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Dr. Frank Mitloehner at Auburn University’s Distinguished Lecturer Series: Building a Toolbox of Sustainable Solutions

Dr. Mitloehner presented the E.T. York Distinguished Lecture at Auburn University on building a toolbox of sustainable solutions

October 17, 2024

By Camille Murray

Dairy cattle on pasture with sun reflecting off of structure

WWF offers model for change

May 13, 2021

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.

What if the United States stopped eating meat?

December 04, 2020

Not only do exaggerated claims against animal protein such as meat distract us from major polluters, they blind us to potential climate change solutions.

How Carbon Neutral is Different than Climate Neutral

October 12, 2020

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.

A group of cattle graze on bright green pasture.

Match.Graze launches to reduce wildfire fuel, feed livestock

October 02, 2020

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.

Is Meat Bad for the Environment?

October 23, 2019

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.