6 senses for the food side to engage in meaningful conversation + 6 steps for agriculture better tell their story = the opportunity to reach across the food plate and shake hands. Help Michele name her new “baby” – a two-sided book. Bringing appreciation for a civil conversation around food and farming. Expertise from around the food plate. Personal stories.
Know a latecomer to the social world who might be embarrassed to ask for help? Michele shares a variety of articles and resources to help them. Scary fact; 57% of people talk to people more online than they do in real life. If agriculture isn’t a part of that, we all lose.
How do we teach our children where their food comes from? Guest blogger, Bobbi Kleinshmidt shows that learning gardens at schools increase a student’s self-esteem, understanding of nutrition, non-verbal communication skills, positive attitudes about the environment – and raises science scores.
Did 9/11 numb our society to common courtesy and turn us into cowards? Michele points to distrust in Muslims and lack of courtesy in conversations around food as evidence in the loss of civility – particularly when firsthand experience is missing. She believes more respect is needed for the freedom of choice – and greater decorum should be brought to the food debate.
The number of overweight kids has doubled in the last 30 years, but is USDA limiting the amount of protein in school lunches really the answer? What about exercise in schools with limited recess and physical education? How about helping the kids care about their food and why nutrition matters to them?
Confident, communication skills, the cool factor, clarity, conversation and conviction are the 6 Cs Michele suggest for teenagers to keep in mind as they find their voice to tell their farm and ranch story. Ideas included from 4-H and FFA members, high schoolers, parents and college students.
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