Hannah Becker
Hannah Becker is a millennial author and marketing consultant. Hannah has a B.S. in Animal & Dairy Science from Mississippi State University, and a Masters in Business Administration from Florida Institute of Technology.
Prescribed Burning in the Flint Hills of Kansas
By Hannah Becker on February 12, 2018
Experiencing the Flint Hills during the months of prescribed burning should be on everyone’s bucket list. Prescribed burning, also known as a controlled burn, is intentional in the Flint Hills. This...
Antibiotic, GMO and Hormone Food Labels Explained
By Hannah Becker on January 17, 2018
The holiday feasts are behind us. New Year’s resolutions have been made. Time to eat healthy. But what is “healthy?” Chances are you’ve perused the grocery aisles and felt bombarded by confusing...
What is sustainable agriculture?
By Hannah Becker on December 14, 2017
Over the past few years, sustainable agriculture has become a hot topic in food conversations; but what does “sustainable” mean when it comes to farming? Spoiler alert: it’s more than organic...
Pollinator Power
By Hannah Becker on November 14, 2017
You may not think twice about that bumble bee catching a midday snack on your backyard flowers, however, the future of our food supply hinges on the viability of pollinators just like him. More than...
Sustainable Agriculture with No Till Farming
By Hannah Becker on October 11, 2017
No-till or low-till farming practices have been around since ancient times (think 3,000 B.C.). This practice provides farmers a way to grow more with less, while conserving limited topsoil and...
The Environmental Benefits of Genetically Modified Crops
By Hannah Becker on October 2, 2017
Did you know the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops provides more environmental benefits than non-GM crops? The enhanced traits of genetically modified plants make the crops hardier,...
Agriculture and climate change
By Hannah Becker on August 15, 2017
Pick up any newspaper, tune into any radio station, click on any of the latest headlines and you’ll notice everyone’s talking climate change. In politics, religion, education, science and even...
Five Heritage Livestock Breeds to Watch
By Hannah Becker on July 24, 2017
Sports have their “players to watch,” but those of us in the livestock world are a little more interested in “heritage breeds to watch.” Heritage breeds are the “breeds of our forefathers” –...
Beef Production Explained
By Hannah Becker on June 20, 2017
Modern beef production involves trained professionals, such as ruminant nutritionists and large animal veterinarians, to turn an 80-pound calf into a 1,200-pound steer. Whether it’s a family farm in...
5 myths about antibiotics in our meat
By Hannah Becker on May 12, 2017
Antibiotic use in agriculture has become a trending topic, as retail chains advertising “antibiotic free” meat products continue to make headlines. Consumer demand forthese types of food options...
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