It’s not just corn dogs and carousels that are missed when fairs cancel. Important conversations between farmers and consumers about animals and food are, too. Learn more about deep discussions in the livestock barn.
Ever since returning from a mission trip to Honduras in February, my morning routine isn’t quite the same. Simple moments like turning on the bathroom faucet to brush my teeth and heading to the fridge to whip up some breakfast are now daily, poignant reminders of how fortunate my family – and how fortunate most of us are – to enjoy the luxuries of clean water and healthy, safe, accessible food.
Public awareness of the importance of protein is skyrocketing and we depend on animals for protein more than any other source, so it’s important for you to be able to ask questions and receive straight forward, honest answers about animal care and the production of meat, milk and eggs. That’s my job and I invite your questions. If you’d like to learn more, I share my story in a new video.