"A person who's belly is half-full has a million problems, but a person who's belly is empty has but one. Poverty in this country is driven by one single factor - the price of food."
- Dr. Dan Thompson, a third-generation veterinarian, professor and Director of the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan. Dr. Thomson is recognized internationally as a leader in animal welfare, beef cattle production and cattle health management. He also hosts a nationally aired veterinary television show, DocTalk, which discusses food safety, food security and ways to improve the health and well-being of both livestock and companion animals.












