Animal Rights
Dairy + dietitians = nutrition powerhouse: Episode 87
RDN Lauren Twigge believes dietitians need to become more educated on agriculture so that they can guide consumers and not add to further confusion. Growing up on a dairy and being raised around farming her whole life has given Lauren a unique perspective on where our food comes from and her passion is to work at the crux of agriculture and human nutrition to fight misinformation and give consumers back their food confidence.
Read MoreBig chicken breast B.S.: Episode 85
Chicken bull speak (B.S.): chickens are pumped full of hormones and steroids, broiler chickens are raised in cages, mass confusion between layers and broilers, chickens are genetically modified and “big” is bad. This Food Bullying podcast episode features Tom Super to address all of these myths and more.
Read MoreCattle, Conspiracy, & Kansas Heat: Episode 84
Heat index crisis. 10,000 cattle dead. A lot of questions. Claims of conspiracy. Disgust. Physical exhaustion. Emotionally drained. All of these describe what happened in early June in southwest Kansas. DVM Tera Barnhardt explains how cattle overheated in a rare event in Kansas. This veterinarian offers the “boots on the ground” perspective on what happened…
Read MoreBacon, bullies, and breaded tenderloins: Episode 81
Bacon isn’t fat, but pork is? Pigs as big time bullies. Ways to cook your pork so it’s tender. Pig Farmer Leon Sheets shares insight on all of these and why he cares as a pork producer.
Read MoreAnimal welfare, veal, and filtered milk – ask a vet! Episode 73
This episode features a wide-ranging conversation with a veterinarian about how farmers care for their animals, the challenges of being a vet, and the story of Fairlife Milk.
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