Happy National Agriculture Day 2015! I can't believe it's been 5 years since the creation of this blog that has traveled far and wide. Over the year's I aimed to show an example that proclaiming a pride in what you do isn't boastful, but rather sharing enthusiasm for your passion and the values which you … Continue reading National Ag Day 2015 – Ranching, Sustainability, Family
Cashing in on Useless Agriculture Degrees
Every once in a while, a new report comes out that predicts growth or decline in various industries or product markets. Groups supported by the outcome usually proclaim the report as the latest and greatest news, opposing groups usually dismiss reports for their fallacies, and media outlets are looking for a chance to gain the largest … Continue reading Cashing in on Useless Agriculture Degrees
Agriculture Proud and a Blue Cow
It's something special to reflect back on work started 5 years ago and see how far it goes and develops. For me, I never would have imagined the response that initial post received. Now, 5 years and 1,000 blog posts down the road, it's amazing to see just how far the thought of being "Agriculture … Continue reading Agriculture Proud and a Blue Cow
Agriculture Instills Family Values to be Proud Of
March marks an important month for many people in agriculture. It's the turning point in winter where we look forward to the Spring Solstice (20th). We know that warmer weather must be just around the corner despite all of the fun weather encountered during long winter months. Farmers start the process of preparations for Spring … Continue reading Agriculture Instills Family Values to be Proud Of
Chipotle Continues Negativity, Makes Dialogue Difficult | Part 2
As I mentioned in the previous post (See Part 1 here), I've spent the past few weeks chatting with marketing managers from Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) about their Food With Integrity (FWI) campaign. It's a topic that began a few years back and includes several high-profile ad campaigns - Back to the Start, Scarecrow, and … Continue reading Chipotle Continues Negativity, Makes Dialogue Difficult | Part 2
Milken Global Conference | Not my Normal Experience (Part 1)
In recent years I've had the opportunity to attend several great conferences within the agriculture community. These travels have taken me from coast to coast and I have met many great farmers and ranchers across the country. Attending conferences is usually a highlight of seeing old friends, meeting new ones, and being exposed to new … Continue reading Milken Global Conference | Not my Normal Experience (Part 1)
5 Online Tools to Build your Farm or Ranch Business
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
How to lose an argument on food and agriculture topics
A few weeks back, I shared several lessons learned while sticking my neck out and engaging in discussions centered around food and agriculture topics. Today, I share a few lessons learned by failure; sometimes my own. Assuming science will give us all the answers; it only gives us some of the answers. Pick a topic, any … Continue reading How to lose an argument on food and agriculture topics
#FoodForThought Where’s The Disconnect?
Thinking out loud here. Where's the disconnect when it comes to food? I've said it many times in the past few years that most Americans are disconnected from agriculture and that we farmers, ranchers and those of us involved in agriculture need to advocate, share our stories, and work to fix that disconnect. That people … Continue reading #FoodForThought Where’s The Disconnect?
Lessons I’ve learned while sticking my neck out
This isn’t my normal kind of post but it’s something that I want to share. It seems more and more I’m incredibly frustrated some days by the conversations I find. It’s amazing how well people think they know me just by reading a few (or sometimes just one) of my posts on social media. And … Continue reading Lessons I’ve learned while sticking my neck out