Farming

Check out these facts that I learned first-hand about pork farming and the pork industry including nutrition facts, how pigs are raised and sustainability! This post is sponsored by the National Pork Board. Last month I was invited on a pork tour throughout Mid-Michigan. I bonded with farmers, learned a ton about how pigs are …

Ever wonder what the impact sustainability has on our environment? Find out below what the beef industry is doing regarding beef sustainability and the strides they are making to help future generations continue to thrive. Thanks to Michigan Beef Industry Commission for sponsoring this post. Over the past few years, I have had many opportunities to learn …

In partnership with the National Pork Board, I had the opportunity to interview Adria Huseth, a dietitian who works for the National Pork Board. Check out her unique position and vast amount of responsibilities she has as a registered dietitian. This post is sponsored by the National Pork Board. 1. Tell me a little about yourself, your background, …

Find out what a day in the life of a Dairy Nutritionist looks like and the impact they have on the dairy farm! You’ll likely be very surprised! If you’ve been reading Chocolate Slopes for awhile, you likely know how passionate I am about my home state of Michigan and the vast farming and agriculture …

This Ranch Steak with Mushrooms & Onions recipe was inspired by my recent trip to Ohio where I visited a beef farm and learned a ton about the beef industry!  I recently attended a beef tour near Columbus, Ohio and learned a ton about beef and the farming industry. I once again was truly intrigued and impressed …

This past October I had the opportunity to take a behind the scenes look into Detroit farming and food systems.  It was quite enlightening to learn how much the city is involved with farming (and I’ve lived within 20 minutes of the city my whole life!). Here are a few fun facts that I learned on …