2010 is headed out the door and 2011 is on its way. When I started the “I am Agriculture Proud” Facebook group, I had no clue by the end of the year the group would have over 4,400 members and I would be writing daily for this blog. It is still weird that people actually want to read what I write about my life in the cattle business (and Thank You so much for that!).

Here are the top 5 posts from Agriculture Proud in 2010:

  1. AgProud Christmas Giveaway – This was a great opportunity to team up with Langston’s Western Wear and give you a bit of a Christmas gift. Hope you are enjoying those boots Caleb! Be looking for more of these giveaways in 2011.
  2. Big or Small, We All Produce Food – 2010 was filled with arguments between large and small food production systems. I give my opinion and remind you that no matter the size of the operation there are still real people behind food production.
  3. In It for the Win or Experience? – A visit with a local FFA chapter reminded me of my days as a youth in 4-H and FFA programs. These programs instill great characteristics and life skills in youth, but sometimes we lose focus of these goals.
  4. Darcy is Ag-Thankful – The Ag-Thankful Series during the month of November was a series of guest posts where I asked others involved in Agriculture why they are thankful for that lifestyle. There were many great responses; each showing a unique perspective on life in food production.
  5. The Future of Farming – Mike Rowe hosts the show Dirty Jobs and has a great blog on his site mikeroweworks.com featuring Farming, Fishing, and Food. In one post he highlights the idea that “300 million Americans – all addicted to eating – have become disconnected from the people who provide our food?”

What were your favorite posts from 2010? What will look forward to hearing more about in the coming year?

Published by Ryan Goodman

Ryan Goodman works in grassroots advocacy as a communications consultant with beef cattle farmers and ranchers across the United States. He is a proud alumnus of Oklahoma State University, with studies focusing on cattle reproduction and nutrition. Ryan's experience in the beef industry range from family farms and ranches in several states to large feedlots and non-profit policy organizations. Ryan is an avid trail and ultrarunner, proudly showing how beef can be an important part of a healthy diet and active lifestyle. Find Ryan on social media as @BeefRunner.