On a weekly basis, I usually receive 8-10 questions via my Ask A Farmer contact form from folks who just want to know more about agriculture in general. I'm just one guy with an opinion who is willing to share my opinion. I try to incorporate links with perspectives from others as often as possible … Continue reading Common Misconceptions in Food and Agriculture
My favorite YouTube channels for ag, food, and farm
What are your favorite online channels for videos related to agriculture, food, and farm topics? I have my own subscription list on YouTube of my favorite video channels. It includes everything from my favorite music artists, some good devotional updates, and plenty of farmer bloggers. But I couldn't find another list to grow my collection. … Continue reading My favorite YouTube channels for ag, food, and farm
Celebrate National Agriculture Day and talk to a farmer
National Agriculture Day is a great opportunity to talk to a farmer. I had the opportunity to share a few words on CNN Eatocracy this week to encourage people to consider how agriculture impacts our lives daily. One of the first steps in transparency for our agriculture systems is encouraging folks to become more aware … Continue reading Celebrate National Agriculture Day and talk to a farmer
Agriculture Proud – It all started on National Ag Day
3 years! Can you believe it? Prior to National Ag Day 2010, I was involved in social media and advocating for the agriculture industry, but I had yet to really find my spot. That all changed with one tweet. I posted my response on the Working Ranch magazine blog I was writing at the time … Continue reading Agriculture Proud – It all started on National Ag Day
Cowboy Wisdom – Keep Calm. Keep Confident. Keep Going.
If anyone ever said that grad school was a breeze and they never doubted themselves or got fed up with everything... I sure would like to know how they did it. Life can throw awful hard storms your way and it's only by faith that we get through them. It's those times when I try … Continue reading Cowboy Wisdom – Keep Calm. Keep Confident. Keep Going.
Observing National Ag Day on Ag Proud
Today's featured Bandita is Janice AKA JPLovesCotton, a city girl who loves cotton and biotechnology. Her work at Monsanto includes blogging and social media outreach. A colorful adventure is her personal blog. Follow her on Twitter (@JPLovesCotton). It seems every industry and every special interest have a day on the calendar. You see tweets, Facebook and blog posts about national _____ … Continue reading Observing National Ag Day on Ag Proud
Characteristics of a Farmer – The Farmer’s Creed
Earlier this month we reflected on Paul Harvey's "So God Made a Farmer" from 1978. Those values and characteristics of a farmer hold true today, just as they did when they were first recited at the National FFA Convention. Folks can pick them apart and ridicule, saying the modern farmer has changed, but I believe … Continue reading Characteristics of a Farmer – The Farmer’s Creed
The Wide World of Oregon Agriculture.
Bandita Marie Bowers is a 5th generation grass seed farmer in Harrisburg, OR farming land that has been in her family for over a hundred years. Prior to returning to the family farm she graduated from Washington State University with degrees in Agriculture and Agriculture Economics and Management then spent 3 years in the Farm Credit System. … Continue reading The Wide World of Oregon Agriculture.
Thankful for Snail Mail surprises
I guess life's not all bad. I'm stuck in the office most of the time. I don't mind getting there so early that it's dark outside, but I do miss the sunrises every day. It does stink to leave the office when it's dark too. So I am thankful daylight hours are getting longer. Apparently … Continue reading Thankful for Snail Mail surprises
Undercover video reveals shocking images of Wisconsin dairy farm
Yesterday, a new undercover video was released from a Wisconsin dairy farm; a farm much like one of the many family farms across the country. Actually, after reading so many reports of animal welfare concerns, these revealing scenes from behind closed doors are pretty shocking. Watch the video for yourself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuNSzrSiZ9w See the original undercover … Continue reading Undercover video reveals shocking images of Wisconsin dairy farm