Category: Food & Agriculture Issues
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Beef Labels and What They Actually Mean
Choices are everywhere, including the meat market. It’s the season of choices and the grocery store meat section is no different. One of the defining characteristics of the beef community, and the food supply chain in general, is the abundance of choices on the grocery store shelves. It doesn’t matter how you want your beef…
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Food is More Than Calories
Food is so much more than calories. Food is essential. Food is a human right. Food is emotional. Food is fuel. Food shouldn’t be feared. Food is inherently good. Food is to be enjoyed. Food is part of our best memories. Food is intimate. Food is creative. Food is something to look forward to. Food…
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4 Ways Ranchers Increase Their Sustainability on the Ranch
It’s not uncommon to discuss rotational grazing, water plans and soil nutrients when the topic of sustainability arises, especially when it comes to discussions online and in print media. However, there are many animal and herd management tactics that cattle ranchers can use to further improve the sustainability and viability of their ranches. It’s important…
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Meat + Veggies + Cheetos = Healthy Life on the Ranch
We eat veggies, whole grains and fruits in this house. We also eat Cheetos, fruit snacks and ice cream. We grow tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, cukes, watermelon, cantaloupe and a bunch of other stuff I don’t eat. In the winter, we buy produce since we live on a tundra where winter never ends (I’m still…
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3 Reasons GMOs are Safe in the Home and Environment
It’s no secret that science is very important to me. On our ranch, we depend on science to help us make health management decisions for our livestock, to guide grazing and agronomy decisions for our land and we even use science when it comes to feeding our family. So it should come as no surprise…