AgChat session 7/06/2010 Discussion on Conventional Agriculture Question 1: How do you define conventional #ag when it is so diverse-organic, natural, local, GMO, sustainable, family owned? Question 2: Is ‘conventional ag’ tied only to crop #ag? Is there a ‘conventional ag’ point of view for animal #agriculture? Question 3: Do farmers feel like conventional practices…

AgChat session 6/29/2010 Question 1: What types of stresses are there for animal agriculture in the summer? Question 2: How do summer stresses vary regionally? Question 3: How do you use A/C and non A/C equipment on your farm? Is it essential for your well being? Question 4: How do you attract summer farm help…

Foodchat session 6/15/2010 Question 1: What are some of the best topics to connect with #food consumers to develop relationships? Question 2: What are your favorite social media sources for #nutrition and/or #foodsafety info? Or just food info? Question 3: What online tools will make buying easy & convenient for consumers? Paypal, calendars of food…

AgChat session 6/08/2010 Question 1: How would you describe your farm’s financial outlook? If not farming, what’s your forecast? Question 2: What should Ag finance look like to make farming more affordable for beginning ranchers/farmers? Question 3: What areas would you like to learn more about with respect to farm finances? Question 4: What are…

AgChat session 6/08/2010 Question 1: What info do people most want to get via SM? What frustrates them? Question 2: How can researchers most effectively share their findings with #farmers and other #ag professionals? Question 3: What social media methods (SM) are being used in agriculture? How prevalent is SM in #agriculture vs. other industries?…