Animal Agriculture

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CLEAR Conversations at CattleCon: Rancher Steve Wooten on Sustainability and Stewardship

  • by CLEAR Center Staff

The Clear Conversations podcast took to the road for a special episode recorded in Nashville during CattleCon, bringing listeners straight into the heart of the cattle industry. Host Tracy Sellers welcomed rancher Steve Wooten of Beatty Canyon Ranch in Colorado for a wide-ranging discussion that blended family history and sustainability, particularly as it relates to the future of beef production.

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Honoring Tradition: Hawaiian Embraces Sustainable Pig Farming to Help Preserve Cultural Heritage

  • by Tracy Sellers
To meet farmer and restauranteur Brandon Lee is to meet a man who embodies the spirit of his native Hawaiian Islands, capturing the essence of the tropical paradise, as well as a deep connection to the land he calls home. From the way he cares for his land, to the meals he serves, Lee invites visitors to savor a taste of Hawaii—alive in every ingredient.
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How Generations of Pig Farming Lead to Sustainable Solutions

  • by Tracy Sellers

Generational farming not only sustains agricultural productivity, but it also serves as a bridge between past wisdom and future innovation, ensuring the preservation of essential farming traditions, while also allowing for the adaptability needed to address modern challenges.  

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WWF offers model for change

Dairy will continue to be part of diets around the world, and some regions would likely benefit from more dairy. Given so, looking at reducing its environmental impact will be critical as we tackle climate change. And the WWF is addressing just that in their latest report.
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How Carbon Neutral is Different than Climate Neutral

The terms “carbon neutral” and “climate neutral” are part of the lexicon of global climate change terms. Though they are sometimes used interchangeably, they have different definitions. Understanding the nuances is important.

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Match.Graze launches to reduce wildfire fuel, feed livestock

By Pamela Kan-Rice

Professional grazing of overgrown rangelands, pastures and parcels is proven to reduce the spread of dangerous and costly wildfires.

Do you have land but no livestock and feel concerned about fire fuels on your property? Or are you a livestock owner that can provide a grazing service and/or need land and forage for your animals? Match.Graze can help.

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Is Meat Bad for the Environment?

Perhaps more helpful than asking if meat is bad for the planet is engaging in a dialogue about the effect meat and dairy production have on the environment and what the downside and significant upside of animal agriculture are all about.

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