A reflection on National Agriculture Week by agricultural advocate Michele Payn. The reality is that most consumers aren’t coming to agriculture’s party. If they were, westernized countries wouldn’t have the levels of misunderstanding about biotechnology, animal rights, global warming from farms, fertilizers and the scads of other issues driving a wedge between the farm gate and consumer. Little thought is given the business of raising food until economics make food unaffordable or a sensationalized media story brings agriculture to mind. It’s time to change that.
Response to the much-promoted release of HBO’s “Death On A Factory Farm.” Michele Payn, leading agricultural advocate and professional speaker says “It will be heart breaking for those of involved with agriculture to see unforgivable animal abuse and know the majority of the population will have their trust in farmers eroded yet again.” Take a look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqQVll-MP3I if you want a glimpse of how agriculture will be painted in this latest piece by a multi-million dollar activist industry. Also includes suggestions for a story about the positive side of farming, ranching, and agriculture
Michael Pollan of the New York Times and author of In Defense of Food, has gained a passionate following. Many in our business don’t buy that Pollan’s in touch with modern agriculture. He’s working on a new, likely very profitable book, and wants reader input on food rules. “In recent years, we’ve deferred to the…
Professional speaker and agricultural advocate Michele Payn points to the need for resiliency in these trying times. Resiliency can be illustrated as a rubber ball being dropped; the harder you fall, the harder you need to bounce. Mayo Clinic says “People with resilience harness inner strengths and rebound more quickly from a setback or challenge, whether it’s a job loss, an illness or the death of a loved one.”
Kelsay Farms, a modern dairy farm just south of Indianapolis, IN, has done an excellent job of helping more people understand food production. I recently asked Amy Kelsay to share her passion educating others about where their food originates. As the first of several producer profiles, I am sharing our interview to showcase those who are championing agriculture on their farm.
Learn how you can be involved to keep “big brother” out of mandating how you should work/live/play with animals. Feautures a petition to sign to let Obama administration know about detrimental effect on agriculture, animal testing, hunting and pet ownership through a petition that’s against the agenda of the Humane Society.
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