Fill Your Plate Now Podcast
Cornfields to City Hall: Mayor Mark Freeman Dishes on Farming, Food, and Leading a City, Episode 52
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 proud, still-active yeoman farmer with deep roots in the Valley’s ag heritage. Mark shares stories from his family farm legacy (dating back to Mesa’s founding days!), how he balances running a major city with growing fresh crops, why local agriculture matters for healthy plates and strong communities, and his take on sustainable food systems in one of the fastest-growing areas in the U.S. Whether you’re into urban farming, supporting Arizona growers, or just love hearing real talk about where your food really comes from—this episode is packed with heart, hard work, and a few laughs from the field to the podium. Don’t miss it—grab your fork and tune in!
Dairy’s Green Revolution: Water Reuse, Methane Magic & More! Episode 51
In this eye-opening episode of Fill Your Plate Now, hosts Tammy Baker and Julie Murphree talk with Jaclyn Reynolds, Sustainability…
The Shark Farmer Unfiltered: Raw Truths About Modern Ag, Episode 50
In this lively episode of Fill Your Plate Now, hosts Julie Murphree and Tammy Baker sit down with Rob Sharkey,…
Discover the Legacy in Every Fiber of the 5th Gen Cotton Company, Episode 49
From Field to Closet: The Story of 5th Gen Cotton Company is one of resilience and innovation. Join us on…
The Food Pyramid Just Got FLIPPED! New Rules Change Everything You Eat, Episode 48
The Fill Your Plate NOW podcast, hosted by farm girl and Arizona agriculture advocate Julie Murphree alongside the “Nutrition Ninja”…
Get Ready: Fill Your Plate NOW Season 2 is About to Change How You Eat! Episode 47
Get ready! The next season of Fill Your Plate NOW is dropping soon, and it’s set to transform the way…
Unlocking Better Sleep Through Nutrition, Episode 46
In this enlightening episode of Fill Your Plate Now, hosts Julie Murphree and Tammy Baker sit down with acclaimed Karman…
Cutting Through the Food and Farming Misinformation Clutter, Episode 45
In this eye-opening episode, join renowned agriculture advocate Michelle Miller, better known as The Farm Babe, as she slices through…
The Truth About Crop Protection: Designed to Protect You & Your Food Supply, Episode 44
In this Fill Your Plate Now episode, former Arizona farmer Julie Murphree dives into why crop protection is the cornerstone…
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