Today is April Fools' Day. Unlike the folks over at Voltswagon, we're not celebrating all week, but we should keep an eye out for the tricksters today. Today we'll discuss how your advocacy message is received. Spring has sprung on the ranch in northern Colorado. We've finally reached a stretch of 70° days and the cows are … Continue reading How is your advocacy message received?
Awareness of Food Systems Has Opened Doors for Advocacy
As our calendars transition to the Spring months, it is difficult to believe we find ourselves a year into the coronavirus pandemic. It was last March and April when COVID struck and many states placed restrictions on business capacity and travel. Many Americans found themselves working from home and were forced to cook most meals … Continue reading Awareness of Food Systems Has Opened Doors for Advocacy
Disinformation vs Misinformation with Cami Ryan | Over A Beer Podcast 042
2020 has brought us a flurry of confusing information online with regards to the coronavirus pandemic and the U.S. Presidential elections. It's often difficult to understand what if truth and what is fiction. An important term to understand is disinformation (think documentaries such as Plandemic, or online election campaign propaganda) and how it is different … Continue reading Disinformation vs Misinformation with Cami Ryan | Over A Beer Podcast 042
3 Tips for Advocacy During A Crisis | Beef Runner Podcast 038
Is it safe to say that March 2020 is a weird time for those of us in the United States and around the world? I'd say that with the ongoing coronovirus pandemic, things are far from normal. With this time of crisis, it's important to pay closer attention to the tone of what we're sharing … Continue reading 3 Tips for Advocacy During A Crisis | Beef Runner Podcast 038
Misleading Food Labels with Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer Podcast 036
Take a look at the labels on food packages near you or in your kitchen. What do you see? These food labels can confusing, leading to misinformation and often guilty feelings that we're not doing the right thing for ourselves and our family. How do we filter through the marketing to understand what labels have … Continue reading Misleading Food Labels with Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer Podcast 036
Joaquin Phoenix with Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer Podcast 035
This year's Hollywood award season is proving desperate for ratings as was shown when the Golden Globes kicked things off by going vegan in January. So we’re tackling it this week on the podcast. Several celebrities spoke up, including Joaquin Phoenix, in post-show interviews. Joaquin didn't cool it off for the Oscars in February. In … Continue reading Joaquin Phoenix with Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer Podcast 035
10 Miles Past Nowhere – Wyoming Rancher | Beef Runner Podcast 034
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live more than an hour's drive from town? What is life like in Wyoming where the growing season is only a few short months long, but you have amazing views at high elevation in the mountains? This week, Wyoming rancher, Kacy Atkins joins me to … Continue reading 10 Miles Past Nowhere – Wyoming Rancher | Beef Runner Podcast 034
Beef Advocacy with High Plains Journal | Audio
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas. This was my eighth time to attend the meeting over the years as I've been involved in beef advocacy. I've had the opportunity to hold several roles, including state host, state staff, trade show exhibitor, and now as … Continue reading Beef Advocacy with High Plains Journal | Audio
Program Helps Beef Producers With Advocacy Skills | Audio
Each year, I'm on the road doing more than 70 presentations and workshops with beef farmers and ranchers across the community. I'm very lucky to have a job that allows me to work with people doing what I love and helping these awesome people be more confident and comfortable sharing their stories. While in Oklahoma … Continue reading Program Helps Beef Producers With Advocacy Skills | Audio
Thank A Farmer With Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer Podcast 031
Thank a Farmer. We've heard it over the years and I've even joined in the movement myself over the past decade by writing a few articles asking for others to thank us - farmers, ranchers and the agriculture community for the food, fiber and fuel that is used every day. But is that really what … Continue reading Thank A Farmer With Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer Podcast 031