What are farmers doing by means of change to stay economically viable?
Note: The posts are read from top to bottom.
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lmworden:
Q11 Just trying to be as efficient as humanly possible to try and survive
#agchat
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kjh_786:
Q11, I produce grains for specialty mkts as the demand allows me to be sustainable #agchat
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lmworden:
Q11 Usage of technologies allows farmers to be more efficient/sustainable/economically viable #agchat
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FARMERJEREMY:
Q11 using SM to comunicate more with consumers for long term sustainability #agchat
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eekfarms:
Q11 One thing Farmers are doing is embracing technology such as GPS systems for more accurate field work reducing overlap etc. #agchat
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CoryRitter:
#agchat Q11 easy.... Using newer technologies! Change in ag tech was slow but when it got going, it isn't going to stop
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PeteAlexion:
Q11 In Alaska, we're experimenting with new forms of dehy feed pellets #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q11 utilizing more tech to properly utilize fertilizer, have also started using more plowdown and cover crops 2 naturally build soil #agchat
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drewbender:
Q11 Just being more conservative with farming. No tilling, using less fertilizer, etc. #agchat
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derekbalsley:
Q11 Many farmers are growing larger to improve efficiencies. Others are focusing on niches. Both are important! #agchat
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kjh_786:
RT @FarmerHaley: Q11 utilizing more tech to properly utilize fertilizer, have also started using more plowdown and cover crops 2 naturally build soil #agchat
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ezweber:
Q11 producing a high quality value added product & not chasing production #'s U can't feed the world if yr starving yrself #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q11 Capturing value by thinking outside of the box & doing more value added agribiz on farm #agchat
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DayAngus:
Q11 Re-evaluate the bottomline. Trying to balance protecting natural resources but increasing yields. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q11 Diversifed. Cattle, horses, sheep, hay & grain. Not putting all the eggs in one basket. #agchat
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drewbender:
RT @eekfarms: Q11 Farmers are embracing technology such as GPS systems for more accurate field work reducing overlap #agchat
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DayAngus:
Agree RT @CoryRitter: #agchat Q11 easy.... Using newer technologies! Change in ag tech was slow but when it got going, it isn't going 2 stp
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MADGEAustralia:
Q11. Suggest promoting more food-talk - people learn to re-value food - pay more. #agchat
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ComfyPaws:
RT @ezweber: Q11 producing a high quality value added product & not chasing production #'s U can't feed the world if yr starving yrself #agchat
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kubileya:
Q11 Providing my community w/ the quality, organic, GMO-free food they are increasingly demanding #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q11 we are looking at balanced soil nutrients, improving soil microbes. Taking advantage of markets and oppurtunities. #agchat
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drewbender:
Q11 Sharing large equipment between neighbors is something a couple farmers are looking into around me. #agchat
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follownathan:
RT @ksfarmboy: Q11 we are looking at balanced soil nutrients, improving soil microbes. Taking advantage of markets and oppurtunities #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q11: Evaluating which is more economically viable at any given time. Re: sell cows or calves/feed em longer #agchat
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kjh_786:
RT @ksfarmboy: Q11 we are looking at balanced soil nutrients, improving soil microbes. Taking advantage of markets and oppurtunities. #agchat
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dairygoddess:
Q11 Staying true to our values. Respecting our environment/animals. Pride in our product. #agchat
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CoryRitter:
#agchat Q11 paying closer attention to small things.... Margins are smaller, which means a $1/ acre here and there is worth a lot
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ezweber:
RT @kubileya: Q11 Providing my community w/ the quality, organic, GMO-free food they r increasingly demanding// listening 2 consumer #agchat
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sav01:
RT @drewbender: Q11 Sharing large equipment between neighbors is something a couple farmers are looking into around me. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @ksfarmboy: Q11 we are looking at balanced soil nutrients, improving soil microbes. Taking advantage of markets & opportunities. #agchat
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PennyFull:
.. at good price. biggest issue here @kubileya: Q11 Providng commty w/ quality, organic, GMO-free food they r increasingly demanding #agchat
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eekfarms:
Q11 We have soil samples taken, water samples for irrigation, & IPM (integrated pest management) so there's no unnecessary spraying. #agchat
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hogs_r_us:
Q11 we utilize almost all new technology if it passed the~ will this produce more food at lesser cost will the consumer pay for it #agchat
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agchat: Q11 What are farmers doing by means of change to stay economically viable? via @beachroses #agchat
drewbender: RT @agchat: Q11 What are farmers doing by means of change to stay economically viable? via @beachroses #agchat
cownutritionist: RT @agchat: Q11 What are farmers doing by means of change to stay economically viable? via @beachroses #agchat
kkult: RT @cownutritionist: RT @agchat: Q11 What are farmers doing by means of change to stay economically viable? via @beachroses #Agchat
billrowekamp: Q11 What we always do, produce more with less #agchat
kmrivard: RT @agchat: Q11 What are farmers doing by means of change to stay economically viable? via @beachroses #agchat
FARMERJEREMY: Q11 using SM to comunicate more with consumers for long term sustainability #agchat
PennyFull: RT @billrowekamp: Q11 What we always do, produce more with less #agchat
CoryRitter: #agchat Q11 easy.... Using newer technologies! Change in ag tech was slow but when it got going, it isn't going to stop
PeteAlexion: Q11 In Alaska, we're experimenting with new forms of dehy feed pellets #agchat
ranchwife4life: RT @cownutritionist: With so much love... RT @billrowekamp: Q11 What we always do, produce more with less #agchat
FarmerHaley: Q11 utilizing more tech to properly utilize fertilizer, have also started using more plowdown and cover crops 2 naturally build soil #agchat
derekbalsley: Q11 Many farmers are growing larger to improve efficiencies. Others are focusing on niches. Both are important! #agchat
SteakPerfection: RT @agchat: Q11 What are farmers doing by means of change to stay economically viable? via @beachroses #agchat
KyFarmersMatter: Q11 Capturing value by thinking outside of the box & doing more value added agribiz on farm #agchat
featherchick: via @agchat: Q11 What are farmers doing by means of change to stay economically viable? via @beachroses #agchat
MADGEAustralia: Q11. Suggest promoting more food-talk - people learn to re-value food - pay more. #agchat
ksfarmboy: RT @agchat: Q11 What are farmers doing by means of change to stay economically viable? via @beachroses #agchat
FairFoodFight: RT @kubileya: Q11 Providing my community w/ the quality, organic, GMO-free food they are increasingly demanding #agchat
mpaynknoper: RT @derekbalsley: Q11 Many farmers are growing larger to improve efficiencies. Others are focusing on niches. Both are important! #agchat
follownathan: RT @ksfarmboy: Q11 we are looking at balanced soil nutrients, improving soil microbes. Taking advantage of markets and oppurtunities #agchat
dairygoddess: Q11 Staying true to our values. Respecting our environment/animals. Pride in our product. #agchat
sav01: RT @drewbender: Q11 Sharing large equipment between neighbors is something a couple farmers are looking into around me. #agchat
Rune67: RT @drewbender Q11 Just being more conservative with farming. No tilling, using less fertilizer, etc. #agchat
Earthnik: Q11 GMO-free is the fastest-growing (+67%) corporate-brand claim in U.S. http://is.gd/80T9T (expand) #agchat
ssteever: True RT @billrowekamp: Q11 What we always do, produce more with less #agchat
davidlj7: RT @DayAngus: Agree RT @CoryRitter: #agchat Q11 easy.... Using newer technologies! Change in ag tech was slow but when it got going, it isn't going 2 stp
Jambutter: RT @FairFoodFight: RT @Earthnik: Q11 GMO-free is the fastest-growing (+67%) corporate-brand claim in U.S. http://is.gd/80T9T (expand) #agchat
beachroses: Thank for you for your answers to Q11. #agchat
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