From the Cattle Pasture to Capitol Hill
Coming from a small, rural town in east-central Missouri, I never would have imaged myself interning in an office near the nation’s Capitol.
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Safeguarding the future of animal ag by bridging the communication gap between the farm and food communities, one blog post at a time.
Directionally Challenged
Originally I was in route to becoming a zoo veterinarian, then to a farrier, to an equine vet, as well as considering equestrian management. The common ground: agriculture.
5 things to know about dairy farming
During my collegiate studies, I have had the opportunity to meet and speak with some of the hardworking individuals who look over these cows and provide high-quality dairy products for American families. Here are five things to know about dairy farming.
A day in the life of an agriculture student
An agriculture student can study in a variety of disciplines such as animal sciences, entomology, plant sciences, food science and marketing.
You’re teaching my daughter WHAT in health class???
Ty Higgins shares his experience of when he learned his daughter watched “Food Inc.”
Roots in Pennsylvania stem a love of agriculture
My love of agriculture has helped me cultivate a pride in our food system and an interest in sharing agriculture with the public.
4-H got me started, FFA got me hooked
I have seen so many individuals grow and develop through these amazing youth organizations and have a positive impact on this world.
Farm tours and a city girl
Let me tell you about my adventure of going on a farm tour of the pork adventure and the dairy adventure at Fair Oaks Farms in Indiana.
A lot to be proud of
I’ve always felt like my story is simple, so it was refreshing to see that someone enjoyed what I had to say. My story is far from complete, but I can’t wait to see where I end up in this world.
Antibiotics and Animal Agriculture: a consumer’s perspective
Consumers are concerned about the possibility of antibiotic residues in their meat, and it’s easy to understand why.
Explain agriculture and find common ground
Explaining agricultural practices to someone not involved in agriculture can be challenging at times, but as a rule of thumb it is best to connect with your audience by finding common ground. I had an interesting conversation with my mom recently about misconceptions in agriculture where I did just that – found common ground.
Why I am not a vegetarian (anymore)
It has taken me about seven months to write this blog post. I knew I had a good story to tell seven months ago, but part of me was hesitant to share it because I didn’t want to admit that I once had doubts about the industry that I now am so passionate about.