Fill Your Plate Now Podcast
Bringing Whole Milk Back to the Table: School Meal Choices, Episode 86
In this episode, Katie Bambacht, Vice President of Nutrition Affairs at National Dairy Council, and a registered dietitian and credentialed school nutrition specialist, explores milk’s evolving role in school meals—from its nutritional benefits and changing consumption habits to the renewed conversation around whole milk. She shares insights on the latest research, student preferences, practical considerations for schools, and how expanded milk choices could support participation, reduce waste, strengthen families and schools, and benefit our dairy farmers.
Our Arizona Fall Festival Guide: Pumpkins, Barn Dances & Farm Experiences, Episode 85
On this episode of Fill Your Plate Now, Julie Murphree and Tammy Baker welcome Ashlee Mortimer, CEO of Mortimer Farms…
From City Girl to Cotton Fields: Sherry Saylor on Servant Leadership, Episode 84
Fill Your Plate Now sits down with Sherry Saylor, a recently retired Buckeye-area farmer, longtime school counselor, and national Farm…
How a Cordon Bleu Chef & RDN Makes Healthy Food Fast and Flavorful, Episode 83
On this episode of Fill Your Plate Now, we sit down with Michelle Dudash, RDN — award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist,…
From Desert Soil to Full Plates: 4th-Generation Farmer on Working the Land that Feeds Us, Episode 82
On this episode of Fill Your Plate Now, farm girl Julie Murphree and Nutrition Ninja Tammy Baker sit down with…
Hog Barn to Harvest: Farmer on Pork’s Value, Manure Nutrients, and Closing the Farm Loop, Episode 81
Idaho farmer and former National Pork Producers Council president Dave Roper joins Fill Your Plate Now from his multi-generational family…
Picky Eaters and Kids’ Nutrition: What Actually Works, Episode 80
Join Colleen Sloan, a pediatric Physician Associate and Registered Dietitian with over 15 years of experience, as she delves into…
Dairy Nutrition for Growth and Development, Episode 79
In today’s conversation, we’ll explore the role of dairy throughout the lifecycle—from infancy and childhood to adulthood and healthy aging.…
Uncorking Arizona’s $23 Billion Restaurant Boom: Legacy, Local Flavor & What’s Next, Episode 78
On this episode of Fill Your Plate Now, we sit down with Steve Chucri, President and CEO of the Arizona…
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When Arizona families plan dinner, pork is rarely the mystery protein. It is the bacon that starts a Saturday, the chops that come off the…
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There have been plenty of days when I’ve finished a workout, looked at my schedule, and realized I didn’t have time to sit down for…
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