Posts Tagged ‘food production’
Stuck in the Middle with You
Small meat processor and farmer Amy Sipes writes an insightful guest post on the need for agriculture and non-agriculturists to meet in the middle. She points to the faults of the ag community as wells as the demands of those trying to make farming a fictional fairyland.
Read MoreTurkey Farmer – A Sustainable Entrepreneur in Michigan
Entrepreneurship as a blessing… A plump, juicy turkey is probably the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving Day spread. Harley Sietsema has spent 30 years working to make sure that your turkey is safe, delicious and affordable (so you can keep your focus on figuring out exactly how long you need to cook it.) Harley knows turkeys.…
Read MorePotato Farmer: Techno Toys in North Dakota
When you think high-tech, what comes to mind? Silicon Valley? Tiny microchips? Fancy smart phones? How about potatoes? Most people aren’t thinking technology when digging into their mashed potatoes, but you might be surprised to learn that although spuds are simple, growing them isn’t. Eric Halverson is the VP of Technology for Black Gold Farms.…
Read MoreDeath on a Farm Revisited
Response to the much-promoted release of HBO’s “Death On A Factory Farm.” Michele Payn, leading agricultural advocate and professional speaker says “It will be heart breaking for those of involved with agriculture to see unforgivable animal abuse and know the majority of the population will have their trust in farmers eroded yet again.” Take a look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqQVll-MP3I if you want a glimpse of how agriculture will be painted in this latest piece by a multi-million dollar activist industry. Also includes suggestions for a story about the positive side of farming, ranching, and agriculture
Read MoreAdd Your Voice to the New York Times
Michael Pollan of the New York Times and author of In Defense of Food, has gained a passionate following. Many in our business don’t buy that Pollan’s in touch with modern agriculture. He’s working on a new, likely very profitable book, and wants reader input on food rules. “In recent years, we’ve deferred to the…
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