How you say it matters. But sometimes, what you say can have an even bigger impact on how your message is received. Word choice matters. Think back to the last time you were part of a discussion with someone from a different industry about their line of work. Did they bring up any words or … Continue reading What word choice leads to misunderstanding?
What I learned by unfollowing everyone on Twitter
During a Twitter conversation this past week, I was asked why bother following people who we disagree with. While the social media platform has gained a reputation as an environment with bullying and negativity, and for good reason, it has allowed so many people to connect through conversations. I’ve been an active Twitter user since … Continue reading What I learned by unfollowing everyone on Twitter
Advocacy Tips for Sharing Your Sustainability Story
What do you find to be the most difficult part of discussing sustainability? Share your thoughts on Twitter. Happy Earth Day! I hope you take this opportunity to share some appreciation for the environment we live and work in on a daily basis. The agriculture community is lucky to have these landscapes as our offices. I know … Continue reading Advocacy Tips for Sharing Your Sustainability Story
Finding your audience for sustainability and advocacy
This month, new survey results show the most widely used social media platforms by Americans. While you may assume Facebook is the top dog, it's worth looking at survey results to see how the platforms actually rank.If you dive deeper into the Pew Research Center report, you'll see not all platforms are equal when it comes to who is using them. While … Continue reading Finding your audience for sustainability and advocacy
Advocacy for Earth Day and Environmental Sustainability
Earth Day 2021 is coming on April 22. Are you preparing to join the conversations? Most of us in the agriculture community realize that working in and caring for our environment is a year-round task. In past years, we've made great strides in sharing our stories of environmental stewardship, but we always have room for improvement in … Continue reading Advocacy for Earth Day and Environmental Sustainability
How is your advocacy message received?
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
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
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