It’s been said that passionate people can be difficult people. Without the added stress of current trends and media fear-mongering, this high level of passion can make advocating for agriculture challenging in itself.
I am grateful that there are agricultural advocacy groups that tell this beautifully woven story of the people who feed, clothe, and steward the world.
The Environmental Defense Fund advocates for sustainable agriculture, and have three major initiatives in the food industry they are working towards.
Partners in Advocacy Leadership members were tasked with creating a short video about their participation at a media training in New York City this summer.
Terryn Drieling addresses common misconceptions about agricultural advocacy, shares her biggest mistakes, what she wished she had known, and more.
Whether a farmer, scientist, veterinarian, someone else, anyone can support today’s farmers. Here are 5 reasons why you should be an agriculture advocate.