How do livestock protect the environment? This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks calls up Judith Schwartz, author of Cows Save the Planet to discuss erosion, carbon, and the health of the planet. Tune into this program to hear Judith talk about the natural grazing habits of herbivores like cows, and how these tendencies help keep the ecosystem in check. How do animals contribute to the biodiversity of plant species? Learn more about topsoil; what is topsoil, and how is it created? Listen in to hear how Judith hopes her book will inspire the future of consumers, and influence producers to adopt alternative land management practices. Tune in and learn how proper holistic land stewardship is a political issue, and how you can affect change. This program has been brought to you by Bonnie Plants. Thanks to Idgy Dean for today's music.

"The livestock functions as biological accelerators- they move this process forward. They keep the carbon cycle, the water cycle, etc. from getting out of whack." [13:50]

"For every ton of grain produced, seven tons of topsoil are lost." [17:50]

-- Judith Schwartz on The Farm Report

David Kaplan and Alex Day of Proprietors LLC provide bar and hospitality knowledge for clients all over the world. Leah Eden talks with Alex and David in anticipation of the 2013 Manhattan Cocktail Classic. Tune in to hear about the roots of Proprietors LLC with New York City cocktail staple Death & Co. Find out what makes a truly good cocktail; it's not just the ingredients that make a drink special. Hear about Proprietors LLC overseas upstarts, and how different cultures interpret hospitality. This program has been sponsored by Hearst Ranch.

"Building out from the individual cocktail into the room is a big part of what we do. Not every cocktail is right for every bar." [8:15] -- Alex Day of Proprietors, LLC

Check your privilege at the door! Nathaniel Coburn is talking with Just Food Conference 2013 workshop leader Marian Isel Barragan. Marian is a holistic healer through Marian Isel Wellness, and a community chef for Just Food. Tune into this segment to hear about Marian's upcoming workshop that will address white privilege in the food system. Hear how Mariana incorporates poetry and theater to touch on subjects that involve a lot of emotions, such as racism. Listen in to hear Mariana speak to the power of grassroots, person-to-person connection, and what she hopes to accomplish through cooking with Just Food. This segment has been sponsored by The International Culinary Center.

"Just because you have a good intention, that doesn't mean that there isn't a certain consequence that comes with white privilege." [10:10]

"Life is very hard for immigrants, and there's a lot that makes up what's going on their plate." [12:50]

-- Marian Isel Barragan, Just Food Conference 2013