The Dr. Hyman Show Why Animals Are An Essential Part Of A Healthy Food System with Robby Sansom & Taylor Collins
Jul 12, 2023
Robby Sansom, Co-founder and CEO of Force of Nature, and Taylor Collins, Chief Bison Wrangler at ROAM Ranch, dive into the crucial role of animals in regenerative agriculture. They explore how well-managed animal farming can reverse climate change and improve health. The duo contrasts conventional farming with regenerative practices, showcasing their positive impact on ecosystems and biodiversity. They also reveal the journey of restoring a neglected ranch and highlight the empowering role consumers play in supporting sustainable food systems.
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Current Food System Issues
- The current food system incentivizes large farms, mostly corn and soy, and eliminates small family farms.
- This system prioritizes profit over environmental and human health.
Scale of Agriculture and the Illusion of Choice
- Agriculture significantly impacts the planet, covering 11 billion of 30 billion acres of land.
- The status quo is unsustainable, and change is inevitable in our food systems.
True Cost of Food
- Cheap food has hidden costs, totaling three times the register price, impacting healthcare and the environment.
- These costs include taxes for subsidies, the shelf price, and deferred societal costs like healthcare.