Michele Payn helps the people of agriculture have the tough conversations about managing stress, connecting with consumers, and making sense of science through her speaking and writing. Learn more at causematters.com or follow @mpaynspeaker on social media.
Bre Holbert is a past National FFA President and studied agriculture science and education at California State-Chico. “Two ears to listen is better than one mouth to speak. Two ears allow us to affirm more people, rather than letting our mouth loose to damage people’s story by speaking on behalf of others.”
Food Science Babe is the pseudonym of an agvocate and writer who focuses specifically on the science behind our food. She has a degree in chemical engineering and has worked in the food industry for more than decade, both in the conventional and in the natural/organic sectors. There are so many myths surrounding the food we eat — what’s in it, how it’s produced, what’s good for us/bad for us — that I present information based on scientific facts and encourage people to ask questions. Food Science Babe can be found on Facebook.
Jon Stika is a retired Natural Resources Conservation Service soil health instructor and current part-time professional at the North Dakota State University Dickinson Research Extension Center. He is also the author of “A Soil Owner’s Manual: How to Restore and Maintain Soil Health.”
Michelle Miller, the Farm Babe, was once a big-city girl and moved to rural Iowa for love. Once there, she learned that her original thoughts of modern agriculture were very inaccurate (based on mainstream Hollywood media and marketing) and now enjoys debunking myths and spreading facts about REAL farms from REAL farmers. Michelle can be found on Facebook, and Twitter.
U.S. farmers are the most efficient, productive, and environmentally-friendly in the world. The goal of The Farmer’s Daughter USA blog is to promote those farmers and tackle the misinformation swirling around the U.S. food industry. Amanda’s website can be found here, and she’s on Facebook, and Twitter.
In vitro fertilization has allowed cattle producers (both beef and dairy) to make huge strides in genetic improvements.
Farm Babe shares strategies, including vaccination programs, surveillance, and biosecurity measures, used to eradicate diseases in animal agriculture.
Without well-treated animals, professional rodeo would not be able to provide entertainment to fans or provide a living to those who live and breathe it.
There’s a lot of stress in agriculture, but by anchoring ourselves in purpose and legacy, we can weather the storms with resilience and grace.
While it may be exciting to see Anheuser-Busch as part of the U.S. Farmed campaign, there’s a money angle that still holds the initiative back for others.
Agriculture students and professionals are gathering in Chicago today for the kickoff of MANRRS38, an annual conference from a minority ag group.
Happy National Ag Day! While it’s really “ag day” everyday, we officially celebrate 2024’s National Ag Day on Tuesday March 19. Agriculture is important every day of year, but National Ag Day serves as a great day to share all of the amazing things that agriculture does. While agriculture literally puts food on the table, […]
In agriculture, oftentimes new products are debuted to much attention and fanfare only to disappear without a trace. Here’s what happened to big ones.
A carbon credit is created from carbon offset, which means doing something that prevents the emission of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gasses.
A warm winter might be nice to experience in the moment, but it also has a big impact on agriculture, from insects to diseases to soil compaction.