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Discover Ag
Author: Tara Vander Dussen & Natalie Kovarik
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Discover Ag is where food meets pop culture. Every Thursday hosts Natalie and Tara, two millennial female farmers, break down the top 3 trending headlines around food. Kind of like The Toast… but for food. Expect to be wildly entertained and informed, as you tune in each week and discover what's new in the world of food.
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The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
The Goop Podcast with Gwyneth Paltrow x Maya Feller: Eating from Our Roots | Listen to the Podcast Here
Fake Meat Won’t Solve the Climate Crisis | Read the story here
Brazilian meat giant under fire for allegedly misleading investors | Read the story here
Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj4yD39GDvzjbnXvwy0_VPg
Follow Us on Social! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | Discover Ag Instagram
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with Dr. Jessica Finck and they plan to cover several topics including,
Overview of Packing Plants
Tracking of the Animals During Processing
Direct to Consumer vs Packer Beef
Why Aren’t There More Processing Plants?
Antibiotics in the Beef Industry
And more!
Follow Us on Social! Discover Ag YouTube | Discover Ag Instagram | @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen
Catch the show notes here:
Elevate Ag the Podcast | A Business Building Podcast — Elevate Ag/065-packer-processing-with-merck
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as,
Nat and Tara kick off the episode with a recap of their live episode in Puerto Rico
Industry News Joe Burrow, Blake Griffin, and Around 20 More Athletes Buy Iowa Farm for Roughly $5M | Read the story here
California’s statewide ban on animal fur products officially takes effect | Read the story here
Red meat is not a health risk. New study slams years of shoddy research | Read the story here
This episode wraps up with Nat and Tara’s take on the viral graphic being shared that Lucky Charms is posed as a healthier option than beef.
Follow Us on Social! Discover Ag YouTube | Discover Ag Instagram | @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen
Catch the show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/64-joe-rogan-lucky-charms-and-steak
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as,
Nat and Tara going LIVE from the American Farm Bureau Convention in Puerto Rico
Industry News
Vox Releases Course on How to Eat Less Meat | Read the Story Here
How To Eat Like Blue Zones In America with Dan Buettner | Listen to the Episode Here
Live Q & A
Follow Us on Social! Discover Ag YouTube | Discover Ag Instagram | @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen
Catch the show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/063-live-from-puerto-rico
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as,
Skincare Rollers Are the Moment: Tara’s Pick This Week is a Rose Quartz Face Roller
Industry News
Harvard and Kraft Heinz Trying to Make Sugar Healthier | Read the Story Here
Starbucks Brings Back 10 Menu Items for “Veganuary | Read the Story Here
10 Food Predictions for 2023 | Read the Story Here
Catch the show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/062-climatarian-is-so-2022
Follow Us on Instagram or YouTube! Discover Ag YouTube | Discover Ag Instagram_ | @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as,
Meat is the Moment: Courtney Cox’s Steak Recipe
Industry News
FTX founder and CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, tried using his vegan diet to get out of jail. Did it work? Check out the story here.
Cows to help fuel Central Ohio Amazon deliveries. Check out the story here.
Coffee availability might be on the decline in the coming years. Check out the story here.
Christmas Climate Comebacks to Share This Year Over Christmas
Follow Us on Instagram! @DiscoverAg_ | @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen
Catch the show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/061-too-vegan-for-jail
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as,
Meat is the Moment: Markus Bailey & the Global Food Justice Alliance
Industry News
Oatly is back in the headlines being accused of hypocrisy
New Science Into Fighting Food Waste
No Kill Meat Another Step Closer to Being in Stores
Now You Know: The Crazy Horse Monument in South Dakota
Catch the show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/059-this-is-literally-a-factory-farm
About Discover Ag On Discover Ag, hosts Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen share relevant and captivating conversations in Agriculture so you can better understand the food system, and connect with the hands that feed us.
Every Thursday they highlight Agriculture in a modern and fun way, giving their professional farming opinions on a mix of entertainment, facts, and trending news articles. Discover Ag has been described as a Mike Rowe/The Way I Heard It meets Claudia Oshry/Morning Toast and Natalie and Tara are very much on board with that analogy. Tune in every week, so you can Discover Ag!
Follow Us on Instagram! @DiscoverAg_
@NatalieKovarik
@TaraVanderDussen
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
On Discover Ag, hosts Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen share relevant and captivating conversations in Agriculture so you can better understand the food system, and connect with the hands that feed us.
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about the Great Raw Milk Debate and covering topics such as,
Meat is the Moment: Meat is Making a Comeback on Social Media
Hot Takes From the Summit
Water conservation
What sustainability looks like for both the consumer and the producer
Industry News
How Senator Cory Booker is Wanting to Reshape the Farm Bill
Rachael Ray Developing Plant Based Recipes for NYC School
The Great Raw Milk Debate
Last Three Tabs
https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/056-the-great-raw-milk-debate
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Discover Ag episode! With new segments being added every week, Natalie and Tara are sure to keep you on your toes on today’s show. Let’s take a look at what you can find in today’s episode:
Milk is the Moment: GonnaNeedMilk Campaign
Industry News: Mexico Banning GMO Corn by 2024, COP 27, and Utah Incentivizing Removal of Lawns
Ag Fact: Did You This Weird Fact About Carrots
Coming Up: Sustainable Ag Summit
https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/052-mexico-bans-gmos
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! With new segments being added every week, Natalie and Tara are sure to keep you on your toes on today’s show. Let’s take a look at what you can find in today’s episode:
Hot Takes: The New York Times Targets Agriculture
Meat is the Moment: Yoga Girl is No Longer Vegan
Industry News: Global Protests and Plant Based Meat Decline
Worth the Hype? Lumineux Teeth Whitening Strips
Ag Q & A: Grass-fed vs Grain-fed Part 2
Last Three Tabs
https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/050-dont-cry-over-spilled-milk
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Today, we are excited to have an Advocacy episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics around advocating for agriculture and interviewing changemakers in the industry who are passionate about ag. We've discussed the Global Anti-Meat Narrative before but never with a guest so gear up for a great episode. In today’s episode of Combating the Global Anti-Meat Narrative, we cover several important topics including:
Covering the facts about how animal protein is an essential part of our diet
How to start advocating for agriculture and how it relates to our diet
The real problem in today's food production and how food is marketed to consumers
The lack of real information being shared about animal agriculture and what we can do to change that
Check out this episode’s show notes and links here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/049-the-global-anti-meat-narrative-with-diana-rodgers-of-sustainable-dish
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! With new segments being added every week, Natalie and Tara are sure to keep you on your toes on today’s show. Let’s take a look at what you can find in today’s episode:
- Hot Takes: TikTok & Collagen Supplements - Monthly Obsession: House of Colour Style - Industry News: Slowing Inflation & Arby’s New Marketing Stunt - Consumer Question: Grassfed vs Grainfed
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Read the Shownotes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/048-is-grass-fed-beef-better
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! With new segments this week, Natalie and Tara are sure to keep you on your toes on today’s show. Let’s take a look at what you can find in today’s episode:
- Hot Takes: Butter Boards & Food Labels - Ag Fact: Fun Facts About Coffee Production - Weekly Discovery: Pawpaw fruit - Industry News: California’s Prop 12 case is ongoing. Can one state law affect pork production in the whole country? - Worth the Hype? 40 oz Stanley Adventure Quencher - Ag is the Moment: The Skinny Confidential Podcast
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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/046-can-california-do-that
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! Natalie and Tara are back from traveling and are shaking things up for this weekly series. The candid conversation isn’t changing but some of the segments have changed. Take a look!
Updates from Natalie and Tara
Ag Fact: How big is a bale of cotton?
Industry News: Follow Up on White House Nutrition Conference, China’s Fishing Habits and a Pledge to Sustainability
Weekly Discovery: Gucci
Last 3 Tabs
Natalie’s Last Three Search Tabs
Successful Entrepreneurs Who Have Failed
Goldie Lew Jewelry
VRBO.com (To find their VRBO for Stagecoach next year. Don’t miss this part of the convo!)
Tara’s Last Three Search Tabs
Bill Gates Admitting That Not Eating Meat Won’t Save the Planet
Flight for Natalie to Denver for a Conference (full explanation in the show)
A Time Management Course Offered by Marie Forlio
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
Elevate the Online Course launches on Monday, join the newsletter to stay up to date on the release to snag your spot!
Follow the new Discover Ag on Instagram
Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/040-is-ag-having-its-moment
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, Natalie and Tara typically cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things they are currently coveting, and community recipes, but today’s Candid Conversation is LIVE from Honor the Harvest USFRA in Nevada, Iowa! In this episode of Candid Conversations Natalie and Tara are excited to cover live updates from Honor the Harvest hosted by the US Farmers and Rancher in Action.
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
Elevate the Online Course launches again in October, make sure to join the newsletter to stay up to date on the release to snag your spot.
Learn more about US Farmers and Ranchers in Action
Listen to Jack Bobo’s episode about agriculture being part of the solution
Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/036-honor-the-harvest
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: Fast Food Goes Vegan we cover:
Farm and Ranch Updates: Back to School!
Tara’s Currently Coveting: Lone River Ranch-Ritas
A Candid Conversation About Fast Food Going Vegan
Community Recipe: Roast Beef Sliders from @emilyponwith
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
Advocacy Resource Guide: A multipage document of resource/paper/article links for you to access and use in all your advocacy efforts.
Top 3 Tips for Sharing Online: Not sure where to start your journey of sharing online? Start HERE with our Top 3 Tips for Sharing Online.
Elevate Your Instagram Toolkit: This self-guided toolkit will help you elevate your presence on Instagram. Find tips on bio optimizations, stories, and more!
Elevate the Online Course launches again in October, make sure to join the newsletter to stay up to date on the release to snag your spot.
Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/032-fast-food-goes-vegan
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: White House Conference on Hunger and the Food Compass we cover:
Life updates from both Natalie and Tara
Tara is currently coveting her favorite store in New Mexico, Turquoise by the Water. You can check them out via their website or follow them on Instagram.
A candid conversation about the upcoming Conference on Hunger and the Food Compass
Community Recipe: Tater Tot Hotdish: Make sure to visit Rural Soul for the full recipe and her notes through each step. Enjoy!
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
Check out Nina Teicholz Book, “Big Fat Surprise” on Amazon
Download the Instagram Tool Kit for Auditing Your Online Presence
Join our monthly Book Club
Visit our website, Elevate Ag
Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/028-white-house-conference-on-hunger-and-the-food-compass-candid-conversations-with-natalie-kovarik-and-tara-vander-dussen
Today, we are excited to have an Advocacy episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics around advocating for agriculture and interviewing changemakers in the industry who are passionate about ag. In this episode of GMOs, Organic Labeling, and Food Myths with the Food Science Babe, we cover several important topics including:
Debunking common myths in the food industry
The lack of information about GMOs
Food regulations and labels in the US vs Europe
How to change from a defensive advocate approach to an offensive approach
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
Connect with the Food Science Babe on Instagram or Facebook
Visit our website, Elevate Ag
Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Sign up for our Newsletter
Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open!
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/027-advocacy-gmos-organic-labeling-and-food-myths-with-the-food-science-babe
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: Inflation Reduction Act and Agriculture we cover:
Life updates from both Natalie and Tara
What Natalie and Tara are current coveting and this week it is the Wild West Kidz Books (discount below)
A candid conversation about the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act and how it works with Agriculture
Community Recipe: Homemade Butter Syrup
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
Sign up for our Advocacy Resource Guide
Check out Wild West Kidz Books, use code: ELEVATE for 25% Off Your First Subscription Box
Join our monthly Book Club
Visit our website, Elevate Ag
Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/026-inflation-reduction-act-and-agriculture-candid-conversations-with-natalie-kovarik-and-tara-vander-dussen
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: Global Anti-Meat Narrative & the Benefits of Collagen we cover:
Life updates from both Natalie and Tara
What Natalie and Tara are current coveting, which happens to be collagen this week
A candid conversation about the global anti-meat narrative
Community Recipe: Zesty Potato Salad, created by Carley Smith aka the Fairy Gutmother, and Shared by Strohauer Farms
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
Check out Modere Collagen
Listen to Episode 021 with Caroline Nelson on her take on grass-fed meat.
Sign up for our Newsletter
Join our monthly Book Club
Visit our website, Elevate Ag
Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the full show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/024-global-anti-meat-and-the-benefits-of-collagen
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
This was excellent! Definitely listening to this one again!!