College Aggies SNAP Blogs
In most of the places I’ve been to in America, hunger is not as obvious as it appears in those commercials and, for that reason, it can be easily overlooked.
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Bridging the communication gap between farm and fork, one blog post at a time.
Every Day is Farmer’s Day
At my house, every day is Farmer’s Day, but for the rest of the world, that holiday fell on Sunday, October 12, 2014.
Farm to Pork Blogger Tour
We took a group of twelve people on a farm to fork blogger tour where they were able to better develop their relationship with bacon.
Manure and Metros
My sisters and I mark five generations of dairy farmers in the Moore family over on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
If Animal Rights Organizations had Glass Walls: Part II
Attending conferences hosted by animal rights organizations provides a deeper understanding of our opposition.
The Misconceptions of Animal Rights Activists: Part II
Here are a few misconceptions about animal agriculture that are often shared by animal rights activist groups that I’ve debunked.
If Animal Rights Organizations had Glass Walls: Part 1
Whether it is the grocery store aisle or a sorority function, you can ‘bet the farm’ that I will be ready to explain, discuss and sadly, in some cases, defend animal agriculture.
The Misconceptions of Animal Rights Activists: Part 1
As a rising senior at the University of Vermont studying Animal Science, I have made it my priority to study the health and husbandry required by all animal species. My desire to become a veterinarian has been fueled by my exposure to amazing professionals that are the hero to every single one of their patients. …
20 Years an Agvocate: Then and Now
More than 20 years ago, forward thinking ag leaders understood “united we stand, divided we fall”, thus the Alliance was formed.
PEDv: A Matter of Biosecurity
Best management practice is to maintain your farm and herd in a way that reduces or eliminates introduction and transmittance of pathogens. Biosecurity is this best practice, and it is something everyone who works with animals should be familiar with – in particular, those working with livestock. Food safety is essential for farmers and ranchers…
Chipotle: So NOT Fetch.
For the past year, those of us in agriculture have been taking countless blows from Chipotle’s marketing team.
Consumer questions: What did you just say?
I challenge you to be honest, be transparent. Don’t avoid the consumer’s question.