North Americans can easily lose sight of the basics, which I was reminded of during a recent trip to Egypt. I had the privilege of working on a Value-Chain Training project focused on strengthening agricultural technical high schools, through Egyptian faculty members who train teachers integrate workforce preparation skills with state-mandated curriculum. A colleague from Michigan State University and I provided a three-day workshop, along with developing…
Read More about Back to the BasicsWhat a week it’s been for the agrifood business to go on a wild ride with the national popular press. The ride started with Sunday’s edition (October 12) of Food Fights, the New York Times Magazine, with a reported circulation of 1.7 million. In a “Dear Mr. President-Elect” nine-page diatribe, Michael Pollan wrote “It may surprise you to…
Read More about Agriculture's Ride with the MediaOver the last couple of days, I’ve been at the Center for Food Integrity Food Summit. In addition to hearing from executives from across the food chain with vastly varying opinions, consumer panels enlightened us and provided a glimpse into another world. Several on the animal care consumer panel didn’t really believe that labels are…
Read More about The Fickle ConsumerTechnology is a frequent topic in modern agriculture and considered a necessary farming tool. The rest of the world is abuzz about technology tools, but in a very different context than in food production. YouTube, LinkedIn, Blogs, Facebook, social networks, Second Life, video blogs, RSS feeds, and Twitter are some of the popular ones. If you don’t have…
Read More about Technology: Tool or Time Waster?Perhaps I’ve become a bit too focused on the rhetoric against animal agriculture, but there’s been too much discussion lately not to share. I’m hoping my friends from the grain side of the business are in the field – but if not, please send examples from those claiming you’re poisoning the world with GMOs, pesticides,…
Read More about Shrinking Brains and Milking WomenAre you concerned about the stability of U.S., leadership by elected officials and the country’s future? If so, plan to vote on November 4 or surrender your right to complain. My personal position on politics is to look for the best person for the job, regardless of party affiliation. That remains true this election, but Obama’s…
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