Posts Tagged ‘soybean’
It’s really soy good: Episode 96
How is soy a part of your diet? Maryland farmer Belinda Burrier talks about high oleic soybean oil, GMOs, international demand, the health benefits of soy, and so much more in the latest Food Bullying podcast.
Read MoreOscars and Vegetarians and Starbucks, OH MY! Episode 26
Artificial insemination. Vegetarian choices. The Oscars. STDs. Greenhouse gas emissions. Baby calves. Nursing. Starbucks. Nutrient density of food. Personal choices.
If those topics don’t add up to a civil conversation in your mind, listen in for a model on how to have a discussion around food and the environment that’s respectful and informative with someone different than you.
Read MoreStarbucks, are you contributing to farmer suicides?
Just as it takes more than one formula to create a latte at Starbucks, sustainability includes multiple ingredients. Sustainability in food production takes a big picture look at the environment, the ability of family businesses to succeed long-term and contribute to their local communities – AND the nutrition value food brings to society. Expanding plant-based beverages does not necessarily mitigate climate change, but it does have consequences – many that impact farmers in a mental health crisis.
Read MoreHow can a farmer grow organic & GMO food on thousands of acres?
What does “a sustainable farm” look like? Why would a farmer decide to farm organically, raise GMOs or grow conventional crops. How does food bullying happen in agriculture between farmers?
Read MoreDrones in high tech food production
Drones flying over fields? Technology in food production? UAV cameras monitoring crops? All of these are reality on Matt Boucher’s farm in Illinois. This corn and soybean grower talks about how he uses technology in food production and why it helps him be a better steward of the land.
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