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Episode 205: RIchard Oswald

Episode 205: RIchard Oswald

FromThe Farm Report


Episode 205: RIchard Oswald

FromThe Farm Report

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
May 1, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week on The Farm Report, Erin speaks with family farmer Richard Oswald from the Missouri Farmers Union about how large corporations have been slowly taking over the farming industry, pushing family farmers out. Later, Richard describes how farming has evolved based on changing values throughout the world. This program has been sponsored by Paradise Locker Meats. Todays music provided by Takstar. We have a hard time growing meat like we used to, because large corporations have taken over. [3:05] For a farmer to be successful, he has to be able to compete. [11:50] Livestock doesnt last forever, plants dont last forever, but the land lasts forever. [29:30] --Richard Oswald on The Farm Report
Released:
May 1, 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.