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Digging in with Ethan Meissner, FFA Entrepreneurship Winner
Ethan, member of Wisconsin's FFA chapter, has worked in a meat processing facility since he was 15. The skills he learned on the job helped him to become a national proficiency winner. Let's hear what he has to say about his experience thus far!
Digging in with FFA's Emily Hoyt
In this week's podcast, we're talking with Missouri State FFA Secretary Hoyt about her involvement in the Future Farmers of America's program and her passion to educate young children about our food system. Check it out!
Soil Science with FFA's Elszy
Listen in as we talk with Brennan about his involvement in the Future Farmers of America program and his award-winning research on plant and soil sciences.
FFA's Kayla Rossi: Responsibly Managing Livestock
Supporting ag's future is paramount to feeding a growing population. This requires advancements from our farmers and scientists. FFA's Kayla Rossi contributes to this endeavor with her family's responsibly managed livestock operation.
FFA's Nicholas Mello: The Importance of Seed Science
In partnership with the Future Farmers of America, we will be highlighting a series of finalists from 2020 and 2021 to share their stories and passions. Today, read about Nicholas Mello of California and his hybrid corn seed experimentation.
Q&A with FFA’s Tyler Gardner
Future Farmers of America member, Tyler Gardner, is one hard-working college student. His work at his family’s cranberry marsh has evolved his mission to produce healthy and sustainable food for generations to come.
Cork & Cow: FFA Spotlight on Emily Matzke
As we celebrate International Women's Day this week, we would like to introduce FFA member, Emily Matzke. Emily is developing a business plan to tie her love of ag and local food products together to create a unique dairy product!
Ag in the Classroom: FFA Spotlight on Lauren LaGrande
Lauren LaGrande, an exemplary member of Future Farmers of America, is on a mission to educate future generations about something that connects all of us – where our food comes from. Here is her story from her point of view...
On the Farm & In the Books: FFA Spotlight on Katherine Smith
Katherine Smith, a Future Farmers of America member, strives to help smallholder farmers achieve profitability through financial stability and process improvement, and her mission is to make that happen. Here's her story...
SNAP Faces Government Diet
Today’s SNAP program has become a lightning rod for controversy over its cost and effect on consumer food habits. Since 1939, the public has embraced government efforts to help the needy have access to healthy food. But can it be sustained?
Are seed oils bad for you?
Recent news and social media are proclaiming that we need to eliminate seed oils from our diets. But are these concerns valid? We spoke with industry and nutrition experts to find out.
New Ag Leadership Faces Tough Agenda
Speculation abounds about the new agricultural leaders in Washington. But no matter who wins, the list of challenges promises to be long – and the stakes higher than ever for farmers and everyone who depends on them for food.
Ag careers grow beyond the farm
The food and agricultural sector is often overlooked as a fertile source of rewarding jobs and careers. Whatever the personality type, whatever the ambition… our agricultural system has something for virtually everyone.
The Ins & Outs of Mushroom Products
Mushrooms have gained a lot of attention for a reported array of benefits. We're delving into how to assess supplement quality and the role of third-party verifiers in ensuring their authenticity and effectiveness.
Are You Deficient in Key Nutrients?
Many of us in the U.S. suffer from nutrient deficiencies, leading to increased risk of various life-threatening diseases. Here are five common nutritional deficiencies and what you can do to boost your intake.
Food Safety at Farmers' Markets
Consumers flock to seasonal farmers’ markets to buy fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and meat from local farmers. What food safety regulation applies to the food there? The same as or different than the fruits and vegetables we buy at the grocery store?
Holy Cow! What happened to Dean Foods & Borden Dairy?
Two significant dairy companies went bankrupt in 2020. Was it because of the influence of plant-based milk or was it because the dairy industry needed some consolidation?
Tufts' Befuddling "Food Compass"
Really smart people have told me that occasional bouts of confusion are normal as we age, and I’ve taken comfort in that. But I’ve got to admit I was thrown for a very serious loop when I came across the Tufts Food Compass Score...
China's Plight with Food Independence
Chinese President Xi Jinping's ambition to reshape global world order and replace the U.S. as global economic and military leader misses one key element: China's dependence on capitalist and democratic nations for food security.
Bobo's Global Balancing Act at TNC
We're talking with Jack Bobo, TNC's Food & Water Policy Director, who works with global food producers and conservation organizations to find solutions for mutual growth. Listen in to hear how small changes can have rippling global effects.
We're only as healthy as our soil
A new study concludes that soil quality via regenerative agriculture is the key to nutritious food.
Trading Carbon and Talking Plants
Carbon trading can enable farmers to sequester carbon, sell a ton of carbon credit on the market for consumers, and enable companies to purchase as credits. But how does this happen?
We've got questions for you, 2022...
Governments and companies are changing the way we address food security, the environment, and consumer health. At D2D, we have covered some of these subjects previously but are now looking harder at how the future will be shaped by those who grow, trade, process, and consume food.
Want to Save the Planet? 'Break Boundaries' at Home
Netflix documentary, Breaking Boundaries, has been criticized as another over-the-top and scary climate change film. But at its core, the message is simple – 'Be the Earth's Conscience.' But what does that mean, and how can I personally make a difference?
5 Things ‘Seaspiracy’ taught me about Seafood
Aside from its distorted facts and questionable agenda, the Netflix film, 'Seaspiracy', smartly spotlights glaring issues in the sustainable seafood industry. However, options exist that support a healthy seafood system -- we just need to ask the right questions.
Why Do We Make Bad Food Choices?
Before reading Jack Bobo's new book, I assumed I was making good choices to stay healthy. But after reading "Why Smart People Make Bad Food Choices", I questioned everything. Are social media and grocery store marketing tactics hijacking my decision-making? Apparently so...
Climate-Smart Farming Paves the Way Toward Carbon Negative
AgMission, a partnership among two farm-related organizations, has the goal to reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint and even make farming carbon-negative. And, in the process, they might also help us find products promoting sustainability.
5 Creative Ways to Eat Your Veggies
Happy National Nutrition Month! Vegetables are one of the most nutritious foods we can consume, and our bodies need a lot of them. There are lots of fun and yummy ways to get your daily value of veggies and we’re going to show you some of our favorites.
Demanding Health: A Federal Call to Action
We are a nation struggling with health. Almost 75% of us are overweight, a contributing factor to heart disease, the #1 killer in the U.S. A recent report from Tufts says this could be prevented with government intervention. But is it too late?
Are We Eating Away our Covid Fears?
COVID-19 has reshaped many things about our daily habits, including how we eat. So are we snacking more because we’re home all the time, or we’re stressed out, or a bit of both? And will these seemingly inconsequential shifts in our eating behavior affect our long-term health?
Does Red Meat Cause Cancer?
We regularly hear that eating red meat causes cancer, but isn't meat a good source of protein and micronutrients? There are a few studies that, while not in total agreement, are well accepted by the overall community as being plausible, if not probable about meat's relation to cancer.
Why produce aisles look so barren right now…
We see the lack of fresh fruits and veggies in our supermarkets, but we hear on the news about produce wasting away in the fields. How is this happening? And will it get better?
Pet Food for Thought
The FDA recently stated that several specialty dog food formulations have led to canine heart disease. With so many food choices today, what should we feed our pets?
The Green New Deal: Where's the Beef?
The Green New Deal calls on the U.S. to take a leading role in reducing emissions through “economic transformation.” The references to farming and agriculture’s footprint have generated a lot of discussion among the farming community.
Trading Beef
The United States is the largest beef producer and the largest beef importer. How is beef traded around the world, and how do global trade agreements affect the price of beef?
