Well, I've been in Montana long enough that I have to get my new vehicle plates. Montana has a lot of options - somewhere over 130 different specialty plates! Specialty plates are great way to personalize your vehicle, show your support to other motorists, and financially support your favorite organization. My current Arkansas plates support … Continue reading Montana – Land of 130 specialty license plates
Why should farmers and ranchers invest time in advocacy?
Last week, I posted an article from Forbes that is very accusatory of modern global agriculture. It's like a laundry list of activist claims used demonize modern agriculture practices. We could spend time angrily responding to articles like this, but defensively reacting to accusations like this aren't getting us very far. Hence my emphasis on … Continue reading Why should farmers and ranchers invest time in advocacy?
Like a solid barn, One board at a time
I have to share something with you that stuck a darn grin to my face today. A piece brought up from the archives and some very gracious comments from the editor of a magazine I really enjoy reading. Following a story about my recent Communicator of the Year award, Tim O'Byrne, Working Ranch Magazine, re-published … Continue reading Like a solid barn, One board at a time
Casting Call: Hollywood-Perfect Ranching Family
No lie, this cropped up in my inbox a few weeks back. I hope you see the same humor in it that I do. A Hollywood casting call is looking for that perfect ranching family. They will all need to have rugged good looks, witty humor, chase grizzlies by day, write poetry and play the harmonica by … Continue reading Casting Call: Hollywood-Perfect Ranching Family
2013 Year of the Selfie – What about the #farmerselfie?
Unless you were hiding under a rock last year (Welcome to 2014!), you probably noted that 'selfie' was one of the big words of 2013. Much thanks to social media platforms like SnapChat and Instagram, everyone is walking around taking photos of themselves doing the duck face and striking the sorority pose. The Selfie has … Continue reading 2013 Year of the Selfie – What about the #farmerselfie?
The Power of One Voice
I rarely repost articles that are written about my events or actions, but this entry from CropLife following my recent award is worth sharing. The simple title "The Power of One Voice" hits the spot. We may not always believe that our voice matters in the large world of conversations, be it online or in … Continue reading The Power of One Voice
Engaging in Food Conversations – 6 principles to aid in the learning process
I was sitting in class before church services this past Sunday and the question came up, "What is a Disciple?" It's someone who engages in learning more in-depth about a subject, a follower of certain teachings, or an apprentice of a trade. I think many of us are disciples in a sense, choosing to constantly … Continue reading Engaging in Food Conversations – 6 principles to aid in the learning process
2013 Communicator of the Year award
I'm in Washington D.C. tonight for an event that I am pretty excited about. This is the news that I've been waiting to share... Montana Stockgrowers’ Goodman Recognized as Communicator of the Year (Press Release) The Montana Stockgrowers Association is proud to announce that Ryan Goodman, MSGA Manager of Communications, is the inaugural recipient of the … Continue reading 2013 Communicator of the Year award
Turkey welfare and slaughter Video with Dr. Temple Grandin
Over the past several years, I have been engaged in several conversations about transparency, animal welfare, and requests for more information about how livestock make it to our plates. Recently, American Meat Institute has teamed up with Dr. Temple Grandin, a well-know animal scientist who focuses on improving animal welfare practices, especially during slaughter. The … Continue reading Turkey welfare and slaughter Video with Dr. Temple Grandin
Top 10 Montana Lessons For A Southerner
#1: Winter actually happens. My #BigSkyMove kicked things off right with a little snow and ice. Might as well get the first one out of the way so I can move on with things. #2: Flights out of Helena aren't that out-of-this-world expensive, except for when I'm trying to fly home. I could buy a … Continue reading Top 10 Montana Lessons For A Southerner