Most folks get to share "Peanut" photos of their kids, so I figure it's only fair I get to share one from our cows During the month of April, my schedule is jam packed and I'm finding myself on the road nearly every day. It's breeding season for our cattle in Tennessee and it's the … Continue reading Biotechnology and Cattle Reproduction | Ask a Farmer
Ruminations from behind #ThePile
If you'll recall, last year I began affectionately referring to my stack of work related to graduate school as #ThePile. It is a never-ending list of things to do, papers to digest, and imitating statistics to encounter. I don't have the time I would like to share my thoughts on everything, but I have been … Continue reading Ruminations from behind #ThePile
Common Misconceptions in Food and Agriculture
On a weekly basis, I usually receive 8-10 questions via my Ask A Farmer contact form from folks who just want to know more about agriculture in general. I'm just one guy with an opinion who is willing to share my opinion. I try to incorporate links with perspectives from others as often as possible … Continue reading Common Misconceptions in Food and Agriculture
My favorite YouTube channels for ag, food, and farm
What are your favorite online channels for videos related to agriculture, food, and farm topics? I have my own subscription list on YouTube of my favorite video channels. It includes everything from my favorite music artists, some good devotional updates, and plenty of farmer bloggers. But I couldn't find another list to grow my collection. … Continue reading My favorite YouTube channels for ag, food, and farm
Celebrate National Agriculture Day and talk to a farmer
National Agriculture Day is a great opportunity to talk to a farmer. I had the opportunity to share a few words on CNN Eatocracy this week to encourage people to consider how agriculture impacts our lives daily. One of the first steps in transparency for our agriculture systems is encouraging folks to become more aware … Continue reading Celebrate National Agriculture Day and talk to a farmer
National Agriculture Day Through the Eyes of Farm Bloggers
Today is National Agriculture Day. the one day of the year when Congress encourages everyone to stop and think about agriculture. We are thinking about all the people involved in agriculture and all of the things they are accomplishing! Farmers who are producing food for their families and a few neighbors as well as the farmers … Continue reading National Agriculture Day Through the Eyes of Farm Bloggers
Agriculture Proud – It all started on National Ag Day
3 years! Can you believe it? Prior to National Ag Day 2010, I was involved in social media and advocating for the agriculture industry, but I had yet to really find my spot. That all changed with one tweet. I posted my response on the Working Ranch magazine blog I was writing at the time … Continue reading Agriculture Proud – It all started on National Ag Day
Observing National Ag Day on Ag Proud
Today's featured Bandita is Janice AKA JPLovesCotton, a city girl who loves cotton and biotechnology. Her work at Monsanto includes blogging and social media outreach. A colorful adventure is her personal blog. Follow her on Twitter (@JPLovesCotton). It seems every industry and every special interest have a day on the calendar. You see tweets, Facebook and blog posts about national _____ … Continue reading Observing National Ag Day on Ag Proud
Characteristics of a Farmer – The Farmer’s Creed
Earlier this month we reflected on Paul Harvey's "So God Made a Farmer" from 1978. Those values and characteristics of a farmer hold true today, just as they did when they were first recited at the National FFA Convention. Folks can pick them apart and ridicule, saying the modern farmer has changed, but I believe … Continue reading Characteristics of a Farmer – The Farmer’s Creed
The Wide World of Oregon Agriculture.
Bandita Marie Bowers is a 5th generation grass seed farmer in Harrisburg, OR farming land that has been in her family for over a hundred years. Prior to returning to the family farm she graduated from Washington State University with degrees in Agriculture and Agriculture Economics and Management then spent 3 years in the Farm Credit System. … Continue reading The Wide World of Oregon Agriculture.