The blockchain chickens bringing the future to free-range
The farm-to-table movement is catching on worldwide and technology is at the forefront of this movement. If you are a proponent of the farm-to-table movement, you are a most like a proponent of locally produced meat and produce - but what if you could monitor the production process? Blockchain is allowing some consumers in China the opportunity to do so. […]
Read MoreCorporate Leaders Partner With FFA to Introduce Cutting-edge Tech at National Convention
We don't often think that agriculture and technology go together - but what if I were to tell you that agriculture is pioneering the technology of the future? Recently several tech companies have announced a partnership with the National FFA Organization to help empower and educate FFA student members throughout the United States. Learn more about this exciting partnership in […]
Read MoreVirus-resistant pigs to vastly improve global animal health
Many times, pork gets a bad wrap as a "dirty" meat - but what if science could make it virus-resistant? Recently, scientist at the University of Missouri-Columbia have successfully produced a litter of piglets that are resistant to a deadly virus. Learn more about this scientific breakthrough in the excerpt below. Researchers at the University of Missouri have successfully produced […]
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Animal Geneticist
Overview Animal Geneticists analyze the genetic makeup of animals in order discover which genes cause them to behave certain ways. Geneticist may also study animal health to determine what causes animals be immune to specific diseases, or fail to thrive in certain environments. What responsibilities will I have? Provide insight into how methods and processes that support genetic evaluation can […]
Read MoreView AllFood Animal Veterinarian
Overview Food Animal Veterinarians are responsible for the care of animals that are raised for food production and human consumption. They provide medical care consisting of research, diagnoses, and prevention. What responsibilities will I have? Provide health care for livestock, and possibly laboratory animals Examine animals to determine nature of illness or injury Diagnose and treat injuries Monitor animal performance […]
Read MoreView AllAnimal Science
Overview Animal Science is the study of the biology of animals that are under the control of humankind. Animal Biotechnologists are responsible for researching how nutrients in feed and/or animal reproductive processes impact animal health. They then create methods for more efficient production using their research findings. What responsibilities will I have? Disseminate technical information to veterinarians or related animal health […]
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Dr. Taylor Wallace
Taylor C. Wallace, PhD, CFS, FACN is a Principal Consultant at the Think Healthy Group and a Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at George Mason University. Prior to founding the Think Healthy Group, Dr. Wallace served as the Senior Director of Science Policy and Government Relations at the National Osteoporosis Foundation and previously in senior leadership […]
Read MoreView AllSarah Schellpeper
Sarah Schellpeper grew up in suburbs and cities. Yet, her family’s roots date back to homesteading in Nebraska in the late 1880’s, a farm her parents still own and operate today. In her youth she watched her parents work in the animal protein manufacturing and the animal pharmaceutical industries. Watching and working in this diverse environment has offered a holistic […]
Read MoreView AllDr. Celeste Clark
Dr. Celeste A. Clark is a retired senior executive of Kellogg Company where she was a member of the Global Executive Management Team, and had an accomplished career spanning nearly 35 years in the food industry. She was responsible for leading the development and implementation of health, nutrition and regulatory science initiatives, and working globally to ensure consistency in approach and implementation within regulatory guidelines. One […]
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American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
The mission of the Ag Foundation is building awareness, understanding, and a positive public perception of agriculture through education. The Ag Foundation creates resources for educators and volunteers that help learners of all ages understand where their food comes from and who grows it. With most consumers three to four generations removed from the farm, it is critical that we […]
Read MoreView AllTuskegee University
Tuskegee University (TU) is a national, independent, and state-related institution of higher learning that is located in the state of Alabama. The institution was founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington. Instruction, research and service define TU as a land-grant institution that embraces a wide spectrum of liberal arts, scientific, and technical and professional programs. The results we seek are […]
Read MoreView AllNationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, commercial, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector […]
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