Joshua McFadden

About the Author

Joshua McFadden is a bringing fresh energy to Berney Farm, a historic fifty-acre gem in Springdale, Oregon. Here, he's building a unique agricultural complex where farming, food, and design come together in creative collaborations. When he's not working the land, Joshua is a sought-after consultant in the food world—helping to craft packaged and prepared foods, launch brands from the ground up, and rethink what fast-casual and fast food can be. Joshua’s first book, Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables, co-written with Martha Holmberg as are all of his books, earned him a James Beard Award. His second, Grains for Every Season: Rethinking Our Way with Grains, was a James Beard Award finalist. His new book, Six Seasons of Pasta: A New Way with Everyone’s Favorite Food (September 30, 2025), is a national bestseller and has been named a Best Cookbook of the Year by Amazon and Barnes & Noble. It has also been named a Best New Cookbook by Bon Appetit, Eater, Epicurious, Publishers Weekly, Saveur, The Strategist, The Week, and more. Follow Joshua on Instagram at @jj__mc.