November is a month of gratitude and giving thanks. As you look for advocacy themes and agriculture blog topics for the month, consider these resources for online content and conversation starters. Below you'll find themes that are celebrated throughout the month of November and on specific weeks. While not all themes are specific to food … Continue reading November Advocacy and Agriculture Blog Topics
October Advocacy and Agriculture Blog Topics
October is a month to celebrate all things Fall as we settle into bright colors on the trees and crisp, morning temperatures. As you look for advocacy themes and agriculture blog topics for the month, consider these resources for online content and conversation starters. Below you'll find themes that are celebrated throughout the month and … Continue reading October Advocacy and Agriculture Blog Topics
Culture and Inclusion are not just words on paper
"A culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a goal to be met by just words on paper, but it's the actions that we take. When we're talking about the culture of an organization, how do employees interact? How do leaders set the tone for the conversations that are taking place?" Those are words … Continue reading Culture and Inclusion are not just words on paper
Farmers as Trusted Voices on Vaccines?
Take a few moments and consider the people who are in your community. Who do you trust for advice when you have questions? What factors into who you consider a credible source of information? Who are the trusted voices other people turn to? Chances are, in rural America at least, many of those trusted voices … Continue reading Farmers as Trusted Voices on Vaccines?
Agriculture Internships – tips to maximize the opportunities
Growing up on a diversified cattle ranch, I had the great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the cattle business from an early age. I had a deep dive into a large-scale cow-calf and stocker business; our family vacations were traveling to Amarillo, Texas to see our cattle in the feedlots. Despite having such an … Continue reading Agriculture Internships – tips to maximize the opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion – will Ag brush it off?
Does agriculture have a problem with diversity and inclusion? Is this something the community is willing to admit and work on? Or will some in the industry try to brush this off as well? In the weeks after I first shared my experiences challenging diversity and inclusion in the workplace, I've received an overwhelming amount … Continue reading Diversity and Inclusion – will Ag brush it off?
COVID-19 Impacts on Beef
This week I was invited to join the Farm Traveler podcast for a brief discussion on impacts of COVID-19 on the beef industry. I've spent much of the past 8 weeks reading everything I can on the impacts to our industry and trying to keep up with the questions coming from farmers, ranchers and beef … Continue reading COVID-19 Impacts on Beef
Beef Advocacy with High Plains Journal | Audio
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas. This was my eighth time to attend the meeting over the years as I've been involved in beef advocacy. I've had the opportunity to hold several roles, including state host, state staff, trade show exhibitor, and now as … Continue reading Beef Advocacy with High Plains Journal | Audio
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
3 tips to improve your advocacy skills
Communication is hard, right? We've heard time and again over the past decade the need to "share your story" as it relates to advocacy and reaching consumers to answer questions about where our food comes from and how our food is grown. We try to make communication and advocacy complicated, but it can be broken … Continue reading 3 tips to improve your advocacy skills