doctor who started an on-site farmer’s market and hear how one hospital is even growing its own vegetables.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Road to Recovery: Gulf Coast Farms
Posted: March 2006Join us as we hear first hand from Louisiana small farmers about the damage they’ve suffered, their rebuilding efforts and a small relief fund that’s become a life preserver in a sea of government indifference.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Springtime: Gardening & Backyard Farm Animals
Posted: March 2006Shepherd Ogden hears people claim that starting their own organic garden is too complicated, he has a quick reply. “I was an art major,” he says, “I didn’t have any training in this.” He says would-be gardeners who start small and commit to paying attention, can’t help but waken their inner green thumb.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.
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Review the full list of podcast channels in our sciences category of the directory, covering astronomy, anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, physics and mathematics.
Whilst all the podcasts listed in this directory are selected in line with our criteria, we do strongly recommend educators that the contents of all podcasts, podcast feeds and channels are regularly auditioned to ensure that they are suitable and appropriate for the age range of the children and young people.
Friday, 10th February 2012
