Now is the time for agriculture to show America what it does best
Now is the time for the agriculture and food communities to show America what you do best and be the best version of yourself while doing it.
Hollywood Agriculture Advocates
As award season wraps up, its hard to ignore the hits animal agriculture has taken in the last few months. From the decision to take meat off the Golden Globe’s menu, to an Oscar winner’s speech about dairy farming, it begs the question: who are Hollywood’s agriculture advocates?
Oh, the places Iowa agriculture can take you
From Iowa, to Uganda, to DC. Where will agriculture take me next?
It’s time to tell our story differently
I am not telling agriculture advocates to stop telling our story, but to start sharing it in a different and more thoughtful way.
The Game Changers – Vegan Propaganda at its Finest…
Here are some of the myths perpetuated by the latest Netflix documentary.
Holiday Fun at Local Farms
This time of year, my Instagram and Facebook feed is covered in the iconic photos of family and friends getting together at a local farm. While the flood of the same photos would usually get old, this season never does.
Technology, Sustainability and Animal Care on Poultry Farms
When we talk about technology, chickens and turkeys aren’t usually the first things that come to mind. However, the poultry industry regularly uses technology to benefit animal care and improve environmental sustainability.
How robots milk cows
Although these machines are expensive, some farmers that have adopted the technology describe them as being a good investment because it is paying for labor ahead of time, and these workers don’t call out sick! Plus, they send notifications straight to the farmers’ phones to keep them updated on their cows throughout the day and night.
Moooving Towards Cow-Savvy Technology
Dairy farmers use technology to help their farms be more efficient and to keep their cows comfortable. From back-scratchers to fitbits, technology improves animal care on dairy farms!
Misconceptions about antibiotic usage in agriculture
Unfairly blaming animal agriculture for antibiotic resistance will not help us solve this issue.