June 2014 wasn't exactly the month I had planned. It started out on a great note with big plans to do a little exploring as I traveled across the state of Montana. My workouts were going great and I was building up to do a few more 5k and 10k runs this summer, hopefully building … Continue reading Qdoba Burrito Bowls Don’t Survive 50 MPH Impacts
Chipotle Says Farmers and Ranchers Lack Integrity | My Chat Part 3
In the first two parts of this series about my chat with Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) following their continued campaign on Food With Integrity (FWI), I've been discussing a few of the issues many farmers and ranchers have with this fear-based marketing strategy. CMG had a FWI marketing manager contact me and so far we've spent … Continue reading Chipotle Says Farmers and Ranchers Lack Integrity | My Chat Part 3
Early Summer keeps me on the road | Travel Montana
Montana scenery never gets old. The change of seasons is something amazing to see. Though it seems like winter ended just a few days ago, we're already headed into June with greenery surrounding us and the days getting even longer. Waking up at 4:30 to see the sky already lighting up behind the mountains is … Continue reading Early Summer keeps me on the road | Travel Montana
Chipotle Continues Negativity, Makes Dialogue Difficult | Part 2
As I mentioned in the previous post (See Part 1 here), I've spent the past few weeks chatting with marketing managers from Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) about their Food With Integrity (FWI) campaign. It's a topic that began a few years back and includes several high-profile ad campaigns - Back to the Start, Scarecrow, and … Continue reading Chipotle Continues Negativity, Makes Dialogue Difficult | Part 2
My Chat with Chipotle on Food With Integrity | Part 1
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) is a food company who takes issue with, as they view it, the systemic problems in modern agriculture. They're not in it to berate the farmer or rancher, but rather to call attention to the national groups, organizations, and corporations who they believe control modern food production and do not represent … Continue reading My Chat with Chipotle on Food With Integrity | Part 1
Intensification. Innovation. Integration. Discussions on Wellness and Food Security at Milken Institute
What happens when you take a guy out of Montana and turn him loose in the streets of Beverly Hills? A great learning experience... A few weeks ago, I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Read more about my initial response in … Continue reading Intensification. Innovation. Integration. Discussions on Wellness and Food Security at Milken Institute
Murphy’s Law of Irrigation | Saturday Afternoon Ruminations
I've recognized a few things today and wanted to jot them down for a reminder later on. And where else would they be realized but while in the pasture irrigating. After a crazy hectic week, it's an awesome feeling to sit here at the gate after changing out the hand lines and watch the sunset. … Continue reading Murphy’s Law of Irrigation | Saturday Afternoon Ruminations
Milken Global Conference | Not my Normal Experience (Part 1)
In recent years I've had the opportunity to attend several great conferences within the agriculture community. These travels have taken me from coast to coast and I have met many great farmers and ranchers across the country. Attending conferences is usually a highlight of seeing old friends, meeting new ones, and being exposed to new … Continue reading Milken Global Conference | Not my Normal Experience (Part 1)
Montana Irrigation Season Starts with Wet Boots and Green Alfalfa
We've kicked off May with a grand start here in the Helena Valley. And by grand start, I mean wet boots, soaked clothes, and the sore muscles that come with moving irrigation pipe and cleaning out ditches. I don't live on many acres, but we still grow some alfalfa for horse hay on the place, and … Continue reading Montana Irrigation Season Starts with Wet Boots and Green Alfalfa
Questions about Genetic Modification | Student Brings Attention to GMO in C-SPAN Documentary
C-SPAN holds an annual competition among high school students for the production of documentaries that address critical issues they believe need to be addressed by Congress. The 2014 competition highlighted a number of important topics with the most popular subjects being the Economy (16%), Gun Legislation (14%) and Education (13%). However, the winner of the High … Continue reading Questions about Genetic Modification | Student Brings Attention to GMO in C-SPAN Documentary