Transformation Nation, and we’re not talking Dr. Oz.

Consumers. They are the ones who have the most influential say in what production practices are put into place for livestock production and animal welfare practices. And these consumers are talking to their food retailers. Lately, we have seen more and more retailers put policies in place that require their supply of meat to be […]

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Quotes from Oprah tell the story

Well the slam on modern agriculture wasn’t as bad as I expected from Oprah’s show today featuring Michael Pollan, Kathy Freston and Nicole Johnson-Hoffman, Manager of Cargill’s Fort Morgan Plant. First, I think it is great that Cargill opened their slaughterhouse doors to allow viewers to see how the beef animals are processed. They showed the […]

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Animal agriculture & misconceptions on Oprah today

Since most of us are snowed/iced-in today, let’s practice our true agvocacy and respond to Oprah Winfrey’s show on animal agriculture, CAFO’s and veganism today. Oprah is scheduled to air a show titled “Food 201” at 3 p.m. CST, where she and 378 staffers go vegan for a “one-week challenge”. The show will center on […]

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