National Ag Week Idea Extravaganza
There’s a collective sigh of relief in my office! It appears a party can be thrown on Facebook – and be a cool way of connecting people. I don’t know about you, but I’m always a little worried before a...
View ArticleMilk Pongs, Family Farms & Politicians
Telling your story can happen through words, pictures, videos or text! The National Agriculture Week celebration continues with great events across communities, large and small, in real life and the...
View ArticleAgvocates: People Just Like You
“Agvocacy” is the heart and soul of National Agriculture Week. A farmer in Ohio, Mike Haley, coined the “agvocate” term on Twitter a few months ago. It brings together ‘agriculture’ and ‘advocate’ into...
View ArticleCelebrating the AgChat Community
One year ago I was contemplating the idea of agriculture folks joining a conversation on Twitter, similar to what I had seen in action on “#journchat.” I discussed the idea with some friends in the...
View ArticleLocking Elbows
When I was about six, I was charged with sweeping our calf barn and then tasked with other chores as I grew. I quickly learned that leveraging my strengths, creatively utilizing all the tools and...
View ArticleChanging the Earth with Every Bite
“You can change the world with every bite.” is the closing line of Food, Inc. Rather than getting into the debate around this sensationalized “opiniontary” – I’ll just suffice it to say that it doesn’t...
View ArticleWomen of Agriculture Week
My week started on with giving a workshop on social media a women’s leadership program in North Carolina and ended with a keynote to encourage ladies to celebrate agriculture in central Kansas. Hanging...
View ArticleA Mother’s Legacy
In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m sharing a note penned for our young child… Each night I’m home, I lay my hand on your sweet cheek and send up prayers of thanksgiving for you. It’s those little moments I...
View ArticleDark Secrets of Farms
Dairy People Care! A common theme of the animal rights movement is to promote that today’s farms are full of dirty dark secrets. I grew up on a dairy farm, live on a farm and have had the privilege of...
View ArticleEarning the Right to Educate
Nine states. More than 50 hours of training farmers and ag organizations on social media. 2 tornado warnings during 15+ hours of driving, topped by 5 severe thunderstorms. Gratitude for the way others...
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