Environment
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 MoreGettin’ figgy with it: Episode 115
Kevin Herman is a diversified farmer who grows crops you may have not heard much about, but his biggest crops are figs. He joins Nicole and Michele to help dietitians understand more about this nutritious fruit.
Read MoreFish farming, fear, and your food: Episode 114
People need to consume more seafood for their health. This farmer helps RDNS understand that fishing the oceans at maximum sustainable levels means only farmed seafood offers the possibility to increase seafood consumption.
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 MoreHolistic animal agriculture for nutrition pros: Episode 111
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.”
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