The AgriNutrition Edge Report
The AgriNutrition Edge Report is designed to bring you practical and personal insights about current topics, regulations and studies about food across the value chain…from production to preparation along with consumer insights from you and me! As a 6th generation farm owner, dairy farmer’s daughter and registered dietitian, my intention is to bring perspectives from the ground up while also showcasing those that provide the food on our tables: our farmers and ranchers. Enjoy!
2021 Issue 9: The Water Reality — Bright Green Lawns or Food on the Table?
We are in the midst of summer with farmers markets and backyard gardens bursting with fresh vegetables and fruit. For those of us on the east coast, rain or the lack thereof has not been a major issue, but on the west coast, the situation is not the same. Drought and...
2021 Issue 8: Get the Facts: Dairy is Not the Enemy
It's National Dairy Month and an important time to remember that today, more than ever, dairy farmers are committed to providing quality care for their animals to ensure the best product is produced in the most sustainable way. Since 2008, the dairy industry has been...
2021 Issue 7: With the Rise of Plant-Based Milks, is it Time to Say “Move Over Cows”?
Growing up on a dairy farm, I had two options for milk, whole milk with cream on top or without. Today is a different story. With the advancement of technology and the constant drumbeat of environmental and health concerns about cow’s milk expressed by some, the dairy...
2021 Issue 6: Earth Day: We Can Make A Difference! Be Part of the Solution
The first Earth Day was celebrated 51 years ago by few and with little fanfare across the food and ag communities. Fast forward to 2021, and concerns about our environment — climate change, greenhouse gas, food waste, sustainability — are no longer addressed by just a...
2021 Issue 5: Sustainability Starts At Home! It’s Time to Get Serious About Food Waste
The numbers may vary but the facts are real. We waste food! It’s estimated we waste between 30 and 40% of the food supply or nearly 40 million tons of food in the United States every year. Breaking down the numbers, that is equal to 80 billion pounds of food or...
2021 Issue 4: What Will Be Our “Silver Linings” Post COVID?
As we mark the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it has had on every element of the food value chain (and our lives), it’s a good time to reflect on the lessons we have learned, look for the “silver linings,” and honestly assess the...
2021 Issue 3: Don’t Let Fresh Get in the Way of Eating Healthy
Too many times, we equate “healthy” with only “fresh” forms of food, especially fruits and vegetables. But, since the 18th century, we have been canning food to have nutritious and safe options regardless of the season or situation. February is Canned Food Month so...
2021 Issue 2: Give Credit Where Credit is Due! George Washington Carver Understood Sustainability
The buzz around sustainability is not new. As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s important to recognize a man whose impact on agriculture extends beyond peanuts. Thanks to the vision and scientific curiosity of George Washington Carver, we can trace the concept of...
2021 Issue 1: Wake Up! We Can Do Better! Take the “2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans” to Heart to Make Every Bite Count
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) have been released and should be a wake-up call for all of us. The new guidelines offer four principles for moving forward on a more healthful path: (1) follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage, (2) eat...
2020 Issue 18: Recharge and Reset … Rockin’ Resilience in the New Year
Since October, retail chains to consumer research firms have highlighted foods that will populate our shopping lists as well as the priorities we, as consumers and farmers, will set in 2021. The sense of urgency to address planet and personal health remains high with...