Category: Effects On The Environment

 

Whatever Happened to Balanced Diets?

January 22, 2019

Are you finished with extreme dietary recommendations? I find it somewhat remarkable that after decades of discovering extreme diets that eliminate certain food groups are unhealthy at best and harmful at worst, a new extremist recommendation is unveiled with fanfare. In my new blog, I explain exactly why it’s misguided and call for the return of balance!


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A Critical Step: Engaging Students about Animal Ag & Antibiotics

June 4, 2018

At a time when the general population is more removed from agriculture than ever before, it is critically important to engage our youth. A recent exchange I had with students in Arizona reminded me that we must seize every opportunity to provide a window into our world. I share our exchange in my latest blog in hopes it will spark ideas and interest among others in agriculture.


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3 reasons why antibiotics are given to farm animals

July 13, 2017

Animal welfare, food safety and sustainability – there are good reasons animals raised for food are given antibiotics. Responsible use of antibiotics is the key, and procedures are in place to ensure there are no unsafe residues in meat, milk and eggs.


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