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 […]
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My Top 9 Instagram Posts from 2019
As 2019 comes to a close, it’s always fun to reflect on the year that was. For the past several years, I’ve been documenting my adventures mostly on Instagram, so it’s always interesting to recap my Top 9 Instagram Posts from 2019. This year, it’s a recap of my top nine posts with the most […]
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Food and Agriculture Advocates
Farmers, ranchers and so many people from the agriculture community are online today sharing their stories of how our food is grown and makes its way to our plates. Many years ago, this page started as a list of agriculture blogs. However, as we’ve grown to be on so many different online platforms to share […]
4 Steps For Real Conversations When You Disagree
Twitter and social media, in general, can be a savage place for conversations and attacks. I’ve had several occasions where people will reference negativity and attacks online as a reason for not engaging – especially for Twitter. Discussions about online bullying have become more prominent during President Trump’s term, which may be one of the […]
2017 Chicago Marathon – My Experience and Review
If you’re not fully acquainted with the world of running, the Chicago Marathon is kind of a big event as one of seven World Marathon Majors. With over 40,000 athletes participating, it’s a very large event that takes over the Windy City. This year, I was lucky enough to get a bib with the Fuel […]
Educational Documentaries Sharing the Real Stories of Agriculture
As a society, we have an ever-increasing desire to learn more about where our food comes from. However, seeing as fear and emotion (looking at you Food Inc.) sell much easier than truth and science, we seem to have an uphill road to climb when trying to share educational material or documentaries about food and […]
Fueling Greatness for the Chicago Marathon – #FuelGreatness
For anyone who has been following my story for the past few years on Twitter and Instagram, you’ll know that I’ve been seriously bitten by the running bug. Every weekend I’m out on the trails and going for a long run. In 2016, I completed my first three marathons and in June 2017, I completed […]