The Truth About Conventional “Factory Farming” w/ Natalie Kovarik & Tara Vander Dussen. Talking: Life as a Dairy Farmer & Cattle Rancher, Nutritional/Environmental Benefits of Cattle & BS Food Labels!

In this episode, you'll hear a unique perspective about the cattle industry and conventional "Factory Farming," from Tara Vander Dussen (dairy farmer / environmental scientist ) and Natalie Kovarik (cattle rancher / pharmacist). Natalie and Tara are passionate about helping consumers understand how their food is actually made and spreading word about the far-reaching benefits of cattle! In this conversation we cover: A day in the life as a dairy farmer + cattle rancher The mental challenges facing individuals in agriculture Misconceptions about conventional “factory farms” and the REAL practices behind these farms and ranches, which are 97% family run Thoughts on the anti-cattle movement The environmental & nutritional benefits of cattle The difference between grass fed, grass finished and corn fed cattle Thoughts on raw milk vs. pasteurized The confusion around food labels and what to actually look for at the grocery store The USDA standards for beef – touching on use of antibiotics and hormones in meat Tips on eating dairy for those who are lactose intolerant Advice for finding meat that’s best suited for you What it means to be PRO food choice! CONNECT WITH NATALIE + TARA Tune into the "Discover AG" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discover-ag/id1615443750 Follow "Discover AG" on IG: https://www.instagram.com/discoverag_ Follow Natalie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataliekovarik/ Follow Tara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/taravanderdussen/ CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS Email: [email protected] Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@solo2.0podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠@bodyblissbyjess⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Rye: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@yourhormonebalance⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@ryeburch