Today, Samantha is joined by Tara Vander Dussen, a fifth-generation dairy farmer who happens to be married to another fifth-generation dairy farmer. Daniel, her husband, manages the day-to-day on the farm, while Tara has her own career as an environmental consultant, online agriculture advocate, and podcaster. In response to the current global, political push towards meat and milk alternatives in this episode, Tara addresses some common misconceptions around animal protein production and consumption and their respective environmental and health impacts.   In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Poking holes in the anti-meat narrativeHow cattle can actually be an ecological net positive Animal protein: local sustainability vs global sustainabilityWhat happens when we remove animal products from our diet?Animal agriculture’s role in reducing climate change Why there’s no comparison between cow’s milk and milk alternativesThis show is sponsored by:Organifi | Go to organifishop.com and save 20% off with code WELLNESSWITCHEversio | Go to eversiowellness.com and 15% off with code WELLNESSWITCHResources: Think Up | thinkup.meNaturally Nourished | holisticwellness.ca/naturallynourishedBusiness Mentorship | samanthagladish.com/mentorshipLead Gen Workshop | holisticwellness.ca/leadgenworkshop Where to find Tara:Instagram: @taravasnderdussen & @discoverag Podcast: Discover Ag Where to find Samantha:Instagram: @holisticwellnesswitchWebsite: holisticwellness.caYouTube: Samantha GladishFacebook: Holistic Wellness FoodieThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions