Posts Tagged ‘bacon’
Pork Yeah, for your nutrition: Episode 139
No – you DON’T have to cook pork until it’s gray. This, along with the idea that pork is somehow not a healthy protein choice are two misconceptions that Jeanette Merritt, director of Communications for Indiana Pork, wishes would go away already. “Pork still has the perception of not being a good dietary choice,” says…
Read MoreWhat does it take to farm organically? Episode 49
USDA Certified Organic is more than a label. Our guest, Carolyn Olson, shares the attention to detail and expense necessary to produce an organic crop. She farms with her husband, Jonathan, in southwest Minnesota, and shared her farm story in Food Truths from Farm to Table about how conventional and organic agriculture can work together.
Read MoreHow do we address teacher bias? Does marketing now trump critical thinking in the classroom?
Seeds planted by teachers last a lifetime, whether good or bad. Marketing and bias should not trump science and well-rounded debate in the classroom. Teacher bias deserves the same concern as journalistic bias – a student will never be able to turn off their education the way so many of us have silenced the news. A look at the aftermath of a Chipotle video showed by a 7th grade social studies teacher.
Read MoreBacon bullies explained by Minnesota hog farmer
Did you know hogs establish a hierarchy? Or that keeping farm animals in barns protect them from disease, predators and weather extremes? Wanda Patsche, a hog farmer in Minnesota, sat down to talk about pigs with Michele. Watch their video to learn more about animal welfare, bacon bullies, and why hog farmers do what they do.
Read MoreHow do I know if my meat is safe?
Simplify your grocery shopping and choose meat with confidence after watching Jennie Hodgen, a meat scientist, mom and farmer share her expertise. She even tells you how to find out where your meat comes from!
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