It’s spooky Halloween time, so we're discussing chicken cannibalism this week. Dun dun duuuuunnn! Learn what causes cannibalism within a flock, and how to treat and prevent it should it happen on your farm.

We recap and discuss the Netflix series Rotten season two episode one, The Avocado War. This seemingly benign fruit has a hilarious backstory we know you’ll appreciate, and its boon in popularity has caused unexpected chaos throughout the regions it grows and thrives in.

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Show Notes:

Watch the Rotten series

The history of avocados

NAFTA

Hidden Brain You 2.0: Decide Already

OPEC

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We recap and discuss the Netflix series Rotten season two episode one, The Avocado War. This seemingly benign fruit has a hilarious backstory we know you’ll appreciate, and its boon in popularity has caused unexpected chaos throughout the regions it grows and thrives in.

Have you heard that animal agriculture has a larger carbon footprint than transportation? This week we discuss the results of the scientific study that contributed to that misconception, and dip our toes in the research of one scientist that works to accurately measure how animal agriculture contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and studies ways to continue the trend of increasing efficiencies and reducing emissions while feeding more people.

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Grubbly Farms! Use code FARM15 at www.grubblyfarms.com to save 15% on your first order of delicious black soldier flies for your flock.

Henny & Roo! Use code DRINKANDFARM at www.hennyandroo.com to save 10% on your first box when you subscribe.

Our Executive Producer Patreon Contributors! Thank you Ashley Kirnan, Montanna Coombs, Natalie Quist, Elise Ferguson, Angela Hollis, Molly Kollodziej, Tanya Newlove, Kaela Wood, Jenny Peterson, Amy Dingmann, and Breton O’Neill!

The drinks for this episode were sponsored by @egfbrahmamama Cheers lady!

Show Notes:

Yes, Eating Meat Affects The Environment But Cows Are Not Killing The Climate

How Animal Agriculture Affects Air Quality & Climate Change

Beer & Chocolate Combined

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Have you heard that animal agriculture has a larger carbon footprint than transportation? This week we discuss the results of the scientific study that contributed to that misconception, and dip our toes in the research of one scientist that works to accurately measure how animal agriculture contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and studies ways to continue the trend of increasing efficiencies and reducing emissions while feeding more people.

This week we discuss the controversial new study that counters all prior nutritional research on the health effects of red meat consumption. Don’t tune out our vegetarian and vegan friends! While we discuss a meat study specifically, our discussion is really centered on how nutrition research works and the changes these researchers made to the process they used to analyze the data.

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This episode is brought to you by:

Our Executive Producer Patreon Contributors! Thank you Ashley Kirnan, Montanna Coombs, Natalie Quist, Elise Ferguson, Angela Hollis, Molly Kollodziej, Kaela Wood, Tanya Newlove, Jenny Peterson, Amy Dingmann, and Breton O’Neill!

The drinks for this episode were sponsored by @ashleykirnan Cheers lady!

Show Notes:

Is Eating Beef Healthy?

Here’s The Real Truth About That Controversial Meat Study

I Survived my Terrifying Hour In A Float Spa

Air BnB Launches Animal Friendly Experiences

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This week we discuss the controversial new study that counters all prior nutritional research on the health effects of red meat consumption. Don’t tune out our vegetarian and vegan friends! While we discuss a meat study specifically, our discussion is really centered on how nutrition research works and the changes these researchers made to the process they used to analyze the data.

This week we’re shedding some light on how various farming activities and spending time in nature can be good for mental health, specifically PTSD, anxiety, stress, and depression. We discuss a few of the great organizations that are making a difference in the lives of soldiers returning from combat as well as homeless individuals, and how participants leave these programs armed with valuable farming skills and knowledge.

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First Saturday Lime! Use code DRINK at www.firstsaturdaylime.com to save 20% every time you lime.

Our Executive Producer Patreon Contributors! Thank you Ashley Kirnan, Montanna Coombs, Christine Cianni, Natalie Quist, Jessica Hawkins, Elise Ferguson, Angela Hollis, Molly Kollodziej, Kaela Wood, Tanya Newlove, Jenny Peterson, Amy Dingmann, Jenna Abbott, and Breton O’Neill!

The drinks this episode were sponsored by @thimbleworks - save 10% off your next order from thimbleworks.co with code DRINKANDFARM

Show Notes:

Harvard Nature Study

Beekeeping May Reduce Stress & Depression

Beekeeping Helping veterans

Beekeeping and PTSD

The Herman House

Farming and PTSD

Coops For Troops

Biting Camel Testicles

Bobcat Kitten

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This week we’re shedding some light on how various farming activities and spending time in nature can be good for mental health, specifically PTSD, anxiety, stress, and depression. We discuss a few of the great organizations that are making a difference in the lives of soldiers returning from combat as well as homeless individuals, and how participants leave these programs armed with valuable farming skills and knowledge.

Rotten Season 2 is being released October 4th! So this minisode is a recap of season 1, and we discuss what’s in store for season 2. Rotten is a “true food crime” series produced and released by Netflix.

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This episode is brought to you by:

Our Executive Producer Patreon Contributors! Thank you Ashley Kirnan, Montanna Coombs, Christine Cianni, Natalie Quist, Jessica Hawkins, Elise Ferguson, Angela Hollis, Molly Kollodziej, Kaela Wood, Tanya Newlove, Jenny Peterson, Amy Dingmann, Jenna Abbott, and Breton O’Neill!

The drinks for this episode were sponsored by @egfbrahmamama Cheers lady!

Show Notes:

Trailer for Rotten Season 2

Rotten Season 2 topics

Drink & Farm #11 - The Booze Makes the Magic - “Lawyers, Guns, and Honey”

Drink & Farm #12 - Mostly Humping & A Little Bit of Headbutting - “Big Bird”

Drink & Farm #13 - Don't Put Poop In Your Milk - “Milk Money”

Drink & Farm #14 - Raise Your Meat - “The Peanut Problem”

Drink & Farm #25 - We Tried To Keep The BS Down - “Garlic Breath”

Drink & Farm #26 - There's A Codfather - “Cod is Dead”

Science Meets Food - Review of Rotten Season 1

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