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Farmers and Ranchers Available to Discuss Antibiotics, GMOs, Animal Welfare, and Sustainability

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As the weather transitions into spring, farmers and ranchers are preparing for another year of food production. The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) has made available a pool of farmer and rancher spokespeople to discuss various topics related to agriculture and food production. These experts can provide insight into responsible animal antibiotics use, pesticide and fertilizer application, GMOs, animal welfare, water conservation, and sustainability. The goal is to foster open communication between farmers and consumers, addressing questions and concerns about the food that ends up on kitchen tables.

Key Takeaways:

  • The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) is a coalition of nearly 90 farmer and rancher-led organizations and their agricultural partners, representing various aspects of agriculture.
  • USFRA aims to engage in a dialogue with consumers about the production of food, addressing their questions and concerns.
  • The organization is committed to continuous improvement and supporting farmers' efforts to earn consumer confidence and trust.
  • Key farmers and ranchers available for interviews include:

+ Erin Brenneman, a 20,000-sow corn and pig farmer from Iowa.

+ Darrell Glaser, a farmer from Texas brooding 600,000 turkeys per year.

+ Jay Hill, a second-generation nut and produce farmer from New Mexico.

+ Thomas Titus, a pig and crop farmer from Illinois.

+ Carla Wardin, a sixth-generation dairy and crop farmer from Michigan.

+ Nancy Kavazanjian, USFRA Chairwoman and a crop farmer from Wisconsin.

  • Available topics for discussion include:

+ Responsible animal antibiotics use

+ Pesticide and fertilizer application

+ GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in farming

+ Animal welfare practices

+ Water conservation and sustainability

  • The goal is to address questions from consumers and producers about food production.

Statistics:

  • The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance consists of nearly 90 farmer and rancher-led organizations and their agricultural partners.
  • The organization aims to engage with consumers and promote transparency in food production.
  • The pool of spokespeople includes farmers and ranchers from different states and agricultural sectors.
  • USFRA members represent a wide range of agricultural practices and production methods.

Sources:

  • U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA), A coalition of nearly 90 farmer and rancher-led organizations and their agricultural partners.
  • Source: PR Newswire, To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/farmers-and-ranchers-available-to-discuss-antibiotics-gmos-animal-welfare-pesticides-and-fertilizers-water-conservation-sustainability-soil-health-and-organicconventional-farming-300053856.html.

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