Join us on a journey of discovery with Dr. Elliot Swartz, Principal Scientist specializing in Cultivated Meat at The Good Food Institute. With experience spearheading projects across food safety, environmental impact, and the cultivated meat value chain, Elliot offers diverse perspectives that enrich our discussion on cultivated meat and seafood.

Explore the current state of animal agriculture, what we mean by cultivated meat, how it differs from conventional meat, and the profound benefits of replacing conventional meat with cultivated alternatives for consumers, manufacturers, animals, and the planet.

Discover how alternative seafood reduces health risks, improves efficiency, production, and the supply chain, and why these breakthroughs hold tremendous promise for marine ecosystems, human health, and sustainability.

Gain insights into opportunities and challenges facing the cultivated meat industry, the role of open-access research, and how various stakeholders can support this transformative field.

Learn how the safety of cultivated meat and seafood products is determined, current regulatory pathways and safety considerations, opportunities for improvement and progress, significant regulatory breakthroughs from 2023, and anticipated progress for this year.

Listen now to discover the current global landscape of cultivated meat and seafood, opportunities to learn more and get involved, and critical steps we can take to support sustainability, benefiting our planet, our health, and the health and welfare of animals worldwide, all from a renowned expert on cultivated meat and seafood and an innovative organization.

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Good Food Institute (GFI) links from this episode:

1. Resources on climate: https://gfi.org/initiatives/climate/
2. State of the Industry Report: Cultivated meat and seafood: https://gfi.org/resource/cultivated-meat-eggs-and-dairy-state-of-the-industry-report/
3. State of Global Policy on Alternative Proteins: https://gfi.org/resource/alternative-proteins-state-of-global-policy/
4. Science of Cultivated Meat: https://gfi.org/science/the-science-of-cultivated-meat/
5. Alternative Protein Research Grants: https://gfi.org/researchgrants/
6. Research Funding Database: https://gfi.org/resource/research-funding-database/
7. Resources for students and universities: How to build alternative protein ecosystems at your university: https://gfi.org/the-alt-protein-project/resource-hub/
8. Webinar on cost drivers of cultivated meat production: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBntwqsLb2U
9. Webinar on environmental impacts of cultivated meat production: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDgOXqM4MuY
10. Webinar on safety of cultivated meat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgkkx2dld5k&t=8s

Join us as we sit down with Brandy Baker, a seasoned Real Estate Agent from Southeastern Michigan. Brandy is also a passionate shark enthusiast and recently embraced the joys of being a dog mom. In this episode, Brandy shares her inspiring journey, from her remarkable strides in real estate to her triumphs in sobriety and her newfound role as an adoptive dog parent, showcasing her resilience and determination.

Discover the unexpected joys Brandy has found through her fulfilling volunteer work at an animal shelter, advocating for dog fostering, and ultimately welcoming Levi, her beloved pup, into her life. Through candid reflections, Brandy sheds light on how her sobriety journey intertwines with her real estate career, the invaluable support systems that support her, and the profound comfort her furry companion Levi provides during life's most challenging moments.

As our conversation unfolds, we explore the profound link between real estate and pet well-being, delving into the pressing issue of limited pet-friendly housing options and the potential impact of legislation, such as California's proposed bill, aimed at expanding these opportunities by curbing blanket pet bans in rentals.

Drawing from her wealth of experiences, Brandy offers invaluable advice for those navigating similar paths—whether in real estate, volunteering with animal shelters, embracing pet fostering and adoption, or embarking on a sobriety journey. Her insights offer helpful guidance for navigating complex life journeys.

Additionally, we delve into practical considerations for promoting a pet-friendly environment, ensuring your pet's safety, and much more.

Tune in for an insightful discussion celebrating the intersection of passion, purpose, and perseverance in personal and professional realms.

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Links from this episode:

Linktree: http://linktr.ee/bbknowsbest

Website: https://thriverealtyco.com/team/brandy-baker

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbknows_realtor/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beebop11/

Join us as we delve into pressing sustainability and animal welfare issues with Dr. Fritha Langford, a Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University in the UK. With 25 years of expertise in Farm Animal Welfare, Dr. Langford offers unique perspectives to our discussion.

We explore topics including the challenges and opportunities of groundbreaking innovations like cellular agriculture, gene editing, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. These advancements hold immense promise in improving the care, health, and welfare of farmed animals, fish, and pets and addressing sustainability concerns, giving us hope for a better future.

Drawing from Dr. Langford's research, we discuss practical and actionable steps that veterinary clinics can take to overcome barriers in providing postoperative care for cats based on real-world scenarios.

We delve into the current state of fish welfare and explore strategies to enhance their well-being. Dr. Langford provides insights on how consumers can support ethical and sustainable practices in their food choices and pet care routines.

We examine critical considerations for decision-making involving various species, from chickens and pigs to cats, cows, dogs, fish, shrimp, and more, all through the lens of sustainability and animal welfare. Dr. Langford also offers valuable advice for those interested in pursuing careers or studies related to animal welfare.

Tune in as we uncover one of the most significant climate-related changes we can make to support sustainability, benefiting our planet, our health, and the health and welfare of animals worldwide.

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Links from this episode:

Dr. Fritha Langford

Newcastle University Animal Science

Climate change, cellular agriculture, gene editing, and animal health/welfare:

VetSustain

Cellular Agriculture Europe

Food Standards Agency

Does Gene Editing Compromise Animal Welfare? Animal Welfare Foundation Conference 2022

Chicken, cat, cow, and fish welfare:

A literature review of broiler chicken welfare, husbandry, and assessment

Artificial intelligence detection of lameness (including comments from the

RSPCA)

Dr. Syamira Zaini's work on cats (published paper)

The Ethical Dairy in Scotland

Improving welfare assessment in aquaculture

How can we improve the welfare assessment of aquaculture fish?