What does it take to care for the animals that will one day become food on our plates? This California veterinarian does a great job of sharing that story, and I am very glad to have them as a part of my month-long series highlighting the diversity of modern agriculture. Why are YOU Agriculture Proud? … Continue reading AgProud: The Farm Veterinarian
AgProud: Family Dairy Farming
What's it like to be on the same land your family has farmed on since the 1800s? Trent Bown knows and it's something to make him Agriculture Proud. I'm excited to have this Utah family dairy farmer featured on my month-long series about the diversity of Agriculture. He does a great job showing how a … Continue reading AgProud: Family Dairy Farming
AgProud: Louisiana Sugarcane
Where does sugar come from? Did you first consider a farmer? Did you say Louisiana? Did you know these farmers make more than one harvest each year? These are just a few of the things 6th generation sugar cane farmer Wilson Judice will share with us today. He is definitely proud to be a part … Continue reading AgProud: Louisiana Sugarcane
AgProud: Harned’s Drive-In
Have you ever considered restaurants as a part of Agriculture? Celeste Harned gives us a peek at her experience on both sides of the fence. Oh and by the way, Celeste and her husband Aaron are new parents as of yesterday! So stop by her blog and give her a shout out or send well … Continue reading AgProud: Harned’s Drive-In
AgProud: North Dakota Sunflower Farmer
Have you ever met a Sunflower Farmer? Well I have one for ya today! Mark Rohrich joins us today from North Dakota! He's a great example of how farmers across the country maintain diversity in their operations. This is another part of my month-long series asking farmers, ranchers, and consumers why they are proud to … Continue reading AgProud: North Dakota Sunflower Farmer
Getting Involved In Campus Food Policy
Food Policy ...definitely not something I consider in my daily vocabulary, but a conversation we should all be a part of. In fact, the more I think about it, the more I should consider myself a ‘foodie’ (term used loosely). I spend every day concerned about my food. I think about where it comes, learning … Continue reading Getting Involved In Campus Food Policy
AgProud: The Quality of Agriculture with PNW Rancher
Another entry for my month-long series featuring the diversity of modern Agriculture. We're hearing from farmers, ranchers, and consumers from across the country about why they are proud to be a part of Agriculture. Today Erica Beck from the Pacific Northwest shares her thoughts. Why are YOU Agriculture Proud? If I had to sum up … Continue reading AgProud: The Quality of Agriculture with PNW Rancher
AgProud: Tennessee Dairy Farmer Ryan Bright
Today my month-long series takes us to Philadelphia, Tennessee, visiting with 5th generation dairy farmer Ryan Bright. We're celebrating the diversity of Agriculture by visiting with farmers, ranchers, and consumers from across the country and asking why they're proud to be a part of Agriculture. Why are YOU Agriculture Proud? I was at the grocery … Continue reading AgProud: Tennessee Dairy Farmer Ryan Bright
Can An Outsider Be Agriculture Proud?
So we've heard from many farmers and ranchers about why they are proud to be a part of Agriculture. But what about non-ag consumers? Aimee Whetstine lends her two cents for the conversation in the latest part of my month-long series featuring the diversity in Agriculture. Growing food would not be possible without someone to … Continue reading Can An Outsider Be Agriculture Proud?
AgProud: Illinois Agriculture Education
It's National Teach Ag Day, and here's my second Agriculture Educator sharing why she is Agriculture Proud. Kathy Novotney is an Illinois educator. Have you thanked and Ag teacher today? This is part of my month-long series highlighting the diversity of Agriculture. Are YOU Agriculture Proud? Growing with two parents as teachers, high school math … Continue reading AgProud: Illinois Agriculture Education