New studies challenging the health benefit of eggs, dairy
The egg and dairy industries are the subject of continually seesawing reports on their health benefit or detriment. The latest on eggs is a report by Northwestern Medicine, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, that suggests their consumption can lead to increased risks of heart disease.
Farmers raising animals humanely rewarded with $94,000+ in grants
A small but growing number of farmers are moving away from confined-animal feeding operations farming, and have recently been rewarded with grants to improve conditions for their animals or expand their operations.
Farming proves a healing balm to veteran after military service
At this year’s Indiana Forage Council meeting, Blue Yonder Farm’s owner and operator Sarah Creech spent an hour explaining the practical and spiritual benefits of her pasture-based farm.
