Listen to “Food Shift”

Written by Christopher D. Cook
Narrated by Mitch Greenberg

California, where much of our nation’s food is produced, is facing a historic drought — again. It’s become a familiar refrain, year after year, and the growing climate crisis is only expected to make things worse. Our food system has to change, and a few forward-thinking farmers are adopting some ancient, low-water agricultural techniques for the modern age. In an era of chronic drought, could desert crops become the new sustainable dinner?

Written by CHRISTOPHER D. COOK

Introduction by CHRIS EGUSA

Narrated by MITCH GREENBERG

Produced by CHRIS EGUSA

Music by MIKE SNOWDEN / BLUE DOT SESSIONS

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Christopher D. Cook is the author of "Diet for a Dead Planet: Big Business and the Coming Food Crisis," an investigation of the food industry’s impacts on consumers, the environment, workers, and farmers.
Mitch Greenberg is an award-winning actor with 46 years of professional experience behind him, and many more ahead.