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EPA Seeks Farmers and Ranchers for Advisory Committee

EPA is inviting nominations for the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee, which was created in 2008 to provide policy advice, information and recommendations to the EPA administrator on a range of environmental issues and policies that are important to agriculture and rural communities.

Among the topics that may be covered are climate change, water or air quality issues, pesticides, toxins, food loss and waste, environmental justice, emergency response, enforcement and compliance, and technology and innovation.

The eligibility criteria for the committee are detailed in this Federal Register post and include being actively engaged in farming, occupying a senior position within their organization and holding leadership positions in ag-related organizations, businesses or workgroups.

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Genomic Technologies and Public Trust - Dr. Ellen Goddard

Video: Genomic Technologies and Public Trust - Dr. Ellen Goddard


In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Ellen Goddard, Professor Emerita at the University of Alberta, discusses public acceptance of genomic technologies in pork production. She explains why disease resistance is viewed positively, how labeling affects trust, why farmers remain highly credible messengers, and how communication can shape consumer confidence around gene editing. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Not providing information is a choice that can affect long-term public trust."

Meet the guest: Dr. Ellen Goddard / ellen-goddard-11541138 is Professor Emerita at the University of Alberta and an agricultural economist. Her work focuses on consumer behavior, trust, livestock sectors, and public attitudes toward food technologies. She also specializes in economic modeling for pork, beef, and dairy systems. Learn more from Dr. Ellen Goddard on the Swine in Canada Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.