Whether it is a t shirt from an ag conference or a hat supporting a friend's ranch, wearing Agriculture-related clothing never ceases to strike up a good conversation. This week was no exception. There is a brewery in town that I love to frequent. They have good pizza, great burgers, and at least a dozen televisions from … Continue reading How to handle conversations on controversial food issues
Social Media Finds Home In College Classroom
Did you ever think the day would come when professors asked students to pull out their phones for a quick tweet in the middle of a lecture? Well it might not be too far from the truth. Texas Tech released this story earlier this month describing how some of their classrooms are embracing the social … Continue reading Social Media Finds Home In College Classroom
California Activists Torch Cattle Trucks
"Containers of accelerant were placed beneath a row of 14 trucks with four digital timers used to light four of the containers and kerosene soaked rope carrying the fire to the other 10," the e-mail said. "We were extremely pleased to see all 14 trucks 'were a total loss,' " the message said. "We're not … Continue reading California Activists Torch Cattle Trucks
Visit from a Non-Farmer for a Day
How would I work differently if a non-farmer/rancher followed me around on the farm for a day? Well, my first impulse is to say I would not do anything differently, but every time someone visits the house I make sure the house is picked up, the dishes are done, and the dirty clothes are stashed … Continue reading Visit from a Non-Farmer for a Day
How would you farm differently if…
How would you farm differently if a total stranger (non-farmer/rancher) followed you around all day? I am always up for some good conversation between bloggers that inspire new blog post ideas. This past week Ryan Bright (Tennessee dairy farmer, @farmerbright) sent me a message with this thought. How would we work differently with a non-farmer … Continue reading How would you farm differently if…
How Do Consumers View Cattle Production?
Yesterday Amanda Radke shared an interesting email from a reader of her Beef Daily column. It's a grossly disturbing viewpoint of cattle production, pulling scenes from many documentaries and films. I'll share the viewers message below. What would your response be to such statements? “Amanda, all animals processed conventionally are super-stressed out, terrified, and their … Continue reading How Do Consumers View Cattle Production?
Animal protection efforts have unintended results
On the heels of yesterday's post about the importance of advocating for agriculture within our communities, I find this post from a Tennessee newspaper that further supports the need for agvocacy in our own communities. Rather than summarize parts of the story, I've decided it's best you just read it yourself. Below is a portion; … Continue reading Animal protection efforts have unintended results
Advocating for the Beef Community (Part 2)
(Don't forget to read part 1 first and continue to part 3 in the series.) In case you missed out on Monday... I took a quick trip to Petit Jean Mountain last week to visit with other Arkansas Young Cattlemen about becoming better leaders in our community. Daren Williams from NCBA came down and shared a … Continue reading Advocating for the Beef Community (Part 2)
Agendas And Social Media: War Path or Passion
Last week I attended the AgChat conference in Nashville. The opportunity to spend 3 days putting a face with the twitter handles and avatars I have been talking to for the last year, was a pretty awesome experience. All of the online friends I talk to everyday are now real life friends. It was a … Continue reading Agendas And Social Media: War Path or Passion
No Smartphone? No Problem!
So I spent yesterday moaning and groaning about how technology is making us lazy and how I don't need a smartphone, tablet, or what-have-you. But truth be told, it's easy for the fat man to talk about obesity while he eats his cake. Not sure how "smartphones" made my phone dumb, but even without internet … Continue reading No Smartphone? No Problem!