Advocacy
The Year of Food: an inside look from National Geographic
Dennis Dimick, environmental editor for National Geographic, provides insight on “The Year of Food”, how farmers can connect to the media, and thoughts about feeding the world in this first of two interviews with Michele.
Read MoreFood with a conscience: humane care and animal welfare
A personal look from Michele at the frustration of dealing with sick dairy cattle and the compassion farmers use in caring for their animals. True animal welfare involves great deal of human compassion, science and frustration.
Read MoreA journalist’s viewpoint on agriculture’s opportunity
Former CNN White House correspondent Frank Sesno talks with Michele Payn about communicating agriculture, telling the farm story and connecting with younger generations.
Read MoreThe human factor of the food plate
Food is important, as is where it comes from, but neither is as important as the people around the table. Michele’s #foodthanks in 2013 goes to the humans who make this discussion matter, with ideas on how to make that personal connection.
Read MoreIs science sexy or sensational enough to sell?
Is there a singular individual or act responsible for the growing distrust in science? Selling science is about the opportunity to connect and make science meaningful on a personal level. Research and data doesn’t connect without human interface. Michele points out that people don’t trust what they don’t understand, whether it’s in a food laboratory or a farmer’s field. How can connect science or agriculture to people’s hearts?
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