AgChat session 1/5/2010 Question 1: What was your favorite outcome from #agchat in 2009 and why? Question 2: What can people in the #ag industry do to improve public perception of #farmers? Question 3: What is the single most effective #agvocacy tool you used in 2009? Does it look different in 2010? Question 4: What…
Read More about #Agvocacy and Social Media – reviewing 09 and looking forward to 10AgChat session 12/29/2009 Question 1: Are farmers concerned about climate change and how will Cap&Trade impact the farm economy? Question 2: Is ag better off with C&T that has potential upside for some income, or w/ direct regulation from EPA? Question 3: What are the potential competitive consequences if U.S. pursues aggressive C&T agenda &…
Read More about Climate Change DiscussionIn the past 8 years of speaking, I have stood on a ‘bully pulpit’ and likely asked more than 100,000 people to stand up and speak out for agriculture. In order for this to happen, I encouraged farm folks to overcome their natural modesty. After all, it’s impossible to put a face on the plate…
Read More about HumilityEver had a cow lick your video camera? Wonder why a farmer tweets? Want to know how the agricultural community is REALLY using tools such as Twitter, Facebook and video blogs. Certified Speaking Professional Michele Payn spends time talking on camera with farmers about how they have benefited from social media.
Read More about Farmers Share Social Media SuccessAgChat session 12/01/2009 Question 1: How can farmers thank their neighbors, community, and city customers? Question 2: Who’s responsibility is good relationships with neighbors? Question 3: What does productive neighbor relationship look like & how do we get there? Question 4: How do you handle that negative neighbor? Question 5: How do you prepare informational…
Read More about Farm and Ag Neighbor RelationsAs Americans sit down to the gluttonous feast known as Thanksgiving, I hope that you’ll reflect on your plate before it’s loaded with food. Look closely and you may even see reflections of the faces behind your food. The people engaged in the 1.5% of the U.S. population raising food deserve gratitude as we celebrate…
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