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Climate change is upon us. Fires, droughts, hurricanes, sea level rise, and melting ice caps are all part of our new normal. But something else is happening as well. Scientists, innovators, organizations, cities, companies, and citizens are taking action, making progress, and finding solutions. Climate Break brings you stories of climate progress and interviews with climate innovators from California and around the world, in under 2 minutes. Our solution-oriented, radio-ready shows are produ ...
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Fresh From the Field Fridays

Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian

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Welcome to Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian! Tune in weekly for your essential download on supply trends, category updates, brand awareness, and what's hot in the market. Broadcasting live from the vibrant San Francisco Bay of California, we delve into every aspect of the produce and supply chain industry. Join us each week for insightful discussions, expert interviews, and the freshest updates to keep you ahead of the curve in the produce world. Don't miss out ...
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The Australian Farm Institute is an independent institute leading farm policy discussions for agriculture. Series 1 features recordings of the AFI's Roundtable held in October 2019 discussing how Australia values agriculture's natural capital. Click the link below for Roundtable slide decks and speech transcripts farminstitute.org.au/news-and-events/ART_2019/Roundtable-2019-speakers Series 2 presents discussions on topical policy issues from AFI’s research and publications agenda. Podcast pr ...
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This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network, ydon't miss Dan the Produce Man as he's joined by Bianca Kaprelian, the owner of Fruit World! Dive into an engaging and lively discussion about the old-fashioned varieties of stone fruit that are in season now and available at the right places, the secrets behind dry-farme…
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This week we start out with some "Bike Tech With Eric" and then we move on to your questions! This week we discussed: What to look for when buying a used carbon bicycle Wheather or not ceramic components are worth it How loud a waxed chain should be Crank length How much faster we swim in a wetsuit Side stitches The On Cloudboom Strike prototype sh…
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What is electric vehicle (EV) retrofitting and why does it matter? ‘EV retrofitting’ refers to the process of converting a gas-powered vehicle into an electric vehicle by replacing its gas engine with a battery pack. The battery pack is designed to fit within the vehicle’s chassis—the structural frame to which its wheels, suspension, engine, and ot…
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This Week on Fresh From The Field Fridays! Join Dan the Produce Man on The Produce Industry Network for an electrifying episode as he sits down with Paul Mikesell, the visionary Founder and CEO of Carbon Robotics. Discover how Paul's groundbreaking Laser Weeder is revolutionizing farming, especially in the organic sector. Get ready to be amazed by …
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This week we had a classic TTL episode for you. We played our new game "Shred or Bed" and then moved on to your questions. This week we talked about: Running without a watch. Bike setups to neutralize Eric, Paula, and Nick. Are carbon cycling shoes worth it? What benefit do they provide? Post 70.3 recovery for pro athletes. How do Eric and Paula co…
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Mobilizing Investors to Build a More Sustainable Global Economy As the effects of climate change rise in prevalence, all facets of the global economy will be affected. In order to address many of the global environmental crises of today, such as biodiversity loss and extreme drought, entrepreneurs are looking into sustainable investment initiatives…
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Get ready for an exhilarating episode of "Fresh from the Field Fridays" on the Produce Industry Network! This week, Dan the Produce Man is back with the fabulous Laura McIntosh, renowned host of "Bringing It Home" on PBS. They're diving into the vibrant world of Midsummer's freshest produce, straight from your local farmers' markets, fruit stands, …
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This week, we started with some triathlon Rapid Fire talking about favorite and least favorite swim bike run workouts, announced a partnership with Tailwind Nutrition, and then we moved on to your questions! We talked about: Sneakers on clipless pedals Do you need to follow structured workouts if you're riding outdoors? Sport preference for an hour…
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Reconductoring power grids to boost energy efficiency The expansion of renewable energy has resulted in a heightened need for greater transmission capacity of the electrical grid. Unfortunately, permitting and cost allocation have been large hurdles to the potential of rapid expansion to meet future demand. As an alternative, large-scale reconducto…
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Get ready for an electrifying episode of Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network! This week, Dan The Produce Man is back with his old Produce Pal, Guido The Gardener, for an episode that’s packed with gardening gold and produce revelations. In segment one, we’re diving straight into your backyard with Guido, who’s got the sco…
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This week we start out with Eric and Paula telling their story of crewing for Heather Jackson as she ran her way into 7th place at the Western States 100 mile ultramarathon, and then move on to your questions. This week we talked about: Best bang for your buck upgrade for a newbie triathlete. What to do with a wet and dirty bike after a race. How i…
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What is Carbon Mineralization Carbon mineralization is a naturally occurring chemical process that occurs when carbon dioxide becomes “mineralized” through a chemical reaction. The chemical reaction occurs when certain rocks, most often in deep underground igneous and metamorphic formations, are exposed to carbon dioxide. Carbon mineralization hold…
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Fire up the grill this 4th of July with "Fresh From the Field Fridays"! Join Dan the Produce Man and special guest Chef Eric Meisel as they share mouthwatering tips to elevate your holiday cookout. From perfect produce pairings to sizzling secrets for the best barbecue, this episode is packed with flavor. Tune in, turn up the heat, and get ready to…
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This week Paula talks us through her crazy week traveling to Canada, losing her bike, racing Canadian time trial championships, racing Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant, and winning both! After we hear her dramatic retelling, we move on to questions: Do pros need to attend pro briefings at races? How Eric and Paula cook in the van. Wearing sleeves in col…
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Mass mobilization in climate activism By the mid 2000s, the climate justice movement was beginning to gain momentum across the world. Through organized rallies and marches, the public has begun to see an increased recognition of climate justice issues amidst various other social movements. The existential threat of the climate crisis has given rise…
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Prepare for a spud-tacular adventure on Fresh From the Field Fridays! This week, Dan the Produce Man is joined by special guest Jessica Congdon to explore the delicious world of Tasteful Selections potatoes. From fingerlings to marble potatoes and B-size to mixed color spuds, we're highlighting the convenient microwaveable trays and mesh pillow pac…
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This week we talk about Paula's experience at T100 San Francisco, Eric and Nick's experience at Nimmo Bay, and answer your questions. This week we talked about: Racing both T100 and Ironman Series in the same year Health Insurance for professional athletes Thoughts on the new Wahoo treadmill Wahoo Affiliate Link! https://bit.ly/4cxYEW5 Paula Olympi…
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What are the problems with current beer production methods? Beer is primarily composed of water—making up about 90 percent of its content. Annually, over 100 billion gallons of beer are produced and shipped, meaning nearly 90 billion gallons of water are being transported in the form of beer. This is significant because approximately 20 percent of …
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Tune in to this week's episode of Fresh from the Field Fridays on the Produce Industry Network! Join Dan the Produce Man and Stephanie Barlow from the National Watermelon Promotion Board as they usher in the summer season with expert tips on selecting the perfect watermelon. Forget the old tricks of thumping, whacking, or slapping – Stephanie revea…
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A Need for Clean Energy Energy harvesting from environmental sources is key to mitigating the harm associated with fossil fuels. Renewable energy is generated from naturally replenishing resources, and common sources include solar, wind, and water. Currently, renewable energy only makes up roughly 20% of all U.S. electricity, and many of these sour…
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Join Dan The Produce Man on FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS as he welcomes Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutritionist, and Women's Health Specialist, Katrina Darling! 🌟 This week, we're diving into the transformative world of Produce Prescriptions and Food as Medicine. 🌱 Discover how Katrina tailors her clients' nutrition plans to fit their unique …
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This week we cut straight to questions! Here's what we covered: Do professional triathletes use FTP? When to wake up and eat for a 6 AM race Gravel bike vs TT bike saddle height and fit How easy should an easy ride really be? Wearing TTL gear without being a triathlete Mountain bike computer placement TTL business, and how Eric has learned to run i…
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California is the first state to ban the sale of new gas furnaces and water heaters, which will begin in 2030. In efforts to fight climate change, all homes will be required to use zero-emission electric appliance alternatives. The Sierra Club and American Lung Association have supported this move to reduce the building sector’s carbon footprint an…
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This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, Dan The Produce Man is joined by Brian Freeman, a true advocate for organic foods with roots that go deep—literally, he was born in an organic citrus grove! In this groovy episode, Brian and Dan dive into the pros and cons of the new organic produce standards that have jus…
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This week we chat a bit about T100 San Francisco, we meet TTL Devo athlete John Reed, and answer your pressing questions about Triathlon! Dealing with old dry tire sealant T100 San Francisco course Double intense training days Different ways to mount/dismount your bike in a race Handling and optimizing post race fatigue Should a triathlon coach giv…
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The Environmental Impacts of Coffee Production For most of us, coffee is a part of our daily lives. 62% of Americans drink coffee every day, with 7 in 10 drinking coffee every week. In 2024, the coffee market amounted to over $86.7 billion in gross revenue, with numbers only predicted to rise. Americans consume over 400 million cups of coffee each …
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This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network, Dan The Produce Man is joined by Fresh Produce Culinary Specialist Eric Meisel. With a background as a chef, Eric has extensive experience creating a variety of dishes using fresh fruits and vegetables. He shares his enthusiasm for fresh ramps, fiddlehead ferns, and dandelio…
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This week on the podcast we hear from Eric and Nick who both raced this past weekend. Eric raced Xterra North American Championships in Alabama, and Nick raced IM 70.3 Morro Bay. After both race recaps, we also answer a few listener submitted questions about: Finding a coach when you're not performance focused Why professionals have different wetsu…
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Lithium Ion Batteries Lithium ion batteries are a popular type of rechargeable battery, used in a variety of devices from laptops and cell phones to hybrid and electric vehicles. Lithium ion batteries have grown in use due to their light weight, high energy density, and ability to recharge. While these batteries are used to store electricity and, t…
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This week on the podcast, we answer your questions about: Strategy for the relay triathlon event in the upcoming Olympics How Eric and Paula use caffeine as a racing tool Where to mount a bottle on a bike for an Ironman Dealing with nutrition logistics without a bento box in a race Lack of accommodation availability at IM 70.3 World Championships C…
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What Does Extreme Heat Do? Since the pre-industrialized era, the global temperature has increased by about one degree Celsius. Although one degree may not seem significant, the consequences are increases in the intensity of heatwaves and drier conditions. In addition, in dense urban settings buildings trap and absorb this heat and cause even a high…
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Tune in this week to Fresh From the Field Fridays with Patrick Kelly and his special guest Chef Chris McAdams of the RPE/Tasteful Selections group. Now Chef Chris has not served me just once, not twice, but 3 times in the last couple of years!! We are men of few words when he is cooking because we always have something to snack on. Tune in and Tune…
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Paula becomes North American Champion by winning IM 70.3 St George! This week we get a race recap from her, and we even get to your triathlon questions. After the race recap we talk about race splits, losing a feel for the water after some time away from the pool, indoor power vs outdoor power, pursuing a hobby outside of triathlon, getting intervi…
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Editorial Note The interview for this episode was recorded in June 2021. The basic point of the episode remains relevant, but the mentioned campaign is no longer active. ClimateVoice’s current campaign is Escape the Chamber, which calls on companies to leave the US Chamber of Commerce and to speak up and lead on climate policy at local, state, and …
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This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast It's Spring Alliums from the Farmers Market, a local chef, berries and more. FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flavorwavefresh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Noble Citrus: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://noblecitrus.com⁠⁠⁠…
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This week we are in St George, Utah, ready to watch Paula race! First, we tackled 3 Bike Tech With Eric questions. Eric spoke to the safety of carbon wheels from 2006, how to seat tubeless tires on stubborn rims, and what the best practice is for refilling sealant in tires. We also talked about how to properly fold away a wetsuit, how beneficial ce…
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If you’ve ever been near a farm with livestock, you might agree that farm odors can be carried far from the farm itself. Farms often face criticism from nearby residents over the offensive odor of manure. While manure is an unavoidable part of raising livestock, there is one technological innovation that can remove the smell from manure. Anaerobic …
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This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network Dan The Produce Man is joined live in the studio by his old radio show co-host Guido the Gardener. Join Dan and Guido as they reminisce and discuss in-season goodies, a drunken caller, a car hitting their table at a live remote to "real research" when writing their produce co…
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This week we answer your triathlon questions. We discuss getting to bed on time with a job and training, cycling shorts vs cycling bibs, whether or not swim skins keep you warm, xterra fueling, cleaning a waxed chain, becoming a part of triathlon race organizing, bike tech maintenance videos in TTLs future, if it's possible to swim too hard in a ra…
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Renewables and E-mobility E-mobility, the use of electric powertrain technologies in-vehicle transformation, allows for the use of electricity to enable the electric propulsion of various forms of transportation. Powertrain technologies refer to full electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, which can be less carbon-intensive than conventional diesel c…
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This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network Ross The Produce Boss joins Dan The Produce Man to discuss the seasonal changes upon us. Ross and Dan are excited for the goodies. Also, a produce company that works in the departments with their retail clients. The importance of keeping your department clean and up to date. …
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This week we answer more of your questions about triathlon! We start with some "This or That" and then move on to talking about racing in a pros only race or in a race mixed in with amateurs, how to incorporate trail running into your training, how Eric fits the bicycles into the van below the bed, how to legally incorporate CBD into training and r…
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Zero-Emission Transport Electric vehicles and other transportation-based climate solutions have made a big splash in recent years, and for good reason – transportation accounts for about a fourth of global carbon dioxide emissions. In the U.S, it’s the economic sector with the single largest contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. With such a lar…
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This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network Global Fresh Host Juanita Gaglio joins Dan The Produce Man as they have fun with Pam Kolochuck of Peak Market Produce. Tune in and Turn on to find out what's in season in Canada and what surprises they have in store upcoming CPMA! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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This week Eric and Paula are back in Oregon after 2 months in California. The first half of the episode is dedicated to Paula talking us through her thoughts and feelings during her race at IM 70.3 Oceanside. After getting our race recap fix, we moved onto questions submitted by listeners. Questions about always being sore while training, weather E…
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What is a cool surface? Cool surfaces are roofs, walls, or pavements that are generally light-colored and highly reflective. When sunlight hits a white surface, its rays bounce off the surface rather than being absorbed, and are reflected back into space. Darker surfaces tend to absorb sunlight, trapping heat. Cool surfaces release this heat back i…
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This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan The Produce Man is joined by “Your Produce Man” Michael Marks host of What’s in Season on CBS TV 13 in Sacramento. The two produce men have a great time yucking it up about spring goodies. What are artichoke variety is the best of the season? When is the pristine season…
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This week we are recording from Oceanside, CA getting ready for Paula to race Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. We start out with some Bike Tech With Eric talking about rim depth in crosswinds, then we move on to more general triathlon topics. We discussed what to look for in a triathlon saddle, how to handle winds while riding, the less glamorous sides of t…
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Staying Educated About Climate Change As climate change intensifies, the heightened frequency of natural disaster weather-related events is quickly becoming the new reality. Whether it be prolonged wildfire seasons in Northern California or destructive hurricanes off the Florida coast, citizens across the country are beginning to bear the burden of…
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This week on Fresh from The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast, Dan The Produce Man is joined by Adam Sanders, a former political asylum and youth attorney, and the owner/operator of Copola Organics. Sanders shares poignant stories of the struggles and triumphs of indigenous farmers from Southern Mexico. From kidnappings, village burni…
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