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North Carolina Experts Answer Questions About How Our Foods Are Grown And Raised, And The Farmers That Feed Us
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At Food Dialogues®: North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance® (USFRA®), and the North Carolina Animal Agriculture Coalition (NCAAC) today convened two panels of experts from multiple disciplines, including farmers, scientists,health care providers, food and environmental professionals, to answer tough questions. These questions focused on the use of biotechnology in our crops, modern livestock farming practices and the impact agriculture has on the environment. The two panels entitled "What's on My Plate?" and "Who is My Farmer?" were moderated by Lynda Loveland, host of MIX101.5 WRAL-FM's Mix Morning Show and regular GoAskMom.com Blog contributor. The Food Dialogues®: North Carolina, which took place at the Raleigh Convention Center, was attended by more than 150 household food decision makers, with several hundred additional participants watching the discussion streamed live online.
"The Food Dialogues is a signature event series designed by USFRA® to answer the tough questions about agriculture," said Larry Wooten, President of N.C. Farm Bureau, a member organization of NCAAC. "We know many North Carolinians drive by farms that look different then they did years ago, and they have questions about modern farming. That's why it's so important that we do more events like this to provide information directly to consumers - we know we can't answer all the questions in one day, but hopefully everyone will agree today's event was a great start in establishing an ongoing conversation."
Today's panel discussion, which streamed live online, was moderated by Lynda Loveland and featured opening remarks from N.C Farm Bureau President, Larry Wooten. Panelists included:
Dr. Tom Irons - Associate Vice Chancellor, Regional Health Services, Professor of Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine, ECU
· Vicky Allen - Chief Marketing Officer, Carolina Grown
· Bo Stone - P & S Farms, 2012 USFRA Faces of Farming & Ranching winner, and 2012 Conservation Farm of the Year
· Alex Hitt - Peregrine Farms, Local Organic Farmer, 2006 Patrick Madden Award Winner for Sustainable Agriculture
· Dr. Greg Copenhaver -Director of Graduate Studies, Biology Department, UNC-Chapel Hill
· Richard McKellogg - Director of Produce Merchandising, Lowes Foods
· Robin Smith - An Environmental Lawyer and former Assistant Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
· Casey McKissick - Program Director, NC Choices (Center for Environmental Farming Systems), Operator of Foothills Pasture Raised Meats
· Dr. Sid Thakur - Associate Professor, Population Health and Pathobiology, NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
· Tommy Porter - Livestock and Poultry Producer, and 2006 Sunbelt Expo Farmer of the Year for North Carolina.
· Chef Vivian Howard - Chef, The Chef & The Farmer Restaurant, Kinston, NC, Star of the PBS TV series "A Chef's Life."
· Dr. Blake Brown - Hugh C. Kiger Professor and Extension Economist, NC State University/NC Research Campus.
To watch a full replay of today's panel discussion or for more information on modern agriculture practices, food safety and environmental stewardship, visit fooddialogues.com. Follow USFRA on Twitter @USFRA using #FoodD or on its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/usfarmersandranchers. Follow NCAAC on Twitter @NCAAC or on it's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/NCAAC.
About The Food Dialogues
USFRA® recognizes that Americans have important questions about our food and how it is produced. We have all become invested in knowing more about where our food comes from and how it was grown and raised - and how it impacts our personal health.
USFRA® helps farmers and ranchers answer consumers' and influencers' questions, and respond to their concerns, about food production.
About U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance® (USFRA®) consists of nearly 80 farmer- and rancher-led organizations and agricultural partners representing virtually all
aspects of agriculture working to engage in dialogues with consumers who have questions about how today's food is grown and raised. USFRA® is committed to continuous improvement and supporting U.S. farmers and ranchers efforts to increase confidence and trust in today's agriculture.
About North Carolina Animal Agriculture Coalition (NCAAC) The North Carolina Animal Agriculture Coalition seeks out opportunities to engage
with the public, our customers, opinion leaders and our neighbors about what we do and why. We work together to tell the positive story of today's farms and North Carolina's farm families, and also discuss important issues such as food safety, health and nutrition, animal care and environmental protection. We do this in a variety of venues, including within our communities and through media outreach. In addition, we act as a resource to help answer questions, model best practices and provide open insight into our products and practices to help the public understand the role animal farming plays in North Carolina.
Contact:
Richard Campbell
President
Carolina Broadcasting & Publishing
Office: (919) 832-1416 • Mobile: (919) 637-8958 • rcampbell@carolinabroadcasting.com
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At Food Dialogues®: North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance® (USFRA®), and the North Carolina Animal Agriculture Coalition (NCAAC) today convened two panels of experts from multiple disciplines, including farmers, scientists,health care providers, food and environmental professionals, to answer tough questions. These questions focused on the use of biotechnology in our crops, modern livestock farming practices and the impact agriculture has on the environment. The two panels entitled "What's on My Plate?" and "Who is My Farmer?" were moderated by Lynda Loveland, host of MIX101.5 WRAL-FM's Mix Morning Show and regular GoAskMom.com Blog contributor. The Food Dialogues®: North Carolina, which took place at the Raleigh Convention Center, was attended by more than 150 household food decision makers, with several hundred additional participants watching the discussion streamed live online.
"The Food Dialogues is a signature event series designed by USFRA® to answer the tough questions about agriculture," said Larry Wooten, President of N.C. Farm Bureau, a member organization of NCAAC. "We know many North Carolinians drive by farms that look different then they did years ago, and they have questions about modern farming. That's why it's so important that we do more events like this to provide information directly to consumers - we know we can't answer all the questions in one day, but hopefully everyone will agree today's event was a great start in establishing an ongoing conversation."
Today's panel discussion, which streamed live online, was moderated by Lynda Loveland and featured opening remarks from N.C Farm Bureau President, Larry Wooten. Panelists included:
Dr. Tom Irons - Associate Vice Chancellor, Regional Health Services, Professor of Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine, ECU
· Vicky Allen - Chief Marketing Officer, Carolina Grown
· Bo Stone - P & S Farms, 2012 USFRA Faces of Farming & Ranching winner, and 2012 Conservation Farm of the Year
· Alex Hitt - Peregrine Farms, Local Organic Farmer, 2006 Patrick Madden Award Winner for Sustainable Agriculture
· Dr. Greg Copenhaver -Director of Graduate Studies, Biology Department, UNC-Chapel Hill
· Richard McKellogg - Director of Produce Merchandising, Lowes Foods
· Robin Smith - An Environmental Lawyer and former Assistant Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
· Casey McKissick - Program Director, NC Choices (Center for Environmental Farming Systems), Operator of Foothills Pasture Raised Meats
· Dr. Sid Thakur - Associate Professor, Population Health and Pathobiology, NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
· Tommy Porter - Livestock and Poultry Producer, and 2006 Sunbelt Expo Farmer of the Year for North Carolina.
· Chef Vivian Howard - Chef, The Chef & The Farmer Restaurant, Kinston, NC, Star of the PBS TV series "A Chef's Life."
· Dr. Blake Brown - Hugh C. Kiger Professor and Extension Economist, NC State University/NC Research Campus.
To watch a full replay of today's panel discussion or for more information on modern agriculture practices, food safety and environmental stewardship, visit fooddialogues.com. Follow USFRA on Twitter @USFRA using #FoodD or on its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/usfarmersandranchers. Follow NCAAC on Twitter @NCAAC or on it's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/NCAAC.
About The Food Dialogues
USFRA® recognizes that Americans have important questions about our food and how it is produced. We have all become invested in knowing more about where our food comes from and how it was grown and raised - and how it impacts our personal health.
USFRA® helps farmers and ranchers answer consumers' and influencers' questions, and respond to their concerns, about food production.
About U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance® (USFRA®) consists of nearly 80 farmer- and rancher-led organizations and agricultural partners representing virtually all
aspects of agriculture working to engage in dialogues with consumers who have questions about how today's food is grown and raised. USFRA® is committed to continuous improvement and supporting U.S. farmers and ranchers efforts to increase confidence and trust in today's agriculture.
About North Carolina Animal Agriculture Coalition (NCAAC) The North Carolina Animal Agriculture Coalition seeks out opportunities to engage
with the public, our customers, opinion leaders and our neighbors about what we do and why. We work together to tell the positive story of today's farms and North Carolina's farm families, and also discuss important issues such as food safety, health and nutrition, animal care and environmental protection. We do this in a variety of venues, including within our communities and through media outreach. In addition, we act as a resource to help answer questions, model best practices and provide open insight into our products and practices to help the public understand the role animal farming plays in North Carolina.
Contact:
Richard Campbell
President
Carolina Broadcasting & Publishing
Office: (919) 832-1416 • Mobile: (919) 637-8958 • rcampbell@carolinabroadcasting.com
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