What is a “Factory Farm”?
Factory Farm. Industrialized Farm. Corporate Farm. What do all of these repetitive, synonymous terms mean, and are they really all that bad?
Separating Cows and Calves: The Real Story
As a student studying animal agriculture and science at a diverse university, I have found that one question takes prevalence over all others regarding dairy: “Why do dairy farmers take the baby calves away from their mothers?”
Diversifying dairy for June Dairy Month
Every June since 1937, Americans have celebrated hardworking dairy farmers during National Dairy Month. Check out these fun options for celebrating!
My Experience with a Plant-Based Burger
As an imitation, the Beyond Burger was excellent. My overcooking it is proof of that. However, if you are someone who appreciates a really good hamburger (the type you expect from a place that asks you how you want it cooked), this plant-based alternative does not meet expectations.
Cell-based Meat, Part 5: Consumer Perception and Acceptance
Now, in my final post, we will explore the crux of the issue: are people going to be willing to buy and eat it?
Cell-Based Meat, Part 4: Regulation
What the product is called and how it is labeled and marketed will have impacts on how it needs to be regulated.
Cell-based meat, Part 3: Environmental Impact
Environmental stewardship is an important aspect of agriculture. Creating a sustainable system that can feed the world nutritious food in a way that is efficient, cost effective, and does not harm the environment is a challenge modern agriculture works hard to tackle.
NYC Meatless Mondays is a recipe for disaster
As a mother whose children have experienced hunger, I am concerned about the consequences Meatless Mondays will have on the city’s most vulnerable students.
Who needs a Registered Dietitian?
Just like everyone needs farmers, everyone could benefit from registered dietitians, too!
An Internship that Grew my Love for Travel
Two summers earlier you had your first true solo flight to Washington D.C. for the Animal Agriculture Alliance internship.