Ryan Goodman Advocacy

The Power of One Voice

I rarely repost articles that are written about my events or actions, but this entry from CropLife following my recent award is worth sharing. The simple title "The Power of One Voice" hits the spot. We may not always believe that our voice matters in the large world of conversations, be it online or in … Continue reading The Power of One Voice

Ryan Goodman Advocacy, Better Blogging

Engaging in Food Conversations – 6 principles to aid in the learning process

I was sitting in class before church services this past Sunday and the question came up, "What is a Disciple?" It's someone who engages in learning more in-depth about a subject, a follower of certain teachings, or an apprentice of a trade. I think many of us are disciples in a sense, choosing to constantly … Continue reading Engaging in Food Conversations – 6 principles to aid in the learning process

Ryan Goodman Advocacy

2013 Communicator of the Year award

I'm in Washington D.C. tonight for an event that I am pretty excited about. This is the news that I've been waiting to share... Montana Stockgrowers’ Goodman Recognized as Communicator of the Year (Press Release) The Montana Stockgrowers Association is proud to announce that Ryan Goodman, MSGA Manager of Communications, is the inaugural recipient of the … Continue reading 2013 Communicator of the Year award

Ryan Goodman Agriculture 101

Turkey welfare and slaughter Video with Dr. Temple Grandin

Over the past several years, I have been engaged in several conversations about transparency, animal welfare, and requests for more information about how livestock make it to our plates. Recently, American Meat Institute has teamed up with Dr. Temple Grandin, a well-know animal scientist who focuses on improving animal welfare practices, especially during slaughter. The … Continue reading Turkey welfare and slaughter Video with Dr. Temple Grandin

Ryan Goodman Antibiotics, Beef, Feedlot, Guest Post

Antibiotics Use in Cattle Feedlots | Ask A Farmer

Last week, I brought forward some Food For Thought on the issue of antibiotic use in livestock. The concerns surrounding an increase in antibiotic resistance seem to raise a lot of emotion and controversy around our food supply, just as the use of other feed additives, chemicals, herbicides, and countless other technologies and applications of … Continue reading Antibiotics Use in Cattle Feedlots | Ask A Farmer

Ryan Goodman Antibiotics, Beef

Is Antibiotic Resistance due to Livestock drug use?

One of the most frequent questions I receive relative to livestock production often includes some aspect of antibiotic use. This has been a hot-topic in the food and farm dialogues over the past few years and one that draws a lot of criticism from consumers concerned about antibiotic resistance. Are farmers and ranchers going to … Continue reading Is Antibiotic Resistance due to Livestock drug use?

Ryan Goodman Travel

#BigSkyMove: Manhattan Kansas serves up a great steak diagram

Where does your favorite cut of steak come from? During my #BigSkyMove, I had the opportunity to visit Manhattan, Kansas, specifically my friends Brandon and Jodi Oleen. Jodi works for the Kansas Pork Association and Brandon with one of the Beef Cattle units at Kansas State University. Talk about house divided when it comes to … Continue reading #BigSkyMove: Manhattan Kansas serves up a great steak diagram

Ryan Goodman Travel

#BigSkyMove – Cross-Country Road Trip – Part 1

Well, if you haven’t figured it out already, I finally made it to Helena, Montana. I've already spilled the beans on one brief exploration. #BigSkyMove was a success, but I still consider it a continual process as this Southerner learns his lessons in Big Sky Country. Launching point from home in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas The trip … Continue reading #BigSkyMove – Cross-Country Road Trip – Part 1