Sometimes in the rush and routine for everything, it can be easy for us to forget that not everyone is comfortable with or knows just how to get started in social media, or with any online tools for that matter. In my article for Progressive Forage Grower magazine this month, I've shared 5 tips to … Continue reading 5 Online Tools to Build your Farm or Ranch Business
Why Invest in Social Media? Ask One Question
I've had the awesome opportunity to work on social media training with many individual farmers and ranchers as well as guest speaking at several events during the past several years. One of the most frequent challenges folks often face when trying to justify the investment into social media can be boiled down to just one … Continue reading Why Invest in Social Media? Ask One Question
Social Media Principles – As shared by Ford Global, Scott Monty
As my job has now taken me into the communications field, I find myself trying to seek out those companies and individuals who are "doing it right" and see what I can learn from them. I'm looking for those Thought Leaders. Who is making waves with social change? Who is making leaps in connecting with … Continue reading Social Media Principles – As shared by Ford Global, Scott Monty
2013 Year of the Selfie – What about the #farmerselfie?
Unless you were hiding under a rock last year (Welcome to 2014!), you probably noted that 'selfie' was one of the big words of 2013. Much thanks to social media platforms like SnapChat and Instagram, everyone is walking around taking photos of themselves doing the duck face and striking the sorority pose. The Selfie has … Continue reading 2013 Year of the Selfie – What about the #farmerselfie?
Brainstorming blog ideas with search engine tools
There's nothing worse for a writer than sitting down and not being able to form a complete sentence. No matter how hard you try, comprehending a complete thought seems next to impossible. For my fellow ag bloggers, I urge you to keep tapping into your endless material and try a little concept I have dubbed "blogstorming". … Continue reading Brainstorming blog ideas with search engine tools
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
Ag Social Media ‘Rock Stars’ Encourage Farmers, Ranchers
A big thanks to the folks at the American Farm Bureau Federation for inviting myself and friends Janice (@JPlovescotton), Katie (@KatPinke), and Zach (@ZJhunn) to share our advice with the crows. It was a great experience to be a part of this panel and I look forward to connecting with others over food and farm … Continue reading Ag Social Media ‘Rock Stars’ Encourage Farmers, Ranchers
Talking Social Media with Florida Agriculture
Central Florida in October? Talking food, farming, and social media? Why not?!? Plus it worked out perfect as the weather in East Tennessee last week was cloudy and cool. Last week I had the opportunity to meet some great folks involved in farming at the Agriculture Institute of Florida's Annual Meeting and Workshop. The workshop, … Continue reading Talking Social Media with Florida Agriculture
Dry Conditions Drying Up Business for Cattle Farmers
Watch out! I HERD on the news tonight that my dad "spends his life surrounded by these beautiful females!" Haha, no he's not in trouble, but my dad was featured on the Little Rock ABC news tonight in a story featuring the struggles cattle farmers are having with recent and long-term dry weather conditions. Be … Continue reading Dry Conditions Drying Up Business for Cattle Farmers
Farmers and Ranchers Get Social at Agvocacy 2.0
The #AgChat Foundation is headed to Kansas City this summer for the 3rd Annual Agvocacy 2.0 training! I had the awesome opportunity to attend last year's conference in Nashville. It was an awesome trip and my first to Tennessee. And now I live in Tennessee and am a student at the state's flagship University! Coincidence? … Continue reading Farmers and Ranchers Get Social at Agvocacy 2.0