Back in 2009, I started blogging before a move to Wyoming where'd I'd be working on a ranch, out of my natural environment, 24 hours away from home, and of course my family and friends wanted to see and hear about my adventures. Considering there wouldn't be much phone service in the mountains, I figured … Continue reading 1,000 Lessons Learned From My First 1,000 Blog Posts
87 blog topic ideas for agriculture bloggers
What do I write about next? How do I come up with a new blog post? I don’t have any inspiration! I don’t have time to think about blogging! And so many times when I look for blog topic ideas, they're not related to agriculture. I’ve heard these excuses so many times over the years … Continue reading 87 blog topic ideas for agriculture bloggers
Meat Is The Enemy For Vegan Punk Rock Star
I love flying and airports. The people watching often reaches gold or platinum level and everyone has a story to tell. It's one of the off-line opportunities I have observe culture outside of my immediate areas and gives me a chance to gain new perspectives. I almost always walk through a bookstore or two while … Continue reading Meat Is The Enemy For Vegan Punk Rock Star
40 mobile apps and online tools for a more productive life
In the world of "there's an app for that!" how many do we actually use on a regular basis? And how many actually make us more productive? Working in communications, I find it very important to be able to work on the go and to keep information readily accessible. Same can be said for most … Continue reading 40 mobile apps and online tools for a more productive life
Does Slacktivism Work?
Millennials have been accused more than a few times of being lazy, slackers, and ultimately the generation looking for a handout. While that may debated (is that said of every young generation), there's one trend that has taken off in the past twenty years, that millennials have certainly perfected - slacktivism.Depending on where you look, … Continue reading Does Slacktivism Work?
Lay Down the Pitch Forks | 6 Steps to Conflict Resolution
Social media and online conversations have brought about an entirely new world for companies and marketers to manage. Add in the fact that pretty much anyone is now allowed to join the conversation and I think we definitely have a tough situation on our hands when a crisis comes around. This month's situation involving Muck … Continue reading Lay Down the Pitch Forks | 6 Steps to Conflict Resolution
Grilled Tenderloin Summer Steak Salad | Recipe
It's a hot day in the middle of summer, you have a few friends coming over and you need to fire up the grill for a quick meal. What better way to have a light, fulfilling meal, than with a hearty steak salad. If needed, thaw steaks ahead of time in the refrigerator or set … Continue reading Grilled Tenderloin Summer Steak Salad | Recipe
Lessons To Learn From The Muck Boots Blunder
Earlier this week, social media feeds were busy for the Original Muck Boots Company as members of agriculture and hunting communities became very upset at an apparent fundraiser for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS; an animal rights activist organization who continually lobbies against activities in animal agriculture, hunting, trapping, and fishing). On … Continue reading Lessons To Learn From The Muck Boots Blunder
Updated: Muck Boots Sleeps While Social Media Lights Up Over HSUS Fundraiser | #WhatTheMuck
Please note the updated information and timeline of events as the unfolded. Scroll to end of post to read more. Click here to view Part 2 with my observations and to join the discussion on lessons learned from the event. Facebook's News Feed algorithms can be a real pain in the rear for most folks, … Continue reading Updated: Muck Boots Sleeps While Social Media Lights Up Over HSUS Fundraiser | #WhatTheMuck