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Episode 197: Will Harris & White Oak Pastures

Episode 197: Will Harris & White Oak Pastures

FromThe Farm Report


Episode 197: Will Harris & White Oak Pastures

FromThe Farm Report

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Feb 20, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week on The Farm Report, Erin interviews Will Harris from White Oak Pastures about running his farm in Bluffton, Georgia. Will tells us about how genetics have affected the animals raised at White Oak Pastures, as well as the difficulties of keeping meat production costs under control. This program has been sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards and Sons. Todays music provided by Shadowbox. Image from White Oak Pastures Cows were born to roam and graze; hogs were born to root and wallow; chicken were born to scratch and peck. All these are instinctive behaviors that are inborn, and when we create the factory farm environment, we deprive these animals of that opportunity. [14:15] Will Harris on The Farm Report
Released:
Feb 20, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Farm Report is a show about the people, processes, and policies that shape how food is produced today. From the latest agricultural innovations to the day-to-day challenges of running a viable business growing vegetables and grazing cattle, host Lisa Elaine Held engages in conversations with farmers and farmworkers and the people who work alongside them—like chefs, researchers, activists, and investors. Expect from-the-field insights paired with real-world context as guests explore how producing fresh, delicious food relates to environmental and community sustainability, equality and justice, politics and policy, and better health.