Happy Thanksgiving!
Fair Oaks Robotic Milking
I’ve visited Fair Oaks several times, and as an Ag attorney, I closely follow the innovations and advancements that come out of that business.
Fair Oaks is also a leade
r in the ag education space. They strive to make agriculture production – particularly production on a large scale – accessible and understandable by everyone. If you have a chance to visit (about an hour south of Chicago), I highly recommend the experience.
While Fair Oaks currently uses an automated milking system, it is not “robotic.” This article discusses a new application of robotics for milking.
Note the photos of the cows’ living area – clean, well-lit, open stalls. This is consistent with the mission of the owners to be transparent to show how the animals are treated, and that all animals are treated well and humanely. Happy cows produce more milk.
Ag Web: Robotic Milking Experience to Open at Fair Oaks Farm
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The Most Expensive Watch in the World
This is for you, FutureLawyer – The ultimate watch for the discerning analog aficionado.
Even for a person who has not worn a watch for more than 25 years (long story), this is a fascinating piece of art and clockwork.
US Gun Violence
Interesting video (and article) from VOX – 7 minutes, but worth the time to view and listen.
I appreciated the research and the comparison with other countries. Stay informed.
Link to the article: American’s Gun Problem Explained (tracks the video, including charts)