Dark Secrets of Farms

By Michele Payn | May 26, 2010 |

Think farms have secrets or are treating the animals like videos from animal rights activist groups portray? Michele would encourage you to think again and get some facts about animal handling, healthcare, nutrition and milking parlors.

Faces of "Factory Farms"

By Michele Payn | March 2, 2010 |

Learn from three people labelled as “factory farmers” in CA, IA and IN. One is a cancer survivor and shares her poignant thoughts, while the other two are videos quick of family farmers talking with Michele.

Singing and Tweeting on the Tractor

By Michele Payn | February 17, 2010 |

Will Gilmer, “The Singing Dairyman” talks with Michele Payn about the ease of uploading YouTube videos from his smartphone when no high-speed internet access is available and how other farmers can do the same to tell their message.

Inspiration

By Michele Payn | January 26, 2010 |

Agricultural speaker Michele Payn talks about how farmers and ranchers inspire her to continue helping agriculture champion its’ cause!

Reflections in Your Thanksgiving Plate

By Michele Payn | November 25, 2009 |

As 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…