Food. Justice. Work. 

The Checkout centers the voices and efforts of essential workers on the frontlines of our food system. Now more than ever, our food system is in a constant state of flux, radical change and crisis. From political economy and supply chain analysis to public policy, labor organizing and community struggles, The Checkout will expand the horizon of what is necessary to create a just, equitable and progressive food system.

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Episode 8: David Zuckerman: Gubernatorial Candidate and Lt. Governor of Vermont
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Episode 8: David Zuckerman: Gubernatorial Candidate and Lt. Governor of Vermont

“Resiliency is about up’ing our game on how much food is produced, processed and stored locally”

David Zuckerman is the Lt. Governor of Vermont and is currently running to be Governor of Vermont. Dave is a lifelong activist, farmer, hemp and cannabis advocate and GMO labeling pioneer. He has held a variety of local and statewide political offices in Vermont for over 25 years. His policy positions on employment, agriculture, healthcare and the environment are compelling and applicable in Vermont and beyond. Dave also brings a great deal of common sense, humility and empathy to a fractured and divisive political campaign season. Vermont is lucky to have David Zuckerman!

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Episode 2: Carla Vernón on Leadership, Equity, and Scaling Good Food
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Episode 2: Carla Vernón on Leadership, Equity, and Scaling Good Food

Carla Vernón is a Good Food pioneer, having led the Natural and Organics Business Unit at General Mills as its President and Corporate Officer. Carla has recently been named a Trustee of Princeton University as well. Carla shares her first hand experience growing and leading large-scale Organic and natural foods companies with The Checkout’s Host, Errol Schweizer. They discuss how Carla chose her career path and how she excelled, how diversity and inclusion policies can drive better products, business and social outcomes, and how the vast opportunities around regenerative farming may save the food system.

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