Posts by Invited Guest Blogger
Herd Health Evaluation: Where Do You Rank?
Dairy farmer and triathlete Jody Dyess is concerned about the “herd health” of his fellow farmers and ranchers. If you were to do a herd health evaluation on yourself and your family, what would be the score? This guest blogger notes that the holidays are a great time to consider a change in your “ration” or to get out and become more active.
Read More10 Rules of Online Engagement for the Kicking and Screaming
Guest blogger Dan Toland of Ohio Farm Bureau provides 10 tips for farmers and agvocates online – even those who are fighting the internet and social media. He points to a 52% increase in consumer trust on websites as a credible source on food system issues as reason enough to join the discussion. It’s time to step outside your comfort zone and be engaged in real, live and honest-to-goodness online conversations about what you do.
Read MoreRancher, Mom of 5, Blogger – and Agvocate
You’d think a mom of triplets (with 5 teenagers total) would have better things to worry about than blogging about her ranch. But Debbie Lyons-Blythe does just that – and is asking everyone on a farm or ranch or in agriculture for 10 minutes of their time. Read this guest post from a great agvocate who’s a finalist for the AgConnect Advocate award.
Read MoreTrouble for “Processed” Foods & Farmers?
Are processed foods real to blame for food safety risks, obesity and other nutritional issues? Interesting guest post from International Food Information Council highlights the need to understand the complete farm to fork process – and get the facts behind food, whether it is processed or fresh. Must read for farmers concerned about food misinformation.
Read MoreFarmer on a Diet Gives Thanks
Mike Ver Steeg, a family farmer in Iowa, provides a guest blog on what he learned while joining his wife on a diet and losing 20 pounds. He points to the media hype around local, organic, processed and vegan foods – and notes we need to provide food products for ALL to enjoy. Protect our food choices – and give thanks for that freedom!
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