Big ideas. We know the future of food systems, demand and supply continues to grow and evolve, but what are the tools that will get us there? Who are the people who will lead us there? What are the disruptive ideas that will fuel those ideas? Sometimes it take a REBEL to be a LEADER. … Continue reading General Colin Powell on Being a Leader at Alltech REBELation
Social Media Key to be Included in Consumer Conversations About Food
This week I had the opportunity to catch up with Ron Hays of the Radio Oklahoma Network about our use of social media in reaching consumers and advocacy for agriculture. Below is an article and audio piece from my conversation with Ron. Be sure to hop on over to the Oklahoma Farm Report and checkout … Continue reading Social Media Key to be Included in Consumer Conversations About Food
Who will be your 49?
“No matter where they are in the world, farmers are farmers.” - Dr. T Pearse Lyons, Alltech's 2014 Global Beef & Dairy Conference in Deauville, Normandy, France Farmers from across the globe, no matter their style of farming or type of end product, size of operation or amount of income, they're all in the same … Continue reading Who will be your 49?
Alltech Symposium focuses on future of food production
Late last month, I had the great opportunity to travel to Lexington, Kentucky for the Alltech 29th Annual International Symposium. I was one of several guest bloggers invited to cover the event via social media. The theme of the Symposium was taking a Glimpse of food production for 2020 and beyond. There were several great … Continue reading Alltech Symposium focuses on future of food production
Alltech Annual International Symposium | #AgFuture
I'm on the road again this week, in Lexington, Kentucky. Many know Lexington for the University of Kentucky Wildcat Basketball or the legendary horse racing and extremely nice barns that dot the rolling green hills. Some may even know Eastern Kentucky for its trail of Bourbon Distilleries. Lexington is also home to Alltech - a … Continue reading Alltech Annual International Symposium | #AgFuture
Farming Film Festival Video Contest
This contest was suggested to me. What could my game changing idea be? Help me come up with an idea and I'll enter the contest. Any cash received will go to support Texas Wildfire Victims. Farmers are facing new challenges every day. They work hard to produce safe and nutritious food for a growing population. But… … Continue reading Farming Film Festival Video Contest