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Earth Dinner: Making Earth Day Every Day Apr 22, 2016

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In 2004, Organic Valley's Mission Executive Theresa Marquez had an idea: Earth Day deserved a meal. Enter Earth Dinner an Earth Day tradition that revolves around local, sustainable and organic food, paired with a meaningful discussion about our impact on the environment. Join Theresa as she discusses Earth Dinner's early beginnings, food traditions and Earth Day.

Let's Talk About Soil... Mar 28, 2016

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While soil agronomist may be unique job, it's vital to maintaining the health of Organic Valley farms. As a soil agronomist Mark Kopecky aids Organic Valley farmers in creating a healthy ecosystem from the ground up. Today he joins us to discuss the differences between organic and conventional soil systems.

Organic Veterinarian Dr. Paul Dettloff Mar 21, 2016

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With over 45 years experience in sustainable dairy production, Dr. Paul Dettloff, DVM helps Organic Valley farmers harmonize the health of their animals with the soil. Joining us today, Dr. Paul discusses what's changed in organic animal care throughout the years.

Cow Nutrition and Us Mar 14, 2016

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As Organic Valley's Ruminant Nutritionist Dr. Silvia Abel-Caines, DVM travels around the country helping Organic Valley farmers improve the nutrients available in their pastures. Today she joins Rootstock Radio to discuss why cow's nutrition is important to us humans.

Jeff Moyer of the Rodale Institute Mar 07, 2016

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Jeff Moyer executive director of the Rodale Institute discusses Rodale's on-going 30-year study which has revealed that organic soils better retain water in times of drought. "We find so many exciting and fascinating results when we start looking at what happens when we change the health of the soil," said Moyer.

Organic Valley Veterinarian Dr. Guy Jodarski Feb 29, 2016

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Dr. Guy Jodarski, one of Organic Valley's staff veterinarians joins us to discuss holistic and organic animal care. In addition to animal care, we speak with Dr. Guy about two recent studies released by Newcastle University that show organic milk and meat contain 50% higher levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.

Faye Jones of MOSES Organic Farming Conference Feb 22, 2016

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For 27 years, the Midwest Organic Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) has offered farmers, consumers and the general public workshops, training and information about organic and sustainable farming. Executive Director Faye Jones joins us to discuss the upcoming 27th annual MOSES Organic Farming Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Organic Farmer & Grazing Specialist Dr. Rhonda Gildersleeve Feb 15, 2016

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"We're not minimizing our [financial] risk, but we're maximizing quality in a lot of cases, and we're maximizing to me the creativeness that can come into farming." Hear University of Wisconsin-Extension grazing specialist and Organic Valley farmer member Dr. Rhonda Gildersleeve discuss the science and art behind organic farming.

Author & Food Activist Frances Moore Lappe (Part 2) Feb 08, 2016

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Looking for more from Frances Moore Lappe? Listen to part 2 of her Rootstock Radio interview as she discusses her new book, "World Hunger: 12 Myths."

Author & Food Activist Frances Moore Lappe (Part 1) Feb 01, 2016

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Frances Moore Lappe has been a thought leader in the good food movement since the 1970s. Today, she discusses her new book, "World Hunger: 12 Myths" and examines the world food situation by defining what hunger is and how much food we currently produce. She discusses nutritional stunting and its long term impact, the mythology and language around the idea that the U.S. can and must feed the world, and the false promise of new technologies such as GMOs.

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