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Fill Your Plate NOW
Imagine knowing exactly where your food comes from, supporting local farmers, and enjoying meals that are not only fresh and delicious but also cost-effective. By bridging the gap between you and the source of your sustenance, we're not just feeding bodies; we're enriching lives. Embrace this journey to wellness and wealth, where every bite brings you closer to the farm gate and further from what's unhealthy. Join the movement that's making consumers healthier, happier, and financially…
Episodes
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Eat This, Take That? Making Sense of Modern Nutrition
When it comes to nutrition, it seems like we're constantly being told what not to eat. Cut this out. Avoid that. Take this supplement. Don't take that one. And…
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How to Start a Mini Homestead in Arizona: Romey Romero of Rosie on the House
Romey Romero, co-owner and co-host of Rosie on the House, Arizona's longest-running home-improvement radio show, joins Fill Your Plate Now to talk about…
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Bringing Whole Milk Back to the Table: School Meal Choices
In this episode, Katie Bambacht, Vice President of Nutrition Affairs at National Dairy Council, and a registered dietitian and credentialed school nutrition…
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Our Arizona Fall Festival Guide: Pumpkins, Barn Dances & Farm Experiences
On this episode of Fill Your Plate Now, Julie Murphree and Tammy Baker welcome Ashlee Mortimer, CEO of Mortimer Farms in Dewey, Arizona, as the family farm…
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From City Girl to Cotton Fields: Sherry Saylor on Servant Leadership
Fill Your Plate Now sits down with Sherry Saylor, a recently retired Buckeye-area farmer, longtime school counselor, and national Farm Bureau leader whose life…
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How a Cordon Bleu Chef & RDN Makes Healthy Food Fast and Flavorful
On this episode of Fill Your Plate Now, we sit down with Michelle Dudash, RDN — award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist, Le Cordon Bleu–certified chef…
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From Desert Soil to Full Plates: 4th-Generation Farmer Cassy England on Working the Land that Feeds Us
On this episode of Fill Your Plate Now, farm girl Julie Murphree and Nutrition Ninja Tammy Baker sit down with Cassy England, a fourth-generation Arizona…
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From Hog Barn to Harvest: Idaho Farmer on Pork's Value, Manure Nutrients, and Closing the Farm Loop
Idaho farmer and former National Pork Producers Council president Dave Roper joins Fill Your Plate Now from his multi-generational family farm in Kimberly, in…
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Nurturing Healthy Eaters: Insights from Colleen Sloan
Join Colleen Sloan, a pediatric Physician Associate and Registered Dietitian with over 15 years of experience, as she delves into the world of child nutrition…
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Dairy Nutrition for Growth and Development
In today's conversation, we'll explore the role of dairy throughout the lifecycle—from infancy and childhood to adulthood and healthy aging. Joining us is…
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Embracing Agriculture at Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company has become a leader in craft beer by proving that great beer starts with great local ingredients. Since opening in 2013, the…
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Growing Home: Arizona – How 3 Families Humanize the Desert's Water Crisis & Why Every Arizonan Is Connected
Water is the lifeblood of the desert—but conversations about Arizona's most precious resource are often buried in statistics, policy debates, and impersonal…
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Modernizing Dams, Reservoirs & Delivery Systems for Family Farms & The Food System
In this episode of Fill Your Plate Now, we welcome back Sam Barncastle of the Family Farm Alliance to dive deep into the urgent need to modernize aging Western…
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From Classroom to Cotton Fields: Nancy Caywood on Multi-Generational Farming, Water Resilience, and Connecting Consumers to Agriculture
Join us on Fill Your Plate Now as we sit down with Nancy Caywood, a third-generation farmer at Caywood Farms near Casa Grande in Pinal County, Arizona. With…
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From Farm to Carton: Dr. Schack (The Dairy Doc) on Her New Children's Book & Connecting Kids to Real Dairy Farming
Join hosts Tammy Baker and Julie Murphree on Fill Your Plate Now for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Michelle Schack—Arizona dairy veterinarian, mom, social…
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Raising Kids and Cattle: How One Young Arizona Ranch Couple Manages in Modern Times
Join us on Fill Your Plate Now for an inspiring conversation with Ben and Ashley Menges — a young, hardworking ranching couple in southern Arizona who are…
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Fill Your Plate Securely: Dr. Wolker on Battling the Screwworm Before It Hits Arizona
Join Fill Your Plate Now for a critical conversation with Dr. Ryan Wolker, DVM, Arizona's State Veterinarian. Recent confirmed cases of New World Screwworm in…
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Large Animal Vet Life, Dairy Regulations & Consumer Myths: Inside Look with Dr. Kandice Runyon
Discover the real story behind dairy cow care with Dr. Kandice Runyon, DVM, Director of Animal Wellbeing at United Dairymen of Arizona (UDA). In this…
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Arizona's 360 Days of Sunshine: How the Desert Became America's Winter Salad Bowl
Discover how Arizona's incredible climate powers our state's agriculture. With over 300 days of blazing sunshine, mild desert winters, and diverse…
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Life & Legacy on Desperado Dairy
Join us on a captivating journey into the heart of agriculture and dairy farming at Desperado Dairy. In this podcast, we sit down with Casey and Andrea Dugan…
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Award-Winning Chef + Dietitian Jackie Newgent on Making Healthy Food Irresistible
Join us on "Fill Your Plate Now" for an inspiring conversation with Jackie Newgent, RDN — a classically trained chef and registered dietitian who beautifully…
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Ranch Chores, 4-H Courage & Steak Dreams: A Fun Chat with 9-Year-Old Carey Dobson & Mom Alex
Join us for a delightful and inspiring episode of Fill Your Plate Now with 9-year-old Carey Dobson and his mom, Alex, a Northern Arizona ranching family with…
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Butcher Solutions on Wheels: How Sierra Anthony is Revolutionizing Meat Processing & Bringing Better Beef Home
We sit down with Sierra Anthony — meat scientist, owner of Butcher Solutions, LLC, and a force of nature in the meat industry. Growing up on a grain and…
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From Sportswriter to Food Bank Champion: Jerry Brown on Feeding Millions at America's First Food Bank
In this inspiring episode of Fill Your Plate Now, we welcome Jerry Brown, Director of Public Relations for St. Mary's Food Bank. With 17 years at the…
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Registered Dietitian PhD Shares Evidence-Based Dairy Tips for Everyday Wellness
On today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Kristin Ricklefs-Johnson, Director of Nutrition Research at the National Dairy Council. Dr. Ricklefs-Johnson leads…
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Why the West's Irrigated Farms Are Critical to America's Food Security
Samantha Barncastle, Executive Director of the Family Farm Alliance, is an attorney with 17+ years in water law and natural resources, a multigenerational farm…
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More Joy for Cooking from Our Beloved AZ Chef, Part 2
Join us on Fill Your Plate Now for an incredibly fun and informative conversation with Arizona's beloved chef, and cooking instructor Jan D'Atri! In this…
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Arizona's Favorite Chef Jan D'Atri Shares Her Joy for Cooking: Garlic, Cheese, Sourdough & More! Part 1
Join us on Fill Your Plate Now for an incredibly fun and informative conversation with Arizona's beloved chef, and cooking instructor Jan D'Atri! In this…
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How to Fuel Like a High-Performer Without Giving Up Flavor or Culture
Men's Health Nutrition Adviser and high-performance mentor Dezi Abeyta, RDN, joins hosts Julie Murphree and Tammy Baker to talk real talk about food, family…
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2026 Farm Sector Crisis: Tale of Two Farm Economies, Truths Revealed
In this must-watch episode of Fill Your Plate Now, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Danny Munch breaks down the brutal reality facing U.S. farmers and…
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Arizona's Hidden Gem: Meet the Retirees Who Built an Award-Winning Winery from Scratch!
In this landmark episode of Fill Your Plate Now — the first time we've welcomed an Arizona winemaker to the show — we sit down with Emil Molin, founder, owner…
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Unlocking Arizona's Local Food Power: Farm-to-School, Nutrition Insights: Episode 56
Discover how the Arizona Department of Agriculture safeguards and nourishes Arizona families every day! In this eye-opening episode of Fill Your Plate NOW…
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From Doctor to Peak Performer: Real Talk on Nutrition with Health Hacks That Actually Work
Dr. Christian Poulos, MD, joins Fill Your Plate Now to break down no-nonsense men's health and nutrition: Prioritize protein + veggies to crush fat loss…
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Preserving Arizona's Legacy Farms: Insider Talk with Farmer & Land Expert Shawn Wood
Dive into the heart of Arizona ag with Shawn Wood, First Vice President of Arizona Farm Bureau, Buckeye farmer, and land broker. She shares personal stories…
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From Dairy Dream to Shelf Reality: How Shamrock Foods Innovates for You!
In this episode of Fill Your Plate NOW, hosts Julie Murphree and Tammy Baker sit down with Micheale Hafez, Vice President of Product Development at Shamrock…
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From Cornfields to City Hall: Mayor Mark Freeman Dishes on Farming, Food, and Leading a Growing City with Deep Agriculture Roots!
Join hosts Julie Murphree (the farm girl) and Tammy Baker (the Nutrition Ninja) for a down-to-earth chat with Mark Freeman, the Mayor of Mesa, Arizona—and a…
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Dairy's Green Revolution: Water Reuse, Methane Magic & More!
In this eye-opening episode of Fill Your Plate Now, hosts Tammy Baker and Julie Murphree talk with Jacklyn Reynolds, Sustainability Analyst at United Dairymen…
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Shark Farmer Unfiltered: Raw Truths About Modern Ag
In this lively episode, hosts Julie Murphree and Tammy Baker sit down with Rob Sharkey, the one and only Shark Farmer! As a fifth-generation Illinois grain…
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Discover the Legacy in Every Fiber of the 5th Gen Cotton Company
From Field to Closet: The Story of 5th Gen Cotton Company is one of resilience and innovation. Join us on Fill Your Plate as we sit down with the passionate…
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The Food Pyramid Just Got FLIPPED! New Rules Change Everything You Eat
The Fill Your Plate NOW podcast, hosted by farm girl and Arizona agriculture advocate Julie Murphree alongside the "Nutrition Ninja" Tammy Baker, dives deep…
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Get Ready: Fill Your Plate NOW is About to Change How You Eat!
Get ready! The next season of Fill Your Plate NOW is dropping soon, and it's set to transform the way you think about food, farming, and your health forever!…
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Unlocking Better Sleep Through Nutrition
In this enlightening episode of Fill Your Plate Now, hosts Julie Murphree and Tammy Baker sit down with acclaimed Karman Meyer, RDN, LDN, RYT, author of the…
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New Year Encore: Finding the Mediterranean Diet in the Desert
We are ringing in 2026 by bringing back a listener favorite! Join us as we rediscover how to embrace the Mediterranean Diet in Arizona with authenticity…
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Holiday Encore: Taste What Pork Can Do!
In this special encore presentation, we are revisiting a listener favorite to help you celebrate the season with flavor and health. As families gather today…
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Cutting Through the Food and Farming Misinformation Clutter
In this eye-opening episode, join renowned agriculture advocate Michelle Miller, better known as The Farm Babe, as she slices through the overwhelming clutter…
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The Truth About Crop Protection: Designed to Protect You & Your Food Supply
In this episode, former Arizona farmer Julie Murphree dives into why crop protection is the cornerstone for saving our food supply. When headlines scream about…
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The Trifecta of the Good Life: Health, Flavor and Fun
What if eating well didn't mean giving up the foods you love? In this energizing episode, registered dietitian and French-trained professional chef Michele…
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Thanksgiving Encore! The Sizzling Secrets of Local Beef: A Mouthwatering Tradition
This Thanksgiving, we're serving up an unforgettable encore presentation! While you enjoy time with family and maybe even a little turkey, we're taking a…
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Nutrition for First Responders and Anyone With a Demanding Lifestyle
Join registered dietitian and performance nutrition expert Megan Lautz, MS, RD, as she explores the unique nutritional demands of first responders —…
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Lights Out! Here's to Better Sleep
In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the secrets of restful sleep with our Nutrition Ninja, Tammy Baker, MS, RDN. And yes, some of the strategies…
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Food As Medicine: What's New; What Works?
Dive into the wild world of nutrition science with University of Arizona nutritionist Melanie Hingle, Ph.D., R.D., where Food as Medicine makes practical sense…
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Discover the Vital Role Animal Vets Serve on the Dairy
In this episode, dive into the unsung heroism of animal veterinarians on the frontlines of dairy farming. Join hosts Tammy Baker and Julie Murphree as they sit…
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Child and Family Nutrition: How to Do It Right!
In today's fast-paced world, nourishing your family's health doesn't have to feel like a battle against picky eaters, confusing food labels, or endless fad…
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Celebrating What's In Season and Local Agriculture!
As Arizona transitions into the vibrant hues of fall, the state's agricultural bounty shifts toward hearty, colorful harvests that celebrate the desert's…
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Power Up with Protein: Fuel Your Body the Right Way
In this energizing episode of Power Up with Protein, we dive deep into the powerhouse nutrient that's often overlooked in our daily grind, protein! Whether…
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Taste What Pork Can Do!
The National Pork Board's "Taste What Pork Can Do" campaign reintroduces pork as a versatile, flavorful, and convenient everyday healthy protein option. We…
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The True Plant Guy Celebrates the Avocado!
Join us for an engaging episode as we spotlight Gary Gragg, the Bay Area's renowned horticulturist and self-proclaimed "Horticultural Guru" behind the popular…
Fill Your Plate NOWNational Leader Clarifies Why Securing American Agriculture Secures Everyone's Livelihood (Audio)
In this compelling episode, join us as American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall, a leading voice on national agriculture issues, breaks down the critical…
Fill Your Plate NOWTackling Myths and Misconceptions about Nutrition (Audio)
In this engaging and evidence-based episode, renowned registered dietitian and nutrition expert Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND, draws on her extensive…
Fill Your Plate NOWHydration Guru Reveals Must-Know Secrets to Stay Perfectly Hydrated! (Audio)
Dr. Stavros Kavouras, a leading authority on hydration science, is a professor and researcher renowned for his work in exercise physiology and human…