As a society, we have an ever-increasing desire to learn more about where our food comes from. However, seeing as fear and emotion (looking at you Food Inc.) sell much easier than truth and science, we seem to have an uphill road to climb when trying to share educational material or documentaries about food and … Continue reading Educational Documentaries Sharing the Real Stories of Agriculture
32 Beef Advocates to Follow on Twitter
One of the difficult parts of jumping on a new social media network can be figuring out how to use it. Twitter can be one of those platforms that can seem overwhelming if you don't have good examples to follow. Maybe even in the beef world. I am pretty darn lucky to work with some … Continue reading 32 Beef Advocates to Follow on Twitter
Sharing your story of agriculture innovations
As I've been traveling around the country much of this summer, I have encountered a slew of people from many walks of life. We all come from different places and have different ways of doing things. And likely, just as many different preferences for the food we eat. Agriculture innovations become part of that story … Continue reading Sharing your story of agriculture innovations
How to Advocate Offline | Over A Beer Podcast 028
In the world of agriculture advocacy, we often get caught up in the latest social media tools. But, truth is, we can be advocates offline as well. Let's not forget I started with a dumbphone just a few years ago. And apparently Carrie like to tell people to just EAT IT in song. (At least … Continue reading How to Advocate Offline | Over A Beer Podcast 028
Why Are You Agriculture Proud? National Agriculture Day 2017
Hard to believe, but the calendar rolls around on another anniversary for the Agriculture Proud blog! It all started on National Agriculture Day in 2010 and the site continues to grow with even larger audiences on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you'd like to learn where it all began, visit this archived post. Photo … Continue reading Why Are You Agriculture Proud? National Agriculture Day 2017
Farming In Nebraska with Deb Gangwish | Agriculture Proud Podcast 026
I must say that I live in my boots. I like all kinds of boots, cowboy boots - fancy and plain, dress boots – tall and short, snow, rain, muck and work boots – yup I like them all. I feel comfortable in my boots, they are part of my everyday life on our family … Continue reading Farming In Nebraska with Deb Gangwish | Agriculture Proud Podcast 026
Agriculture Advocacy Takes Place In Many Forms
During my recent trip to the 2017 Bayer AgVocacy Forum in San Antonio, Texas, I had the opportunity to catch up with Carson Horn of the Radio Oklahoma Network for an interview. Carson and I spoke about the current role of agriculture advocacy and how the need continues to grow and develop for our agriculture … Continue reading Agriculture Advocacy Takes Place In Many Forms
Fighting With Activists | Over A Beer Podcast 023
We'd be lying if we said occasionally getting into a fight with activists isn't fun and entertaining. But it is also exhausting and can make you look like a fool. On Episode 023 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast, Ryan Goodman and Carrie Mess continue the Over A Beer series talking about hot topics in agriculture. This … Continue reading Fighting With Activists | Over A Beer Podcast 023
5 restaurants farmers should visit, including Chipotle
I'm well aware negative spin headlines garner all the attention these days. However, when a fellow ag blogger took on a list of restaurants people should avoid due to anti-science stances, I decided to take a positive look at the story. I believe it can be a mistake to slam the door in the face … Continue reading 5 restaurants farmers should visit, including Chipotle
Our Evolution of ‘Agvocacy’ | Over a Beer Podcast 021
Agvocacy - a term coined within the agriculture community; commonly used to refer to agriculture advocates. Whether our start was documenting ranch life in Wyoming or selling lingerie on Twitter, our online advocacy has transformed over the past several years. Make sure you listened to the first episode of the Over a Beer series! In Episode 021 … Continue reading Our Evolution of ‘Agvocacy’ | Over a Beer Podcast 021