#AgChat & #FoodChat Resources

#AgChat is a weekly moderated conversation on Twitter for people in the business of raising food, feed, fuel, fiber. It’s similar to conversations at the local grain elevator or coffee shop, only AgChat is virtual. More than 15,000 people on Twitter have shared viewpoints and ideas about the issues impacting agriculture, such as mainstream media coverage, sustainability, antibiotics, agvocacy best practices, agronomy, animal welfare, farm family relationships, bioenergy and perceptions of farming. It’s fast-paced, thought-provoking and incredibly rewarding to see agriculturists discuss tough issues.

You are invited to join in every Tuesday, 8-10 p.m. Eastern Time. #FoodChat happens the third Tuesday of each month to connect those with an interest in food with the people who raise it. Farmers, foodies, dietitians, ranchers, chefs, moms, consumers, agricultural advocates and nutritionists all enjoy this lively conversation. Follow @agchat or @foodchat on Twitter and see the links below if you need more help getting started. Poke around the archives to see the conversation in action and then join the community.

• Questions about #AgChat? See the FAQs here.
• Need some help getting started? Guidelines available here.
• Interested in partnering with farmers & ranchers in social media? Check out the AgChat Foundation.
• Seeking additional resources on social networking & social business? See Michele’s compilation of resources.

The AgChat Foundation, Inc. is a volunteer driven not-for-profit to empower farmers and ranchers to connect communities through social media platforms. Founded in April 2010, the Foundation focuses on growing a connected community of agvocates – those who are having conversations about food and farming through social media tools. Michele is proud to be a member of the founding Board of Directors.