In Dirt on the Milky Way, we took a hard look at the dairy industry and its impact on farmers and health. In this episode, we’re bringing it closer to home, getting the inside scoops from a local regenerative farmer. Cody Nicholson Stratton of Foggy Bottoms Boys farm in Ferndale, CA, joins us to break down what sustainable dairy looks like—compared to what Big Milk is doing elsewhere.

We dive into manure management strategies that reduce methane emissions, the role of different cow breeds, and what makes Humboldt County dairy unique. Plus, we get into the buzz around raw milk and A2 milk.

1st of a 3 part series about dairy, this episode looks at the complicated lives of dairy farmers and the health impacts of consumming milk. One thing that is for sure is that they are lying to us through advertising about the beautiful cows in green pastures feeding some cute blond kids. But what is really behind this false image!

Let's talk about the impacts of our consumptions of alcohol from the water needed in the brewing process of beer to the role of alcohol in society and the impacts of acoholism. Dani, Sheila and Doro dive into the subject and relate what they've learned on the internet.

The rise of human civilization is deeply tied to the quest for salt. Yet today, salt is so common, accessible, and inexpensive that we couldn’t resist dedicating an episode to it. We dive into its rich history, production methods, health effects, and environmental impact. But is all salt the same? From refined table salt to Himalayan, sea, and Celtic salt—it can get pretty confusing. So, let’s break it down. Is salt truly essential for health, or as harmful as some claim? And what about microplastics in sea salt? Let’s dig in!