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Dave Carter

Executive Director, National Bison Association

Dave Carter studied journalism at University of Northern Colorado but found his true calling working with farmers and ranchers at the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union for 25 years. He’s now the executive director of the National Bison Association.

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by Dave Carter in New Hope 360 Blog May. 31, 2013

What we all can learn from Organic Valley's disaster

Earlier this month, a fire broke out at the nation’s largest organic cooperative. Unexpected events happen to the best of us, will we rise to the....More
by Dave Carter in New Hope 360 Blog May. 16, 2013

Food regulations promote minimum standards, not best practices

Rather than focusing on thresholds and tolerances, the Food Safety Modernization Act and even National Organic Program should encourage producers to....More
by Dave Carter in New Hope 360 Blog Apr. 22, 2013

When organic consumers win, must producers always lose?

Attending a National Organic Standards Board meeting always provides a glimpse into philosophical struggles and passions behind the organic food on....More
by Dave Carter in New Hope 360 Blog Mar. 29, 2013

"God Made a Farmer" commercial strikes a chord

Sure, Ram's new commercial is designed to sell trucks but it also shows that the farmer's role in the food system goes beyond livestock and crops....More
by Dave Carter in New Hope 360 Blog Mar. 6, 2013

FDA's findings on GMO salmon seem fishy at best

The FDA has promised that genetically engineered salmon is as safe as conventional Atlantic salmon, but is it safe for organic farmers?....More
by Dave Carter in New Hope 360 Blog Mar. 1, 2013

Looking for non-GMO meat and poultry? Good luck

Customers increasingly want food products that carry a non-GMO label. But when it comes to meat, poultry and dairy too many loopholes make this claim....More
by Dave Carter in New Hope 360 Blog Feb. 1, 2013

Shrinking genes threaten livestock diversity

At stock shows attendees marvel at the many breeds of livestock showcased in the barns and pens. In reality, though, the livestock business is....More
by Dave Carter in New Hope 360 Blog Jan. 18, 2013

Inaugural luncheon a boon for bison producers

Having the leaders of both political parties, members of the Supreme Court and other VIPs sampling your product sure tops any supermarket demo....More
by Dave Carter in New Hope 360 Blog Jan. 3, 2013

New Year's resolution: Stop eschewing organic

Organic took some serious hits in 2012 among them the Stanford Study and the book, Is it ORGANIC? In 2013, let's stick to the facts....More
by Dave Carter in New Hope 360 Blog Dec. 14, 2012

Farmers: Educated consumers aren't the enemy

Consumers aren't to blame for burdensome regulations on agriculture, though industrial farmers would have you believe it. So who is?....More
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