People worry they can’t eat cheese because of lactose, fat, or other myths. Alise Sjostrom is an artisan cheesemaker who happily helps RDNs and consumers understand the nutrition of cheese. She and her family farm in Minnesota and she explains the connection clearly between farm and food!
As misinformation can spread early in life, and it’s essential to keep an open door to help children learn about farming and nutrition. Katie Pratt and Amanda Radke creates a safe space for elementary and junior high school students to learn more about where their food comes from.
Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson works to clear up the misconception that animal agriculture isn’t sustainable. “All actions have some sort of impact on the system, but at times, people can assume reducing animal protein can have a vast and meaningful impact without considering other important tradeoffs that should be considered.”
There is a farmer behind everything you choose in the grocery store. Even sugar. And the people who farm are frustrated with the guilt in the grocery.
California rancher Alli Fender shares her concerns about consumer perspectives on hormones, antibiotics, and other buzz words within the beef world. While consumers may be fed content that drives fear and reinforces a negative connotation about beef, Fender spends a significant amount of time explaining her business model and the “why” behind using certain types of feed at the Flying F Ranch.
“The work ethic and pride most farmers have in what we do everyday is second to none. Family farms take care of the environment and land we use to make sure it is better for the next generations” points out a Michigan farmer responsible for the beans in your can. Black beans, navy beans, bean…
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