of both raising and sustaining animals is very
different.
There are many reports recently out that calculate the toll of raising meat
that appear to be much more objective than interest-group led efforts. FAO's
recent "Livestock in a changing landscape" may be of interest.
A graduate research assistantship (MS or PhD in Animal Science/Sustainable
Ag.) is available to study the agroecology of pasture-based dairy systems.
We are seeking to attract a highly motivated and creative individual
interested in interdisciplinary research dealing with the sustainability of
past