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March 12, 2012
With High-Tech Cows, What Are New Dairy Business Models?
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Photo and story via NPR Planet Money.

The dairy industry is different.

January 16, 2012
China’s Pork Price, Most Watched Economic Indicator
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via thejakartaglobe.com

The pork market in China

January 16, 2012
China’s Pork Price, Most Watched Economic Indicator
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via thejakartaglobe.com

The pork market in China

December 15, 2011
What is Smithfield's Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Actions?
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Audio via PoultryCast

Dennis Treacy shares what sustainability means to Smithfield.

December 14, 2011
Hacking to Visualize Food & Agricultural Issues
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via Food + Tech Connect Blog

Using softwar

December 4, 2011
It's The Economy, Silly!
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Audio via DairyCast.com

November 27, 2011
Consumers To Agriculture: Help Us Understand!
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Audio link via SwineCast

November 22, 2011
This Week In Ag 0044 - Krissa Welshans shares thoughts on ag issues and ag communication research

What are some of the issues in agriculture today? And what information research tools can be used to identify solutions?

Show notes: Conversation with Krissa Thom Welshans.

  • You mentioned that you spend a fair bit of time on the computer for research and writing. What are some of the ag focused tools and resources you find helpful?
  • Android, iPhone, of Blackberry? Why?
November 21, 2011
What does "natural" mean?
via sl.farmonline.com.au

What does "free range" or "natural" mean in animal agriculture.

November 11, 2011
Antibiotics in Food Animals, What are the Concerns?

Consumers are starting to take notice of the issues raised by research about the use of antibiotics in food animals. The discussions go beyond science and research, into the areas of consumer purchasing decisions and food marketing.

The Chicago Public Schools took a public policy stance in 2011 by serving local, antibiotic chicken in 473 of its schools. This action makes the statement that consumers have a preference for food that is free of antibiotics and is locally grown. Independent of the view of farmers, ranchers, or producers, consumers do have a voice and are influenced by how science and technology is positioned.

November 8, 2011
Top 3 Consumers Decisions in Food Purchases.
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via FoodIntegrity.org

The Center for Food Integrity

November 1, 2011
What are the concerns about antibiotics in food animals?
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October 14, 2011
This Week In Ag 0041 - Food is Topic for Blog Action Day and World Food Day

Food is for everyone. What food and ag story are sharing for World Food Day and Blog Action Day?

Show notes

Conversation with Karina Brisby about the 2011 Blog Action Day topic of Food.

  • Why food as a topic for Blog Action Day?
  • How did Blog Action Day get started and what is your role?
  • What would you like to see accomplished through Blog Action Day's focus on food?
  • In the past the focus has been on water, environment, climate change, and poverty. What were some outcomes from those blog action days that were helpful, innovative, or interesting?
October 14, 2011
This Week In Ag 0041 - Food is Topic for Blog Action Day and World Food Day

Food is for everyone. What food and ag story are sharing for World Food Day and Blog Action Day?

Show notes

Conversation with Karina Brisby about the 2011 Blog Action Day topic of Food.

  • Why food as a topic for Blog Action Day?
  • How did Blog Action Day get started and what is your role?
  • What would you like to see accomplished through Blog Action Day's focus on food?
  • In the past the focus has been on water, environment, climate change, and poverty. What were some outcomes from those blog action days that were helpful, innovative, or interesting?
October 14, 2011
What Are Your Food and Ag Stories?

Consumers want to know more about farmers and ranchers approaches to growing food, food production, and delivery. Farmers and Ranchers want consumers to see how food is produced and understand the work involved. There are several food focused events that provide you the opportunity to tell your food / ag story.

The food conversations never stop! October 16 is World Food Day with a supporting focus on food from Blog Action Day, also on October 16. Then on October 24th there is Food Day. And on October 25-26 there is the Food System Summit.

October 14, 2011
What Are Your Food and Ag Stories?

Consumers want to know more about farmers and ranchers approaches to growing food, food production, and delivery. Farmers and Ranchers want consumers to see how food is produced and understand the work involved. There are several food focused events that provide you the opportunity to tell your food / ag story.

The food conversations never stop! October 16 is World Food Day with a supporting focus on food from Blog Action Day, also on October 16. Then on October 24th there is Food Day. And on October 25-26 there is the Food System Summit.

September 22, 2011
What do consumers really think about farming?
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September 22, 2011
What do consumers really think about farming?
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September 20, 2011
Do We Need Food Traceability?

There are several hundred food related recalls per year. The ability to find where food originated and how consumers received it is key to quick responses.

What does food traceability mean? In the general sense, it means being able to know where your food comes from. But it also means that the data about the growth, transportation, and handling are available for analysis. Many people are aware of the need to trace food back to its source when an out break of E. coli or Listeria occurs.

September 20, 2011
Do We Need Food Traceability?

There are several hundred food related recalls per year. The ability to find where food originated and how consumers received it is key to quick responses.

What does food traceability mean? In the general sense, it means being able to know where your food comes from. But it also means that the data about the growth, transportation, and handling are available for analysis. Many people are aware of the need to trace food back to its source when an out break of E. coli or Listeria occurs.

September 20, 2011
Food and Ag

How are food and agriculture related?

Food and agriculture are related, it just takes many steps to get from farm to plate. These links are just a small representation of ag products on their journey to the grocery store.

September 20, 2011
Food Traceability

Resources to help discover food traceability issues.

Food traceability systems and processes are key to handling food borne illnesses.

September 20, 2011
This Week In Ag 0040 - Michele Simon - Food justice and what those in agriculture should know.

Michele Simon believes food companies and governments must bring food nutrition, health, and agriculture policy together to better citizens' lives.

Show notes

Conversation with Michele Simon about food justice and what those in agriculture should know.

September 20, 2011
This Week In Ag 0040 - Michele Simon - Food justice and what those in agriculture should know.

Michele Simon believes food companies and governments must bring food nutrition, health, and agriculture policy together to better citizens' lives.

Show notes

Conversation with Michele Simon about food justice and what those in agriculture should know.

September 8, 2011
How To Measure Poultry's Carbon Footprint?
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via the PoultryEggInstitute.org

Independent of the belief in global warming, climate change, or car