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A Real Conversation: Plant-Based AND Conventional Meat

The plant-based meat proponents and the conventional meat proponents rarely are in the same room. But with the rise of more mainstream plant-based meat companies and a growing field of research in the potential for grazing systems to sequester carbon, this conversation is finally being had in terms of an AND instead of an OR.

Interview with Andrew Bowmar

Over the past several weeks I have had the pleasure of diving into discussing all things food and farming with Andrew. These interview notes are just scratching the surface on the hours of conversation that we shared on topics ranging from regenerative agriculture to making decisions to run a profitable operation.

InterviewsAlissa WelkerJanuary 30, 2020regenerative livestock, cattle, pasture management, sustainable agricultureComment

A Perspective On The Meaning Of Regenerative Agriculture

Sustainable, holistic, bio-dynamic, regenerative… there is an ever-evolving list of buzzwords to describe farming that employs environmentally friendly practices and methodologies that are more in-line with nature.

Agri-Food MusingsAlissa WelkerJanuary 22, 2020regenerative livestock, regenerative agriculture, farming, food systemComment

It's Complicated: Plant-Based Burger Vs. Beef-Burger

As a former vegetarian for environmental reasons and someone that has done extensive work with farmers in the U.S. to diversify their crop mix to include yellow field peas, I am fascinated by the plant-based burger versus meat patty impact on the environment. Working on a regeneratively managed livestock operation is the perfect time to dive into this question.