Fill Your Plate Now Podcast
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, hosts Julie Murphree and Tammy Baker sit down with Paul Brierley, Director of the Arizona Department of Agriculture, to dive deep into the department’s vital work. From statewide nutrition perspectives to protecting our food supply, Paul shares how the Arizona Department of Agriculture supports bringing programs like farm-to-school initiatives that bring fresh, local Arizona produce straight to student plates. Additionally, the food safety role the department serves is revealed in this podcast. Learn about efforts to improve local food access, connect farmers with communities, and promote healthier eating for all Arizonans, whether it’s through school meals, farmers’ markets, or everyday family groceries.
From Doctor to Peak Performer: Real Nutrition Talk with Health Hacks That Actually Work, Episode 55
Dr. Christian Poulos, MD, joins Fill Your Plate Now to break down no-nonsense men’s health & nutrition: Prioritize protein +…
Preserving Arizona’s Legacy Farms: Insider Talk with Farmer & Land Expert Shawn Wood, Episode 54
Dive into the heart of Arizona agriculture with Shawn Wood, First Vice President of Arizona Farm Bureau, Buckeye farmer, and…
From Dairy Dream to Shelf Reality: How Shamrock Foods Innovates for You! Episode 53
In this episode of Fill Your Plate NOW, hosts Julie Murphree and Tammy Baker sit down with Micheale Hafez, Vice…
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,…
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”…
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In January 2026, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, under the leadership…
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There are two kinds of people on game day. The ones who sprint to the wings like it’s the opening kickoff and build a mountain…
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