Sustain the Range
Welcome to Sustain the Range Podcast! I'm Lauren P, your host, and this podcast is a personal exploration of my experiences in everything ranching. From beef operations, to training horses, to sustainable farming and regenerative practices, we'll cover it all.
Each episode features enlightening conversations with guests who bring their unique perspectives and expertise. Whether they're seasoned ranchers or first-generation farmers or equine professionals, we all share a common bond and deep appreciation for the land and the livestock we raise.
Tune in each week for engaging discussions, inspiring stories, and practical insights from the ranching and agricultural community and let’s embark on this incredible journey together.
Sustain the Range
Ranch Updates and the Factory Farm Ban Ballot: What It Is and How It Affects Us All
In this episode, I share what's happening at the ranch, the emotions that come with life's changes, and the experience of moving to a new state and making friends. If you're feeling stuck in life or in a place of uncertainty, I cover that too, discussing how to trust in God's plans and reminding myself and you that whatever God takes away, He always restores with something better.
I also delve into a significant topic: factory farming and the upcoming ballot in November about banning factory farms and exploring what this could mean for farmers, ranchers, agriculture in general and for consumers alike. Thanks for listening!
Resources Mentioned:
Unwon, Rural and Western Headlines: https://americaunwon.com/2024/06/california-county-to-vote-on-nations-first-factory-farm-ban-farmers-say-it-will-destroy-local-agriculture/
EPA: https://www.epa.gov/npdes/animal-feeding-operations-afos
CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/anti-pollution-measure-j-sees-backlash-from-sonoma-farmers/
Ag Daily: https://www.agdaily.com/livestock/californias-sonoma-county-inches-closer-to-ban-on-cafos/