Think farms have secrets or are treating the animals like videos from animal rights activist groups portray? Michele would encourage you to think again and get some facts about animal handling, healthcare, nutrition and milking parlors.
AgChat session 5/25/2010 Question 1: Is it possible for diverse agriculture groups to come together when philosophies are different/opposed? Question 2: Why is it hard for agriculture to set aside parochial interests & cooperate on issues of mutual interest/threat? Question 3: What causes each segment of #ag the feeling of ‘being threatened’ by other segments?…
Foodchat session 5/18/2010 Question 1: What steps do food producers take to reduce air, land, and water pollution? Question 2: What are the biggest concerns moms have about how their food is grown/raised? Question 3: As food producers, how do you buck trend that all parents want a ‘quick’ meal that comes from can or…
One week ago, my office went “back to Mac.” I’ve been known to get a little cranky when computers aren’t working, so this transition was anticipated with some stress. Enough people have asked me on Twitter and Facebook about the PC to Apple switch that I thought it was worth a post. And, I speak…
Agchat session 5/11/2010 Question 1: What commodities require the most reliable work source? Are some producers worried about being short labor? Question 2: If not hispanic/migrant works to harvest fruit/vegs & other #farm products, than who? Question 3: How can we economically justify closed borders when consumers are not willing to pay for increased…
Michele shares a personal note to her young child in honor of Mother’s Day about her hopes, including resiliency, work ethic, perseverance, family, faith and friends – and lessons learned on a farm.
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