With the 83rd National FFA Convention just around the corner, FFA alumni member Laura Padgett shares her advice to current agriculture education students on how to make the most of their experience. Make the most of your time in Indianapolis and cherish memories to last a lifetime.
Guest blogger Chuck Zimmerman writes about the changes he’s seen going from days of Less Nessman at WKRP to present – and the power of people becoming “media.” Read on for a look at how a farm broadcaster turned new technology into a communications portal for agriculture. Let him know what you think the new changes mean and if it’s changed how you get information.
Guest blogger MRS celebrates baby Blue’s first birthday with mixed emotions, a party and lots of cake. Pictures guaranteed to make you smile.
If agriculture can’t translate the science of agriculture and food to a language that can be understood by others, we lose the opportunity to connect. The greater the disconnect, the greater the divide between farm gate and consumer plate. Michele writes about speaking the same language to give agriculture some sex appeal and three key questions to consider as you learn a new language and translate ag.
Canadian Shaun Haney writes as a guest blogger to shed light on similarities and differences between Canadian and American agriculture. He highlights why the two countries need to be on the same page to compete globally as low cost producers against China and South America. Haney also points to social media as a great tool to improve the dialogue amongst North Americans and gain an understanding of issues facing different farmers.
Will HFCS harm baby Blue? Guest blogger MRS talks about reading the stance of other mommy bloggers and how compelling their passion is – until she read a a registered dietitian’s blog about the body treats high fructose corn syrup the same as table sugar. Is HFCS really one of the foods that pose a health risk or simply something to be consumed in moderation? Share your thoughts.
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