The Truth About Beef Part 1

Описание: Season 2 Episode 2 - Is beef production bad for the environment? Should you feel bad about enjoying a nice, juicy steak? In this episode of Digging In with UFA, we unearth some of the myths and realities of beef production, cattle ranching and public perceptions of one of the world’s most cherished foods. Comedian, media personality and rancher, Dickson ‘Quick Dick McDick’ Delorme (https://www.producer.com/farmliving/w...) joins cattle rancher, agriculture advocate and blogger, Adrienne Ivey (https://www.instagram.com/viewfromthe...) , for a conversation about the realities of beef production in the modern age. What should consumers know about beef that isn’t often discussed? How do ranchers maintain momentum during tumultuous economic times? Grab your forks and get ready to dig into another episode of Digging In with UFA. 






Our Guests






Dickson Delorme - Quick Dick McDick






Dickson Delorme (https://farmingfortomorrow.ca/quick-d...) created the Quick Dick McDick character through Snapchat as a way to capture the everyday humour of life on the farm. Now with a successful YouTube Channel (   / quickdickmcdick  ) and a stand-up comedy career under his belt buckle, Quick Dick has become a humorous voice for agriculture’s finest, with an engaging personality that resonates with anyone experiencing the wins and woes of cattle ranching.






Adrienne Ivey - Evergreen Cattle Co. / View From The Ranch Porch






Adrienne Ivey (https://x.com/adrienneivey?lang=en) loves raising the beef on your plate, and talking about it! She is a rancher, agriculture advocate and blogger from Ituna, Saskatchewan. Alongside her family, she owns and runs Evergreen Cattle Co. and educates the public about the realities of ranching on social media and her blog, View From The Ranch Porch (https://viewfromtheranchporch.com) . 






About UFA 


UFA Co-operative (https://ufa.com/) was founded in 1909. The co-operative was formed by farmers, for farmers, with the belief that we can accomplish more when we work together. 117 years later, UFA has grown into one of Canada's largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives, offering the products, services and support for the farmers and ranchers who feed the world. As a co-operative, UFA is member-owned and today, its membership has grown to over 180,000. UFA continues the movement started over a century ago by serving and advocating for members of the agricultural community and beyond. At the heart of this commitment is ensuring the voice of the farmer is brought to the decision-making table. UFA is proud to give back to rural communities, ensuring they thrive for generations to come. Learn more at UFA.com (http://ufa.com) .


Credits




Host: Don Shafer, PhD


Guests: Dickson Delorme, Adrienne Ivey


Senior Writer: Eric La Febre


Showrunner: Jessica Grajczyk


Audio Engineer: Scott Whittaker


Executive Producer: Jennifer Smith


Contributor: Trish Nixon


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