My week started on with giving a workshop on social media a women’s leadership program in North Carolina and ended with a keynote to encourage ladies to celebrate agriculture in central Kansas. Hanging out with other women rarely happens in my work as a professional agricultural speaker, so I enjoyed some girl time. A common denominator was shoes (of course!); in North Carolina we joked about one woman with 40 shoes in her car and in Kansas, we switched shoes (literally). Read More »
Archive for April, 2010
Women of Agriculture Week
Thursday, April 29th, 2010Local Meat Processing
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010Agchat session 4/27/2010
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Does enough science enter the equation when it comes to meat and other food regulations?
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What do processors think about biotech and different certifications like organic/natural?
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What do you like or dislike about your meat processor?
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Do producers take processors for granted? How can farmers help them (processors) stay in business?
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How do you deal with customers when they accuse you of giving them wrong meat or keeping some of it?
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What is one executable idea or action that has resulted from tonight’s chat?
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What are the regulations or limiting factors that are a challenge to small processors?
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What legislation has helped or hurt small processors
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Thanks to Truffle Media for archiving this
week’s chat
Changing the Earth with Every Bite
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
“You can change the world with every bite.” is the closing line of Food, Inc. Rather than getting into the debate around this sensationalized “opiniontary” – I’ll just suffice it to say that it doesn’t fairly represent an incredibly complex agriculture system. However, the last line (set to “This Land is Your Land” music and lovely graphics that clearly show the money poured into the film) caught my attention. I’m sure it resonated with many viewers who are wondering about WHO is behind their food. Read More »
Gardening
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010Foodchat session 4/20/2010
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What’s the greatest benefit of gardening?
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What’s the easiest way to get started gardening in a small space? e.g. patio or balcony
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What resources do you use to answer your gardening questions?
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How do you prepare your soil? Do you have your soil tested?
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Do you plant companion plants in your garden? If so, why & how?
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What types of crops grow well in your region?
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Do you use or have you considered using crop rotation?
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What are some ideas for engaging kids in gardening at home?
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What about canning, storing, saving up food grown during summer: What are best options?
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When are you planting? Where is your garden now?
Thanks to Truffle Media for archiving this
week’s chat
Infecting People
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Guest blogger Scott Ginsberg "That Guy with the Nametag"
As a professional speaker, I’m blessed with an array of colleagues who broaden my perspective, offer great business ideas – and yes, provide inspiration while keeping me grounded. One of those colleagues has worn a nametag for more than 3,450 days. His name is Scott Ginsberg – and he’s so committed to his cause, he even has his nametag tattooed on to his chest. Scott is one of a few people who writes in a way that touches both the heart and mind – it’s my honor to have his guest post in two-part series this week. I think you’ll find his lessons on infection apply to our work in agriculture – and no vaccines are needed! Read More »
