They really do have the whole world in their hands

Dec 12, 2014

A celebration of farmers

By Diego Flammini, Farms.com

When it comes down to it, whenever a meal is served almost anywhere in the world, a farmer is to thank. From the milk in the morning cup of coffee, the sandwich at lunch, and the Christmas turkeys that will make their way to dinner tables in a few short weeks.

The tireless work and countless hours spent in the fields by the people who work in agriculture have not gone unnoticed or overlooked. United Kingdom-based Farmers Weekly, is marking their 80^th birthday with the release of a farmer tribute video to the tune of “Whole world in their hands”.

It is similar in tone to the Farms.com video “So God Made a Farmer” released in 2011 based on the Paul Harvey’s speech to the Future Farmers of America in 1978.

The "So God Made a Farmer” speech is the basis for the Farms.com tribute, and is also the inspiration for countless others tributes and videos dedicated to people in the agricultural sector. The most recognized tribute being the 2013 RAM Truck Super Bowl Commercial of So God Made a Farmer.

As we all prepare for our holiday celebrations that likely include a great feast made possible by farmers, it seems appropriate to share all three videos.

Video: Environmental Effects on Sow Fertility - Dr. Isabela Bez

In this special episode celebrating International Women's Day of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, we bring Dr. Isabela Bez, a veterinarian and PhD student in Brazil, who explains how temperature and light regimes influence sow reproductive performance. She discusses seasonal infertility, climate adaptation, and why environmental monitoring inside barns is critical for herd efficiency. The episode highlights practical management strategies to reduce reproductive losses and improve outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms. "Environmental factors are actually very important on sow reproduction, and sometimes these are the factors that producers tend to not pay attention." Meet the guest: Dr. Isabela Bez / isabela-cristina-cola%c3%a7o-bez-1753381b0 is a veterinarian and PhD student in Animal Science at Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), Brazil. Her work focuses on swine reproduction, nutrition, and animal welfare, with strong expertise in environmental effects on sow performance. She collaborates with international farms and research groups to improve reproductive efficiency through applied science.