American Family Farmer

BILL NIMAN is pioneering rancher in the good meat movement. He has been called 1cThe Guru of Happy Cows, 1d by the Los Angeles Times, 1cThe Master of Meat, 1d by Wine Spectator magazine, 1cThe Steve Jobs of Meat, 1d by Men 19s Journal, and 1cFood Artisan of the Year, 1d by Bon Appetit magazine. He and his wife argue that dispersed, grass-fed, small-scale farms can and should become the basis for American food production, replacing the factory farms that harm animals and the environment.

Phil Lempert is an expert analyst on consumer behavior, marketing trends, new products and the changing retail landscape. He has identified and explained impending trends to consumers and some of the most prestigious companies worldwide. Here, he talks about Smarter Shopping, Better Eating, Healthier Living.

Phil Lempert is an expert analyst on consumer behavior, marketing trends, new products and the changing retail landscape. He has identified and explained impending trends to consumers and some of the most prestigious companies worldwide. Here, he talks about Smarter Shopping, Better Eating, Healthier Living.

Roger Noonan is president of New England Farmers Union, and is an organic farmer in New Boston, NH. Most recently, Roger has been a national leader on food safety and speaks around the country on the Food Safety Modernization Act and other policy issues that affect family farmers.

Roger Noonan is president of New England Farmers Union, and is an organic farmer in New Boston, NH. Most recently, Roger has been a national leader on food safety and speaks around the country on the Food Safety Modernization Act and other policy issues that affect family farmers.

Mark Schatzker, an award-winning writer, radio columnist for the Canadian Broadcast Corporation and frequent contributor to the Globe and Mail, Conde Nast Traveler, and Bloomberg Pursuits, talks about his book "The Dorito Effect: The Surprising New Truth About Food and Flavor and Steak: One Man 19s Search for the World 19s Tastiest Piece of Beef."

Nicolette Hahn Niman is a rancher, attorney, and writer who argues that cattle are not inherently bad for either the Earth or our own nutritional health in her book, "Defending Beef".

Roger Johnson, President of The National Farmers Union since 2009, talks about the disappointing decision of APHIS to allow importation of beef from areas with Foot and Mouth Disease.

Roger Johnson, President of The National Farmers Union since 2009, talks about the disappointing decision of APHIS to allow importation of beef from areas with Foot and Mouth Disease.

Erin Brennerman, a pig farmer from Washington, Iowa, talks about the serious public health threat of antibiotic resistance, and believes it is their responsibility to use antibiotics when needed as part of her farm 19s health program.

Stephanie Mercier, Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser for the Farm Journal Foundation, talks about the rising problem of Colony Collapse Disorder, and why the declining amount of Bees should be important to family farmers.

Kerissa Chapman, AgVentures Education Coordinator at the International Agri-Center, encourages people to get involved and educated about farming.

Paul Shapiro, the Vice President of Farm Animal Protection at the Human Society of the United States, talks about the recent events that have revealed the inhumane treatment of birds that supply eggs for Costco.

Cathy Merlo is the Western Editor for Dairy Today and has more than 25 years of experience as a writer, journalist and photographer, talks about Dairy Farming in Phoenix and California.

Cathy Merlo is the Western Editor for Dairy Today and has more than 25 years of experience as a writer, journalist and photographer, talks about Dairy Farming in Phoenix and California.

Joel Salatin, a third generation full-time family farmer in Virginia 19s Shenandoah Valley, talks about the services that the Polyface Farm provides.

Joel Salatin, a third generation full-time family farmer in Virginia 19s Shenandoah Valley, talks about the services that the Polyface Farm provides.

Rachel Armstrong, founder of Farm Commons, which helps farmers with transactional legal issues, like leases, partnership agreements and employment matters.