Episode Name: S4E29: Assembly Member Connelly Takes a Field Trip to The Beretta Dairy | Anja Raudabaugh

Episode Name: S4E29: Assembly Member Connelly Takes a Field Trip to The Beretta Dairy | Anja Raudabaugh Summary: In this episode of the "Seen and Herd" podcast, Allison Tristao interviews Anja Raudabaugh, the CEO of Western United Dairies. They discuss a recent policymaker tour organized by Western United Dairies Foundation (WUD Foundation). Anja emphasizes the significance of educating legislators and local officials about dairy operations through on-farm tours. The objective is to bridge the gap in understanding between policymakers and the dairy industry, with a focus on topics like animal health and welfare practices. Anja provides more details about a specific tour involving Assembly Member Damon Connolly. During this tour, they visited Baretta Dairy and highlighted practices related to calf care, including a project on group housing for calves. Anja underscores the importance of testing and measuring metrics before enacting legislative solutions, particularly in matters concerning animal well-being. The discussion also explores additional facets of the tour, such as the implementation of innovative technologies like screw press separators and composting operations. Anja mentions partnerships with entities like the California Cattle Council and outlines plans for upcoming tours, which will delve into topics like land flex grants and recharge potential. The conversation concludes with Anja expressing gratitude to participating farmers and underscoring the significance of showcasing diverse practices and issues during these tours.  Please subscribe for notifications of future episodes. Western United Dairies Foundation Website - https://wudfoundation.com Visit the Western United Dairies’ Website and Social Media Platforms: Website - https://westernuniteddairies.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wudairies Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wudairies Podcast | Seen and Herd Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seen-herd/id1508160620 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6esjAxuQ3fM8U4hfURhYt8 >> For questions about this episode, please contact Anja at [email protected] or Allison at [email protected]  >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member!