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Episode 109: Cambridge Valley Livestock

Episode 109: Cambridge Valley Livestock

FromThe Farm Report


Episode 109: Cambridge Valley Livestock

FromThe Farm Report

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jan 30, 2012
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week on the Farm Report get ready to meet Pat McLenithan of Cambridge Valley Livestock, the largest family-owned livestock auction house in New York state. He talks with host Erin Fairbanks about the ins-and-outs of how a livestock auction house works, from when the animal arrives to when it is sold on sale day and everything in between. Learn about why livestock buyers have some of the sharpest eyes around , what a feeder cow is, and even hear Patrick do one of his amazing auctioneer chants live! This episode is sponsored by Whole Foods Market. [Beef] is a commodity ... within a phone call the price can change drastically, it really is like the stock market sometimes. --Pat McLenithan on the Farm Report
Released:
Jan 30, 2012
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Farm Report is a show about the people, processes, and policies that shape how food is produced today. From the latest agricultural innovations to the day-to-day challenges of running a viable business growing vegetables and grazing cattle, host Lisa Elaine Held engages in conversations with farmers and farmworkers and the people who work alongside them—like chefs, researchers, activists, and investors. Expect from-the-field insights paired with real-world context as guests explore how producing fresh, delicious food relates to environmental and community sustainability, equality and justice, politics and policy, and better health.