What are your thoughts on plant based proteins (a.k.a. alternative proteins, plant milks, fake meats, etc.)? It's been a topic of discussion in the business news headlines and within the agriculture community. So we're tackling it this week on the podcast. This week on the podcast, Carrie Mess (a.k.a. Dairy Carrie) and I sit down … Continue reading Alternative Proteins with Dairy Carrie | Over a Beer Podcast 032
Program Helps Beef Producers With Advocacy Skills | Audio
Each year, I'm on the road doing more than 70 presentations and workshops with beef farmers and ranchers across the community. I'm very lucky to have a job that allows me to work with people doing what I love and helping these awesome people be more confident and comfortable sharing their stories. While in Oklahoma … Continue reading Program Helps Beef Producers With Advocacy Skills | Audio
Thank A Farmer With Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer Podcast 031
Thank a Farmer. We've heard it over the years and I've even joined in the movement myself over the past decade by writing a few articles asking for others to thank us - farmers, ranchers and the agriculture community for the food, fiber and fuel that is used every day. But is that really what … Continue reading Thank A Farmer With Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer Podcast 031
Travel Tips to make your trip easier before you leave
I just wrapped up my third straight year of traveling over 100 flights each year and have learned a few travel tips along the way. That's an average of 160 days on the road, lots of hotel nights and plenty of running miles in new cities. When I began travel regularly for work in 2016, … Continue reading Travel Tips to make your trip easier before you leave
The First Round With Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer Podcast 030
It's been a few years since Dairy Carrie and I sat down with a pitcher (or a few) of Spotted Cow beer in the back room of the Crawfish Junction bar in Milford, Wisconsin and recorded several episodes for my podcast (formerly known as Agriculture Proud). And, of course, we titled the series Over A … Continue reading The First Round With Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer Podcast 030
5 Tips For Responding To Tough Questions
Over the past decade, we've had the opportunity to incorporate social media into our lives as a readily-available communication tool. Some people (Ok, Boomer) may complain that this has led to a rise in skepticism in society or lack of deeper understanding, but in reality, these channels have given a larger audience for the conversations … Continue reading 5 Tips For Responding To Tough Questions
2019 Running Recap – Second Half Highs
2019 got off to a rough start as I couldn't quite figure out some fueling issues that had my stomach in knots for a few races. Read up on the first half here. But as I kicked off the second half of my running year, things moved into a higher tier and I started checking … Continue reading 2019 Running Recap – Second Half Highs
3 Ways To Reduce Environmental Impact Instead of Eliminating Meat
Tis the season for awards shows and Hollywood red carpet glam. Fans will gather around their screens to watch celebrities in the latest fashion glam up for the broadcast and make acceptance speeches that will be talked about in media outlets across the board. The Golden Globes kicks off the season of award shows, and … Continue reading 3 Ways To Reduce Environmental Impact Instead of Eliminating Meat
2019 Race Recap – off to a rough start
2020 is here and, naturally, we're setting new running goals for the new year. But before I move forward with my plans, it's beneficial to look back where I ran in 2019. It was definitely a fun year as I utilized several races as longer training runs leading up to my goal race in July. … Continue reading 2019 Race Recap – off to a rough start
Career Advice – 101 Lessons I Wish I Had Learned Earlier
If you have a question, go ask Twitter. While at times it can be a madhouse, I've found Twitter to still be a great source for conversation, banter, and new ideas. That's partly why I reference it as the coffee shop of social media during my training workshops. You can learn about your own industry, … Continue reading Career Advice – 101 Lessons I Wish I Had Learned Earlier