Ag, Food & Farm Audiences
The great pumpkin! Episode 116
Pick a pumpkin – but what kind? A self-proclaimed Professor of Pumpkinology, John Ackerman is the owner and operator of the farm bearing the same name that has been in his family for over a century. And while you may hear “pumpkin” and think of the jack-o-lantern variety, he and his wife grow 100+ pumpkin breeds!
Read MoreFish farming, fear, and your food: Episode 114
Arkansas fish farmer Mike Freeze makes the science-backed case that farm-raised fish are as safe as wild-caught – and explains why country of origin, water quality, and antibiotic regulations matter more than the “wild” label. Essential listening for dietitians and agricultural organizations.
Read MoreThe Bad Press About Red Meat
It was much easier for me to read one article claiming that red meat should be avoided in the diet than it was to look for more perspectives on the topic. As time went on and I increased my exposure to cattle and pork production, I realized I could not have been more impressionable.
Read MoreBack to school with agriculture & nutrition: Episode 112
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.
Read MoreDietetic ethics, evidence, & evolution of food information: Episode 105
Connie Diekman is a former president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and co-author of a peer-reviewed paper on misinformation in food and nutrition science. She brings three practical tools every RDN can use right now – and a candid warning about where misinformation in dietetics actually starts.
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