If you have a question, go ask Twitter. While at times it can be a madhouse, I've found Twitter to still be a great source for conversation, banter, and new ideas. That's partly why I reference it as the coffee shop of social media during my training workshops. You can learn about your own industry, … Continue reading Career Advice – 101 Lessons I Wish I Had Learned Earlier
Career Advice For The Decade
Can you believe there is only one month left in this decade? What have you accomplished over the past ten years? I know I've had quite a few adventures since completing college in Stillwater, Oklahoma and have found myself making a life in the Rocky Mountain states. When I started looking back, it reminded me … Continue reading Career Advice For The Decade
My LGBTQ Coming Out Story | Pride in Agriculture
It took some time. But really, it’s still taking time. Every time I hear of someone’s LGBTQ coming out, it makes me realize that maybe other people might feel like this, too. Growing up in rural America, in the heart of the bible belt, It was always taught that being gay was a sin, morally … Continue reading My LGBTQ Coming Out Story | Pride in Agriculture
Life Lessons – Highs and Lows and Setting Priorities
2018 was off to such a great start. My blogging was consistent, as was training for my first 100k. Then, life stepped in with a hold my beer and watch this. Of course, I've joked about turning 30, wanting to finally distance myself from those 20-year-olds. And that travel and running take up too much … Continue reading Life Lessons – Highs and Lows and Setting Priorities
Leadership Principles We Should Have Learned As Kids
Do you ever make a trip back home, then find yourself reminiscing on the lessons you learned as a kid? I was lucky enough to have both parents working together on the ranch where my brothers and I could jump off the bus every afternoon and go to work with them. For me, looking back … Continue reading Leadership Principles We Should Have Learned As Kids
Raising Texas Cotton with Jeremy Brown | Agriculture Proud Podcast 027
Beyond the fence post also means that I must be involved. There are so many different aspects to agriculture. The more I learn through involvement, the better I can be as a farmer. I believe that it is important to “AgVocate” for agriculture at the local level and beyond. - Jeremy Brown, Beyond the Fence … Continue reading Raising Texas Cotton with Jeremy Brown | Agriculture Proud Podcast 027
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
The Last of the Virgin Sod
As turn the page to Spring when farmers prepare for the season's planting, I can't help but think of the smell of freshly turned dirt and the green plants that will soon sprout up. The Last of the Virgin Sod captures this feeling well. While we have relatively small amounts of native prairie remaining in … Continue reading The Last of the Virgin Sod
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
Dealing with Unemployment and Finding a Career Path
On a Monday in mid-December, I received the unexpected news of company-wide layoffs as the business was restructuring. The company was relatively new in a competitive marketplace. Our rate of adoption was slow, but I’ve come to expect that when the world of agriculture meets technology. Investors wanted more and they wanted it yesterday. When … Continue reading Dealing with Unemployment and Finding a Career Path