Ruminate On This

Welcome to Ruminate On This podcast Episode 1. Learn how the dairy industry and milk production have changed in the last century. Explore how changes in the efficiency to produce milk have improved and the implications it has for our environment. Julia Siegel, Theresa Oduol, and Joseph McFadden discuss how advancements in science have shaped the narrative of the dairy industry. If you have questions or would like to suggest a future topic, please contact us at Ruminate On This via Twitter or Facebook. 

Episode contributors include Julia Siegel, Libby Swatling, Taylor Gilbert, Theresa Oduol, Emma Swyers, Abigail Cox, Justin Van Gilder, food consumers, and Joseph McFadden for their contributions. This is a Cornell University production. 

Ruminate On This (Coming Soon). A Cornell University podcast for consumers that want to learn more about animal production and its impact on food quality and healthfulness, our environment, and the well-being of animals. We will focus on the difficult challenges that face livestock and poultry production, efforts to improve the resilience of animal farming, and innovations and biotechnologies that are needed to ensure food security in the face of climate change and population growth. It is our goal to answer the tough questions consumers have about animal production and the animal-sourced foods they choose to eat or not eat. In the coming years, we hope to develop a following of listeners that enjoy learning about science and food. The format of our podcast will be variable but will include live or pre-recorded episodes, Cornell University student co-hosts, and interviews with consumers and animal science professionals including scientists, producers, and veterinarians. To provide you with meaningful and reliable information, we need your input. If you have questions, concerns, or opinions about animal production and the food it creates, please let us know using our various social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The questions you create may be used for future episodes where we "Ask The Expert". Suggestions for interviews are also welcome. We are just getting started and we have a lot to learn but we hope you enjoy listening to Ruminate On This! Our first complete episode will be released by March 2021.