Feeding people is a big job, and doing so with the health of the earth and those we feed is difficult given the cost of producing food. But there may be a solution in commissary kitchens. Join me as I sit down with Deb Belding of Poughkeepsie Open Kitchen to speak about the potential for commissary kitchens to foster local food systems. POK Website: https://hudsonriverhousing.org/what-we-do/strengthen-communities/poughkeepsie-underwear-factory/ Deborah's contact: dbelding@hudsonriverhousing.org NICK (Network for Incubator and Commissary Kitchens): https://www.thefoodcorridor.com/thenick/ My In ..read more

This episode explores some different perspectives about climate change. Join me as I sit down with archeologist Dr. Maureen Costura for a conversation about societal collapse, systems thinking, humanity and nature, and how to imagine an optimistic future. Link to the Savory Institute, who is working to implement active livestock management: https://savory.global My Instagram: Camdenmiller Music by Dominic Moses Feast & Forum is a production of the CIA's Applied Food Studies program ..read more

Just like everywhere food is produced, the CIA is in a constant battle against food waste. Join me, Chef Perillo, Katy Cassidy, and of course--the students of the CIA on an exploration of both the causes of and solutions to food waste on campus. USDA's webpage on food waste: https://www.usda.gov/foodwaste/faqs My Instagram: camdenmiller Music by Dominic Moses Feast & Forum is a production of the CIA's Applied Food Studies program ..read more

Welcome to episode one of Feast & Forum! In this episode, we're tackling modern Farming in America with a discussion about monocultures, biodiversity, permaculture, and reconnecting with our food. Dr. Reid's email: T_Reid@culinary.edu Website for volunteering on farms: LocalHarvest.org My Instagram: camdenmiller Music by Dominic Moses Feast & Forum is a production of the CIA's Applied Food Studies program ..read more

Hello, and welcome to the Feast and Forum podcast. I’m Camden, and I’ll be hosting this. But what exactly is this? Well, the idea behind this podcast is to provide a platform for conversations about our food system. And I know how tiring it may be to hear about “another new podcast”, but I really think that having some kind of journalistic body for issues of our food system is important. Especially at the school where the future leaders of the industry are learning about food. And as students at the CIA, I think we can agree that there are some real systemic flaws in our food system…aaand ther ..read more