Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

Is Big Ag the BAD Guy? Debunking a Crop of Food Misinformation with Farmer Michelle Miller

Episode Summary

In this episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, Abbey tackles one of the most polarizing topics in food media: Big Ag. From documentaries to doom-scroll headlines, large-scale farming is often painted as the villain — but how much of that is true? Abbey is joined by Michelle Miller (The Farm Babe) to break down what’s really happening on big farms, the facts about pesticides, and whether regenerative agriculture can scale. Together, they cut through the fear and bring some much-needed nuance back into the conversation.

Episode Notes

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

  1. Quick-Fire Big Ag Myth-Busting
  2. Can Regenerative Agriculture Scale?
  3. How Big Ag Uses Tech to Improve Sustainability
  4. GMOs, Organics, and the Real Public Health Risk
  5. Pesticides 101: What Actually Happens on Farms
  6. Glyphosate Fearmongering and the Truth About Risk
  7. Inside Factory Farms: Separating Reality from Viral Content
  8. When AI and Social Media Distort Farm Animal Welfare
  9. What Food Labels Like “Organic” and “Pasture-Raised” Really Mean
  10. How to Make Safe, Budget-Friendly Food Choices Without Fear
  11. Why Our Food Beliefs Come From Feelings, Not Farms

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Michelle Miller

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