When it comes to the cattle industry there are many myths floating around the internet. Many of these are simply misunderstandings but mostly from a lack of knowledge. One where chocolate milk comes from brown cows is one that immediately comes to mind. Now while some may be innocent there are some that are spread by people with more than malicious intent.
Part of the reason that many of these myths are still around is because of the growing disconnect between people and where their food comes from. When I was back in college it was stated that the average person is around 3 generations removed from the farm. How many times have we seen people online comment thinking that meat is made at the store?
A good way to combat this is through education. We as an industry need to do a better job of providing the correct information to the public. It is through this misinformed public that we have the anti-agriculture folks spreading myths or downright lies, to the people. One such myth that always seems to pop up is the one about cattle and the environment. Here is some information to counter that.
