Posts Tagged ‘rancher’
A.I. in your food (cattle, not computers): Episode 122
Discover how AI enhances feed efficiency, reduces environmental footprints, and contributes to a more sustainable food system, while gaining insights into supporting local agriculture for a transparent and impactful meat-buying experience.
Read MoreGreenhouse effect, grass-fed & grain-fed beef: Episode 91
Is grass-fed beef really better for human health and the environment? “Many times this is promoted by those who are far removed from agriculture. Or they base it on one nutrient such as short chain omega-3 fatty acids. My scientific take: there are system trade-offs, no system absolutes.”
Read MoreStop food guilt over cow burps & beef: Episode 82
Everything we eat has a direct impact on the environment. Debbie Lyons-Blythe is a cattle rancher from Kansas and the misinformation about methane, hormones, antibiotics and more is disheartening to her. Listen in to learn how she grows beef.
Read MoreGrowing agriculture’s people: a stress management tool
Farm owners and workers are more likely to die by suicide than any other occupation. Veterinarians are 2.7x as likely to attempt suicide than the general population. Startling statistics, but a very real look at the stress levels impacting all of us in agriculture. These numbers call for compassion for the people raising our food.
Read MorePharmacist talks food, drugs, & rural mental health: Episode 72
Do you know your pharmacist? Does he or she know you? If not, you may be missing out on a key player in your health care. In this episode, Michele and Eliz chat with pharmacist Jason Medows about the role he plays in his rural community and why mental health resources should be treated as…
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