I think it goes without question if you've followed my material for very long, that I am passionate about advocating for the voice of farmers and encouraging others involved in agriculture to join the conversations. While speaking at various agriculture meetings or organization events, I sometimes get blank stares from those farmer and rancher types … Continue reading Why should farmers and ranchers advocate for agriculture? (Video)
Social Agriculture: Social Media’s Role in Agriculture [Video]
Video of our panel at the 2013 American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Nashville, TN. Related articles Social Agriculture - What Is It? (farmbureau.wordpress.com) Ag Social Media 'Rock Stars' Encourage Farmers, Ranchers (farmbureau.wordpress.com) Annual Farm Bureau Meeting an Encouragement to First Time Attendees (agricultureproud.com)
Ag Social Media ‘Rock Stars’ Encourage Farmers, Ranchers
A big thanks to the folks at the American Farm Bureau Federation for inviting myself and friends Janice (@JPlovescotton), Katie (@KatPinke), and Zach (@ZJhunn) to share our advice with the crows. It was a great experience to be a part of this panel and I look forward to connecting with others over food and farm … Continue reading Ag Social Media ‘Rock Stars’ Encourage Farmers, Ranchers
Annual Farm Bureau Meeting an Encouragement to First Time Attendees
This week I'm at the annual National Farm Bureau Federation meeting in Nashville. The following is a short post I shared on the meeting blog. I encourage you to read it and many other posts from attendees on the official AFBF meeting blog. This year is my first trip to the Farm Bureau Annual Meeting … Continue reading Annual Farm Bureau Meeting an Encouragement to First Time Attendees
Farm Bill message to our Senators
The Farm Bill is an important part of this country's government system that allows American Food and Agriculture to operate properly with both interstate and international trade, food safety, and consumer food programs. We may disagree on specific aspects of legislation, but one thing is certain - Our leaders on the on the Hill need … Continue reading Farm Bill message to our Senators