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
1,000 Lessons Learned From My First 1,000 Blog Posts
Back in 2009, I started blogging before a move to Wyoming where'd I'd be working on a ranch, out of my natural environment, 24 hours away from home, and of course my family and friends wanted to see and hear about my adventures. Considering there wouldn't be much phone service in the mountains, I figured … Continue reading 1,000 Lessons Learned From My First 1,000 Blog Posts
87 blog topic ideas for agriculture bloggers
What do I write about next? How do I come up with a new blog post? I don’t have any inspiration! I don’t have time to think about blogging! And so many times when I look for blog topic ideas, they're not related to agriculture. I’ve heard these excuses so many times over the years … Continue reading 87 blog topic ideas for agriculture bloggers
40 mobile apps and online tools for a more productive life
In the world of "there's an app for that!" how many do we actually use on a regular basis? And how many actually make us more productive? Working in communications, I find it very important to be able to work on the go and to keep information readily accessible. Same can be said for most … Continue reading 40 mobile apps and online tools for a more productive life
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
Why Invest in Social Media? Ask One Question
I've had the awesome opportunity to work on social media training with many individual farmers and ranchers as well as guest speaking at several events during the past several years. One of the most frequent challenges folks often face when trying to justify the investment into social media can be boiled down to just one … Continue reading Why Invest in Social Media? Ask One Question
2014 AgChat Foundation Regional Conference – Portland
Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to Portland, Oregon for the 2014 AgChat Foundation Regional Conference. The 2-day Conference is a smaller scale of our national conference (2014 national location to be announced soon!) and is a great opportunity for folks on a beginner level to get a more intimate opportunity to learn … Continue reading 2014 AgChat Foundation Regional Conference – Portland
Social Media Principles – As shared by Ford Global, Scott Monty
As my job has now taken me into the communications field, I find myself trying to seek out those companies and individuals who are "doing it right" and see what I can learn from them. I'm looking for those Thought Leaders. Who is making waves with social change? Who is making leaps in connecting with … Continue reading Social Media Principles – As shared by Ford Global, Scott Monty