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Animal Ag News 9/19

Agwired

The American Livestock Markets & Dealers Association (ALMDA) has named Tim Niedecken as its new Chief Executive Officer. AOA) invites you to visit participating member farms and ranches during this safe, fun-filled family event. Alpaca Owners Association, Inc. Alpaca owners will welcome the public to meet their alpacas.

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Bringing Back Local Milk, Ice Cream, and Cheese

Civil Eats

.” The 2018 Farm Bill established the DBII to spur innovation in the dairy industry and address the downward trend in milk consumption nationwide, caused at least in part by the proliferation of other beverages , including plant-based milks. But that hasn’t been the PCC’s focus, Pheasant says.

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Food as Filler OR Food as Medicine?

UnderstandingAg

trillion on food & beverages, but we spend $4.1trillion on healthcare. A typical ranch only produces cattle and the calves are usually weaned and sold. In comparison, many regenerative farms and ranches have a diverse crop rotation and multiple species of livestock, all produced on the same acres or overlapping acres each year.

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125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025

Food Tank

Their program involves a seek investment of livestock or agriculture, followed by a formal mentorship, helping families build resilient businesses and training the next generation of leaders. The organization connects the food and beverage industry with efforts to fund farm projects that restore soil health and sequester carbon.

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For Farmers and Ranchers Grappling With Mental Health, This Fourth-Generation Farmer Offers Help That Works

Civil Eats

For more resources, visit Farm State of Mind from the American Farm Bureau Federation, or Southern Smoke Foundation , which offers free counseling for food and beverage workers, including agricultural producers, through their Behind You program. If you are having a mental health crisis, please call 988, or 911 in case of an emergency.

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