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The way food is produced touches everyone, yet most of us are far removed from the farms and ranches where it all begins. That’s the driving idea behind a new podcast from the UC Davis CLEAR Center.

Podcast · By UC Davis CLEAR Center · English · Official site

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Sep 23, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 23, 2026

    Leading the Next Generation of Agricultural Educators (opens the original)

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    This week on CLEAR Conversations with Tracy Sellers, Morgan Wonderly, agricultural education starts with getting students out of the classroom and into the barn. As a full-time lecturer at Cal Poly, Wonderly teaches swine production and livestock evaluation and helps manage the university’s swine unit. The farrow-to-finish operation has about 80 sows, giving students an opportunity to participate in nearly every step of the farm-to-fork process. That hands-on experience is especially important b

  2. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    Why Animal Science Matters More Than You Think (opens the original)

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    For more than three decades, Lisa Nash Holmes has been a familiar face in the UC Davis Department of Animal Science. She has worked with animals, managed teaching facilities, supported faculty and students, supervised advising staff and helped generations of students gain the hands-on experience that can turn a classroom lesson into a career. Now, Holmes is getting a little time in the spotlight herself. Holmes will be honored with the game ball during UC Davis’ annual Salute to Ag Game, recogni

  3. Episode · Aug 5, 2026

    Building Trust in Agriculture Through Better Storytelling (opens the original)

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    How do we tell the story of modern agriculture in a way that connects with consumers while staying true to the people who produce our food? In this episode of CLEAR Conversations, host Tracy Sellers sits down with Jennifer Shike, Editor and Brand Leader for Farm Journal's PORK, to discuss the evolving role of agricultural journalism, the challenges of communicating science, and why authentic storytelling matters more than ever. From emerging sustainability initiatives and animal welfare to produ

  4. Episode · Jul 8, 2026

    The True Cost of GMOs in Crops and Animal Agriculture (opens the original)

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    For decades, Alison Van Eenennaam has been at the forefront of some of the biggest advances—and biggest debates—in animal agriculture. As a professor in the UC Davis Department of Animal Science and a Cooperative Extension Specialist in Animal Genomics and Biotechnology her career has spanned the rise of genomics, genetic selection and genome editing, helping producers understand emerging technologies while serving as one of agriculture's most recognizable voices in science communication. Now, a

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