Creating Community for Queer Farmers, One Social Media Post at a Time | Modern Farmer

The following was published on June 16, 2022, by Modern Farmer as part of coverage following the Pride in Agriculture series. Thank you Lindsay Campbell for taking time to learn more about how we’re creating community for LGBTQ+ people in agriculture and rural communities. Ryan Goodman understands the weight that words can carry. He’s seen … Continue reading Creating Community for Queer Farmers, One Social Media Post at a Time | Modern Farmer

Social Media Key to be Included in Consumer Conversations About Food

This week I had the opportunity to catch up with Ron Hays of the Radio Oklahoma Network about our use of social media in reaching consumers and advocacy for agriculture. Below is an article and audio piece from my conversation with Ron. Be sure to hop on over to the Oklahoma Farm Report and checkout … Continue reading Social Media Key to be Included in Consumer Conversations About Food

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

Why Invest in Social Media? Ask One Question

I’ve had the awesome opportunity to work on social media training with many individual farmers and ranchers as well as guest speaking at several events during the past several years. One of the most frequent challenges folks often face when trying to justify the investment into social media can be boiled down to just one … Continue reading Why Invest in Social Media? Ask One Question

Social Media Principles – As shared by Ford Global, Scott Monty

As my job has now taken me into the communications field, I find myself trying to seek out those companies and individuals who are “doing it right” and see what I can learn from them. I’m looking for those Thought Leaders. Who is making waves with social change? Who is making leaps in connecting with … Continue reading Social Media Principles – As shared by Ford Global, Scott Monty

Ag Social Media ‘Rock Stars’ Encourage Farmers, Ranchers

A big thanks to the folks at the American Farm Bureau Federation for inviting myself and friends Janice (@JPlovescotton), Katie (@KatPinke), and Zach (@ZJhunn) to share our advice with the crows. It was a great experience to be a part of this panel and I look forward to connecting with others over food and farm … Continue reading Ag Social Media ‘Rock Stars’ Encourage Farmers, Ranchers

Talking Social Media with Florida Agriculture

Central Florida in October? Talking food, farming, and social media? Why not?!? Plus it worked out perfect as the weather in East Tennessee last week was cloudy and cool. Last week I had the opportunity to meet some great folks involved in farming at the Agriculture Institute of Florida‘s Annual Meeting and Workshop. The workshop, … Continue reading Talking Social Media with Florida Agriculture