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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Howard_Lyman_at_the_Intersectional_Justice_Conference.jpg|thumb|Howard_Lyman_at_the_Intersectional_Justice_Conference]] '''Howard Lyman''' is an American farmer and animal rights activist, known for his advocacy against factory farming and for promoting a plant-based diet. He gained significant attention for his appearance on ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'' in 1996, where he discussed the dangers of [[mad cow disease]] and the practices of the [[meat industry]].<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
Howard Lyman was born on September 17, 1938, in [[Great Falls, Montana]]. He grew up on a family farm and later attended [[Montana State University]], where he earned a degree in [[agricultural science]].<br />
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== Career ==<br />
Lyman initially worked as a conventional farmer, using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. However, after experiencing health issues and witnessing the environmental damage caused by these practices, he transitioned to organic farming. He eventually became a vocal critic of [[factory farming]] and an advocate for [[sustainable agriculture]].<br />
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=== The Oprah Winfrey Show ===<br />
In 1996, Lyman appeared on ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'' alongside [[Oprah Winfrey]] to discuss the risks associated with [[mad cow disease]]. His statements led to a lawsuit filed by Texas cattlemen against both Lyman and Winfrey, known as the "Texas Beef Group v. Winfrey" case. The case was ultimately dismissed in 1998.<br />
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== Advocacy and Writing ==<br />
Howard Lyman is the author of several books, including ''Mad Cowboy: Plain Truth from the Cattle Rancher Who Won't Eat Meat'' and ''No More Bull!''. He is also a frequent speaker at events promoting [[animal rights]], [[veganism]], and [[environmental sustainability]].<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
Lyman continues to be active in the animal rights and environmental movements. He resides in [[Ellensburg, Washington]] with his wife.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Factory farming]]<br />
* [[Mad cow disease]]<br />
* [[Veganism]]<br />
* [[Sustainable agriculture]]<br />
* [[Animal rights]]<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]<br />
* [[Montana State University]]<br />
* [[Texas Beef Group v. Winfrey]]<br />
* [[Mad Cowboy: Plain Truth from the Cattle Rancher Who Won't Eat Meat]]<br />
* [[No More Bull!]]<br />
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