Gene Baur is the Co-Founder and President of Farm Sanctuary.

Gene Baur has been hailed as "the conscience of the food movement" by Time magazine. Since the mid-1980s, he has traveled extensively, campaigning to raise awareness about the abuses of industrialized factory farming and our system of cheap food production. A pioneer in the field of undercover investigations and farm animal rescue, Gene has visited hundreds of farms, stockyards, and slaughterhouses, documenting the deplorable conditions. His pictures and videos exposing factory farming cruelties have aired nationally and internationally, educating millions about the plight of modern farm animals, and his rescue work inspired an international farm sanctuary movement.

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0:00 – 0:22 – Introduction

0:22 – 1:24 – Gene Baur's bio

1:24 – 3:06 – What is Farm Sanctuary and what type of work does it do?

3:06 – 5:38 – How did you become interested in food and farming?

5:38 – 8:07 – Could you tell me about your path which led you to create Farm Sanctuary?

8:07 – 10:54 – How has the concentration of corporate power in our food system changed the way food is produced and consumed?

10:54 – 14:30 – What are some facts about industrial agriculture and its impact on animals that people should know?

14:30 – 19:09 – What are ag gag laws, and how do they shape the information people receive about our food system?

19:09 – 21:55 – I understand you are a vegan. If an animal were to be slaughtered for food, are there methods during the process of it being raised, and the slaughter process itself that you think are more humane?

21:55 – 24:15 – You participated in a famous debate surrounding the motion, "Don't eat anything with a face," which has been watched by hundreds of thousands of people. Could you tell me a little bit about that experience and some of your key points?

24:15 – 27:22 – You did an IronMan when you were 50 years old on an entirely vegan diet. What was that experience like, and what are your thoughts on more athletes choosing plant-based diets including the athletic benefits?

27:22 – 31:03 – What do you think are the most effective ways to create change in the world?

31:03 – 34:29 – Farm Sanctuary is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. What are some of the most important moments in the organization so far?

34:29 – 37:16 – What do you see as the future of sustainable food and farming?

37:16 – 38:31 – Things to share and wrap up

FARM SANCTUARY

Farm Sanctuary: https://www.farmsanctuary.org/

RESOURCES

Farm Sanctuary The Story of A Movement: https://bookshop.org/p/books/farm-sanctuary-the-story-of-a-movement-gene-baur/5ed305c72af50cf6

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Elias Miller, PhD is the Manager of Science Programs at The Organic Center.

Elias Miller, PhD leads initiatives designed to advance scientific understanding and support the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. Formally trained in ecology, animal behavior, and discipline-based education research, he brings an interdisciplinary lens to his work at the intersection of science, education, and food systems.

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0:00 – 0:22 – Introduction

0:22 – 0:59 – Elias Miller, PhD's bio

0:59 – 2:00 – What is The Organic Center and what type of work does it do?

2:00 – 3:21 – How did you become interested in organic agriculture?

3:21 – 4:29 – Why is it important for farmers to farm organically, and for people to shop for organic food?

4:29 – 5:37 – What type of research do you do at The Organic Center?

5:37 – 7:34 – What are some of the most important findings of your research at The Organic Center?

7:34 – 8:58 – How does The Organic Center work to share its research findings with farmers, the general public, and policymakers?

8:58 – 10:22 – What types of policies do you think could help increase organic food production and consumption?

10:22 – 11:51 – Can you tell me about The Organic Center's fellowships and internships programs?

11:51 – 13:59 – How does regenerative agriculture fit into the organic movement?

13:59 – 15:17 – What do you see as the future of organic food?

15:17 – 16:27 – Things to share and wrap up

THE ORGANIC CENTER:

The Organic Center: https://organic-center.org/

RESOURCES

The Organic Center Research: https://organic-center.org/research

The Organic Center Resource Library: https://organic-center.org/resource-library

The Organic Center Recipes: https://organic-center.org/organic-recipes

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Dr. Don Huber is Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology at Purdue University.

Dr. Don Huber received B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Idaho, a PhD from Michigan State University, and is a graduate of the US Army Command and General Staff College and Industrial College of the Armed Forces. His agricultural research the past 50 years has focused on the epidemiology and control of soilborne plant pathogens with emphasis on microbial ecology, cultural and biological controls, and physiology of host-parasite relationships. He is author or co-author of more than 300 journal articles and three books.

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0:00 – 0:24 – Introduction

0:24 – 1:25 – Dr. Don Huber's bio

1:25 – 1:46 – How did you become interested in food and agriculture?

1:46 – 3:00 – What are some key facts people should know about soil health and its importance to our food system?

3:00 – 6:00 – What are genetically modified organisms and how are they used in our food system?

6:00 – 10:07 – What is glyphosate, the active ingredient in weed killers such as Roundup, and how is it used?

10:07 – 13:02 – How has the use of glyphosate impacted soil health and human health?

13:02 – 16:51 – What are ways people can minimize their exposure to glyphosate, and other synthetic chemicals used in our food system?

16:51 – 20:52 – Is there any way for people to remove glyphosate from their system?

20:52 – 27:39 – You served as an Agricultural Program Specialist for the US Department of Agriculture National Plant Disease Recovery System. What type of work did you do in that role, and why is it important for there to be understanding about the causes of plant disease and ways to recover from it?

27:39 – 29:54 – What are some of your favorite highlights of your career so far?

29:54 – 33:23 – How can society shift from the use of synthetic chemicals in our food system to one that is more environmentally sustainable?

33:23 – 34:54 – What do you see as the future of healthy and environmentally sustainable food?

34:54 – 38:07 – Things to share and wrap up

DR. DON HUBER:

Purdue University: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/btny/directory-btny.html

RESOURCES

Research Publications: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dm-Huber

Rodale Institute Organic Stewardship Award Winners: https://rodaleinstitute.org/organic-stewardship-award-winners/

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