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Farm to Future

Farm to Future

By: Jane Z.
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Want to eat better for the planet? Join Jane Z. on a journey to the kitchens, farms, and labs that are cooking up tasty options for the future. Learn from farmers, chefs, and food brands on how to shop smarter, grow your own food, and eat more in tune with the land you live on. Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday.© 2025 Farm to Future Art Cooking Earth Sciences Food & Wine Hygiene & Healthy Living Science
Episodes
  • How to build a non-toxic skincare routine — Jessica Rose, natural beauty expert
    Aug 12 2025

    If you're curious about switching to natural beauty but not sure where to start, this episode breaks down everything you need to know. Jessica Rose, author of "Healthier Beauty," shares her journey from making DIY face masks at 11 years old to becoming a holistic beauty expert who helps women create effective, non-toxic routines.

    We explore the science behind clean beauty, the three ingredients Jessica says to avoid at all costs, and her practical approach to building a beauty routine that works from the inside out. Jessica also shares her exact daily skincare routine, her "beauty diet" philosophy, and simple DIY recipes you can make at home. This conversation will change how you think about what you put on your skin and in your body.

    Key takeaways include understanding ingredient labels, the connection between liver health and skin, why protein-loading at breakfast supports hormonal health, and Jessica's simple approach to anti-aging through food and lifestyle rather than expensive creams.


    About Jessica Rose

    Jessica Rose is the Author of "Healthier Beauty: The Ultimate Guide to Radiant Skin, Hair, and Wellness," Certified Nutritionist, Licensed Cosmetologist, and Holistic Beauty Expert. With over 15 years in the beauty and wellness industry, her mission is to empower women to create a wellness focused lifestyle for radiant beauty, inside and out.

    Jessica's journey began at age 11 when she started creating her own beauty products using kitchen ingredients. Today she specializes in helping women understand ingredient labels, create customized DIY beauty products, and develop sustainable routines that support both personal and planetary health.

    Connect with Jessica

    • Website: https://www.jessicarosewellness.com/
    • Book: "Healthier Beauty" - https://bit.ly/HealthierBeautyBook

    Discounts

    • Get 10% off delicious local farm-fresh food delivered to your door with my link for FarmMatch: https://farmmatch.com/jane
    • Get 15% off high-quality Italian olive oil with code FARMTOFUTURE: https://shop.vignolifood.com/FARMTOFUTURE
    • Get 40% the CircleDNA’s Premium DNA test with code JANEZHANG: https://circledna.com/premium

    Connect with Jane Z.

    • Instagram: @farm.to.future
    • Email: jane@farmtofuture.co
    • Website: farmtofuture.co
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    1 hr
  • Raw milk vs UV pasteurization: What's the difference? — Mark McAfee, Raw Farm
    Jul 29 2025

    In this follow-up conversation with Raw Farm's CEO & Founder Mark McAfee, we explore the nuanced differences between raw milk and UV pasteurization technology. Mark shares his expert perspective on UV treatment as a middle ground between raw milk and traditional heat pasteurization, explaining why it preserves some bioactives while eliminating the beneficial bacterial diversity that makes raw milk unique.

    We dive into the technical aspects of milk safety, including Raw Farm's advanced PCR testing protocols that provide daily pathogen screening, and discuss the practical challenges of scaling raw milk production. Mark also shares his guide on how to source clean raw milk from your local farm.

    About Mark McAfee

    Mark McAfee founded the Raw Milk Institute (RAWMI) in 2011 to assure that farmers had a resource to assist them in producing very low risk raw milk for their consumers. Mark is passionate about “grass to glass” risk reduction management on the farm, and he believes that raw milk cannot emerge as a trusted food unless it is very low risk. He is certified in HACCP management from Chapman University and has developed and implemented award winning Food Safety Plans including Raw Milk Risk Analysis & Management Plans (“RAMP”).


    Links & Resources

    • Intro to raw milk episode with Mark McAfee and Max Kane
    • Bob Comstock episode on UV pasteurization technology
    • Guide: How to Find a Good Raw Milk Farmer
    • Raw milk finder: https://www.realmilk.com/raw-milk-finder/
    • Raw Farm website: https://rawfarm.com
    • Cornell University 2021 study on bioactives in milk

    Discounts

    • Get 10% off delicious local farm-fresh food delivered to your door with my link for FarmMatch: https://farmmatch.com/jane
    • Get 15% off high-quality Italian olive oil with code FARMTOFUTURE: https://shop.vignolifood.com/FARMTOFUTURE
    • Get 40% the CircleDNA’s Premium DNA test with code JANEZHANG: https://circledna.com/premium

    Connect with Jane Z.

    • Instagram: @farm.to.future
    • Email: jane@farmtofuture.co
    • Website: farmtofuture.co
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    51 mins
  • This UV technology could make raw milk safe for everyone — Bob Comstock, Tamarack Biotics
    Jul 14 2025

    What if we could have all the immune-boosting benefits of raw milk without any of the safety risks? That's the promise of today's episode.

    Bob Comstock is the CEO of Tamarack Biotics and inventor of a revolutionary UV pasteurization technology that just received FDA approval after 12 years of development. Unlike traditional heat pasteurization that destroys up to 70% of milk's beneficial compounds, Bob's "cold pasteurization" process preserves 93-100% of bioactive proteins while eliminating dangerous pathogens.

    European studies have consistently shown that children who consume raw milk are protected from developing asthma, hay fever, eczema, and food allergies – conditions that now affect nearly half of all children. But the scientific community has confirmed that heating milk destroys this protective effect. Bob's UV technology could be the key to making these health benefits safely accessible to everyone.

    Bob shares the fascinating origin story of how he discovered this technology while living in Singapore, the hundreds of pathogens they had to test against for FDA approval, and why a regulation from the 1970s nearly derailed the entire project. He also discusses their clinical trials showing elderly participants had 120% more antibodies after consuming UV-treated milk protein compared to traditional whey protein, and their upcoming studies on allergy prevention in children.

    This technology could revolutionize not just the dairy industry, but potentially help address America's chronic disease epidemic by making truly nutritious milk widely available for the first time in over 150 years.

    About Bob Comstock

    Bob Comstock is the founder and CEO of Tamarack Biotics, a food‑tech company based in Fresno, California. With a Mechanical Engineering degree from UC Berkeley, Bob launched Tamarack in 2011 to pioneer healthier dairy solutions. Before starting Tamarack Biotics, he started Compass Foods, which developed the world’s most water soluble food grade emulsifier.

    Under his leadership, Tamarack developed TruActive®, the first FDA‑accepted UV‑based milk treatment that kills pathogens while retaining enzymes, proteins, and immune‑boosting bioactives—without traditional pasteurization.

    Discounts

    • Get 10% off delicious local farm-fresh food delivered to your door with my link for FarmMatch: https://farmmatch.com/jane
    • Get 15% off high-quality Italian olive oil with code FARMTOFUTURE: https://shop.vignolifood.com/FARMTOFUTURE
    • Get 40% the CircleDNA’s Premium DNA test with code JANEZHANG: https://circledna.com/premium

    Connect with Jane Z.

    • Instagram: @farm.to.future
    • Email: jane@farmtofuture.co
    • Website: farmtofuture.co
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    49 mins
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