Holy Cow! This time last year, had you told me by the end of 2013 that I’d be living in Helena, Montana and working with some of the great ranchers in the country, and received the recognition of Communicator of the Year, I would have thought you’d been bluffing. Blown away, Thankful, Exhausted and Blessed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Idaho Cattle Convention – Sun Valley, Idaho
I can’t believe I’ve let a month go by and haven’t updated the blog on my travels in and around Montana. (So I better catch up!) Work has definitely kept me busy and on the go. But I guess that is a good thing! In early November, I had the great opportunity to travel to […]
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 […]
Top 10 Montana Lessons For A Southerner
#1: Winter actually happens. My #BigSkyMove kicked things off right with a little snow and ice. Might as well get the first one out of the way so I can move on with things. #2: Flights out of Helena aren’t that out-of-this-world expensive, except for when I’m trying to fly home. I could buy a […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]