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Food Dialogues

There are times when we see news stories, videos or online comments about farming and ranching that are not quite accurate. Americans have questions about their food and the information available online is not always factually correct.

If you’re interested in helping USFRA identify and clarify those misperceptions, here’s how you can help:

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Click here to report inaccurate, misleading or unfair information about farming or ranching and how food is grown or raised. USFRA will review and evaluate the article or comment and, if appropriate, provide a response on this site.

Once a response is posted, you can share it with others through email, Facebook or Twitter. You can tweet about the response using the hashtag #FoodD.

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It’s Been Said: Today’s methods of raising animals is inhumane

Huffington Post recently ran an article from the director of the Animal Welfare Approved program, Andrew Gunther, who painted a picture of modern agriculture in possibly one of … Read More

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/zester-daily/food-labels_b_2385355.html

Our View:

The picture Gunther created was completely inaccurate for today’s agriculture. Farmers and ranchers are committed to the safest and most appropriate care for their animals. They care deeply about the health and safety of their animals and take pride in them. They also know that consumers are concerned about animal care. Farmers and ranchers, along … Read More

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It’s Been Said: We must fix our food production system

As we start the New Year, Mark Bittman – New York Times opinion columnist – takes a hit on agriculture, blaming the industry for heart disease, cancer, stroke … Read More

Source: http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/01/fixing-our-food-problem/?ref=opinion

Our View:

USFRA believes that today’s farmers and ranchers operate in a more sustainable fashion than ever before. They work each day to recycle and reuse, increase efficiencies, and ultimately create more sustainable environments on their farms and ranches. While Bittman may ask activists for patience, farmers and ranchers also ask for this same patience. … Read More

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It’s Been Said: Antibiotics and Your Food

U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance is preparing for their New York Food Dialogues event on Nov. 15 where a host of issues will be covered, including: antibiotics, biotechnology … Read More

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Consumers have lots of questions about antibiotic use in farm animals – Is it safe for the animal? Does my meat contain antibiotics? Are antibiotics in farm animals creating superbugs? – USFRA is tackling these questions with an expert panel. And while the experts can provide some great background, it’s equally important for you to have … Read More

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