EPISODE · Oct 10, 2023 · 17 MIN
S4E38: “Dairy Tours Are Helping Share Our Story" | with Anja Raudabaugh
from Seen & Herd · host Western United Dairies
S4E38: “Dairy Tours Are Helping Share Our Story" | with Anja Raudabaugh The Skim: In this episode of the "Seen and Herd" podcast, Allison Tristao interviews Anja Raudabaugh, the CEO of Western United Dairies. Here's a summary of the key points discussing a recent dairy tour hosting California Assemblywoman Esmerelda Soria, Chair of the Ag Committee: Dairy Tour details: Hosting Dairy - Vander Woude Dairy, Merced, CA Hosting Member - Simon Vander Woude Supporting Organization - CDFA Sponsoring Organization - California Cattle Council Key Topics Discussed During the Dairy Tour: Differences between California dairy farms and others in the nation. Nutrient upcycling and non-human consumable commodities. Animal health, welfare, and calf care. Handling nitrogen and methane emissions. Challenges and successes in reducing methane emissions. Concerns about dairy farmers not getting paid for emission reductions. Importance of Dairy Tours for Policy and Decision Makers: Tours provide an opportunity for policymakers to connect with farmers and understand modern dairy operations. Personal engagement and face-to-face interactions are incredibly valuable. Tours help legislators see beyond lobbyists and understand the challenges and needs of dairy farmers. Future Dairy Tours by Western United Dairies: Upcoming tours will focus on animal welfare, calf care, and sustainability. WUD Encourages dairy producers to participate in tours and share their stories. The importance of name and face recognition within legislative districts for effective advocacy. Please subscribe for notifications of future episodes. TO VOLUNTEER FOR DAIRY TOURS, please contact Allison at [email protected]. To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit https://westernuniteddairies.com. Click the Link to become a member, https://westernuniteddairies.com/membership 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 Western United Dairies Foundation Website - https://wudfoundation.com
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