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Click Here to view Our BlogDoes the entertainment industry accurately tell stories of how food is grown and raised?
Farmers, ranchers and influencers share their thoughts around how food has become a hot pop culture topic.
Does popular culture portray farmers and ranchers in a balanced way?
Hear farmers, ranchers and influencers share their thoughts on how popular culture influences perceptions around how food is grown and raised.
How are farmers and ranchers continuing to do things better?
Hear behind-the-scenes interviews with farmers, ranchers and influencers about exciting advancements in agriculture.
What are a few examples of sustainability on a farm or ranch?
Hear extended behind-the-scenes interviews with LA Food Dialogues participants.
What makes farming and ranching such a dynamic industry?
Hear why farmers and ranchers are excited about the future of farming and ranching
What are farmers and ranchers saying about the future of agriculture?
Hear extended interviews with farmers and ranchers about the future of farming and ranching
Continuous improvement in agriculture?
Hear a quick recap of what panelists from the Food Dialogues had to say while in Los Angeles.
What does continuous improvement in agriculture mean?
Food Dialogues: Los Angeles panelists share their thoughts in this longer version behind-the-scenes video.
Hollywood and "Vine": The Intersection of Pop Culture and Food Production
Cooking shows, food competitions, online content, books and documentaries -- these are only a few examples of the many ways the entertainment world is addressing the topic of food. Moderator George Motz , panelists Danny Boome, Juliet D'Annibale, Jeff Fowle, Karen Rosa and Scott Vernon discussed the portrayal of food and agriculture in popular culture.
The Great Debate: Science, Technology and Food
What technologies are farmers and ranchers using to produce food while protecting the environment? Is more research the answer to biotechnology in agriculture? Moderator Michael Specter joined by panelists Daniel M. Dooley, Dr. Bob Goldberg, Eric Holst, Neil Moseley, Tim Nilsen, Katie Pratt, Karen Ross, Richard Smith and Stuart Woolf discussed these questions.
Antibiotics Discussion
On May 29 USFRA hosted third-party experts Julie Funk and Melissa Joy Dobbins for a roundtable discussion on antibiotics and to address some of the most pressing questions consumers have about this issue. Consumers want to know whether farmers and ranchers are using antibiotics responsibly with veterinary oversight to keep our food supply safe. They want to know more information about possible residue and resistance and the impact on their families' health and nutrition. Click on the video above to see the entire conversation. To read more about USFRA's perspective on using antibiotics to keep animals healthy, please click here: http://www.fooddialogues.com/antibiotics-chat
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- While we know the topic of biotechnology always stirs a number of emotions with our followers, we wanted to share this Time Magazine article on GMOs. Valid points on both ends of the spectrum and worth the read. What do you think?
http://science.time.com/2013/05/14/modifying-the-endless-genetically-modified-crop-debate/
- Last winter was apparently a difficult one for bees. Here’s yet another report on the topic:
http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/07/18110117-last-winter-was-a-real-killer-for-the-honeybees-and-heres-why?lite&lite=obnetwork
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