Farm Food Facts

U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action Board Member, Tim Faveri of Nutrien, attended the Biodiversity COP 16 event in Cali, Colombia. He gets listeners up-to-speed on the event, representation of farmers and ranchers, five common themes and what he’s keeping an eye on following this event. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. 

These scholars spent their careers improving and providing value to agriculture and now they share what topics they are keeping an eye on that could significantly impact agriculture through the recent report commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action, "Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative." Find more information on the study here.   

Guests include: 

•  Dr. Chuck Rice, University Distinguished Professor, Kansas State University 
• Dr. Marty Matlock, Professor in Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, at the University of Arkansas   
• Dr. Jerry Hatfield, Retired Laboratory Director, USDA-ARS National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment 

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 The three lead researchers of the newly published report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative,” shared their key takeaways, insight on the impressive scholars involved in the project, what farmers, ranchers and industry should know about this report and the future relevancy of it.  

 U.S Farmers and Ranchers in Action commissioned the new report which was authored by an independent group of 26 leading research scientists and peer reviewed by the National Academy of Sciences. This report was published by the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST). Find more information on the study here. 

 Guests include:  

• Dr. Chuck Rice, University Distinguished Professor, Kansas State University 
• Dr. Marty Matlock, Professor in Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, at the University of Arkansas   
• Dr. Jerry Hatfield, Retired Laboratory Director, USDA-ARS National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment 

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Dairy farmer Michael Crinion, owner of Ash Grove Dairy and USFRA board chair, and Kevin Burkum, CEO of USFRA, share what they are keeping an eye on following Climate Week New York City. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. 

Dairy farmer Michael Crinion, owner of Ash Grove Dairy and USFRA board chair, and Kevin Burkum, CEO of USFRA, raised the voice of sustainable farmers and ranchers at one of the largest climate events of its kind in the world. Farm Food Facts host Joanna Guza provided a fly on the wall experience about the conversations at Climate Week New York City. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. 

On this bonus episode, seventh generation poultry farmer and Director of Agricultural Services with the Association of Equipment Manufactures Austin Gellings, shares how he's keeping an eye on the farm bill, automation and finding a place to start in sustainability. 

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Expert Austin Gellings, the director of agricultural services with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, shares farmers and ranchers' efforts to carbon neutrality in the field and farm management practices. Farm Food Facts host Joanna Guza discusses what types of equipment is being used, which part of agriculture has the biggest impact, challenges, data protection and future trends. 

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Jaclyn St. John, registered dietitian and director of community wellness for Dairy West, shares how Dairy West is keeping an eye on trends in the dairy space. 

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Join us at Honor the Harvest

USFRA’s Honor the Harvest Forum is September 10-12 at Noo Sun Dairy, located just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a one-of-a-kind experience where executive leaders and agricultural producers meet on a ranch to generate new ideas, partnerships, and actions to advance sustainable food, fuel, and fiber. Showcase your brand to thought leaders across the food and agriculture value chain by becoming an Honor the Harvest sponsor! Learn more at usfarmersandranchers.org/honor-the-harvest/

Jaclyn St. John, registered dietitian and director of community wellness for Dairy West, shares how Dairy West is keeping an eye on trends in the dairy space. 

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The U.S. speedskating team that competed in Beijing got to experience and learn how dairy farmers treat their cows like athletes and visit one of the farms that supply their  self-stable milk from Gossner Foods. Jaclyn St. John, registered dietitian and director of community wellness for Dairy West, shares about the relationship, dairy farm experience and nutrition behind dairy. Holly and Mitch Hancock, dairy farmers and owners of Noo Sun Dairy, also shared their perspective of the farm visit and questions asked from the U.S. Speedskating team. 

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