Agriculture Internships – tips to maximize the opportunities
Growing up on a diversified cattle ranch, I had the great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the cattle business from an early age. I had a deep dive into a large-scale cow-calf and stocker business; our family vacations were traveling to Amarillo, Texas to see our cattle in the feedlots. Despite having such an […]
Live Video Tips to Build Community
One of the opportunities I’ve often overlooked and likely have not taken good advantage of when sharing my story online has been the use of live video. Most social media platforms offer the opportunity to go live in one way or another. Live video can be a great tool for building community and really allowing […]
Grilling Tips from the Beef Chefs
Summer and grilling go hand in hand. Whether we’re celebrating a major holiday, enjoying the weekend with family and friends, or marking a special occasion, the grill brings so many options to your backyard or patio. Grilling can be intimidating with so many options and a fear of messing it up (yes, even I experience […]
Black Hills 100 – 50 mile distance
We’re still catching up from 2020 and everything that COVID cancelled. Thankfully, races that were not able to be run last year and returning in 2021. The tenth running of the Black Hills 100 (along with 50-mile, 50k, and 30k distances) finally took place on June 25 & 26, and I’m so glad I was […]
Quad Rock 25 in Fort Collins
If you’re looking for a May race with a variety of trails and plenty of vert, the Quad Rock 25 miler (or 50 miler, if you dare) by Gnar Runners in Fort Collins just might be your race. For the second time, I completed the Quad Rock 25 race and was more than happy to […]
Sharing seasons of life through advocacy
How many hours per week do you tend to work on average? (Wrong answers only.) Join the discussion on Twitter. May is a busy month. As the days and nights finally begin to warm, things really kick into high gear. Daylight hours become longer and still, I find myself struggling to fit everything into the day. […]
What word choice leads to misunderstanding?
How you say it matters. But sometimes, what you say can have an even bigger impact on how your message is received. Word choice matters. Think back to the last time you were part of a discussion with someone from a different industry about their line of work. Did they bring up any words or […]
What I learned by unfollowing everyone on Twitter
During a Twitter conversation this past week, I was asked why bother following people who we disagree with. While the social media platform has gained a reputation as an environment with bullying and negativity, and for good reason, it has allowed so many people to connect through conversations. I’ve been an active Twitter user since […]
Advocacy Tips for Sharing Your Sustainability Story
What do you find to be the most difficult part of discussing sustainability? Share your thoughts on Twitter. Happy Earth Day! I hope you take this opportunity to share some appreciation for the environment we live and work in on a daily basis. The agriculture community is lucky to have these landscapes as our offices. I know […]
Finding your audience for sustainability and advocacy
This month, new survey results show the most widely used social media platforms by Americans. While you may assume Facebook is the top dog, it’s worth looking at survey results to see how the platforms actually rank. If you dive deeper into the Pew Research Center report, you’ll see not all platforms are equal when it comes to who is using them. […]