tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216052274148086962024-03-13T20:41:44.654-07:00Food For Thoughtcontact us at: ksfoodforthought@gmail.comFood for Thoughthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16859499646609028481noreply@blogger.comBlogger439125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-40951948282186914252016-08-24T17:11:00.000-07:002016-08-24T17:21:16.202-07:00Harvesting the Fruits of Your Labor<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0pt;">As I was growing up through my childhood and teenage years, this time of year would be my favorite. Although summer was coming to an end, school was just starting up, and winter was on the way, this was, and always will be, my favorite time of the year. Starting in the beginning of August and carrying through September, my family and I would spend all evening in our garden and greenhouse harvesting what we had planted the spring prior. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0pt;">One of my favorite memories was working in our watermelon patch with my parents and brother. After watering and turning the ripening melons, Dad would cut a warm melon in the field for us to enjoy. Almost always we would be too sticky to go back inside, so Mom would spray us down with the garden hose.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0pt;">There are always a few different options of what you can do with harvested fruits and veggies. You can enjoy them immediately (similar to my family and our watermelons), set up a stand at your local farmers’ market, or save your fruits and veggies for a later date. My family took part in all of these. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0pt;">More often than not, my mom and I would spend a day in the kitchen after a day of harvesting canning salsa, making cider, and freezing corn, tomatoes, and onions. As much as I enjoy eating our products right out of the garden, it is nice to be able to enjoy the same thing up to one year later, especially when that item might not be in season anymore. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Canning can be tricky until you get the hang of how it works, but your main goal is to kill all of the bacteria already present in the food you are trying to preserve. There are two main methods of canning, with the first being water bath canning and the second being pressure canning. Water bath canning is more commonly used since this type is used to preserve fruits, jams, salsa, tomatoes, pickles, and relish. Pressure canning is used more for preserving low acid foods like vegetables, meat, and seafood. Instructions on both canning methods can be found below. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Even those without the greenest of thumbs can find ways to provide fruits and veggies for their families, and let’s face it, it’s fun to enjoy the fruits of our labor! To some people, having a garden means endless hours of time and effort for a batch of homemade salsa or fresh fruit pie. But gardening doesn’t have to be hard! Some of the simplest ideas can include herbs in your kitchen window sill or a single tomato plant in a pot on your patio. If you have more room, the Pinterest inspired pallet garden would be worth a try along with raised flower beds. For those wanting to make it big, a more traditional style garden might be the way to go with a couple of different options like tomatoes, peppers, and green beans. Another option is to participate in is a community garden if space is an issue. This will allow you to work alongside other members in your community and enjoy agriculture together!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I’ve been enjoying the fruits of my labor since the time mullets were still in style! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Agriculture is definitely something to smile about and it is something we can all contribute to, no matter how big or small. Enjoying a fresh watermelon at a picnic, having a fresh tomato on a BLT sandwich, or carving the pumpkin you started from seed really is what enjoying the fruits of your labor is all about. Gardening is something that everyone can be involved with if you just have a little bit of time and discipline. So next time, don’t skip the greenhouses in the spring or walk past the canning supplies at the store, give it a try, you might be surprised at where it takes you! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Until next time, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sarah Plum<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><i>Check out these sources of canning as well!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Water Bath Canning: </span><a href="http://www.freshpreserving.com/waterbath-canning.html"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.freshpreserving.com/waterbath-canning.html</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The summer Olympics are easily my favorite sporting events to watch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even if I know nothing about an event, it is still easy for me to root for Team USA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regardless of how little I actually know about each of the athletes, the letters USA on their uniforms gives me a sense of connection to each competitor down in Rio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With each gold medal, my sense of pride in my country grows, but I seldom take into account the hours of practice and numerous sacrifices that it takes for any Olympian to compete at that level.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is so easy for me to focus on the end product without taking into consideration the years that each athlete has spent pounding on his or her craft.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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If I step back and take a look at the world around me, I notice many similarities to the Olympics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This summer I left the family farm to work for a show cattle operation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although there are many noticeable differences between the two, one thing that they both have in common is striving to produce the best possible beef for the consumers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just like the athletes who train for the Olympics, farmers and ranchers are constantly striving for excellence in order to have a positive impact on the industry.</div>
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">The Olympics are full of a variety of events, and sometimes I wonder how some of the events could even be considered sports.</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">However, I occasionally find myself having the same thoughts with agriculture.</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Growing up on a commercial cattle operation and even showing calves at my county fair, I would have never dreamed of washing as many calves as I have this summer.</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Many of the ranchers that I grew up around would have just scoffed at the thought of washing and blow-drying their cattle, but as I have experienced over the course of this summer, it is in fact, a part of the agriculture industry, and both parties have very similar end goals.</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span></div>
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Although Kansas lacks the beautiful beaches that make Rio so special, the farmers and ranchers, as well as the athletes in the Olympics, do have their similarities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There may not be medals for those who work in agriculture, but we are still faced with the challenge of feeding nearly 10 billion people in just a few decades.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In order to fulfill such a demand, it is vital that those who working in each industry of agriculture strive for excellence.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In today’s age, information is everything. From knowing exactly what ingredients are in our breakfast to being able to look up a definition in mere seconds thanks to our smartphones, we crave info. You may even be on this blog looking for info on how to properly prepare meat or how gluten affects your diet. Today’s consumers are looking for the information about our food, and rightly so! However, when I searched the phrase, “What is in my food” nearly </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: nowrap;">67,900,000</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> results were pulled up by Google. Where on earth would I start?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well, I have a solution. Instead of mindlessly scrolling through websites, step away from your computer and head to your local, county or state fair. We are in the midst of “Fair Season” as we speak. Around the country, fair exhibitors are working their hardest to earn that coveted blue ribbon with their assortment of projects. From the outside, it may seem like the fair is simply a place to ride the Ferris wheel and get delicious cotton candy, but if you’re looking for information about what is in your food, or where it comes from, this is exactly the place to find answers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The youth involved in 4-H and FFA are knowledgeable students who, when asked questions, will tell you the honest truth about their projects. The internet is a bundle of info, some of it scientifically correct, and some incorrect and opinionated; it can be difficult to draw the line. Having face-to-face conversations with these youth can show you the whole picture, the good and the bad. They work year-round to ensure that their projects will be fair-ready and have seen the ups and downs of the industries they serve. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Not only can you get info from exhibitors, but you can see the process of farm-to-fork in real time. Head to the crops exhibit to learn about the variety of grains and grasses that make up our food supply. Stroll over to the livestock barns to inquire about how students care for their poultry, beef, pigs, sheep and goats. Then head to the baking exhibit to learn about what grains and other ingredients to use to make your apple pie blue ribbon worthy. In a country where the average consumer is 3 generations removed from traditional agriculture, this is the perfect opportunity to witness the process first hand. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></div>
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Hey, guys! Danielle here, and I’m having a great summer interning at Kansas Soybean. I’m tackling all sorts of things, from learning about biodiesel to preparing an economic impact of Kansas agriculture report that we presented to our Representatives and Senators in Washington D.C.! It’s been an eye-opening experience in ways that I would never expect.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You see, I’ve always been a huge defender of conventional ag. I’m the first person to step up and say that GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) are not a bad thing, and list all the facts and figures to back it up. When people say they only eat organic foods, I was always the person to criticize them and bombard them with pro-GMO statements.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Obviously, telling them all the reasons I think GMO’s are good didn’t change their mind. It wasn’t until this internship that I finally realized that organic and non-GMO agriculture is still agriculture. When you’re in the grocery store, your goal is most likely to buy food to eat, whether you eat conventional foods or not. The goal of farmers everywhere is to feed people. You see how they line up? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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I didn’t.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I got so caught up in defending the farmers who use technology to produce as much healthy, whole food as possible that I forgot about this shared goal. I think a lot of people forget about it as well. There’s so much negative advertising about conventional ag out there that misleads you, the consumer, that it’s easy to lose trust in the food system.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Part of my training in this internship was to learn how to talk to people who are confused about who to trust. Here’s where I started to realize that those who choose to stray away from GMO’s aren’t these people who want to ruin the lives of farmers; they’re simply people who want to make sure they are eating food that is healthy and safe. Doesn’t everyone want that?<o:p></o:p></div>
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The fact of the matter is, conventional food is just as whole and healthy as food that’s produced organically, and there are several scientific reports to back that up. Now that we all know that, let’s stop separating the two and pitting them against each other and work towards our shared goal: feeding hungry people. You’re hungry, so you eat. Farmer’s eat the same food that they provide and can’t afford to produce unsafe food.</div>
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Trust your food system, it aims to serve you. After all, without you, the consumer, farmers wouldn’t have a job. Avoid listening to all the negative hoopla about conventional agriculture that some companies use to attract your dollars, and work towards your goal: feeding yourself and feeding your family. It doesn’t matter if it’s conventional, non-GMO, or organic. It’s all food and we are all hungry!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am absolutely sick of how our broadcast and social media have caused this great country to become divided and broken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It seems being the first to report a story is more important than being thorough enough to learn all ramifications of our words and who it inevitability hurts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our country needs unselfish leadership that worries about how decisions affect our brothers and sisters rather than gets a headline or a tweet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All leadership is local.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It starts with each one of us saying no more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Are there corrupt people in every profession or trade?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are bad apples in every race or every gender or religion or anything else people want to use to divide us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have to all understand that we are talking about the extremes or radicals, not the normal population.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Social media did not come with an owner’s manual.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Social media came too fast for all of us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It forced cable news media to lean to one side or another of a topic to “entertain” a captive audience and sell ads to stay in business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We as citizens haven’t learned how to filter broadcast and social media bias and it is costing our country in a big way.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The movements that have turned so many people against the very police officers that protect us is amazing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Police officers protect and serve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Military soldiers do the same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Firefighters, teachers, doctors, nurses and other professions serve the people of our country every day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Farmers, ranchers, and veterinarians have decided to fulfill a calling to serve mankind by producing food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yet every day they are attacked by animal rights groups using broadcast and social media to paint an entire group of people that produce food for our citizens as bad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It seems harmless until you see people leave farming and ranching because of the negativity and increased cost due to increased, unnecessary regulation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We see people’s trust in farmers, ranchers and veterinarians falsely and needlessly eroded by activist groups due to social media amplification which results in higher cost of food production and subsequently higher food prices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But most of all, it makes me ache to see the people that suffer the most are those that will not be able to afford food tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Like everybody, farmers, ranchers and veterinarians are not perfect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They work hard to do things better every day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nothing hurts farmers, ranchers and veterinarians more than learning that an individual has done something unethical by abusing animals, land, air, people or anything else in agriculture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, when the media paints these acts to represent our entire food supply system, it is no different than throwing an entire religion or sex or race or profession under the bus due to an individual act.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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People in our country need food, shelter, medical care, safety and we need to start having each other’s backs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Farmers work hard to produce safe food and veterinarians work hard to keep animals healthy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other service professions work hard to provide safety, peace, healthy communities and much more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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We can’t allow activists to use social and broadcast media to increase hunger and violence in this country anymore.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Stop and think about how repeating the thoughts you see on your favorite network or social media feed will help or hurt you, your family or your neighbor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We must think about how knee jerk reactions and blindly following ideology from social media could hurt people who will need our help long-term in this country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are blessed to live where you can be anything you want in life, and if you stumble, we will pick you up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But don’t you worry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Farmers, ranchers, and veterinarians are here to serve and care about other Americans as they do for their own family and the animals they raise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Always here, always ready: providing food for our neighbors in America.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17894095388151992374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-88051910906481283872016-05-27T11:25:00.002-07:002016-05-27T11:25:52.763-07:00Don't Invite Food Borne Illness to Your BBQMemorial Day weekend is upon us and it heralds the start of a new season.... grilling season, of course!<br />
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Burgers, chops, brats, steaks and chicken will all be making headline appearances at your backyard bbq festivities this weekend and throughout the summer, but don't let tag along bacteria play a supporting role and ruin your get together. Food poisoning is a traumatic thing to endure (speaking from personal experience) and there are several steps you can follow while preparing your food that will keep it safe and delicious!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image courtesy <a href="http://www.chhs.colostate.edu/News/Images/Large/bvdnwohuhn5eomu0qbzcuglu.Summer%20Grilling%20web.jpg">Colorado State</a></td></tr>
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Here are five tips to keep your backyard bbq safe from food borne pathogens:<br />
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<li><b>Keep meat and other refrigerated products at proper temperatures when not cooking</b>. That means keeping them OUT of the DANGER ZONE by storing cold foods below 40F.</li>
<li><b>Cook all meats to the proper internal temperature and use a food thermometer!</b> </li>
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<li>Ground meats - 160 F</li>
<li>Whole muscle beef, pork, lamb cuts (steaks, chops) - 145 F</li>
<li>Poultry - 165 F</li>
<li>Egg dishes - 160 F</li>
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<li><b>Use separate utensils and cutting boards for cooked meat and raw meat</b>. And don't share utensils between fresh/raw produce and raw meats without washing with hot soapy water.</li>
<li><b>Bacteria can easily be reintroduced to food after it is cooked</b>. To store leftovers, put them in a shallow container for quick cooling and then into a fridge at 40F or lower.</li>
<li><b>Still hungry? Grab the leftovers but make sure you heat them to 165 F before chowing down!</b></li>
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You can learn more about food safety and food-borne illness prevention by visiting the <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/safe-food-handling/danger-zone-40-f-140-f/CT_Index/!ut/p/a1/jZFdb4IwFIZ_DZelh8EM7o6QLMImzLjNyo2p0hYSaEnbjc1fv6pXLrrZJk3Oe54356O4wgRXkn62gtpWSdod4mqygQVMgmkKeTkNHiEr3hflU5pCvLx3wPoPoAhv9F85Cfznz28ocKfn6VzgaqC2Qa3kChPBLKLSjEwbTLhSNTKUM_uNON1ZZBrGrEscNHTMNlTWXSsFJjWVgmm0V5KhCBBHweHFJH3dZLJmX3iFq_OeIHA3K8JlNMuLEMroN3BhaSfg-lbc2KJT2-MPrRO5DWM3n2acaab9D-3kxtrBPHjgwTiOvlBKdMzfqd6DS5ZGGYvJOYmH_o3sn5MZtC_9KjbJD8ZGmjo!/?1dmy&urile=wcm%3apath%3a%2FFSIS-Content%2Finternet%2Fmain%2Ftopics%2Ffood-safety-education">USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service website.</a></div>
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Brandi Buzzard Frobosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335067831358688328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-38659937624548365282016-04-04T12:57:00.000-07:002016-04-04T12:57:44.643-07:00COOL is no longer cool<div class="MsoNormal">
This week in my livestock class I was stressing out and
spending thousands of paper money dollars buying cattle, or trying my best to
as, MAN, that dude can talk FAST. This was for a simulation of how buying and
selling cattle would be in the real world. Our auctioneer was a pro, and in
five seconds he could look at a lot of cattle and give you per pound price to
the cent. As he was talking about factors he took into consideration, he
mentioned the COOL repeal. I’ll give you a quick rundown on what COOL is. For
starters, COOL stands for Country of Origin Labeling. This is a labeling law
requiring retailers to give information of the origins of certain foods. The
repeal was finalized February 18<sup>th</sup>, 2016 with President Obama
signing the Government Funding Bill into Law. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So, what does this mean for consumers and producers? <o:p></o:p></div>
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There are two solid sides to viewing this and according to
Farm and Ranch guide, “it’s messy.” Real quick before we dive into this, here
is some background information. COOL was a problem for Canada and Mexico as
they would sometimes be discriminated against and lose money on their products.
So, they filed complaints, the World Trade Organization’s gave their permission
to impose tariffs on U.S. products. This is estimated to be up to, or even
over, a billion dollars. This is not yet a set number though.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Okay, on one hand, some people do not like the repeal. These
individuals simply wish to know where their food comes from, and from there
they can chose if they want to “buy American.” To an extent, this also is an
extra safety net for preventing any diseases from entering and becoming health
concerns.<o:p></o:p></div>
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On the flip side, there are arguments for the repeal. There
are the tariffs that concern many of them as that is a rather huge number of
dollars. Some feel that COOL has been used much more heavily for marketing, as
opposed to being used for issues such as food safety. By having to label
everything, there is an increased amount of paperwork for packers and
processing plants. This also has hurt import numbers because of the extra
record keeping necessary and additional costs imposed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As I was spending $750,000 (give or take) for my cattle
buying simulation in class last week, I did not realize the potential influence
this could have. It is important that you do your part in being informed and
analyzing all sides of the story. If you want to read more, feel free to check
out my sources, or also many others!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/COOL%20final%20rule%20federal%20register%20version.pdf">https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/COOL%20final%20rule%20federal%20register%20version.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.farmandranchguide.com/news/livestock/repeal-of-country-of-origin-labeling-it-s-messy/article_eb857906-1a90-11e5-a14f-ff96584a286b.html">http://www.farmandranchguide.com/news/livestock/repeal-of-country-of-origin-labeling-it-s-messy/article_eb857906-1a90-11e5-a14f-ff96584a286b.html</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Your (not) future auctioneer, <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Happy
National Agriculture Day! On March 15th, universities, organizations and
individuals from across the United States will celebrate the role that
agriculture plays in our everyday lives. Having an agricultural background, the
strangest phrase that I’ve ever been told is, “I really don’t have any
connection to agriculture at all.” Knowing the diversity of agriculture, and
everything that it has to offer, I think it’s important that we know that we
all play a role in agriculture and that we all should be celebrating
Agriculture Day!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The
first thought that comes to most individuals minds when you bring up the word
“agriculture” is the idea of the farmer, driving a tractor through his fields.
Though this is an important aspect, more than 21 million workers in America (or
about 15% of the workforce) is employed in the agricultural industry.
Opportunities include careers in Park and Recreation Management, health-care
and pharmaceutical packaging and food science. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">This
is also a great time for consumers to get involved in the agricultural industry
because it provides a variety of choices. Grass-fed or grain-fed, all natural
or organic, we are able to take advantage of each option because the hard
working farmers and ranchers who dedicate themselves to our industry. Not only
are these farmers and ranchers producing a variety of products for us to enjoy,
there are also producing more with less. According the American Farm Bureau,
today’s farmers produce 262 percent more food with 2 percent fewer inputs (labor,
seeds, feed, fertilizer, etc.), compared with 1950. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Not
only should we be celebrating agriculture in the United States, but worldwide
as well. This past January, I was able to travel to South Africa with the
National FFA Organization. During our 10 day stay, we were able to tour many
different agricultural operations, including a family owned dairy, and even one
of the top 5 producing farms in the country! My travels made me realize that
agriculture is advancing all over the world!</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Even
though March 15th may be the official day of National Agriculture Day, it’s
important that we celebrate the industry that feeds the our nation, and every
nation around the world, everyday. So whether it’s sitting down to a meal,
putting on that cotton shirt, or planting a new set of flowers to mark the
beginning of spring, go out, and celebrate agriculture! </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">If
you’d like to learn more about National Agriculture Day, visit (</span><a href="http://www.agday.org/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.agday.org</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">)</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Kyler Langvardt</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Kiah Gourleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757986649993335303noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-46427347694816567712016-03-14T07:56:00.000-07:002016-03-14T07:56:02.214-07:00The Truth Behind the Closed DoorsMy name is Lori Thomas and I was born and raised in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri. In 2013 I graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia and accepted a job as a farrowing manager at a sow farm in Thompson, Missouri. I learned more in one year of production than anything I ever read in a text book. To a city kid from St. Louis, this experience has changed my life forever.<br />
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My father grew up on a small farm in southern Illinois, which has since turned into rented farm land and a place for the cousins to ride dirt bikes and race go carts. My older brother followed in my dad’s steps and is now a successful engineer and I…. I just love pigs. I was pre-vet (small animal) until my junior year in college when I was offered a job working with pigs. For eight months, I helped a graduate student with data collection and daily chores of eight boars (male pigs). Upon graduation, I was still considering vet school but thought a year in production would be very beneficial. Little did I know, 365 days later, vet school was no longer what I needed to be happy, pigs were. <br />
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I am very passionate about the swine industry and because of that, I am passionate about agriculture. I want to share my knowledge about swine production and my story of what I have experienced behind the closed doors of the sow farm. I think consumers struggle to understand why we raise animals in the environments that we do and they fear the welfare of the animals. Coming from a background without agriculture, I can see these struggles and fears. I get it, but hear my story. <br />
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I spent exactly one year employed at a sow farm with roughly 10,000 sows and I was tasked with managing farrowing. To my city friends, I explained this as being a nurse to a sow and helping her deliver babies and then caring for these animals until they are weaned. What could honestly be better than playing with piglets all day? Unfortunately, it wasn’t all glamorous. There was power washing, fixing feed lines, treating sick animals, and a list that goes on forever (seriously). A normal day was a 12-13 hour shift, starting at 5:30 am. Farrowing had 15 workers plus management and we worked 12 days on, two days off. Inside the closed doors of this barn, was a family. <br />
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I learned a lot in that year that will stick with me forever. I was fresh out of college and was faced with management of people and pigs. It didn’t take me long to learn and practice patience, respect and commitment, to the people and the pigs.<br />
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Patience. It takes patience to work with animals. I am 125 lbs and trying to move a 400 lb sow into a farrowing crate (when she has ideas of her own), can be very challenging. Or the constant communication barrier I faced with most of my employees. Trying to teach a job to someone who speaks a different language than you, certainly takes patience. <br />
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Respect. There were certainly times when your patience would spread thin. However; we never lost sight of respecting each other and the animals we cared for. For most people, this is a hot topic. What was the welfare of these animals locked inside of this barn? How was their quality of life? For the 365 days of which I was there, I think it was pretty darn good. My friends from home would ask why these pigs weren’t being raised outside, free range, instead of in a crate of any kind. I can see some of these thoughts, as I used to have them myself but at least for me, now it all makes sense. Recall, I was managing farrowing and when these sows farrowed, they were inside, in a crate. Why? With the genetics these pigs have today, they are capable of having several babies (12+, 25 in some cases). However; having this many babies without any assistance, can be challenging. By having them in crates, I am able to monitor the sow as well as her babies. We had 24 hour farrowing care, someone was always there. Not only assisting with delivering the babies (sleeving the sow, drying the babies, getting them up to mom to nurse) but also monitoring them in the days that followed. Are the piglets nursing? Is mom eating and drinking? Are the piglets warm enough? Is mom too hot? These ladies (sows) and their babies were cared for everyday in ways that wouldn’t be possible outside. Maybe having them indoors in a farrowing crate, isn’t so bad? She doesn’t seem to mind. <br />
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Maintaining respect of the animals was something we took very seriously. I always think about weaning. We had 60 farrowing crates per room and we would wean first thing in the morning. I would stand at the end of the aisle and count the piglets as the crew would remove them from the crate and into the aisle. I would get to 50 or so pigs and then we would run them out into the hallway. I remember a day when I was attempting to run them into the hall and these weaned pigs were not moving. No matter what method I tried, they were hardly fazed. It was extremely frustrating and apparently it showed. One of the guys, Auggie, stepped in and said he would try and he was instantly successful (he always claimed the pigs spoke Spanish and they weren’t moving because they couldn’t understand me). My point is we were watching out for each other. We didn’t want the others frustrations to get the best of them. We truly cared about the animals we worked with. Believe me, we spent a lot of time with them, they were part of the family. <br />
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Commitment. This was my life for a year. Remember, we are working with live animals. They don’t take holidays off. That’s right, we are open on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. These are easily still eight hour days. We would try to rotate so everyone had a holiday off but it was most certainly a challenge. Not to mention my favorite commitment of all, alarm calls. The technology that we have today is truly amazing and I wouldn’t have it any other way, but those darn alarm calls. I swear, it would always happen the second I got home for the night or the second I went to bed. Every farrowing room had a box which controlled the temperature, ventilation, water usage, heat lamps, lights, everything. If something went out of range, it would alarm. Another perk of having these animals inside. The environment was controlled and controlled to benefit them. Most of the time, the alarms were all minor issues. However; a few were a bit more threatening. I was always on pig time. I may have clocked out, but I most definitely was always able to be reached. <br />
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My life was put on hold for this job (and I wasn’t the only one). Granted, this was a fairly large barn, and it was a new farm. We had our work cut out for us. But we did it and I don’t think I would have it any other way, with any other crew. <br />
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I would have taken anyone into our farm. I wasn’t hiding a thing. It is not all glamorous, but what job is? Agriculture is filled with many other professions outside of the pig farm, but I think the same principles exist: patience, respect and commitment. We are real people, with real emotions, who are passionate about what we do. I encourage you to ask any questions you may have about what we do, come and visit with us, hear our story.<br />
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Thank you for reading,<br />
LoriBrandi Buzzard Frobosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335067831358688328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-91571754050106287002016-02-29T15:04:00.003-08:002016-02-29T15:06:02.478-08:00Gluten: Friend or Foe<div class="MsoNormal">
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Gluten free has been a booming trend lately, but what is
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I found myself asking that same question when my sister
discovered she had a thyroid disease. Due to the complications of the disease,
she had to avoid eating foods that contained gluten. The months leading up to
the removal of her thyroid, my family and I had to become more aware of what
foods contained gluten and learn more about this key ingredient of wheat. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Webster Dictionary states that gluten is <span style="background: white; color: #222222;">a “substance present in cereal grains,
especially wheat, that is responsible for the elastic texture of dough.” Basically
my sister could not eat any grain or wheat products, unless they were gluten
free. After her thyroid was removed, she was free to go back to her normal diet
and she could once again eat all her favorite cereals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222;">My sister’s illness
made me more aware of what was happening in the gluten free trend. While
stocking shelves in the grocery store where I worked, I noticed things that had
“gluten free” labels. What confused me the most was that some of these foods
wouldn’t have gluten in them in the first place, such as strawberries. And
later, I came to college, where I lived with many girls who ate gluten free
diets; some girls have Celiac disease, others are very allergic to gluten, and
some just choose to eat gluten free foods. I found myself wondering what was so
harmful about gluten, so I did some research. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I found that choosing to eat a gluten free diet can actually
be dangerous if not done carefully. Foods that contain gluten are a huge source
of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This is when I decided that gluten isn’t a
terrifying entity that is ruining the health of Americans, as some articles
will lead you to believe. While it’s okay to choose to eat gluten free, for
whatever reason, it’s important to be knowledgeable. The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Scientific American</i> tells us that before we go gluten free, we
should be checked out by a physician and make sure to replace gluten-containing
foods with other foods that are naturally gluten free and contain the nutrients
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However, gluten isn’t detrimental to your health if you
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Kiah Gourleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757986649993335303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-22509121884107660032016-02-24T07:33:00.000-08:002016-02-24T07:33:02.403-08:00Life on a French Swine FarmThis past July I had the opportunity to intern on a swine farm near Auvers-le-Hamon, France. During the month, I lived alongside the Huet family who was the most welcoming and generous family. The family included Alexis, the father, Domonique, the mother, their daughter Anais as well as their sons Esteban, Arthur and Antoine. Needless to say, this experience was one of the biggest learning experiences I have ever had. I was able to learn about French agriculture and observe the similarities/differences to American agriculture. <br />
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While on the farm, I worked mainly with the sows and their litters. My duties included assisting with farrowing, weaning of piglets, insemination, giving shots and vaccinations as needed, and maintaining the animal stalls among other tasks. The Huet’s operation was truly a family effort with family members working directly on the farm and others working to regionally market their product. The Huet’s utilized the Label Rouge, or red label, program when marketing their product.<br /><br />
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<br /> Products with the above seal on them are certified under the Label Rouge. This program guarantees that its products have met a specific set of characteristics establishing that is of higher quality to similar products. Food products and non-food agricultural products such as flowers are eligible for certification under this program. In all that translates to about 500 products being certified under this program in France. For pork, some of the criteria deal with feeding, breeding conditions and age at the time of slaughter.<br />
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The most challenging and rewarding part of the internship was working alongside people who spoke almost entirely no English while I spoke very poor French. At the start communication was a big obstacle to overcome when trying to accomplish basic farm tasks. After a few days, we were able to establish a routine and communicate effectively through body language and the few words of French and English that both parties knew. Even though I was not able to have a conversation with the workers, I could tell that they truly cared about their profession and raising their hogs in a healthy environment was their top priority. This showed me that no matter where you may find yourself that producers in both the U.S. and abroad care about the quality of products that they provide to consumers and make agriculture a unique industry due to that characteristic.<br />
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If you have any questions, comments or concerns send them my way. I would love to hear them!<br />
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Signing off,<br />
Wyatt Pracht<br />
<br />Brandi Buzzard Frobosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335067831358688328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-27103150386737001252016-02-19T07:14:00.000-08:002016-02-19T07:14:43.944-08:00Weeds Have A Place… On Your Plate?“A weed is a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo courtesy <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/weeds-take-root-in-crops-climate-change-cuisine/">CBS Sunday Morning</a></td></tr>
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Growing up on a traditional farming operation, weeds were always the enemy. They were the pesky nuisances that were somehow able to survive and prosper in the most disturbed environments. Of course, they were always found entrenched in the most inconvenient place for the farmer, too – the field. <br />
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This is why I had the preconception that weeds were bad, bad, bad. Wrongo! Weeds are simply a plant out of place.<br />
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I recently took a weed science course in which I discovered that people… were eating…weeds. I was a little taken aback when I learned of this idea. <br />
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First, I was concerned about people eating poisonous weeds. (Note: I wasn’t the best at identifying weeds, I later learned through my ID quizzes in the course, so this would be a big concern for me as a weed-eater. Ha!) <br />
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Secondly, I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that people ate weeds for enjoyment. It just seemed preposterous to me!<br />
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However, after watching a video my instructor showed during class (which can be found at 6:40 on <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/weeds-take-root-in-crops-climate-change-cuisine/">this link</a>, if you’d like to see for yourself), I quickly learned eating weeds is just like eating any other kind of grown plant or crop.<br />
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Weeds are actually a valuable food, loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and protein!<br />
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A farmer sows his seed, nurtures it, watches it grow, and eventually harvests the plant. This is for weeds and crops alike. <br />
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It may not seem like a person who grows organic weeds for consumption is practicing agriculture, but they are. <br />
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Both parties grow food for consumption, whether it is growing it for themselves, selling it at a local farmer’s market, or selling it to an agricultural cooperative (also known as a farmers’ co-op) as a traditional farmer would. Another similarity I found was there are even edible-plant tours around Central Park in New York City, comparable to an agri-tour on a farm!<br />
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Though many farmers still don’t particularly enjoy weeds growing amongst their crops, I have learned they do have a place in our environment.<br />
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I can’t say my research or the video provided has changed my mind about eating weeds, but it has enlightened me on another form of agriculture. <br />
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If you are looking for more ways to spice up your meals and you are much braver than me, check out this link for a list of some edible weeds and ways to eat them! <br />
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Cheers,<br />
Anissa<br />
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P.S. if you are going to eat weeds please make sure to wash them thoroughly before consumption, avoid chemically treated areas, and KNOW YOUR WEEDS!<br />
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<br />Brandi Buzzard Frobosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335067831358688328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-46174391595954720022016-02-10T07:09:00.000-08:002016-02-10T07:09:00.199-08:00GMO Wheat, Strawberries and TomatoesWhat do wheat, strawberries and tomatoes have in common? <br />
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Courtesy <a href="http://buzzardsbeat.blogspot.com/">http://buzzardsbeat.blogspot.com</a> </td></tr>
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Not much except they AREN'T GMOs. Yep, that's right - contrary to many internet infographics and Facebook posts, there is no such thing as a GMO wheat plant, strawberry or tomato.<br />
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Simple as that.<br />
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There is however a fairly short list of GMO foods that are available in the U.S.:<br />
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<li>corn</li>
<li>soybeans</li>
<li>cotton</li>
<li>alfalfa</li>
<li>sugar beets</li>
<li>papaya </li>
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Two other GMO plants have been approved, the Arctic Apple and the Innate potato. However, the apples will not be available on the market until fall 2016, in limited quantities. Innate potatoes have been available in small quantities for the past few months.<br />
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There are a lot of reasons to develop new GMO varieties and one that I am very passionate about is food waste. For example, according to <a href="https://gmoanswers.com/">GMO Answers</a>, the Innate potato bruises about 40% less than conventional potatoes and will not show black spots or browning when peeled and prepared. <strong><em>This can help reduce an estimated 400 million pounds of waste that go to landfills each year</em></strong>. Additionally, since we are less likely to eat a gross, black and bruised potato, we as consumers will throw away fewer potatoes at home. Fewer wasted potatoes means that farmers can market more of their crop and reduce pesticide, water and carbon dioxide from farm production. I know I am less likely to eat a potato if it has a big black spot and how much goes to waste by cutting out the black bits?<br />
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Obviously, nutrition is a big component of all food products and the Innate potato delivers. Innate potatoes have up to 70% less acrylamide than conventional potatoes when cooked at high temperatures. Acrylamide is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in most starchy foods but is a probable carcinogen in laboratory animals when consumed at high doses. Subsequent generations of Innate promise to lower acrylamide by 90% or more, providing a healthier option for consumers. Healthier for humans and the environment!<br />
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Similarly, Arctic Apples are a non-browning apple - who likes brown apples a mere five minutes after you bite into it or slice it up?! Not me. They also don't brown after they have been bruised which leads to fewer being thrown in the bin because of nasty bruise. Again, this all contributes to less food wasted and I think we can all agree that less food waste = a healthier planet.<br />
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I hope if you have questions about GMOs you will reach out to a reputable source, such as GMOAnswers.com, a FFT member, a state agriculture association or better yet, a farmer or rancher! Who better to talk to you about the food you eat than the farmers and ranchers who grow it?<br />
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So the next time you see a strawberry and a tomato melded together in a Facebook "infographic" be confident that it's not a genetic experiment gone wrong. It's merely food fear at work - don't play into the hands of those who wish to scare you. Food is meant to be enjoyed, not feared!<br />
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Questions about GMOs? Leave a comment!<br />
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Until next time,<br />
~ Buzzard ~<br />
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All facts taken from <a href="https://gmoanswers.com/">GMOAnswers.com*</a>Brandi Buzzard Frobosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335067831358688328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-87870535723971028112016-02-03T10:14:00.000-08:002016-02-03T10:14:08.210-08:0014 days without Ranch Dressing: My Trip to Brazil<br />
Oi! ("Hi!" in Portuguese)<br />
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This past summer, I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to travel abroad on a faculty-led study tour. I went to Brazil for two weeks and could not have had a better experience to cap off my years as an undergrad and transition into my Master’s program. Because this class was for course credit, we were assigned with writing a blog and reflection piece. I never chose to publish mine, but thought Food for Thought might be a great means to share a little bit about my trip and my post-trip reflections.<br />
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Day 1: Travel</div>
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Day 2: Arrived in Cuiaba and enjoyed our first Brazilian barbeque. The first thing I tried was a chicken heart (not on purpose...), everything after that point was delicious!</div>
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Day 3: Toured the wetland region via horseback and boat called the Patanal. This area supports not only wildlife, but a herd of Nelore cattle and is a place where cattlemen worry about the threat of jaguars and large snakes to their animals. No extra charge for caiman crocodile.</div>
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Day 4: We visited Fazenda Kamayura, a Nelore-Angus ranch. Nelore cattle are a Bos Indicus breed that are ideal for the heat and humidity of Brazil. We also visited Anna Sophia Ranch, which raises cattle and teak wood.</div>
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Day 5: Visit to Fazenda San Helena, a 150 year old farm that raises purebred Nelore and Panteneiro show horses.</div>
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Day 6: Visited Fazenda Luciana, an integrated cattle and farming operation, and Fazenda Tetia, a large corn and soybean operation.</div>
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Day 7: Toured Agropecuraria Fazenda Brasil, a large cattle production company, they cover all aspects of production with cow-calf, backgrounding, stocking, and finishing phases. Hint: cowboys on mules are not only awesome but can pull off one heck of a photobomb……</div>
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Day 8: This day involved a 40 km ride on Brazilian back roads in our large tour bus only to arrive at the farm and see oil dripping from our bus. Despite being miles away from help, this farm was a little oasis in the middle of nowhere. Thankful to the hospitality of the owner of Cava do Cardeira and its beautiful location, we enjoyed the day AND learned about their sheep and water buffalo production.</div>
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Day 10: Visited a coffee farm from the 1800s and a bovine in-vitro fertilization company. I bottle-fed a cloned dairy calf!</div>
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Day 12: Perhaps my most anticipated tourist activity on our trip, the Iguaçu Falls, one of the world's largest waterfalls. First, we toured a bird park. To tour the falls, we loaded into a boat with ponchos and life preservers and were driven up the rapids underneath a "smaller" waterfall. Sounded like a good idea to us!</div>
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Day 13: Toured the Itaipu dam between Paraguay and Brazil and began our long journey home. I missed my family and friends, I missed sleeping in the same bed for more than 2 nights, and as the stereotypical Midwesterner, I missed ranch dressing... Brazilian food is very flavorful and condiments are difficult to come by. The day we found ketchup at a restaurant was a <u>very</u> exciting day on the trip.</div>
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I could go on about the impressive details of each production system, the warmth and hospitality of the Brazilian people, and the many mishaps and resulting laughs that is a study abroad trip. But, I chose to reflect on the biggest difference and similarity that I noticed between Brazilian and American agriculture.<br />
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The major difference was that the majority of cattle producers do not castrate their male animals, but rather feed them out as bulls. This was surprising to everyone, as we correlate castration with better-tasting beef due to the steer’s ability to deposit more intramuscular fat than a bull because of reduced testosterone. When we asked the various producers who did not practice castration what their motivation was, they explained it had to do with the packing companies. In Brazil, there is no financial incentive at the slaughterhouse to castrate because the meat is graded strictly on yield, or quantity. There is no premium for better quality meat, or meat with better marbling. Additionally, as one of the world’s most important beef exporters, the European Union (EU) is an important market to Brazil. This means that they must stay within the regulations laid out by EU political bodies, which eliminates several technologies that often accompany castration, such as implants. It took a while to get used to seeing pens of bulls in a feedlot, but this is a component of the system that makes Brazil such a large exporter, so that was really interesting to learn about.<br />
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<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>One similarity to the United States that I noticed, although very broad, is something that I feel can be applied to Brazilian agriculture and all people involved. That is, those that produce livestock seek to do the very best for their animals and their operation. More specifically, they seek to incorporate technology, make decisions based on minimizing input costs, and have great respect to the environment and increasing its sustainability. This seems like it might be a “no-brainer”, but I feel that it is a common theme that those in agriculture seek to share with consumers. Agriculturists all over the world operate with regard to animal welfare and sustainability, both financially and environmentally. Successful operations keep these both in mind. Yes, Americans and Brazilians are raising very different types of cattle in completely different environments, and have different limitations on the types of technology each may implement. However, when it comes down to the bottom line, both they have common goals of contributing to global food production while doing the best they can for their animals. For example, AFB is utilizing data technology to grow and market their cattle and maximize profit, but we noticed in their working facility a sign describing the five animal freedoms and how to work animals with respect to their flight zone. The rancher from Fazenda Kamayura admitted that increasing the amount of Angus genetics in his herd would certainly bring more profit at the packing plant. However, more Angus would create animals that would not tolerate the heat as well and are also too costly to feed, as they require more nutrients than Nelore.<br />
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In conclusion, although I have been fortunate to travel to several countries prior to this trip, I feel that I have gained a great deal more from this experience because of the opportunity to study global agriculture. I believe that travel is a very important tool for self-development. I find that when I travel, I return home with greater appreciation and awareness for the blessings in my life, as well as a sort of confidence that comes with seeking to gain world perspective. Additionally, I have always found that no matter how far away I go, humans, and ultimately, agriculture, are more similar than they are different. When trying to articulate my reaction to international travel, I found a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not.” I will certainly carry the excellent impression I have formed of Brazilian agriculture and beef production with me as I continue to pursue my career in animal nutrition.<br />
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Tchau!<br />
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AnnieKiah Gourleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09757986649993335303noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-8304614018382469002016-01-21T08:47:00.000-08:002016-01-21T08:47:03.944-08:00Wasted<br />
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a family dinner of three with a menu that could be anything from grilled
chicken to pasta salad. But, imagine if one of those family members didn’t eat
their meal, and it had gone to waste. Sadly, those circumstances parallel
American society. For decades, wasted food was been problem hiding in plain
sight. Thankfully the issue of food waste has gradually become one the food
industry, press and now politicians–are noticing. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria";"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Just
this month, the s</span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">eparation
of church and state was set aside when combating food waste. The Environmental
Protection Agency on January 18<sup>th</sup>, 2016 launched the </span></span><a href="http://www.epa.gov/communityhealth/foodsteward"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: "cambria";">Food Steward's Pledge</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "cambria";"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">, an initiative to engage religious groups of all faiths
to help redirect the food that ends up in landfills to hungry mouths. The EPA
also partnered with the USDA back in September of 2015 at a</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> joint event where USDA Secretary of
Agriculture Tom Vilsack</span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">and EPA deputy administrator Stan Meiburg
announced a plan with a multifaceted way of getting there: reduce the country’s
food waste by 50 percent by 2030. </span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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to US Government Figures, </span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">more
than 1,200 calories per American per day are wasted. These losses occur on the
farm, at the retail level and in homes. We consumers often toss out foods
because they've </span></span><a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/12/26/167819082/dont-fear-that-expired-food"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: "cambria";">passed their sell-by date</span></span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: "cambria";"> — but are still just fine to eat — or
because we buy more than we can eat before it goes bad. In addition, Food waste
is the single biggest material in U.S. landfills, according to the U.S.
Agricultural Department. As this waste decomposes, it releases methane, a
powerful greenhouse gas.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria";"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">For
many Americans, there are multiple reasons that they throw away food, including
food that goes past its use by date, Food that has visibly gone bad, making too
much food, and many more. </span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">According
to Government Agencies like the EPA and the USDA, the key to reduce food waste
at the consumer level is by changing behavior. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The EPA is engaging with faith-based groups to
help make that change behavior in a variety of ways. For instance, when these
organizations hold potlucks, the leftovers can go to the local food bank.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: "cambria";">Given
that food affects every single US Citizen in some shape of form, it’s easy for
consumers to take action against food waste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Government Agencies, Researchers, and other parties have found that
there are simple ways to decrease food waste and save money, such as: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">1. Grocery Shopping
Realistically:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">When
going shopping, make sure you don't buy too much food. This may mean going to
the grocery store more often, and buying less food each time. A good way of
solidifying this is by planning out meals in advance, and making a detailed
shopping list with the ingredients you'll need.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">2.
Saving and Eating Leftovers<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Saving uneaten food when you
either cook too much or you get too much food at a restaurant can help reduce
food waste. Labeling leftovers can help keep track of how long they've been in
your fridge or freezer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">3. Don’t Over-Serve <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">The idea of massive portions is a
problem in American Culture, and it’s consumers at home as well trickle into
our homes. Refrain from over-serving friends and family when you're cooking
meals. Using small plates can help with that.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">4. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Treat expiration and sell-by dates as guidelines<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">When
it comes to expiration and sell-by dates, this is a tricky subject. Most
Expiration dates identify with food quality, not food safety. T</span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">he "sell
by" label tells the store how long to display the product for sale. This
is basically a guide for the retailer, so the store knows when to pull the
item. This is not mandatory, so reach in back and get the freshest. The issue
is quality of the item (freshness, taste, and consistency) rather than whether
it is on the verge of spoiling.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">5. Donate to food banks and
farms.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Before
you throw away excess food, look into food banks and charities where you can
bring items you know you're not going to consume before they go bad, and give
them to people in need. You can find local food banks through <a href="http://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Feeding America</span></a> and <a href="http://whyhunger.org/findfood?gclid=CLjn1abt1cMCFdgPgQodmkoAww" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">WhyHunger</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">The good news about Food Waste, is<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <strong><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">that we as individuals can
implement small changes that make a big difference in the amount of food we
throw away each year</span></strong>.</b><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Good Luck! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">Conrad</span>Brandi Buzzard Frobosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335067831358688328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-14265676927859719102016-01-05T09:09:00.000-08:002016-01-05T09:09:33.702-08:00A Quiet Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">I awoke to the soft sound of a gentle rain falling against
the windowsill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was my first day back
home on our family farm after another semester at Kansas State University.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I eventually looked over at the clock, and
after blinking twice noticed it was already 8:30 in the morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I nearly leapt out of bed to get dressed to
help feed the animals before church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
before I did, I noticed something. Other than the soft rain, the farm was
quiet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">As my
brain resumed functioning, I remembered the decision our family had made to
sell our livestock before winter hit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Outside, only a single barn cat roamed the corrals once home to 80 meat
goats and about a dozen cattle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">This
decision didn’t just come about overnight, but had been considered for a number
of years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The primary driver of selling
our livestock was our small family farm did not produce enough to be profitable
with the amount of labor it required.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As
my older brother and I moved off to school, the brunt of the farm labor fell
upon my mother, who put in hours a day taking care of the livestock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During high demand times like kidding and calving
seasons, the required work hours increased drastically.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In comparison with the earnings my mother
could make working an hourly, entry-level position, running the family farm
became unprofitable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">I </span>know
this story isn’t just specific to us, but has been shared by thousands of small
family farmers throughout the US in the past century.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ever since the industrialization era, men and
women have left the farm to find jobs and different lives in our quickly
expanding cities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just as it was in the
early 1900s, farming and ranching both produce commodities subject to the large
variations of market prices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A bad year
in the market with low prices can do great damage to an agricultural producer,
and if they do not have enough resources to last through hard times, they may
have to sell out or face defaulting on loans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">Because
of these factors, relying solely on a system of small family farms to provide our
entire nation’s food supply is unrealistic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I am a full supporter of family farms, as they have provided me with
great experiences that I will never forget and hope to provide for my own
children someday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As well, it is hard to
beat fresh sweet corn picked from our own garden or a local farmers
market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But the belief that our entire
food supply can be produced entirely by small, local farmers is unrealistic
economically, unless America is willing to pay substantially more for their
food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because larger farming operations
are also great stewards of the land, I am a full supporter of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Larger farms have the resources necessary to
survive market fluctuations and produce safe, plentiful, and inexpensive products
raised as efficiently as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
is room for all types of agricultural production systems in America, but we
need to get over some of the economic fantasies presented in the media.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">This
Christmas, I did not have to run outside after a big Christmas dinner to feed
our livestock in the cold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was missing
the animals a little bit, but know that there are others that made the
sacrifices to provide all the fixings for our Holiday celebration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">Cheers,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">Kyle Apley<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Brandi Buzzard Frobosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335067831358688328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-55173633271263855332015-12-17T13:19:00.002-08:002015-12-17T13:19:39.594-08:00A Bit More Than Just Planting Seeds
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I will admit that prior
to three weeks ago, I never had much experience with planting crops – I grew up
on a cattle farm – and I still don’t a lot of experience with it now. But after
submitting a project for my crop science class, I have a deeper respect for
those that grow crops for a living. </div>
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<i>Let's see, the rows have 15 inches between them and three inches between each plant. Wait, why is there so much math in farming?</i></div>
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For my project, a few of
my classmates and I were assigned a field and were given a description of what
the farmer has done in the past, as well as problems that he has run into
recently. Our group had to take on the role of consultants to the farmer and
provide educated suggestions for what he should do in the coming year. While
none of us were experts on the subject, we ended up submitting a 12-page
proposal, highlighting as much information as we could. </div>
Among the most important
information, we had to detail:<br />
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Different types of soil in the field</div>
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Varieties of seeds for the crops that we were
planting</div>
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How much fertilizer should be used to keep the
plants growing and healthy</div>
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How we should plant the seeds in the ground, how
far apart the rows of crops would be and how many seeds we planned to use</div>
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Estimated costs for everything that we would use</div>
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I don’t know about you,
but what I knew about growing crops was just a fraction of what we covered in
this assignment. I even called a family friend that sells different types of
seed, asking for his advice and recommendations.<br />
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At times, I think it can
be easy to assume that the typical procedure for growing crops is to stick the
seed in the ground and pray for rain. That might be the most simplistic view of
it, at least. When looking at every angle of it, however, it really looks like
a science. Farmers have to know what they are doing to ensure that everything
on the farm will work out day to day, month to month and year to year. They
also have to be able to adapt, which I found out as I had to provide backup
solutions to our group’s original suggestions just in case they would not work
out.<br />
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Have you ever seen a
planting season or harvest? Have you seen the farm equipment going down the
road early in the morning? Just imagine how long farmers spend out in the
field, and then think about how much time is spent out of the field, double and
triple-checking everything to make sure that their plants and land not only
survive, but thrive.<br />
<br />
I may not find myself
plowing up the ground or applying fertilizer any time soon, but when I see a
farmer out in the field I will know that he has been up for longer than me, and
will probably stay up longer than me, more than likely thinking of what more he
could do than just putting seeds in the dirt and praying for rain.<br />
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Until next time,</div>
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Chance</div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Brandi Buzzard Frobosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335067831358688328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-78996231573953790872015-12-08T08:54:00.000-08:002015-12-08T08:54:00.710-08:00There Are No Snow Days in Agriculture<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Let me start by saying that I am no fan of cold
weather.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Absolutely hate it.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">As icy and cold as it’s been across our state
lately, I’ve been thinking about how especially thankful I am for farmers and
ranchers that brave the elements to take care of their animals and the land.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Growing up with a dad who managed a large cattle feedlot, I
learned early on that a change in weather could flip our family’s life upside
down.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The worst such occasion was a
horrible ice storm that crippled southwest Kansas in late December 2006 and
January 2007.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">My family had just gotten
to Texas to visit my grandparents after Christmas when Dad got a phone call
that the weather was getting a little western.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">So we turned around and sped the entire ten hours home, only pit stopping
in Oklahoma City to buy a few electric generators.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">We arrived back in Garden City to find the roads completely
iced, powerlines and trees down, and snow and ice everywhere.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Before it was all said and done, we ended up
with three inches of rain, topped with over four inches of ice and some snow on
top of that.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">To be frank, it was my
dad’s (and every farmer or rancher’s) personal version of hell on earth.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Over the course of the next few weeks, I rarely, if ever, saw
my dad.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">He and the feedlot crew were
working around the clock, 24/7.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">As you
can see in these photos, machinery was constantly running to clear snow and
slop out and dump sand in pens.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The
cattle still had to be fed, so alleys, roads, and bunks (what cattle eat out
of) had to be shoveled and cleared so feed trucks could get the feed where it
needed to go.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">On top of that, power was
out so they ran the office and the mill off of generators for seven days.</span><br />
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The feedyard employees are using equipment to clear mud out </div>
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of the pens and haul in sand to keep the cattle comfortable.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">At Garden City Feed Yard the goal always, and especially during
those times, was to keep cattle comfortable and take the absolute best care of
them as possible.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">That’s exactly what
they did.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Were they able to make the
conditions ideal?</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Absolutely not.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Were the cattle feeling like they were living
in paradise?</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">They sure weren’t.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">But how would the cattle have fared without
their human caretakers?</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">If they could,
I’m sure that the cattle would have said “thank you” to the guys for caring
about their wellbeing.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">There are no “snow days” when you are caring for other
living creatures—these guys sacrificed time with their families, warmth, and
often sleeping in their own beds to do their part.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">That’s just how it works in this
industry.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Putting your animals ahead of
almost everything is simply a way of life.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The next time I feel myself getting ready to complain about how much I
despise how cold it is, I’m going to stop myself and remember how thankful I am
that farmers and ranchers, like my dad, are toughing it out so that I can have
something on my plate to eat.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I hope you
will remember that too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Thanks for reading,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Lindy</span></div>
Brandi Buzzard Frobosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335067831358688328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-45524592366672168582015-11-23T07:30:00.000-08:002015-11-23T16:26:39.631-08:00Turkey Day TalkHAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK!<br />
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You make your grocery list, count how many people are coming (multiple times), plan the seating arrangement so that crazy uncle Ted doesn't sit by grandma, and recruit all the members of the family to help clean the house all for the big day. Thanksgiving day is the perfect time for stuffing your face and spending time with the people you love. It is also the perfect time to refresh your knowledge of food safety! <br />
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Food Safety is a <b>bid deal</b>. One in Six Americans will get food poisoning this year. foodsafety.gov is a great website for information on recalls and food safety steps and tips. Read more in the link below on how to safely cook your turkey this holiday season! Another resource available for food safety questions from the USDA is the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 or chat live with a food safety specialist at AskKaren.gov. <br />
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USDA
Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or chat
live with a food safety specialist at AskKaren.gov available from 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, in English or
Spanish. - See more at:
http://blogs.usda.gov/2015/11/18/countdown-to-thanksgiving/#sthash.I8LgZEdd.dpuf</div>
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USDA
Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or chat
live with a food safety specialist at AskKaren.gov available from 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, in English or
Spanish. - See more at:
http://blogs.usda.gov/2015/11/18/countdown-to-thanksgiving/#sthash.I8LgZEdd.dpuf</div>
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the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or chat live with a food safety specialist at <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/informational/askkaren">AskKaren.gov</a> available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, in English or Spanish.<br />
If you need help on Thanksgiving Day, the USDA Meat & Poultry
Hotline will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You can
also ask questions of “Karen,” FSIS’ virtual representative, 24/7 at <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/informational/askkaren">AskKaren.gov</a>. Visit <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/informational/en-espanol/preguntele-a-karen">PregunteleaKaren.gov</a> for questions in Spanish.<br />
- See more at: http://blogs.usda.gov/2015/11/18/countdown-to-thanksgiving/#sthash.I8LgZEdd.dpuf</div>
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the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or chat live with a food safety specialist at <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/informational/askkaren">AskKaren.gov</a> available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, in English or Spanish.<br />
If you need help on Thanksgiving Day, the USDA Meat & Poultry
Hotline will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You can
also ask questions of “Karen,” FSIS’ virtual representative, 24/7 at <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/informational/askkaren">AskKaren.gov</a>. Visit <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/informational/en-espanol/preguntele-a-karen">PregunteleaKaren.gov</a> for questions in Spanish.<br />
- See more at: http://blogs.usda.gov/2015/11/18/countdown-to-thanksgiving/#sthash.I8LgZEdd.dpuf</div>
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the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or chat live with a food safety specialist at <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/informational/askkaren">AskKaren.gov</a> available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, in English or Spanish.<br />
If you need help on Thanksgiving Day, the USDA Meat & Poultry
Hotline will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You can
also ask questions of “Karen,” FSIS’ virtual representative, 24/7 at <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/informational/askkaren">AskKaren.gov</a>. Visit <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/informational/en-espanol/preguntele-a-karen">PregunteleaKaren.gov</a> for questions in Spanish.<br />
- See more at: http://blogs.usda.gov/2015/11/18/countdown-to-thanksgiving/#sthash.I8LgZEdd.dpuf</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keep you and your guests safe this Thanksgiving day and make sure to follow these guidelines as you prepare for your Thanksgiving meal! http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/events/thanksgiving/</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05722888561237336643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-78795983170017693822015-11-19T08:11:00.000-08:002015-11-19T08:11:00.312-08:00At the End of the Day, It's All About the People
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This past weekend I took a vacation
from school. Not to some exotic location with warm sandy beaches but to a
place I can call home in Southwest Iowa, 4K Farms. Being an Oregon native,
going to school in Kansas can be difficult at times since I don’t get to go
home as often as I’d like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, the
generosity and hospitality of the Swanson family has become one of the things
that keeps me in the Midwest. That and the pigs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This Saturday was filled with pigs, puppies,
and time spent with lots of good people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Max feeding a boar a Gatorade</td></tr>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When I hopped in the farm truck on
Saturday morning, I knew it would be a long day of work. As Drake, the neighbor
farm help, and I started in the farrowing house (where the sows and piglets
are), we fed the sows and checked on the babies while carrying on a
conversation on how his high school football season went. We continued from barn to barn, to the Double
L nursery where we found a sick pig that would need treated. Part of being an
excellent caretaker of livestock involves spotting out the animals that aren’t
acting “normal” and nursing them back to good health.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I
then got to climb from pen to pen with Kirk (my Iowa dad), his friend from
Missouri, Jesse, and Jesse’s five-year old son, Max. We spent this time looking at the young pigs, sorting through gilts and sows, and discussing pedigrees
with genetic lines that go back to the early nineties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While many people would think that sounds
crazy, standing there listening to the conversations taking place, I got to see
two individuals talk with passion in their eyes about the swine industry and
ways to help it progress. Even little Max was in on it. He came walking over to
us after looking at the pens and pens of boars to say “Kirk, you have some very
impressive boars.” I just smiled and laughed, thinking that the ordinary
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It takes many moving parts to get the best picture</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The main task of the day was to
take pictures of some of the elite breeding stock on the farm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We would wash the pigs and then take them to
a big grassy area to capture the perfect shot. It takes a lot of patience,
creativity and perfect timing to get those photos, but the end result is highly
satisfying. Several hours and over 400 photos later, it was time to call it a
day for the pig photo shoot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As the sun began to set on Saturday
evening, Jerra (my Iowa mom) and I worked on feeding the pigs their second meal
of the day while the boys snuck in one last picture of a boar before the sun
was all the way gone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After finishing up
the evening chores, we gathered in the kitchen where Jerra had whipped up my
favorite lasagna and cherry pie. Exhausted from a long day at the farm, and
full from supper, we all talked late into the night about hogs, dogs and the
livestock industry. One quote that resonated with me came from a conversation
Kirk had had a few years back with another swine enthusiast. He said “When
leaders begin to follow, the breed will fail to progress.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think that line is one that could be taken
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sunday I rode around in the farm
truck with Kirk to work on morning chores before I headed back to Manhattan.
The life conversations in between bedding down pens and vaccinating piglets are
when some of the most valuable advice is given. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As I sit on here on Monday back at
school and reflecting on the weekend, I can’t help but realize I have been blessed
to have the weekend I did. It’s not very often that you find a warm sunny Iowa
day in mid November, with views of harvested corn fields, all while being
surrounded by people that share the same passion as you. A wise person once
told me “Don’t let school get in the way of your education.” I didn’t know what
that meant at the time it was said to me, but after this weekend I finally do.
The classroom is a valuable place to pick up facts, but it’s the unscripted
days that I have spent in Iowa outside the walls of a classroom that I have
learned the most.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the end of the day,
agriculture is a way of life, and it’s the people that make it worthwhile.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p>Until next time,</o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p>Kiah</o:p></span><br />
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Brandi Buzzard Frobosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335067831358688328noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-37740287873395154242015-11-12T06:49:00.000-08:002015-11-12T06:49:00.697-08:00How Much Food Do You Waste?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I said no jalapenos, but they arrive anyway. Classic food waste problem.</td></tr>
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Food waste is a big issue for everyone: farmers, ranchers, consumers, food retailers, policy makers etc. Everyone has a stake in food waste and has something to lose.<br />
Which is why it's an issue that all people should be fully aware of and should be working together to find a solution. I mean, Americans waste 40% of the food we buy at the grocery store. Imagine this: you go buy your fruits and veggies, Cheetos, lean meats and chocolate milk, go through the checkout and dole out your hard-earned cash. Then go home and through almost half of it in the trash, straight away. Boom gone. That's what Americans do, we waste food.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/us-spends-less-food-any-other-country-world-maps-1546945">U.S. residents spent on average about $2,273, or about 6.4 percent of their annual consumer expenditures, on food in 2012</a>, according to the USDA. In other countries, like Pakistan, residents spend almost half of their income. HALF. In India and China that number is upwards of 25%. I mean, why wouldn't we throw away our food, we have can always buy more?<br />
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While we tend to talk about food waste on a personal level, there is also a level of responsibility to retailers and restaurants. I can't remember how many times I have been at a restaurant and asked for them NOT to send out lettuce and tomatoes for my cheeseburger and a) the waitress will say "well, it comes on the side" and not write it down or b) the chef will forget and include it anyway. Guess what happens when that tomato and lettuce gets to my table? You guessed it - nothing. I don't eat it and it undoubtedly goes in the trash. That is food waste! <br />
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The bottom line is that we can all do a better job of not wasting food because honestly, I don't believe that we have a food production problem in the world. If we could cut back our food waste and improve our food distribution throughout the world, we could make giant steps in world hunger.<br />
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So, next time you go to a restaurant, if you don't want your veggies don't order them. Additionally, think twice about the jumbo size items - because do you honestly consume the whole jumbo bag of cereal before it goes stale?<br />
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Just some Food For Thought!<br />
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Buzzard Brandi Buzzard Frobosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335067831358688328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-5039088107379176782015-11-05T10:23:00.000-08:002015-11-05T10:23:00.441-08:00Sometimes All You Need is a Foot in the Door...Or the Barn<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Times",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">My name is Annie Clark, and I
was raised in Overland Park, a suburban area outside of Kansas City. I want to
share with others who grew up in non-rural areas like myself how I not only got
involved in agriculture, but became an advocate for and plan to make a career
for myself in an industry I am passionate about.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4oM4XrCkEd05DPen4mPVzD7sBxcxSxbiSkvaFNr4GnekdOsHDIK7LPHjr5zH7NVUFAdujnlKONAaifbKTIkJc0EQ1bRyZQDshzAq655kvX5dQ0rG9bBMXpnw2ln_60Qm8xse4LVVZQYQ/s1600/annie+clark+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4oM4XrCkEd05DPen4mPVzD7sBxcxSxbiSkvaFNr4GnekdOsHDIK7LPHjr5zH7NVUFAdujnlKONAaifbKTIkJc0EQ1bRyZQDshzAq655kvX5dQ0rG9bBMXpnw2ln_60Qm8xse4LVVZQYQ/s320/annie+clark+1.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Times",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">I am fortunate and proud to
say that although I grew up as a “city kid”, I have roots to agriculture
through my dad’s side of the family. My dad grew up on a Minnesota dairy, beef,
and crop farm that is still operated today by my grandpa and two of my uncles.
When I was growing up, visiting<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“the
farm” was always my favorite summer vacation. Feeding the baby calves in their
calf hutches and walking the milking parlor with Grandpa are some of my
favorite memories. I’ll never forget seeing a cow give birth, as I watched
wide-eyed for hours, and the pride I felt when they named the calf, “Annie”.
Although I wasn’t raised doing the daily chores like my cousins (who I envied,
they thought I was crazy), I had an appreciation for the hard work and
lifestyle that raised quality meat and milk for consumers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ATeaFZNHMdH7uRudPtqkgEIwM4yFE7Yq3X9KeGp4YbGXABSVL1vgsXRzfBwfvYEikCzOhyphenhyphenR7RwwlHYLH5vCQew34q5yYND85lCyLFHvBFghXS8Eb6JO6zOWLB6HCn7dLLpBWIttkBWI/s1600/annie+clark+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ATeaFZNHMdH7uRudPtqkgEIwM4yFE7Yq3X9KeGp4YbGXABSVL1vgsXRzfBwfvYEikCzOhyphenhyphenR7RwwlHYLH5vCQew34q5yYND85lCyLFHvBFghXS8Eb6JO6zOWLB6HCn7dLLpBWIttkBWI/s320/annie+clark+2.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: "Times",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">However, it wasn’t until I
got to K-State, enrolled in the animal science program, that I was really able
to articulate that understanding and grow that passion. I knew I was drawn to
study agriculture because of my interest in animals, particularly in livestock,
but the more I learned, I realized my draw to agriculture was because I was
invested in the effort to produce food for people by raising healthy and
efficient animals. While I was never against large-scale farming or confined
animal feeding, I lacked exposure to these practices compared to some of my
College of Ag colleagues because of where I was raised. Fortunately, I had some
experience from family vacations, which is more than many students from urban
areas can say. The more information I gained from my coursework and
extracurricular activities, the more I tried to share with friends and others
around me who were not involved in agriculture. I became determined to make a
career in this field, and I am now pursuing a Master’s in swine nutrition, with
the same ultimate goal of producing healthy and efficient pigs to provide safe
and abundant pork to consumers.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Agriculture is charged with
the daunting task of feeding an ever-growing and changing global population,
and we need the support of consumers to continue to produce food. Therefore, I
challenge any readers that may be in backgrounds similar to myself to start
asking questions. Find out where your food comes from. Visit local farms and
learn about animal production. Educate yourself and make decisions based on
science. What you find may not only surprise and impress you, but also leave
you wanting to come back to the barn, farm, or pasture, just like me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Brandi Buzzard Frobosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335067831358688328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-79066746025533155112015-10-30T08:51:00.000-07:002015-10-30T08:51:11.612-07:00Farming, GMOs and Food Choices on the Docket at K-State
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are a polarizing
topic among many food minds. There are passionate arguments and advocates on
both sides of the issue and all parties agree they only want what is best for
their families. The volatile nature of the GMO debate has led to a plethora of
resources, fact sheets and resources all developed with consumer education in
mind.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In order to provide engaging discussion and clarification to
a popular topic, two consumer advocacy groups, the Kansas Farm Food Connection
and Food For Thought, are partnering to provide interested consumers with the
opportunity to discuss GMOs with a panel of experts. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Additionally, the film <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Farmland</i>
will be shown in advance of the panel to provide the audience with a firsthand
look at various methods of raising food ranging from organic to conventional
and everything in between. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Farmland </i>is
directed by Academy Award-winning director James Moll and follows five farmers
and ranchers through their production cycles as they raise vegetables, pigs,
cattle and fruit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The film will screen Nov. 12 at 6:30 pm in Justin Hall room
109 on the Kansas State University campus. The film will be followed by a GMO
panel featuring Dr. Kevin Folta, <span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">professor and chairman of the
horticultural sciences department at the University of Florida. Dr. Folta is a
renowned expert on GMOs and from 2007 to 2010 he helped lead the project to
sequence the strawberry genome. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Also featured on the panel will be two farmers – one who
grows GMO crops and another who uses non-GMO seeds to grow crops. The panel
will strive to answer audience questions about food production, science,
technology and global hunger. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Free bacon samples will be provided to attendees courtesy
of the Kansas Pork Association.</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This event promises lively discussion from various
viewpoints and is not one to be missed! For more information about the event,
please contact Meagan Cramer, Kansas Farm Bureau, </span></span><a href="mailto:cramerm@kfb.org"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">cramerm@kfb.org</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> or call 785-587-6821. </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
Brandi Buzzard Frobosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335067831358688328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-48564980873716172612015-10-26T09:09:00.000-07:002015-10-26T09:09:00.665-07:00Upson Lecture Series: Vance Crowe<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Farmers and ranchers wear a number of different hats - manager, botanist, animal scientist, nutritionist and many more. All in order to grown safe food for a hungry world. However, in the past decade or so they have also had to start wearing the hat of marketing practitioner by opening their doors to people who are interested in the food grown on farms and ranches. Many of these interested consumers are millennials who are cognizant of their food choices and are constantly searching for information. <br />
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To give light to some of the thinking behind the consumer trend to discover more about the food we eat, Food For Thought is hosting the next installment of the Upson Lecture Series by featuring Vance Crowe, Director of Millennial Engagement for Monsanto. Crowe will speak at Forum Hall on K-State's campus on November 10 at 7 pm and will address common consumer misperceptions about food production and from where those misperceptions stem with his lecture titled "Crossing Over the Mountain: Understanding Memes and Networks to Outcompete the Fear of Modern Agriculture.”<br />
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Be sure to join us on K-State's campus at 7 pm on November 10 for an exciting discussion about transparency in food production!<br />
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The event is free and open to the public - the Upson Lecture Series has been fully endowed by the generous support of the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine classes of 1962 and 1966. <br />
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For more information about the lecture, contact Brandi Buzzard Frobose, a Food For Thought<br />
member, at <a href="mailto:bbuzzard13@gmail.com">bbuzzard13@gmail.com</a> or Lindy Bilberry, the lecture series’ coordinator <br />
at <a href="mailto:bilberry@ksu.edu">bilberry@ksu.edu</a>.Brandi Buzzard Frobosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335067831358688328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721605227414808696.post-33290872197896525662015-08-13T19:33:00.000-07:002015-08-13T19:33:00.200-07:00How Beef Goes From Pasture to Plate: A VideoIt takes a lot to produce beef - not just in terms of hard work or lots of time, but also with reference to the number of people that dedicate their lives to taking care of livestock in order to produce healthy, safe beef.<br />
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The following is a video hosted on <a href="http://www.factsaboutbeef.com/">FactsAboutBeef.com</a> that highlights the intricate lifecycle of a beef animal.<br />
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Additional questions about beef production? Shout 'em out below!<br />
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Until next time,<br />
~ Buzzard ~Brandi Buzzard Frobosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335067831358688328noreply@blogger.com0