Jim Whitaker

Jim Whitaker, a fifth-generation rice farmer, joins his daughter, conservationist Jessica Whitaker Allen, to discuss their innovative journey towards sustainable farming. They tackle the issue of rice's significant methane emissions and share how they implement practices to reduce environmental impacts while maintaining farm profitability. Their creation of the Smart Rice Protocol aims to educate and support fellow farmers in adopting eco-friendly techniques. They emphasize how caring for the planet can yield lasting benefits for both agriculture and the environment.

Join chef Sam Kass, farmers Jim and Jessica Whitaker Allen, biotechnologist Isha Datar, and artist Sam Van Aken as they discuss the changing world of food production on a warming planet. Topics include climate-friendly diets, sustainable agriculture, cultivated meat, and innovative projects bridging food and art.