The comment that started it all: I'm from a family farm with cattle, horses, and on occasion a few pigs, chickens for our own freezer. I've also worked in large cattle feedlots in different parts of the country. Farmers (both large and small) I've worked with all care about providing a quality life for their … Continue reading My highlight of 2012: CNN Eatocracy
Agriculture has some work to do
Recently in my article on CNN's Eatocracy, I noted the need for a more balanced education for customers, but this fully applies to the agriculture community as well. It's a work in progress for myself, and I've been reaching out for more candid conversations with those outside of agriculture production for their thoughts. So here … Continue reading Agriculture has some work to do
How customers can help farmers with animal care
Here's my latest post on CNN Eatocracy. I'd like to give a big thank you to Kathy Swift, #agchat friend and veterinarian from Florida for helping me with this. Previously Eatocracy featured a post from HSUS food policy director telling consumers how they can improve the lives of farm animals. I felt it was … Continue reading How customers can help farmers with animal care