Paving my career path in agriculture
The story of how getting involved in agriculture inspired me to make it a career.
Advice from the best agriculture advocates
Advice from the best agriculture advocates on social media.
The Case for Really Reliable Research
We live in the information age. Most people can become partially educated on any subject through a quick google search and 10-12 minutes of scrolling. Unfortunately, it can be very difficulty to get accurate information about agriculture on the internet.
Tips for effective agriculture advocacy
In a changing world, agriculture is learning to be more visible and transparent. Use these 4 easy tips to help improve your farm’s social media presence and make a difference for the future of our industries.
Could you be hiring an “undercover” activist?
Are the employees working on your farm there to help care for your animals?
What Gets Your Goat? Actually, A Lot
Meat and dairy goats each serve a different and unique purpose in animal agriculture, from specialty cheeses to cultural meats.
Trusting turkey farmers
In honor of Turkey Lover’s Month, I’d like to share some insights I learned from visiting a turkey farm and a cranberry bog.
What is a “Factory Farm”?
Factory Farm. Industrialized Farm. Corporate Farm. What do all of these repetitive, synonymous terms mean, and are they really all that bad?
Separating Cows and Calves: The Real Story
As a student studying animal agriculture and science at a diverse university, I have found that one question takes prevalence over all others regarding dairy: “Why do dairy farmers take the baby calves away from their mothers?”
Diversifying dairy for June Dairy Month
Every June since 1937, Americans have celebrated hardworking dairy farmers during National Dairy Month. Check out these fun options for celebrating!