named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Beer Sessions Radio
Podcast hosted by Jimmy Carbone covering craft beer, BBQ, and low-and-slow cooking, with interviews from pitmasters, brewers, and authors.
Beverage Chronicles
Podcast hosted by Gary Monterosso and Michelle Lam that tells the stories behind beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails, highlighting makers, traditions, and global trends.
Friend of a Farmer Choice Awards
Annual public voting initiative that directs $1,000 grants to deserving farmers, with additional funding unlocked by voter participation.
Grocery Nerds
Podcast hosted by Errol Schweizer that provides insider analysis of the U.S. grocery industry, focusing on frontline workers, emerging brands, and cooperative retail models.
In the Sauce
Podcast featuring conversations with food and retail industry leaders, such as The Fresh Market’s Alyssa Vescio, discussing trends and operations in the grocery sector.
Jazz Cabbage
Podcast hosted by Chala June exploring the cultural and historical connections between cannabis and cuisine, featuring interviews with chefs, farmers, and entrepreneurs.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Podcast and Radio Production 3 activities
- Produces and distributes food and beverage-related podcast contentCreates and publishes podcast episodes exploring food culture, industry, systems, and trends, including topics such as baking, brewing, cheese mongering, climate change, and regional foodways. The network distributes this content through a range of hosted shows and podcast series.
- Produces educational content on agave spirits and the grocery industryDevelops specialized podcast series and publications such as The Checkout Grocery Update and educational programming on heritage agave spirits to inform industry professionals and the public about beverage traditions and U.S. grocery sector developments.
- Produces podcast series on personal wellness and life principlesProduces and hosts the "Five Rules For The Good Life Podcast," a series in which individuals share personal rules and tips for living well, expanding its content beyond food and beverage into broader lifestyle topics.
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Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
- Funds farmer recognition and support through public-vote grant programAdministers the Friend of a Farmer Choice Awards, which awards $1,000 grants to farmers based on public voting, with additional funding tied to voter participation, thereby supporting agricultural producers through a grantmaking model.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Offers career and skill development programs for food storytellersRuns capacity-building initiatives designed to advance the careers of food storytellers by developing practical and strategic skills through educational programming.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and distributes newsletters featuring food and beverage contentLaunched a monthly newsletter highlighting new podcast launches, standout episodes, network news, and stories from voices in the food and beverage industry to engage and inform its audience.
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Food System Convening & Public Engagement 1 activity
- Provides a media platform for food system voices and thought leadersOffers a platform for farmers, chefs, entrepreneurs, activists, and other food system stakeholders to share perspectives on sustainability, technology, and cultural practices, amplifying diverse voices in food and beverage industries.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$408K
Contributions & grants$396K97%
Program service revenue$6K2%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$739K
Program expenses13%
Admin / overhead86%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$423K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$187K
Cash$140K
Investments$0
Liabilities$978K
Net assets$-791K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +53.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- ADAM RIESS — TREASURER
- BRIAN KENNY — DIRECTOR
- ESTHER TRAKINSKI — SECRETARY
- JULIE SHAFFER — DIRECTOR
- LIZA HAMM — DIRECTOR
- RONALD C PRUETT JR — CHAIR
- TED NELSON — DIRECTOR
- TODD RICHARDS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 40
Who they work with
- Alison Cayne Partner — Host of the In the Sauce podcast on the Heritage Radio Network platform.
- Amplitude Partner — Featured partner of Heritage Radio Network
- Art19 Partner — Featured partner of Heritage Radio Network
- BBC Partner — Platform where host Gary Monterosso has contributed beverage-related content.
- Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) Partner — Featured partner of Heritage Radio Network
- BreadxButta Partner — Represented by guest Lynsey Ayala in an episode discussing cannabis and parenthood.
- CBS News Partner — Platform where host Gary Monterosso has contributed beverage-related content.
- Central Milling Partner — Featured partner of Heritage Radio Network
- Chava Periban Partner — Co-producer of the Agave Road Trip podcast series.
- Chef for Higher Partner — Represented by guest "Hawaii" Mike Salman in an episode discussing edible development for licensed retail.
- Chefs Making Waves Partner — Featured partner of Heritage Radio Network
- Dr. Bronner's Partner — Features the CEO of Dr. Bronner's in a podcast episode discussing mission-driven business practices.
- Drew Martin Cannabis Partner — Represented by guest Drew Martin in an episode exploring cannabis and cocktail culture.
- Errol Schweizer Partner — Partner in launching and hosting the Grocery Nerds podcast.
- Farm Aid Partner — Featured partner of Heritage Radio Network
- FoodFM Partner — Featured partner of Heritage Radio Network
- Gary Monterosso Partner — Host of the Beverage Chronicles podcast on the Heritage Radio Network platform.
- Hearst Ranch Partner — Featured partner of Heritage Radio Network
- History Channel Partner — Platform where host Gary Monterosso has contributed beverage-related content.
- Institute for Local Self-Reliance Partner — Features representatives from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance as guests on the Grocery Nerds podcast.
- Jimmy Carbone Partner — Host of the Beer Sessions Radio podcast on the Heritage Radio Network platform.
- KRU Partner — Featured partner of Heritage Radio Network
- Korin Inc. Partner — Featured partner of Heritage Radio Network
- Lou Bank Partner — Co-producer of the Agave Road Trip podcast series.
- Mogu Magu Partner — Represented by Wendy Zeng and Christina Wong in an episode about building community through infused dining.
- PBS Partner — Platform where host Gary Monterosso has contributed beverage-related content.
- PKGD Group Partner — Featured partner of Heritage Radio Network
- Plugra Partner — Featured partner of Heritage Radio Network
- Pot + Pan Partner — Represented by guest Tara Cannaday in an episode discussing cannabis and parenthood.
- Roberta’s Pizza Partner — Hosted the original recording studio built from recycled shipping containers in its backyard.
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strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Amplifying Practitioner and Worker Voices for Public Educationmethodology: worker-and-operator-centered-analysisBy centering the perspectives of frontline workers, innovators, and independent operators in food and beverage industries, we demystify complex systems and build public understanding, because authentic practitioner voices increase credibility, trust, and relevance in public discourse.
- Storytelling to Shift Perception and Promote Systemic Changemethodology: storytelling-for-systemic-changeBy using narrative storytelling through podcasts, we educate and engage audiences on food, beverage, and agricultural systems, because authentic stories amplify underrepresented voices, shift public perception, and foster equity and environmental stewardship.