You probably think you know apples. You pick them in the fall, slice them up for the kids, bake them into a pie, maybe grab a Honeycrisp at the grocery store and call it a day.

But the life of an apple is a whole lot more complicated than that.

In this episode of Eat Your Seasons, we’re going to farm school to uncover the secret life of an apple.

Why can’t you just plant a Honeycrisp seed and grow another Honeycrisp? Why do apple trees need bees? How are apples like people? And what do farmers do if they can't just plant a seed?

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USApple reports 2026 negative margins despite sustained yields - FreshFruitPortal.com

Have you ever wondered what farmers wish consumers understood about the food they grow and the lives they live?

In today's episode, I'm joined by Kathryn Christie, a fifth-generation farmer, children's author, agricultural advocate, speaker, and mom. Kathryn shares what life is really like on a multi-generation family farm, common misconceptions about modern agriculture, and simple ways families can begin supporting local farmers and eating more seasonally.

We also dive into Kathryn's passion for helping children better understand where their food comes from through engaging farm-themed picture books, including her book The Hibernating Combine. If you've ever wanted to strengthen your family's connection to agriculture, support local food systems, or raise farm-literate kids, this conversation is full of insight and encouragement.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What farmers wish consumers knew about farming today
• The realities of life on a multi-generation family farm
• Practical ways to start supporting local farmers
• Why farm literacy matters for children
• Kathryn's journey as the author of The Hibernating Combine
• How stories can help connect kids to the people who grow their food

GRAB KATHRYNS BOOK HERE >> The Hibernating Combine — An Ear Full of Agriculture

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If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to feel more connected to the farmers growing their food.

In this episode we’re celebrating Beef Month with two of my favorite things: local beef and seasonal produce. I’m sharing five spring-inspired meals packed with flavor, colorful produce, and different cuts of beef to keep things fresh and simple in the kitchen this month.

We’ll talk about everything from beef bulgogi bowls and steak tips with asparagus to cherry-braised short ribs and Caribbean-inspired steak sandwiches. These meals balance the cozy comfort foods we still crave in spring with the lighter, fresher flavors of the season.

Of course, we’re also diving into the science and marketing behind local, conventional, grass-fed, and organic beef, what the actual nutritional differences are, and what really matters when making food choices for our families.

At the heart of this episode is a reminder that supporting local food was never just about health. It’s about community, connection, and getting back to knowing the people growing and raising our food.