Agriculture and rural America are communities filled with diverse people, voices, and cultures who work hard to produce food, fiber, and, fuel products. My blogging efforts kicked off in 2010 by featuring the voices of people in these communities who are proud of their roles in agriculture. Today, I want to kick off a different … Continue reading Pride in Agriculture | Conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion in rural America
Lessons Learned Through Advocacy
Are you an advocate for agriculture? If so, why do you believe agriculture advocacy is important? If you are involved in any aspect of our agriculture community, from farmer or rancher to suppliers, services, or retailers, you should be able to answer this question with a resounding ‘Yes!’ In one way or another, good or … Continue reading Lessons Learned Through Advocacy
NIAA Selects Inaugural Cohort for New Agriculture Leadership Program
This month I'm excited to begin a new journey to continue working on my agriculture leadership and communication skills while becoming even more involved in the industry I love. Stay tuned over the next year as I share insights from this experience and continue my work to make a positive impact in our agriculture community. … Continue reading NIAA Selects Inaugural Cohort for New Agriculture Leadership Program
February Advocacy and Agriculture Blog Topics
February is a month of cold winter weather and a celebration of many things dairy; often earning the nickname FebruDAIRY. Below are a few ideas and some inspiration for your February advocacy efforts throughout the month. Many topics center on food and agriculture themes, while others are opportunities to connect with non-agriculture audiences on shared … Continue reading February Advocacy and Agriculture Blog Topics
Grounded By The Farm Podcast: Beef and Cattle
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with a long-time friend, Janice Person, for an episode of the Grounded By The Farm Podcast. When you have a few moments, listen to the episode as we talk about cattle care and feeding. Everyone loves a good story and listening to the stories of others has … Continue reading Grounded By The Farm Podcast: Beef and Cattle
January Advocacy and Agriculture Blog Topics
January is a month of fresh starts and resolutions as we begin a new year. Below are a few ideas and some inspiration for your advocacy efforts during the month. Many topics center on food and agriculture themes, while others are opportunities to connect with non-agriculture audiences on shared interests. As you use this content … Continue reading January Advocacy and Agriculture Blog Topics
December Agriculture Advocacy and Blog Topics
December is a month of food, family, friends, and holiday celebrations. As we enter the final month of the year, take an opportunity to reflect on your accomplishments and favorite moments from the past 12 months. Use these ideas for your December agriculture advocacy and blog topics. For a list of daily topics and themes, … Continue reading December Agriculture Advocacy and Blog Topics
New York Beef Advocacy Workshop
Working together with small groups, empowering others to strengthen their advocacy skillsets is absolutely my favorite part of what I get to do for a living. Earlier this month, I had that opportunity in collaboration with the New York Beef Council as we hosted an advocacy training workshop in Morrisville, New York. New York Beef … Continue reading New York Beef Advocacy Workshop
Addressing Vegan Myths with Advocacy
November 1 marks the celebration of World Vegan Day and the wrap-up of Vegan Awareness Month (October). This is just one of many national day celebrations throughout the year to promote a chosen diet or lifestyle when vegan myths are shared online. As someone who eats a plant-based diet, I always find these types of … Continue reading Addressing Vegan Myths with Advocacy
November Advocacy and Agriculture Blog Topics
November is a month of gratitude and giving thanks. As you look for advocacy themes and agriculture blog topics for the month, consider these resources for online content and conversation starters. Below you'll find themes that are celebrated throughout the month of November and on specific weeks. While not all themes are specific to food … Continue reading November Advocacy and Agriculture Blog Topics