Bayer’s 6 AgVocates You Should Follow
Last week, Bayer Crop Sciences shared their 6 AgVocates To Follow. This list includes some pretty awesome advocates from across our agriculture communities, and I am thankful to be among those named. While I’ve been included on similar lists before, I never want to take it for granted that efforts to share my perspectives will always […]
Livestock Pests with Bayer Entomologist | Agriculture Proud Podcast 014
I’ll be the first to admit, I didn’t really care for my livestock entomology course in college. Fortunately for us, there are people who love the subject and work to study the flies and biting pests that we often find during these long, hot summer days. On Episode 014 of the Agriculture Proud podcast, I […]
Bovine Respiratory Disease with Bayer Veterinarian | Agriculture Proud Podcast 006
BRD. Google results tell me this is Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Germany’s official name. But that’s about all I know in German history. BRD in my life actually stands for Bovine Respiratory Disease. On this week’s episode of the Agriculture Proud podcast, I catch up with Dr. Jim Little, a technical services veterinarian with Bayer Animal Health […]
Work With Me
Since 2008, I have been involved in efforts to help our agriculture community be stronger communicators and advocates, bridging the gap to connect with people who want to learn more about how our food is grown and the people involved in our industry. My experiences range from working one-on-one with local producer organizations to directing […]
Diversity and Inclusion – will Ag brush it off?
Does agriculture have a problem with diversity and inclusion? Is this something the community is willing to admit and work on? Or will some in the industry try to brush this off as well? In the weeks after I first shared my experiences challenging diversity and inclusion in the workplace, I’ve received an overwhelming amount […]
5 Changes That Helped My 2020 Financial Goals Become Reality
Have you ever found yourself laughing at financial programs claiming to slash your debt and make you rich? Also, have you ever looked at your bank account and credit card statements and let out an audible groan? I’ve been there. The best time to start making changes to reach your financial goals was 10 years […]
Runners and Ranchers Seeking to Save the Environment
Each morning, I often find myself brewing a cup of coffee and settling into my recliner for a few minutes of peace and quiet over the morning news. I’ll often grab one of the recent editions of my favorite running magazines and reading a few columns to start my day. (How old do those sentences […]
Returning to the Ranch in a Career Change
Earlier this year, I found myself in a difficult situation where I could no longer support the values and culture of my employer and chose to leave and take a stand for diversity and inclusion. This provided me with a predicament of a career pivot in the middle of a pandemic. However, this was also […]
Omitting Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
To follow-up on the previous post where I shared my experiences and challenges of organizational culture, diversity and inclusion, today I’d like to share the perspective of a former colleague. This person has requested to remain anonymous, but their voice is important to describe the culture at the organization that led to the departure of […]
A word on organizational culture, diversity and inclusion
This year has proven to be challenging. I have been presented with opportunities to stand up for the ethics and values I have been taught my entire life. Our communities – whether those be defined by race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or a rural-urban divide – are often passionate about our deeply rooted beliefs, which […]