On a weekly basis, I usually receive 8-10 questions via my Ask A Farmer contact form from folks who just want to know more about agriculture in general. I'm just one guy with an opinion who is willing to share my opinion. I try to incorporate links with perspectives from others as often as possible … Continue reading Common Misconceptions in Food and Agriculture
My favorite YouTube channels for ag, food, and farm
What are your favorite online channels for videos related to agriculture, food, and farm topics? I have my own subscription list on YouTube of my favorite video channels. It includes everything from my favorite music artists, some good devotional updates, and plenty of farmer bloggers. But I couldn't find another list to grow my collection. … Continue reading My favorite YouTube channels for ag, food, and farm
Celebrate National Agriculture Day and talk to a farmer
National Agriculture Day is a great opportunity to talk to a farmer. I had the opportunity to share a few words on CNN Eatocracy this week to encourage people to consider how agriculture impacts our lives daily. One of the first steps in transparency for our agriculture systems is encouraging folks to become more aware … Continue reading Celebrate National Agriculture Day and talk to a farmer
National Agriculture Day Through the Eyes of Farm Bloggers
Today is National Agriculture Day. the one day of the year when Congress encourages everyone to stop and think about agriculture. We are thinking about all the people involved in agriculture and all of the things they are accomplishing! Farmers who are producing food for their families and a few neighbors as well as the farmers … Continue reading National Agriculture Day Through the Eyes of Farm Bloggers
Agriculture Proud – It all started on National Ag Day
3 years! Can you believe it? Prior to National Ag Day 2010, I was involved in social media and advocating for the agriculture industry, but I had yet to really find my spot. That all changed with one tweet. I posted my response on the Working Ranch magazine blog I was writing at the time … Continue reading Agriculture Proud – It all started on National Ag Day
Ag Day Celebrating Agriculture From California to North Dakota
Jenny Dewey is a country girl at heart. Born and raised in Northern California and growing up in her parent’s butcher shop and deli, agriculture has always been a part of her life. She recently followed her heart to North Dakota where she is now engaged to a sunflower farmer and works at his ag … Continue reading Ag Day Celebrating Agriculture From California to North Dakota
Cowboy Wisdom – Keep Calm. Keep Confident. Keep Going.
If anyone ever said that grad school was a breeze and they never doubted themselves or got fed up with everything... I sure would like to know how they did it. Life can throw awful hard storms your way and it's only by faith that we get through them. It's those times when I try … Continue reading Cowboy Wisdom – Keep Calm. Keep Confident. Keep Going.
National Ag Day — Retirees Finding Success as Four Country Gals
Today's Ag Day Post is by "The Four Country Gals" began farming their 9.6 acre property in 2007. In six short years, they have developed a sustainable farm on the SW Utah high desert. All four are retired from very stressful careers and find the business of both produce farming and small animal wrangling to be both fun and … Continue reading National Ag Day — Retirees Finding Success as Four Country Gals
Ranching Awesome (Thrift Shop Parody From the Farm)
Ryan featured this on the Ag Proud Facebook page yesterday but wanted to be sure you all saw the latest effort from Kansas rancher Derek Klingenberg and his Klingenberg Farms Studios. His family farm stars in another great video -- this is Ranching Awesome a Thrift Shop parody. So, what's your favorite scene? I really like Derek & … Continue reading Ranching Awesome (Thrift Shop Parody From the Farm)
Observing National Ag Day on Ag Proud
Today's featured Bandita is Janice AKA JPLovesCotton, a city girl who loves cotton and biotechnology. Her work at Monsanto includes blogging and social media outreach. A colorful adventure is her personal blog. Follow her on Twitter (@JPLovesCotton). It seems every industry and every special interest have a day on the calendar. You see tweets, Facebook and blog posts about national _____ … Continue reading Observing National Ag Day on Ag Proud