Know Your Food

Know Your Food, a podcast by Farm to People, digs into the stories, people, and ideas transforming the way we eat. Hosted by co-founder Michael Ray Robinov, each episode features candid conversations with chefs, farmers, writers, and food innovators—exploring what makes great food truly exceptional, why it matters, where it comes from, and how it stands apart from the average grocery store fare.

Know Your Food is a arts podcast hosted by Farm to People, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Farm to People hosts Know Your Food, a arts show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #18

  Learning from the Land: Martin Ping on Biodynamics, Education, and Regeneration | Know Your Food #17

  Dec 3, 202535 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Know Your Food, we sit down with Martin Ping, longtime executive at Hawthorne Valley Association, to explore how decades of community-centered work, biodynamic farming, and deep relationship-building have shaped one of the Hudson Valley’s most enduring food and education hubs. Hawthorne Valley’s influence stretches from regenerative agriculture to farm-based learning and vibrant local economies, all grounded in a commitment to land and community.</p><p><br /></p><p>We dig into what it really takes to sustain a place like Hawthorne Valley. Martin talks about the interconnected systems behind their work, the importance of b...

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  Episode #16

  Rebuilding Regional Flour: Heidi Dolnick, Makayla Bunce & Thor Oechsner | Know Your Food #16

  Oct 29, 202545 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Know Your Food, we sit down with three people at the heart of New York’s regional grain renaissance: Heidi Dolnick of Unified Mills, Makayla Bunce of Farmer Ground Flour, and Thor Oechsner of Oechsner Farms. Together, they unpack why real flour begins long before the millstones start spinning.</p><p>We explore what makes local grains different: how regenerative farming strengthens soil from the roots up, why stone milling preserves flavor and nutrition that industrial flour strips away, and how rebuilding a local grain economy puts value back into farms and communities. This is th...

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  Episode #15

  Mycology at Work: Cory Nellissen

  Aug 20, 202531 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Know Your Food, Tivoli Mushrooms farm director Cory Nellisen joins us to share his path from experimenting with fungi in a garage to managing daily operations at one of New York’s leading mushroom farms. We explore the realities of mushroom cultivation—balancing the science of mycology with production demands, the patience it takes to keep mushrooms thriving year-round, and how trust and teamwork shape life on the farm. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to grow mushrooms for a city like New York, this conversation pulls back the curtain.</p><p>This conver...

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  Episode #14

  Soil to City: Regenerative Farming with Simon Ziegler of Sun Sprout Farm

  Aug 13, 202544 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Know Your Food, we sit down with Simon Ziegler, co-founder of Sun Sprout Farms, to explore how a lifelong passion for growing food—and a commitment to ecological stewardship—has shaped one of the Hudson Valley’s most trusted organic produce distributors. Sun Sprout connects small farms to the restaurants, markets, and communities that rely on them, making local food accessible while keeping sustainability at the heart of their work.</p><p>We dive into the nuts and bolts of running a local food hub, the delicate balance between scale and integrity, and the ways Simon...

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  Episode #11

  Simpli's Ecosystem Pantry: Sarela Herrada

  Aug 6, 202543 minS1

  <p> In this episode of Know Your Food, Sarela Herrada, co-founder of Simpli, joins us live in Brooklyn to talk about how her roots in Peru—and her career in mission-driven food—led her to build a pantry brand that’s anything but ordinary. Simpli sources beautiful beans and grains directly from smallholder farmers in Latin America, prioritizing transparency, traceability, and equity every step of the way.</p><p><br>We get into how Simpli is reshaping the conversation around everyday staples, the challenges and rewards of building a values-based supply chain, and how food can be both deeply personal and radi...

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