#AgChat & #FoodChat Resources

#AgChat is a weekly moderated conversation on Twitter for people in the business of raising food, feed, fuel, fiber. Similar to conversations at the local grain elevator or coffee shop, only AgChat is virtual. Participants on Twitter share viewpoints and ideas about the issues impacting agriculture, such as mainstream media coverage, sustainability, antibiotics, agvocacy best practices, agronomy, animal welfare, farm family relationships, bioenergy and perceptions of farming. It’s fast-paced, thought-provoking and incredibly rewarding to see agriculturists discuss tough issues.

You are invited to join in every Tuesday, 8-10 p.m. Eastern Time. #FoodChat happens the third Tuesday of each month to connect those with an interest in food with the people who raise it. Follow @agchat or @foodchat and see the links below if you need more help getting started. Poke around the archives to see the conversation in action and then come be a part of the community.

• Questions about #AgChat? See the FAQs here.
• Need some help getting started? Guidelines available here.
• Looking for farmers & ranchers in social media? Look at the FollowFarmer list.
• Want to connect with farmers in social networks? Check out the AgChat Foundation.
• Seeking additional resources on social networking? See MPK’s Ag & Social Media page.
• Looking for #AgChat & #FoodChat archives before July 13? Visit Dec.-July archives.
• Need archives for conversations July 13 and later? Now housed at the AgChat Foundation.

The AgChat Foundation, Inc. is a volunteer driven not-for-profit to empower farmers and ranchers to connect communities through social media platforms. Founded in April 2010, the Foundation focuses on agvocacy training, strategic agvocacy campaigns, data analysis and technology scholarships. MPK is a member of the founding Board of Directors.