AgChat session 5/25/2010

Question 1:

Is it possible for diverse agriculture groups to come together when philosophies are different/opposed?

Question 2:

Why is it hard for agriculture to set aside parochial interests & cooperate on issues of mutual interest/threat?

Question 3:

What causes each segment of #ag the feeling of ‘being threatened’ by other segments?

Question 4:

How can a bridge be built between ‘major crops & livestock’ & ‘specialty crops & livestock?’

Question 5:

What common challenges do conventional, organic & natural production share?

Question 6:

What common successes do conventional, organic & natural production share?

Question 7:

What are 2 issues that all of ag can & should come together & work on?

Question 8:

What are 2 projects that #ag can work together on to positively engage consumers?

Question 9:

What are 2 principles that should be followed by all involved in ag to prevent ‘demonization’ of others?

Question 10:

How can we increase the involvement of all ag producers in #agchat to create better cohesion?

Question 11:

How do you see the #AgChat Foundation serving to meet the needs of a diverse #ag community?

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week’s chat