Posts by Invited Guest Blogger
Farmer Grows Agritourism & Winery Through Social Media
Ohio farmer Bill Bakan highlights how communicating, especially through social media helps farms. He points to the fact that even if you don’t direct market, other people have an increasing say in how you operate, which translates into your cost of production. Learn how he’s used social media to balance and control his online image for their winery and agritourism operation.
Read MoreFood + Nutrition + Agriculture = Powerful Results
Nutrition professionals want to tackle hunger, food safety and nutrition through agriculture. By seeking closer collaboration with nutrition, agriculture can gain new insights into the food needs consumers. How can you help achieve a closer relationship between agriculture and nutrition? Donna Manring is a leader within her state and national dietetic associations – she wants innovative partnership to deliver optimal nutrition and agriculture information.
Read MoreBeing part of a family business is NOT a birthright!
Want to go back to the farm or already there and banging your head against the wall? Hundreds in family business have taught Jolene Brown that there is a key to stacking the odds toward generational success and family business longevity. It begins with honest answers to 6 questions for the “incoming” generation, writes this professional speaker and farmer in a guest blog post.
Read MoreA Doctor’s Perspective: Food Safety & Antibiotics
A family practitioner who has become a farm wife and mom shares some of the science behind food safety, including details and difficulties with food borne pathogens. Samantha E. McLerran, MD, also notes antibiotic resistance starts with humans in her guest blog post, along with sharing the difficulty of being a doctor dealing with sensationalized information.
Read MoreCommunicating with Impact & Influence
Attention spans are decreasing. Agriculture’s need to effectively communicate is increasing. EARN THE RIGHT TO BE HEARD! Communications expert Stacey Hanke guest blogs about eight steps you can communicate with impact and influence. She notes that failure to communicate successfully wastes time, money and your credibility.
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