Posts Tagged ‘Sustainable’
Greenhouse 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 MoreGood Soil Is Like Chocolate Cake: Episode 75
Sustainable farming is a hot topic – but was does sustainable even mean? In this episode Michele and Eliz welcome regenerative farmer Steve Tucker to discuss why he changed the way he farms and why great soil is like chocolate cake. He farms in southwest Nebraska with his wife and three kids on their diversified regenerative farm. Steve’s innovation has been important as the farm has moved from a wheat/summer fallow rotation to 14 different crops and several different ag enterprises.
Read MoreGrowing cranberries and sustainability: Episode 66
Cranberries! One of the stars of autumn tables evokes beautiful images, wonderful scents, and a distinct taste. We discover how cranberries are grown and harvested sustainably in this episode, plus why we shouldn’t be afraid of the “sugar” in these nutritious berries. We also learn how a cranberry bog in Massachusetts looks different than a cranberry bog in Wisconsin.
Read MoreWhy does food bullying hurt farmers?
There’s a lot of pressure on farmers to do the best that they can to not only protect our environment, but also have a sustainable business. Most of the time, we are not giving farmers space to thrive, but often dictating what they should and shouldn’t do. Theresia Gillie is a soybean and wheat farmer from Minnesota, helping listeners understand what it is like to be a farmer-and how food bullying hurts the families growing our food.
Read MorePass the Cheetos & drop the Food Guilt
Cheetos or raw spinach? Ice cream for breakfast or working out? Home-cooked meals or “factory farms”? Food is a personal choice – and your responsibility. It should not be about guilt. Celebrate Food Day by stopping food guilt!
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