Bill Niman and Nicolette Hahn Niman
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Sustainability
Nov 3 2009, 9:09 amHow Good Meat Makes a Difference
In response to an earlier post, the author reconfirms the importance of humanely-raised food.read more
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On the Farm
Oct 29 2009, 12:45 pmLife and Death on the Ranch
After a beloved cow succumbs to pneumonia, the authors are reminded of the importance of small family farms.read more
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On the Farm
Oct 13 2009, 8:13 amSchwarzenegger Lets Cows Keep Tails
The California governor signed a bill ending a procedure that hurts livestock.read more
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On the Farm
Oct 1 2009, 8:22 amIs Meat Bad for the Environment?
The legendary ranchers provide an emphatic answer to a ubiquitous question.read more
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On the Farm
Aug 26 2009, 8:35 amLooking Out For All Animals
Pets are protected from abuse by national legislation. Why not farm animals?read moreOn the Farm
Aug 5 2009, 8:25 amWhy Raise Your Own Chickens?
Starting your own chicken coop may not save money, but it offers other rewards.read more
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On the Farm
Jul 31 2009, 8:25 amKeeping the Ranch Safe From Predators
Animals from dogs to llamas can protect the ranch from coyotes, bobcats, and more.read moreOn the Farm
Jul 22 2009, 8:22 amThe Ranch's Newest Residents
A colony of a dozen swallows has made its nest on the authors' barn.read more
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On the Farm
Jul 15 2009, 8:36 amThe Dangers of Animal Antibiotics
Overuse of antibiotics on livestock poses risks for animals and humans alike.read more
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On the Farm
Jun 18 2009, 8:01 amWhy We Raise Goats
Why two legendary ranchers started raising goats--and why you should add their meat to your diet.read more
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On the Farm
Jun 15 2009, 8:17 amThe Lesson of Swine Flu
The swine flu pandemic highlights a decades-old problem: industrial animal farming poses serious public health risks. The authors, who practice humane farming practices on their California ranch, explain how they think the food system should change to keep both animals and people healthy.read more
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On the Farm
Jun 11 2009, 8:13 amThe Downside of Lower Feed Prices
The price of hay, an essential part of a cow's diet, is down 40 percent this year. But many cattle ranchers aren't celebrating because it's a sign of tough times for dairy farmers. The authors explain the complicated calculations that occur as they decide how much hay to buy this year.read more
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On the Farm
May 4 2009, 8:16 amWhat Do Fresh Turkey Eggs Taste Like?
Breeding season begins and, with it, a new turkey flock on the ranch. The eggs spark endless curiosity as people ask what they look and taste like. Though turkey eggs may look much different than their more popular chicken counterparts, they actually taste quite similar.read more
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On the Farm
Apr 17 2009, 8:30 amMaking Farming Truly Sustainable
Government agriculture subsidies should make farming a full-time job.read more
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On the Farm
Apr 7 2009, 8:14 amProduce Is Seasonal. Why Not Meat?
Most Americans assume meat is year-round, but it has a season. Animals grace on grass, after all, which, like any plant, is seasonal itself. Ignoring the seasonality of meat is bad for animals, bad for the environment, and bad for us.read more
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On the Farm
Mar 30 2009, 8:49 am"Natural" Meat: Still as Unnatural as Ever
It's shocking what passes for "natural" at your local grocer's meat counter. It would be easy to just blame factor farms, but the truth is that the USDA's weak animal treatment standards let agribusinesses run wild. But it doesn't have to be this way.read more
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On the Farm
Mar 25 2009, 8:40 amHow About a White House Chicken Flock?
The Obamas' new garden is great news -- just ask Alice Waters. But why stop there? Keeping a live chicken flock was once the norm for farmers as well as city-dwellers, and, more than just eco-friendly, live chickens are great exercise. read more
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On the Farm
Mar 18 2009, 8:45 amThe Politics of Animal Antibiotics
Feeding growth-promoting antibiotics to farm animals is dangerous, immoral, and unnecessary, and the practice is contributing to serious diseases in humans. Fortunately, it can be done away with as long as we are willing to improve the conditions in which animals are raised.read more
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On the Farm
Mar 16 2009, 8:30 amStarting a Traditional Turkey Flock
The best free-range, non-industrial turkeys come from the Kansas farm of Frank Reese, whose birds have a meticulously pedigreed lineage that would satisfy the pickiest dog breeders. But transporting 225 baby turkeys from Kansas to California is no simple task.read more
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Bill Niman and Nicolette Hahn Niman
Nicolette Hahn Niman is rancher, attorney and writer. Much of her time is spent speaking and writing about the problems of industrialized livestock production, including the book Righteous Porkchop. full bio
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