Agchat Discussion: Ag Extension and Other Public Ag Programs
Note: The posts are read from top to bottom.
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agchat:
Guidelines for #agchat, 8-10pmET 1)intro w/ location & #ag interest 2)stay on topic 3)start responses w/ Q# 4)play nice, be professional
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agchick:
<--also a 4H club leader, 4H shooting sports certified shotgun instructor, extension volunteer #agchat
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PutnamAg:
County agricultural educator in northwest Ohio for about 20 years with Ohio State University Extension. #agchat
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LPELC:
Jill Heemstra, Extension Educator in Nebraska, working on animal ag environmental issues & beef producer
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purduephil:
Phil Reid, Dist. ed. Coordinator for ANSC Dept at Purdue Social media coordinator
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jxs138:
Jacki, Penn State, computer/technology trainer for ext staff, 4-H'er and ag person.
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carrieoliver:
@agchick Carrie Oliver, I taste & evaluate meat from different farm/ranch/butcher combos & help ppl find very best for their family #agchat
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nataglaw:
Hey all folks from the National Ag Law Center In Fayetteville, AR watching the discussion #agchat
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vafromal:
Virginia Morgan, AL Cooperative Extension System, first time here
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elainecarol:
Elaine Edwards, communications, K-State Research and Extension, Kansas #agchat
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lgreiner:
Lori Greiner, Virginia Tech Communications Manager for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. #agchat #agchat
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ComfyPaws:
2nd time in #agchat little old woman w/farming background now raising goats and chickens thinking abt volunteering w/local 4H #agchat
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nycUlla:
Ulla here in NYC, farmer's daughter and food blogger. #agchat
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agchat:
thanks for having me as guest moderator. I'm Tricia Braid Terry a.k.a @agchick 4H Club Leader,extension volunteer,shotgun instructor #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Amy~beef farmer~USDA slaughter/processing plant owner from KY. Luv extension!! :) Will b n & out. Havin' a mini cud b crisis :) #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Hey, Janice Person here. Do PR for Monsanto mainly on cotton & crop protection from Memphis. Glad to see my friend @agdawg here! #agchat
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k1v1n:
Kevin Gamble, Associate Director eXtension, NC State University. #agchat
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agchat:
The intros are great. Keep'um coming! Q1 will go up at a quarter past the hour #agchat
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lesliebradshaw:
Glad to be "back in the saddle" @agchat. First one in a while, lots of travel / abroad been keepin' me away. Let's do this! #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
G'Day Aggies! Pete aka "Agriculture's Copywriter' from The Last Frontier and former Co. Ag. Ext. Agent, rmnt. nutr., & ag. cons. #agchat
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Sean_OHanlon:
Sean O'Hanlon, I am the Executive Director of The American Biofuels Council. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Hey all, it's Michele Payn-Knoper & I'm really confused where I am, but love to talk #ag, am an Extension volunteer & a 4-H coach. #agchat
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jenreesources:
Jenny Rees, Extension Educator in Nebraska working in irrigated crop production #agchat
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bnr1:
@iTweetMeat Thanks for the welcome! Oh, and I'm also a volunteer 4-H leader and a 4-H member back in the day... #agchat
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ndbob:
Hi everyone. Bob Bertsch, Web Tech Specialist for NDSU Extension (North Dakota State Univ.) #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
@bnr1 As was I (re: 4-H alum). In fact, I grew up about 10 mi from the hometown of AB Graham #agchat
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slowfoodkc:
Just recently started tweeting 4 Slow Food Kansas City. Want to try and connect w local producers in area #ag #agchat
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kjh_786:
Kevin Hoyer here, wisc grain and dairy farmer , also a certified crop advisor #agchat
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swindham:
Stan Windham County Extension Coordinator Coffee County Alabama #agchat
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drewbender:
Hey all! Drew Bender from Zanesville, Ohio. Ag Education Instructor with production agriculture background. Glad to be here.
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alicehenneman:
Alice Henneman, Extension Educator in Nebraska, especially interested in local foods #agchat
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4hfarmer:
All my non-ag followers... you will see a lot of random tweets lurking for abt 2 hrs. I am participating in #agchat. Come join
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LPELC:
Trying to finish taxes while I watch the convo--I already know which will be more interesting! #agchat
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agchat:
Thanks to everyone joining us tonight. Please give us an intro. We know there are many planned "lurkers" tonight. #agchat
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PennyFull:
Penny from Texas. Going back to ag after ditching it for "the city". Love to lurk and learn from the fabulous Tweeps here. =) #agchat
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Foodgasms:
Freda George from florida. Consumer of healthy and happy food to build ecstatic bodies. #agchat
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esagor:
Eli Sagor, Extension forester, Univ. of Minnesota #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Just as a reminder, the moderator will be posing question for all to discuss. Hold on, she's about to start. #agchat
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jamies4families:
tutoring and tucking kiddos into bed right now --- pardon any delays in responses to questions! #agchat
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agchick:
Please remember to use the Q# in your answers so we can better organizze the chat! #agchat
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celestelaurent:
Missing #agchat to grab supper with an old pig showing/4-H friend. We'll be doing plenty if "agchatting" just not on Twitter ;)
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Fastline:
Sabrina from Fastline. stopping by tonight for a bit. Glad to be here with all you fine folks! #agchat
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katpinke:
Katie Pinke, lifelong farm girl. 4-H alum & past leader. Live in (very) rural North Dakota. #agchat
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esagor:
@jxs138 One year old in bed, and wife home to help w the other. I'll be in and out of #agchat tonite.
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EddieMill:
For those interested, #agchat is a weekly realtime twitter-chat on food and farming. 8-10pm @agchat or twubs.com/agchat
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NewEntry:
For those interested, #agchat is a weekly realtime twitter-chat on food and farming. 8-10pm @agchat or twubs.com/agchat
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agchick:
Q1 I use 4H and master gardener programs, myself. We also use extension for an ag news service. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q1: Work with our 4-H programs extensively for #dairy & leadership. Also have worked with Master Gardeners, etc. #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q1. I get a great horticulture & turf newsletter each week -- love that it helps me plan some of the landscaping #agchat
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cornwuff:
Q1 I go to a lot of winter meeting with Extension entomologists and weed scientists. #agchat
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kjh_786:
Q1 I use Ext for further education to support my certified crop advisor certification #agchat
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jxs138:
Q1 Master Gardener info, forestry tree/4-H bulb sale, 4-H program, food safety/preservation #agchat
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whitwallace:
Greetings, Whitney here. AgJ student and Extension specialist daughter. #agchat
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SIPtheGoodLife:
Hi All - Kris here - working with farmers on research & education in Cali - here for a smidge for #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q1 Used many extension programs, 4H is the best year in and year out.
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esagor:
New to #agchat and on my phone... Will anybody be tweeting the questions?
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Fastline:
Q1. Lawn care and turf newsletters are great for #ag and non-#ag alike. 4H is always a great one #agchat
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kjh_786:
Q1 also use ext to help research new ag practices I am considering on my farm #agchat
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firefighter89:
Q1: For me its 4H. If I need sheep assistance I look to SDSU and Dr. Jeff Held #agchat
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agchat:
You guys are making me crazy? Are you seeing Q1? I know it's busy, but focus people! :) #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q1 Ha! What don't we utilize! LOL. We use extension 4 mny things from soil, to cattle, to meat processing & even homemakers! #agchat
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LPELC:
Besides working for #Extension, I'm a master gardener & oldest child is in 4H. We also use beef expertise for our farm #agchat
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agchat:
Q1 followup: If you don’t know what extension is, please tweet that in response to Q1 so we can gauge tonight’s participant base. #agchat
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drewbender:
Q1 Our extension program has gotten cut-back quite a bit in the last few years. Our 4-H is still going strong now though.
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Indianawinebabe:
Sorry - Running behind. Jeanette, IN. Director of state's wine industry, my job is classified as Extension. #agchat
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natejtaylor:
Q1 My company works with PSU, UofI, Texas A&M and many other extensions on technology and agronomy R&D #agchat
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whitwallace:
Q1: maintain connection with #4H through by helping state and county staff, and use state staff and research data for news stories! #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q1 I utilize our extension for collecting plant samples to determine TDN, CP & other components. #agchat
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purduephil:
Q1 We are all trying to do more with less, hence more dist ed and soc media #agchat
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chepeh:
Jose Hernandez, Nutrient management Extension Educator UMN #agchat
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masandfoss:
Q1 I also use for lawn, garden info, wildlife control. Healthy eating habits. #agchat
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jamies4families:
ahhhh Tweetdeck has failed me once again. Anyone in tonight's #agchat have experience with Hootsuite?
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iTweetMeat:
Q1 TBH, I probably use more than I realize b/c I am around/in it each day. #agchat
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nycUlla:
Q1 Also I am on a county and state extension email list for beef producers. So helpful! Keeps you up to date on all sorts of stuff! #agchat
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katpinke:
Q1: 4H, tree and gardening resource, research trials for variety performance & selection on our farm #agchat
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AgDawg:
Q1 used extension to help with best growing practices and use crop budgets to help understand the costs invloved #agchat
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gaebroadwater:
Q2 I tap into the home horticulture programs the most; youth development programs are great community value #agchat
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ssteever:
Q1 SDSU (land grant college in SD) extension has great info on crop management and test results #agchat
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Sean_OHanlon:
Q1 I work with the University of Florida and with USAID FTF program at Florida International University. #agchat
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NewEntry:
Q2 Via @kmrivard What local extension programs are most important to you, and why? #agchat >>It's the community!
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agchick:
Q2 For me it's 4H for my kids. It offers leadership and civic development they can't get anywhere else #agchat
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agchat:
Tweetchat adn twubs are lagging a bit it seems. Thanks for staying patient. Q2 up and we'll move to Q3 in about 3 minutes #agchat
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jxs138:
Q2 Will be 4-H once my kids get old enough. I learned so much in 4-H; it's amazing. #agchat
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snorwood13:
Shannon Norwood, Extension Agent, Precision Ag. Statewide responsibilities. Glad to be here.
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bnr1:
Q2 4-H, youth dev were great opps. for my kids when they were that age. Earned compost bin at Master Gardener trng last spring. #agchat
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chepeh:
The master gardener program at the UMN is huge here in the twin cities #agchat Q2
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MariahsMums:
Q2 master gardeners. grow and sell mums, so the info is helpful & I love gardening. Lots of good tips and resources from experts! #agchat
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masandfoss:
Q2 living a healthy lifestyle, and leadership development for our youth. #agchat
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4hfarmer:
Q2: #4H and #FFA, has taught me discpiline & hard work. Also,we need the local urban neighborhoods and school involved in farming. #agchat
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agchat:
Finishing up Q2 What local extension programs are most important to you, and why? Q3 up in a minute #agchat
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ssteever:
Q2 This year, in our area, it might be their flood awareness information! #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q2 4H is important in my community becuase it involves both AG folks and Non-AG folks in the the fair each year #agchat
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katpinke:
Q2: Extension research is most important to our farm, 4-H for our kids & extension is teaching me to raise trees on the prairie. #agchat
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natejtaylor:
RT @agchick: Q2 For me it's 4H for my kids. It offers leadership and civic development they can't get anywhere else #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q2 Our Freezer (Insert species) programs have been well received by farmers and consumers. #agchat
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agchat:
Remember to use Q# in your response so they can be more easily archived #agchat
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EddieMill:
Q2 Most important is farm, who can provide a tried and true precedent to doing things #agchat
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g3bug:
Q2 food safety and preservation, yard and garden have been go to Extension resources #agchat
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nycUlla:
Q1 Cornell Ag extension has been really helpful with grading our hay and also helping us with a grass finishing study. #agchat
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Fastline:
Q2. 4H seems to be the most popular.... it is more about living an all around healthy lifestyle to me.. not just all about #ag #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q2: Crop management and pesticide programs put on by Purdue help me keep up with the latest regulations and research. #agchat
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purduephil:
Q2 we actually have a popular freezer beef marketing course online #agchat
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SIPtheGoodLife:
Q2 Research! it is so important - but everyone is stretched so thin - it is so sad #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
James in Vancouver, BC, local food & urban ag installs, lurking when able tonight #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q2: I believe the best extension programs are at the local level - helping ag producers stay abreast of technology #agchat
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aafromaa:
Joining late. I am Anne Adrian, Auburn Univ/ Alabama Cooperative Extension, Assoc Dir of the IT unit. Glad to see fellow Ext online #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q2: I admire local extension units that help ag producers run economic profit-loss analysis. Numbers never lie #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
@iTweetMeat 4h and FFA alum here. My FFA advisor was old and tired and not as active as the new one is. So 4h was a big here. #agchat
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4hfarmer:
Q3: My 4H leaders and volunteers. They have taught me so much. Wouldn't b where I am 2day w/out them. #agchat
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n_web:
Sorry, Nick from Monsanto public affairs dropping by. Hey all. #agchat
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EddieMill:
@cynchrys Q2 was what is your favorite extension service and why, Q3 just up on telling a positive experience #agchat
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billrowekamp:
working with extension on educating our county commissioners on the value ag brings to the county #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q3: I interned once with the University of Illinois extension - fabulous experience. Such great people that care about ag prod. #agchat
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agchick:
Q3 The National 4H Shooting Sports Training certification course w/ ext professionals was fantastic. I'm so excited #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q3 Support! Support! Support! Thy remind me that r unsung hero biz w/o all its headaches is still worth it :) #agchat
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purduephil:
Q3 Our country educators have been a great source of ideas for new programs, that's where the idea for thebeefblog.com came from #agchat
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MariahsMums:
4-H Alumni here. Can't say enough about the experiences and skills gained. Also love giving back now as a volunteer! #agchat
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jxs138:
Q3 - as the secretary! They will know the answer, guaranteed! #agchat
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agchat:
Q3 What has been your most positive experience w/ an Extension professional? #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q3: I once observed an economic development meeting in a very small town. Great to see extension help rural economies #agchat
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PutnamAg:
Q3 My farmers seem to really enjoy the on-farm research plots we conduct. #agchat
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NECornBoard:
Q3 I interned with K-State extension. The program was great and showed me all aspects of Extension from research, edu, ag and facs. #agchat
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sheepwriter:
Q3 PA ext people are approachable and professional; excellent programs #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Please be sure to put the question number before your answer cause it helps the folks doing our archives for #agchat
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agchick:
Glad to see so many newbies! Pleaswue use the question number in Q1 type format for archiving purposes when answering questions #agchat
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thefesler:
Q3 hands down 4H leaders, taught acceptance, tolerance, patience, caring - about people, as well as about the animals #agchat
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drewbender:
Q3 When I was on Jr Fairboard back in high school and working with our board advisor. He was one of the best extension agents around #agchat
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whitwallace:
Q3 (Taking my mom out of the equation) I'll say working with county and #MO state #4H staff on projects, trips, events, fairs, etc!! #agchat
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AgDawg:
Q3 The local agents that helped me get up to speed on the best scouting practices....the AR agents for their work with soybean rust #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q3 We rely on extension nearly every day. They are vital 2us n keeping w/ regulatory compliance & navigating HACCP #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q3 Our agents are great sounding posts, well networked and helpful in finding the right solution and the right people #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q3: Ed Ballard in Illinois was an extension agent for over 30 years - he's one of the people I respect the most in this industry. #agchat
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DMKarcher:
#agchat Q3 I think most people have a very positive experience in my poultry classes; youth & adults
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foodculturist:
#3 marilyn poole clarke county (athens, ga) extension office had 4-H in her blood. pushed every young person to embody the 4 Hs #agchat
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agchat:
Finish up with Q3, thanks for listing your best extension experience w/ a person...Q4 on its way
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q3: I am grateful for the 4-H leaders in my county who showed interest in my success they were an important part of my ag education #agchat
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AWAapproved:
Q3 Debbie Roos with Chatham County Extension in NC is awesome. Her website for sustainable farmers is required reading. #agchat
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PutnamAg:
Q3 We had 966 Certified Crop Advisors attend our Conservation Tillage Conference in Ada, Ohio two weeks ago. #agchat
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ricbradbury:
RT @thefesler: Q3 hands down 4H leaders, taught acceptance, tolerance, patience, caring - about people, as well as about the animals #agchat
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cynchrys:
Q3 Can't think of just one. I grew up in big city. Learned SO much thru kids in 4H & extension. #agchat
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Rune67:
RT @agchat Q3 What has been your most positive experience w/ an Extension professional? #agchat
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BethStuever:
He's right! :) RT @DMKarcher Q3 I think most people have a very positive experience in my poultry classes; youth & adults #agchat
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GreenSoil:
I'm late, I'm late but I'm here now Annie, So Cal Livestock Producer with Value Added Producers Business : ) Hello everyone #agchat
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BethStuever:
WOW! RT @PutnamAg Q3 We had 966 Certified Crop Advisors attend our Conservation Tillage Conference in Ada, Ohio two weeks ago. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q2 Our extension is great. The Ag Econ stays on top pa developments, such as farm program's effect on land values. #agchat
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RogerAHigh:
Q3 We have had around 200 sheep farmers at our Ohio Sheep Field Day each year over the past 6 years. #agchat #sheep
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bnr1:
Q3 Main reason I'm working in Ext today is because of 4-H/Home Ec agent in my NW PA county... awesome lady, professional, helpful #agchat
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vmdavis:
Vince Davis Extension Soybean Specialist signing in late, I'll try to catch up. #agchat
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agchat:
I think Q4 was to get a general sense of whether extension is doing enough/the right things/as much as it can, etc #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q4 Now how are we supposed to know answer to that? Extension pgms. are valuable but who can place value on the future? #agchat
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vmdavis:
Q4: our biggest problem as Extension personnal is how we show impact, so people know the answer to that question #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q4 IDK. I get >350 small slaughterhouses to come to one meeting representing 1/50 of states. And have 2 do w/o fed $. #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q4: Firm believer in extension education programs here- money well spent. Need more producers to take advantage of programs #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q4: Bluntly, w/o properly funding extension our food security & safety is at risk. Just that simple to me. #agchat
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lgreiner:
Q4 Extension educators are implementing fantastic programs, but it is hard to communicate value to the general public. #agchat
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aafromaa:
Q4 I believe budget request for USDA NIFA is not only for ag programs. Tough to consider different areas of reach &determine ROI #agchat
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agchick:
Q4 Our county values extension enough to have passed a levy to support the program locally. so my answer is Yes we get value #agchat
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SIPtheGoodLife:
Curious about the strange conversation about farming & extension? Follow the #agchat thread & join us
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nycUlla:
Q4 Yes & no. I think 4 a lot of small farms in my area 2 become viable they have 2 embrace direct sales. Extension does try 2 help. #agchat
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RogerAHigh:
Q3. We have had over 200 sheep farmers at our Buckeye Shepherds Symposium for many years! Great programs for sheep farmers. #agchat #sheep
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RinckerLaw:
Q4: I know that funding for extension funding is going down - unfortunate for everyone. #agchat
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4hfarmer:
RT @lgreiner: Q4 Extension educators are implementing fantastic programs, but it is hard to communicate value to the general public. #agchat
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agchat:
Q4 might be one to sleep on...we'll move on directly
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huskerag:
Q4 Remember Extension Impact is what our clientele ACTUALLY DO based on our programs not what they SAY or INTEND to do #agchat
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LPELC:
RT @KyFarmersMatter: Q4: Bluntly, w/o properly funding extension our food security & safety is at risk. Just that simple to me. #agchat
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SIPtheGoodLife:
Q4 How to value the investment? #agchat its a combination of systems measures... profitability, markets, health, environment, communities
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jenreesources:
Q4 We're working on how to explain the public value of our programs as well as the private value to those who attend programs in NE #agchat
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whitwallace:
Q4 From my perspective, lots of ppl are unaware of these gr8 resources. Hoping 2 help my mom start her own Extension parenting blog! #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q4 More money going to ext.- it is positive program that helps rather than regulates, which is good for economic growth #agchat
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4hfarmer:
RT@agchick: Q4Our county values extension enough to have passed a levy to support the prgrms locally so my ansr is Yes we get value #agchat
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jxs138:
Q4:Funding is a hard 1. As r Dean told us- we get $ frm r students but we get very little frm public taking our ext programs (cont) #agchat
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MariahsMums:
RT @RinckerLaw: Firm believer in extension education programs -money well spent. Need more producers to take advantage of programs. #agchat
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jmfleetwood:
Married in2 ag fam from 'burbs. I know Ext pros r key ambassadors & RARE advocates at our exploding suburban/rural interfaces. #agchat
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jxs138:
Q4: but our public get some much out of our extension programs! #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q4 Back in '90s pundits documented too low of an ROI on most Ext. programs. Very interesting study. #agchat
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chepeh:
Extension relies more and more in competitive grants Q4 #agchat so I do hope we can get some $ for our programs from NIFA
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EddieMill:
RT @Huskerag Q4 Remember Extension Impact is what our clientele ACTUALLY DO based on our programs not what they SAY or INTEND to do #agchat
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agchat:
Welcome to any of you lurkers to #agchat. Please join us. Use Q# in your response to help archive. We're on Q4
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TruffleMedia:
@aafromaa #agchat Q4 yes, USDA NIFA budget contains more than extension $. Budget request is intertwined across many underlying programs.
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LPELC:
Q4 I spend as much time trying to evaluate impact/value as I do actually producing resources #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q4: Like everything, there are probably extension programs that are losing $ but we have to look at longterm gain it has created #agchat
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agchat:
Q8 Via @kmrivard In states where extension funding has been cut, how can we raise public awareness for the loss of these programs? #agchat
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awinstead:
Joining in late. Amy Winstead, Alabama Extension, Precision Ag #agchat
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jenreesources:
RT @chepeh: Extension relies more and more in competitive grants Q4 #agchat so I do hope we can get some $ for our programs from NIFA
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Rune67:
RT @agchat Welcome to any of you lurkers to #agchat. Please join us. Use Q# in your response to help archive. We're on Q4
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agchat:
Q5 Via @kmrivard In states where extension funding has been cut, how can we raise public awareness for the loss of these programs? #agchat
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GreenSoil:
@ComfyPaws hello trying to sit in having to lerk around slow computer nice to know there are others here from So Cal Where at? #agchat
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BethStuever:
This isn't unique to ag. RT @LPELC: Q4 I spend as much time trying to evaluate impact/value as I do actually producing resources #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q4 Extension pgms. help many more than producers like rural lifestylers who want to utilize good land mgmt. practices. #agchat
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agchat:
Sorry that was Q5 not Q8! That was a test to see if you're paying attention! #agchat
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SIPtheGoodLife:
Q4 I think the new movement around food, health, farming & the connection is all great for ag - broader allies, broader dollars #agchat
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jenreesources:
@LPELC Q4 Agreed.Before producing an Extension program, we need to determine how to evaluate it to determine impact in the long run. #agchat
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carrieoliver:
Q4 Still baffled. There R farmers, home cooks, chefs on #agchat but where are chem/pharma/seed cos, processors, mfgrs, retailers? #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q5 Uhh. Social media? But keep in mind all govt. entities are crying the budget blues. #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q5: Communication on what programs are available. Extension is so much bigger than 4-H. Many in rural america don't know that #agchat
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vmdavis:
Q5: once extension funding disappears, it might not come back #agchat
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agchat:
Slip of the fingers. It's Q5!! The crickets have turned to vipers! LOL #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q5, Q8, whatever. I recently gave presenation, had slide w/ word "public" ... less the "L". Yeah. 200 people, too. #agchat
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Fastline:
Q5 The same way we raise awareness about anything else. Share your stories and experiences. Testimonials Speak out.Use Social Media. #agchat
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SIPtheGoodLife:
q4 - Extension research & education & outreach is more effective in achieving environmental quality than regs ;-) #agchat
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cynchrys:
Q8 Being in MI...would LOVE to hear input on this. We just keep getting cuts. #agchat
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BethStuever:
Q5 Toughest problem we have right now. Extension is a victim of it's own modesty. Time to blown the horns! #agchat
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4hfarmer:
btw.. I am filming a day in the life vlog for YT,Blog. are all okay with usernames in video? If not tell me and I wont film this prt #agchat
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foodculturist:
Q5 use the 4-H alums in this chat as examples of positive and measurable impacts of programs #agchat
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cynchrys:
@agchat lol..I was on the other page, reading the link about Q4. Felt like I was especially slow tonight. ;) #agchat
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huskerag:
RT @: Q4 We're working on explaining the public value of our programs to those who attend programs in NE #agchat #agchat
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chepeh:
our programs need impact assessments, and we need to work in critical current issues to be noted (missed) by our clients Q5 #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q5: Extension has programs for everyone- and I mean everyone. No matter your sex, occupation, or street address. #agchat
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Rune67:
RT @agchat Sorry that was Q5 not Q8! That was a test to see if you're paying attention! #agchat
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whitwallace:
Q5 Social media=good, but we still have to reach the large population not online. Mainstream media coverage helped in #MO in 09. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q4 Extension/ universities respond to farmers interest to different areas for research. #agchat
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agchat:
Q5 Via @kmrivard In states where extension funding has been cut, how can we raise public awareness for the loss of these programs? #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q5 Interesting to see the increase in the research budget vs the ext budget cuts, w/o ext how will the info get out to who needs it? #agchat
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jenreesources:
Q5 In Nebraska we're working at building advocates to tell the stories many of you have already done tonight. #agchat
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jxs138:
Q5: reaching our existing audience and our potential new audience is important! #agchat
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lgreiner:
@ BethStuever Easier said than done. Communications is always the last to receive attention. #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q5 it's crucial that we are keeping our legislative officials informed, because they are ultimately the ones making the decisions #agchat
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AgDawg:
Q5 I think word of mouth can be pretty powerful....One neighborhood at a time #agchat
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organicnymilk1:
Q#5 NFN, but in our area CCE folks are grant riding numbskulls who have left farmers holding the bag....budget cutting is a blessing #agchat
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agchick:
Q5 Each extension volunteer and participant must agvocate for the program. Do what the programming has taught you! #agchat
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cynchrys:
@chepeh Q5 How can 1 get more critical & current than food production?I never knew abt. ext. b4 moving 2 farm.MORE PR 4 urban areas? #agchat
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SIPtheGoodLife:
Q5: Broader alliances & friends - health care, urban, environment, ag- non traditional - we are connected through similar values #agchat
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cloveragent:
Intro: 4-H Agent in NC. Q5: Its so hard to measure youth development until years later. Hard to tell story. #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q5: I think it's more than sharing stories-- it's getting the word out about programs that are available (eg, through local media) #agchat
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PutnamAg:
My county Extension budget represents 2% of the funds commissioners can allocate. Elimination is not a big cost savings (% wise). #agchat
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esagor:
Q5 Also important to reach new, underserved, nontraditional audiences: Build the base. #agchat #agchat
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cynchrys:
Q5 How about more work w/urban gardening programs? If there are more people missing programs, more noise...less cuts? #agchat
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LPELC:
Q5 Tough job--so many entities being cut & many have value. Keeps us constantly evaluating our own relevance & developing advocates
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lgreiner:
@CastAgScience Definately the case in the VA right now. Budget proposal wants to eliminate funding for master gardners, FCS, and CV #agchat
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n_web:
Q5: Raise public awareness of the great things these programs accomplish. Blogging, SM, etc tell that story. #agchat
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ComfyPaws:
RT @agchick: Q5 Each extension volunteer and participant must agvocate for the program. Do what the programming has taught you! #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
RT @PutnamAg: My county Extension budget represents 2% of funds commissioners allocate. Elimination not a big cost savings (% wise). #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q5, public is beaten down on lost programs (so many so often), need to make it easy for them to add voice. Online petitions, etc. #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q5 no ONE single entity will change this, it will take an effort from the ag industry overall #agchat
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drewbender:
Q5 This last year one of the counties in our state couldn't afford their county fair, so they flooded the SM to get support. #agchat
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chepeh:
we also need to build collaborations across disciplines to develop strong (hard to let die) programs Q5 #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q5: Invite your local lawmakers to 4-H and other ext events, allow them to see first hand the difference it makes in the community #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q5 Ext. needs to treat their programs as if it were a business. I did when I was in Ext. Ag. consultants do. #agchat
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g3bug:
Q5 RT@agchick making advocates for the program , also showing or emphasizing how they fit into the big picture (volunteers, etc) #agchat
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Fastline:
RT @agchick Q5 Each extension volunteer and participant must agvocate for the program. Do what the programming has taught you! #agchat
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LPELC:
Q5 Must have supporters & believers tell the story--we can't be only ones tooting our horns #agchat
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EddieMill:
Any ideas on how I can generate ROI as a for-profit advising and loan service for local ag? If the farmer succeeds I do? #agchat
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SIPtheGoodLife:
Q5 I would like to see some evolving ag voices to emerge - #agchat - places like this are very exciting to me
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BethStuever:
@cynchrys That's a tough call ... then all your resources are going to urban programs and we hear complaints from ag stakeholders. #agchat
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masandfoss:
Agreed! RT @chepeh: we also need to build collaborations across disciplines to develop strong (hard to let die) programs Q5 #agchat
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SIPtheGoodLife:
Exactly! RT @LPELC: Q5 Must have supporters & believers tell the story--we can't be only ones tooting our horns #agchat
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agchat:
Please remember to hold pitches and other questions until after the final question. For chat convenience, plz take other convos off #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Evening, Kathy Swift, veterinarian, art lover, wine drinker, mom, former 4-H'er and jewelry creator joining in on #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q5 anything that helps job creation should be interesting to lawmakers. Agree need to connect the dots beyond ag specifically. #agchat
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whitwallace:
Off to finish this #ag journalism capstone project, glad to hear from so many people tonight!! Have a great evening all! #agchat
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LPELC:
RT @: @Farm3rsDaught3r Q5 True! Our 4-H robotics club visited NE State senators to tell their stories and they had a huge impact! #agchat
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agchick:
Q6 Our county 4H program is largest in country by project numbers, we have an urban pop center 100,000+ #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q6 Need to recruit people with 4-H experience to take on the task. Hard to get those involved who have never participated. #agchat
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MariahsMums:
Q5 it's a grass roots effort. We must share our stories, keep our legislators informed and partner with other interest groups. #agchat
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iempoweru:
I think it would be easier to start at the elementary/middle school level, approach parents/teachers/principals? Q6 #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q6 First, you need to ascertain what problem you're solving with program. Not all programs are suitable for urban areas #agchat
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foodculturist:
Q6 more education on urban/rural linkages will bring 4-H programs to large cities #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q6 This depends largely upon the school district IMO. In PA, Saul does and AWESOME job. These kids are GREAT! (link to come) #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q6: I just learned last month that Long Island, New York has almost 5000 Farm Bureau members. Lots of ag in suburbia #agchat
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MariahsMums:
implement more of the afterschool 4-H programs. Focusing on the science and math career pathways. #agchat
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agchick:
Q6 All 4H programs focus on personal development. That's applicable in all settings. #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Q6 offer 4-H through the boys and girls club and other city organizations.
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Rune67:
Q6 I think it's going to be a hard sell in the city . #Agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q6: 4H in the classroom seems to be a good start, the program could benefit from recruiting better through that #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q6: Some extension programs should be tailored toward urban/suburban folks such as urban gardening & home ec #agchat
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jamies4families:
Q6: Need to focus on developing SET projects - urban kids would be most interested in those #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q6, lots of interest in urban areas & even increased ability for urban animals, eg chickens at least. Maybe goats? #agchat
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n_web:
Dropping offline for a bit. Have a good night, everyone. Thanks for moderating, @agchick. Look forward to reading transcript later. #agchat
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drewbender:
Especially leadership growth. RT @agchick: Q6 All 4H programs focus on personal development. Thats applicable in all settings. #agchat
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thefesler:
Q6 advertise that it's more than lrg animals, SO many options 4 sml anmls, art, ldrship, tech & hlp find space for big anmals etc #agchat
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SIPtheGoodLife:
My experience is that people are HUNGRY to connect w land RT @Rune67: Q6 I think it's going to be a hard sell in the city . #Agchat
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lgreiner:
Q6 keep the local Extension offices open - need to have local presence. #agchat
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EddieMill:
Q6 Whose going to correct me: I think of 4H, county fairs as mainly a rural thing? #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q6 accessibility is really key to the success of any program that targets adolescents #agchat
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huskerag:
Q6 Consider school classroom 4-H clubs (during or afterschool) #agchat
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gaebroadwater:
Q6 many belong to Farm Bureau to take advantage of the insurance benefit, too #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q6: I think that one way is to be a great source of info. Tough ecnomy right now w/ urban families. Ext can help $ go longer #agchat
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jxs138:
Q6: in school or afterschool programs. embryology comes to mind #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q6 The FFA already has a good model for this, some of the largest chapters are in urban High School. I know it is big in Chicago
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yourlocalfoods:
Q6 can target elementary then, similar to scouts/guides, get 'em young, parents are looking for things, RT @agchick 8 or 3rd grade #agchat
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agchat:
Q7 via @n_web Are more universities open to regional cooperation for ag, in light of budget cuts? If so, what are possible examples? #agchat
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Women4Ag:
Cloverbud program in KS, for 5 and 6 year olds, 4-H member at age 7. Kids really enjoy cloverbuds, in clubs and countywide. #agchat
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TEFGal:
Q6 Mn has cloverbuds until 9, then true 4-H'ers. Cloverbuds can't show animals by themselves and get participation ribbons/judging.
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JMJLaurent:
Texas has Clover Kids for 5-8 year olds and grow the next crop of 4-H leaders #agchat
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LPELC:
Q7 Iowa and Neb are sharing beef (Neb) and swine (IA) extension expertise #agchat
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Women4Ag:
There's a lot of regional cooperation going on now with research. #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q7 Regional programs could work but I would think they would need more volunteers on the local level. Other thoughts? #agchat
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PutnamAg:
Q7 States vary on how Extension is funded. Ohio has big county buy-in. Losing county offices would likely cost support. #agchat
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toddjim:
Auburn University in Alabama we have regional agents serving on state teams with from 2-12 counties@agchat #agchat
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drewbender:
RT @agchat: Q7 via @n_web Are universities open to regional cooperation for ag, in light of budget cuts? What are possible examples? #agchat
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lgreiner:
Q7 This is already happening. VA offers several programs with neighboring states. #agchat
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TEFGal:
Q7. My company has partnered with Extension for training meetings for pork producers. MN #Pork Board does also #agchat
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huskerag:
Q7 Nebraska and Iowa are exploring reciprocating program leadership in beef (NE lead) and swine production (IA lead) #agchat
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awinstead:
Q7 AL Ext operates as regional system. Regional ag agents cover several counties but have specific program area #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q7 I wind up troubleshooting/helping/etc w/ NY processors but realize no benefit to my programs in PA. Just "doing right thing" #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q7: many counties in Kansas share agents, forming districts. I don't know about interstate, though. #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q7: I know there is already a lot of collaboration going on between Purdue, Ohio St, and Michigan St, esp in agronomy areas #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q7 the real question here is how regionalization will ultimately affect the quality and/or quantity of research done #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q7 Nevada is talking about eliminating ag from it land grant school--seems like high education ag programs are always at risk, #agchat
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esagor:
Q7 I think they are, and multistate projects are being strongly encouraged thru NIFA competitive funds #agchat #agchat
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cloveragent:
Q6: I have youth on waiting list wanting to join a #4H club. Need volunteer club leaders! #agchat
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TEFGal:
Iowa, Mn and Nebraska Extension have shared some ventilation training programs for #pork producers #agchat
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aafromaa:
In Ala we utilize faculty from other universities. For instance our bee program is handled by an Ohio State faculty member Q7 #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Most counties in Texas have three agents-Ag, 4-H and Family & Consumer Sci #agchat
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MariahsMums:
IL has several multi county programs but with current budget issues, IL is looking at even more regional/multi county programs. #agchat
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jenreesources:
Q7 Regional efforts more important to obtain funding. Central Plains Irrig. conference between NE, KS, CO. #agchat
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DebbieLB:
RT @CASTagScience: Q7 real question here is how regionalization will ultimately affect the quality and/or quantity of research done #agchat
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DMKarcher:
Depends on numerous factors. I think most would be willing to explore the option or at least employees are. #agchat
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LPELC:
Q7 Internet makes geographical boundaries less important for consumer as well as educator #agchat
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EddieMill:
#agchat q7: my friend Evelyn (who manages student org. farm @ Oberlin) says she gets new un-thought-out "proposals" from students like daily
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iTweetMeat:
Q7 I'm PA. But I assist NY, NJ, CT, MD, DE, MA, ME, NH, and RI. Yet get no help on the phone bills. Lucky for VOIP. #agchat
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DMKarcher:
Q7 (Forgot) RT @DMKarcher: Depends . I think most would be willing to explore the option or at least employees are. #agchat
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jrfarms:
Sheep and goat guy Ray Bowman, Frankfort, KY coming late to the party. #agchat
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agchat:
@MariahsMums:IL has sevmulti cnty programs but w/ current budget issues, IL is looking at even more regional/multi cnty programs. Q7 #agchat
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purduephil:
Q7 We answer many questions from lotsa states and manage BQA programs for 4 other states #agchat
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esagor:
#UMN Extension went to regional delivery model (within MN) in 2004, total overhaul, more focus on content specialization. #agchat #agchat
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agchat:
Welcome to any of you lurkers to #agchat. Please join us. Use Q# in your response to help archive. We're on Q8
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aafromaa:
@LPELC Q7 Extension.org is growing & hopefully more use of social media to blur those geographical boundaries #agchat
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lgreiner:
Q7 - Collaboration is good, but the best part of Extension is the local connection. #agchat
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awinstead:
RT @LPELC: Q7 Internet makes geographical boundaries less important for consumer as well as educator #agchat
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glendafreeman:
Q7 more multistate/regional publications. Ala already collaborates with other SE states on several topics. Benefits for all #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Hey everybody. Better late than never from Colorful Colorado. Trying to catch up. Called Rapid Reading Gotta love US agriculture #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Texas A & M has been the mothership for Ext in Texas but they seem to be moving away from Tech getting more involved #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q8: YES! I don't know how to charge for advice and pubs, but I do think ppl would pay! #agchat
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PutnamAg:
Q8 easier to do with "required or necessary" programs like CCA's, pesticide licenses, etc. #agchat
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purduephil:
Q8 How about sponsorship for extension programs rather than charging???? #agchat
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jamies4families:
Q7 Ohio State Extension is reorganizing into diff regions.. Collaboration is crucial, some are not used to that, especially 4-H'ers #agchat
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agchick:
Q8 Our counties are mandated to charge a 4H fee. I think fees would be okay in other areas #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q8 is a Q about ethics as Ext. competes with private sector (e.g., ag. cons.) #agchat
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esagor:
Other funding sources declining steadily, and a business model only makes sense. #agchat #agchat
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chepeh:
Q8 It depends. Would your audience be willing to pay for your program? #agchat
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huskerag:
Q8 Cost recovery could include prof dev, equipment, travel, teaching tools/materials and research costs #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q8 good question. With funding being reduced there has to be a equitible way to pay for extention. #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q8 ultimately someone has to absorb the cost, and it's hard to further develop a program when you're just cutting even #agchat
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jxs138:
RT @purduephil: Q8 How about sponsorship for extension programs rather than charging? <- I like that idea but a hard sell. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
I try to "hedge" program actual cost with other "overhead" like people. Ppl want Ext programs for "free" #agchat
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lgreiner:
@ huskerag Q8 Cost recovery could include prof dev, equipment, travel, teaching tools/materials and research costs + PR #agchat
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agchat:
Remember your p's and q's but especially the Q#'s! #agchat
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katpinke:
RT @huskerag: Q8 Cost recovery could include prof dev, equipment, travel, teaching tools/materials and research costs #agchat
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awinstead:
Q8 Concerned about how we make the transition from free programs to charging. How will farmers respond? #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q8: Perhaps charge more for meetings, and start charging for publications. Might be a start. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q7 KSU and OkSU share canola ppl. KSU, Tx Tech or A&M and maybe UNL are working on sorghum. #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
I was at an Ext program all day today that had several corporate sponsors...was free to me! Q8 #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q8: we pay for Ks state extension meetings. Covers cost of meal, and more. why not county programs? #agchat
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esagor:
Q8 Sponsorship model has been quite successful in many Extension programs, but not well suited to all. #agchat
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jenreesources:
Q8 Good question and difficult. Some people won't come with a fee while others see more value in a program they pay for. #agchat
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agchat:
Q9 cominup...it's a tough one again. I don't want to hear crickets! #agchat
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4hfarmer:
Q8: We raise money for #4H by putting ads in the local fair books, bull roasts etc. I think that is enough. #agchat
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jamies4families:
Q8 Seeking grants is becoming more and more popular, but sometimes limits programming #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q8 I left Ext. & became independent. ag. cons. Ext. used my tax dollars to compete against me #agchat
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llippke:
@JMJLaurent Sometimes people place more value/trust in things they pay for. I'm a retired Extension economis
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TEFGal:
Q8 It's okay to pay something, but fees need to be in line #agchat
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esagor:
Q8 Not a given that fewer will come if charge more. Cost affects perceived value. Anyway, good #extension more than seat count. #agchat
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Women4Ag:
Q8 No fee to belong to 4-H, but most projects have costs for materials, costs to attend conferences. #agchat
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cynchrys:
Just FYI, I made up a survey on survey monkey & posted on my fb page.Most of my friends r urban, so we'll see what response I get. #agchat
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toddjim:
q8 urban program fees seem to be moer acceptable to clientele than rural clientele #agchat
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cynchrys:
It was about what they know about County Extension Offices and why they use them. #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q8, After getting programs essentially free, hard to change that path. People will pay for good programs before/after they are lost #agchat
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esagor:
Just figured out that Tweetchat adds the #agchat automatically... Bit slow on the uptake. #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q8 Maybe you can "work" for your fees. (Like what Disney is doing: volunteer for a day and get a free ticket). #agchat
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AgDawg:
Q8 If there is value in something people will gladly pay the right price #agchat
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esagor:
I always cross my Ps and dot my Qs! --> RT @agchat Remember your p's and q's but especially the Q#'s! #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
@llippke This was BQA program and I probably wouldn't have gone had there been a fee. I traveled over an hour to get there. #agchat
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jamies4families:
Q8 We charge a fee to basically cover cost of materials for class, some programs charge more thn others... fees vary across counties #agchat
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agchat:
Q9 Via @cornguy Is the Extension education model still relevant today or is it outdated, why? #agchat
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swindham:
I have no trouble getting sponsorship for programs, people have already paid their taxes, shouldn't have to pay more. #agchat
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lgreiner:
Q8 Bottom line - Extension needs additional funding sources or it will be gone. We can't rely gov. to fund. #agchat
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LPELC:
Q9 I believe extension is more relevant than ever b/c so adaptable to local needs & use of innnovative methods #agchat
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BethStuever:
What ab ppl who need info about finances? Sometimes tough sell. RT @AgDawg: Q8 If there is value in something people will gladly pay #agchat
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esagor:
Q9 Great question! As an Extension guy I'm much more interested in organizing a vibrant learning space than dispensing answers. #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q8 In economically depressed area, some families are struggling with modest 4H cost-hate to see cost be limiting factor to opp. #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
RT @swindham: I have no trouble getting sponsorship for programs, people have already paid their taxes, shouldnt have to pay more. #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q9: Honestly, I don't attend many local extension ag mtgs, but I do attend state mtgs and conferences. My fam is big in 4-H locally. #agchat
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lgreiner:
Q9 - More now than ever. Extension is about communicating, we just need to do it in more ways. #agchat
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llippke:
Q9 To the extent Extension remains engaged with the issues that affect peoples' lives, it can/will remain relevant #agchat
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jamies4families:
Q9 Programming, research, and info still relevant... methods of delivery maybe not so much IMO #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q9 there is a need for extension work, it's the means in which they contact producers that needs to keep up with the times #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Q9 I think there are improvements that could be made to communications and outreach. I feel Ext is underutilized by Ag in my area. #agchat
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PutnamAg:
Q9 Most state Extension specialists must answer to academic depts 1st and extension 2nd. Tough for them to do. #agchat
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TEFGal:
Q9-We need some source of public information can't rely on private business to share.Need to use new technology to delivery info #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q9 Some parts of model are continued for political reasons - too many dinosaurs in the way of improvement #agchat
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vmdavis:
Q9: Extension is still relevant, but might start looking different and needs direction. #agchat
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esagor:
Q9 No one model is right or wrong for all. Depends on audience, program purpose, desired outcomes, etc. Flexibility required. #agchat
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thomas69osu:
RT @: Q9 ! As an Extension guy I'm much more interested in organizing a vibrant learning space than dispensing answers. #agchat #agchat
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Women4Ag:
Q9 Always will need to transfer research and technology to production - part of ag's great success in implementing new technology. #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q9: I wrote an article about livestock animal welfare laws in NY- relationship with ext agents are a key to defending prosectution #agchat
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purduephil:
Q9 extension, like everything else must be evolving, adapting and ever changing #agchat
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huskerag:
Q9 Think of Extension as the Verizon Wireless commercial suggests...we have people and a great network! #agchat
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WestfieldAg:
Q9 - we value extension services to learn about what's happening with farmers and agribusinesses we insure #agchat #agchat
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esagor:
Well said @llippke! Q9 To the extent Extension remains engaged with the issues that affect peoples' lives, it can/will be relevant. #agchat
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drewbender:
RT @PutnamAg: Q9 Most state Extension specialists must answer to academic depts 1st and extension 2nd. Tough for them to do. #agchat
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glendafreeman:
Q9 Information glut opens door for Extension's reputation as source for reliable research-based info #agchat
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jenreesources:
Q9 We will always need Extension to take the research to the people. How we do this needs to continually adapt. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q9 Some of us try to be up-to-date, and I take *huge* risk hoping administration/P&T recognizes it. Again, #justsayin #agchat
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LPELC:
yep RT @huskerag: Q9 Think of Extension as the Verizon Wireless commercial suggests...we have people and a great network! #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q9 Could it be updated, sure. When extension has no value we will most likely be facing some really nasty problems. #agchat
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ndbob:
Yay! RT @glendafreeman: Q9 Information glut opens door for Extensions reputation as source for reliable research-based info #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q9: With so many people attacking agricultre, we need extension programs to help keep ag production profitable #agchat
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BethStuever:
Q9 transformational education will never go out of style. :) But specific methods are constantly evolving. #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q9 you have to consider how difficult it is to reach the diverse audience today, especially those that are not so tech-savy #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q9 I think it depends on the agent. Some are better than others at staying relevant and up to date with current events. #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q9 those here believe in sm. What is climate back at ext offices for SM, distance learning, web meetings, ebooks, etc #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
In regards to Q9. How does NIFA (Natl Institute of Food & Ag) as a federal partner impact future extension offerings? #agchat
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EddieMill:
#agchat Q9 I'm thinking internet, CD R's, webinars, library, and documentary film for the next local #agchat education revolution.
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NYAgriWomen:
RT @Women4Ag: Q9 Always will need 2 transfer research & technology 2 production - part of ag's great success n implementing new tech #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Q9 I'd like to see SM AGvocacy as a part of Ag-related 4-H projects #agchat
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TEFGal:
Time to put the kids to bed. Keep up the good discussion #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q10: Paperless -- video conferencing -- online -- less travel, less time, more info without printing & mailing. #agchat
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WestfieldAg:
Q10 - relevant extension services would include helping producers to be the most relevant in today's environment #agchat
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PutnamAg:
Q10 I have about 300 farmers & fertilizer dealers on my e-mail lists. Use this to send info. Farmers like e-mail. #agchat
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aafromaa:
Q9 We now have opportunities to develop education in better ways, to more collaboration, even beyond our universities. #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Q9 I love online Ext courses!!! Would like to see more for youth. #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q10 More programs about communication within ag and outside of ag--comm with urban consumers is paramount for the future, #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
RT @DebbieLB: Q10: Paperless -- video conferencing -- online -- less travel, less time, more info without printing & mailing. #agchat
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huskerag:
Q9 The digital divide and generational educational delivery preferences stretch our resources to deliver education in many formats #agchat
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jxs138:
RT @aafromaa: Q9 We now have opportunities to develop education in better ways, 2 more collaboration, even beyond our universities. #agchat
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4hfarmer:
RT @aafromaa: Q9 We now have opportunities to develop education in better ways, to more collaboration, even bynd our universities. #agchat
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DebbieLB:
@yourlocalfoods not only what is climate for adv learning, but what is incentive? R the agents paid to be up-to-date? or just get by #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Sorry folks- TweetChat is going at turtle speed for me now -calling it a night. #agchat
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agchat:
I'm going to hurry through these last q's to get them on the books #agchat
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LPELC:
Q10 Extension does best work when put ourselves out of job (student doesn't need us anymore for same issue) #agchat
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PutnamAg:
RT @LPELC: Q10 Extension does best work when put ourselves out of job (student doesn't need us anymore for same issue) #agchat #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
IF POSSIBLE - will all who are in #coopext and in #SM RT this? Yes, trying in all forms to demonstrate "outreach" ... beyond USPS! #agchat
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EddieMill:
#agchat Q10 plucked from my home twitter.com: What types of Extension programming is needed to remain relevant? #agchat!
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toddjim:
we need to continue to be driven from clientele and not on top down programming or grant driven programming---local is important--q9 #agchat
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agchick:
Q11 is up and is about social media! Guess what, we're using it #agchat
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llippke:
Q10 Extension has always gone where its audiences are--coffee shop, coop, livestock market; today's gathering place: online #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q10 I get email up dates at least weekly from my ext agent. A younger guy that fully understand e communication. #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q11 social media is key to grasping the attention of the youth now entering the industry specifically #agchat
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exteneducate:
RT @toddjim: we need to continue to be driven from clientele and not on top down programming or grant driven programming---local is important--q9 #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q11: SM opens convos...follow up with more info in other ways. Also SM allows for connections & sharing ideas. #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Q11 SM is a must for EXT to remain in the thick of things and in touch-especially with youth #agchat
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NECornBoard:
Q11 SM is a great way for farmers and ext educators to reach consumers on how #food is really produced.
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bnr1:
RT @llippke: Q10 Extension has always gone where its audiences are--coffee shop, coop, livestock market; today's gathering place: online #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q11 we right now are living proof of the value of technology, specifically social media #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
RT @llippke: Q10 Ext has always gone where its audiences are--coffee shop, coop, livestock market; todays gathering place: online #agchat
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WestfieldAg:
Q11 social media is only useful when producers are engaged in the technology #agchat
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thomas69osu:
@LPELC I would call it transitioning to higher value opps vs putting ourselves out of a job. But I agree. Esp if we empower others #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q10: I was in Iowa this past weekend, they R doing great things w/ internet for connecting to 4-Hers! #agchat
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vmdavis:
Q11: Social Media is just one of many tools, but it is useful to be engaged with the end users. #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Q11 An 4-H Tweep up among different State 4-H Council members would be so cool and a great way to network and share #agchat
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jxs138:
Q11 - yes since I think we are all learning right now and we have many new ppl new to #agchat
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llippke:
Q11 SM for engagement purposes=good; SM for one-way info dissemination=not so good #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q11 Too early to tell, but few in any profession heavily rely on social media. Shouldn't be the primary means, but helps #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q11: I think SM will play an important role in extension but you can't discount the value of face to face and in the field training #agchat
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Women4Ag:
Q11 SM helps agents stay in touch with ag community using SM, alert people to upcoming events, good information. #agchat
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aafromaa:
Q11 To be relevant we must go where the people are. Well that is where people are and will be, Extension should too. #agchat
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4hfarmer:
Q11: Absolutely. Just look around and see how far #ag has come due 2 SM. This is just the beginning. #agchat
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agchat:
Q12 is coming up and has to do with a current event type topic #agchat
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jxs138:
RT @llippke: Q10 Extension has always gone where its audiences are--coffee shop, coop, livestock market; today's gathering place: online #agchat
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purduephil:
Q11 Social media will change and evolve. . . Extension always needs to keep current with the latest advances, 2nite is an example #agchat
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esagor:
Q11 Of course #SM needs to be part of the toolkit, but more useful for some Ext programs & audiences than others. #agchat
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BethStuever:
Q11 SM needs to be part of a bigger plan. Never meant to be a stand alone method of education or communication. #agchat
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BethStuever:
RT @esagor: Q11 Of course #SM needs to be part of the toolkit, but more useful for some Ext programs & audiences than others. #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q11 After follow this forum over the last months-I feel SM is a key compontent in the education of the modren agrarian #agchat
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LPELC:
Q11 Only if it makes sense for reaching your audience #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q11: SM esp FB is becoming the way kids connect! We must be there too! #agchat
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ssteever:
Q11 Social Media is a great tool - trick is to broaden your audience outside of ag #agchat
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esagor:
RT @aafromaa Q11 To be relevant we must go where the people are. True, but depends who trying to reach, for what purpose & outcomes. #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
RT @purduephil: Q11 Social media will change and evolvExt always needs to keep current with the latest advances, 2nite is an example #agchat
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TruffleMedia:
Way information is shared/exchanged always evolves, got to keep up! P RT @purduephil Q11 Social media will change and evolve. . . #agchat
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jamies4families:
RT @llippke: Q10 Extension has always gone whre its audiences r-coffee shop, coop, livestock market; today's gathering place: online #agchat
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thomas69osu:
@LPELC Saying what I think you said. Learn & empower, then move to next issue. Test will be if what you leave is sustainable.
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exteneducate:
I think we can increase advocacy for ag with SM if we will expose our clientele to it. #agchat is great example I shared with class tonight
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agchick:
Q12 is an interesting one. I addressed the possibility of such an attack w/ my 4H club before the fair #agchat
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SIPtheGoodLife:
I LOVE the idea of engaging more extension & farmers in SM - just one tool - but a good one #agchat
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aafromaa:
@esagor When fewer than 27% of US population has heard (only heard of) Ext, then we don't seem relevant to them. We missing it. Q11 #agchat
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swindham:
Going where people are - social media - this is all about relationships, without them Extension can't function. #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q11, many industry assoc struggle to engage the next generation, incumbents comfortable in their habits, have to go SM #agchat
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1burdette:
Hey everyone! Western Il grain farmer with a few FFA cows around.
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esagor:
Q11 Sometimes we focus too much on information. Effective engagement & extension is far more than info exchange (as is SM). #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
SM today---> Q11 is like attending 10 to 15 meetings a day and never having to spend a dime learning how to do better things. #agchat
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agchat:
Q12 Via @4Hfarmer R Extension programs well equipped to (or) properly handling attacks on youth by animal rights extremistsHSUS/PETA #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q12 I think it something important. Perhaps kids should be told who to tell PETA to talk to? Not fair to put an 11 YO on the spot. #agchat
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4hfarmer:
Q12:There is mandatory meeting you must go to every other year in order 2 show livestock of any kind @ the local fairs 2 deal w/ARA #agchat
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sheepwriter:
Q12 I was livestock club vol 10yrs ago and we had animal rights spokes for every show #agchat
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jamies4families:
Q12 Hmm. that is a toughey. As Extension professionals we are limited to speaking out against any organization while "on the clock" #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q12: a few counties in Ks require BQA & PQA programs 4 kids showing @ fair. Also, urban counties have programs to handle activists. #agchat
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4hfarmer:
Q12 Via @4Hfarmer R Extension programs well equipped to (or) properly handling attacks on youth by animal rights extremistsHSUS/PETA #agchat
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aafromaa:
Using social media is used to engage and build relationships, then our outreach and programs become stronger. Q11 #agchat
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agchat:
Sorry, I forgot the hashtag the first time i tweeted Q12 #agchat
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connieh:
Extension is behind industry in delivering information - even if we have the best! #agchat
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1burdette:
Q12 I wonder if very many of us are equipped when it comes right down to it. #agchat
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EddieMill:
R Extension programs well equipped to (or) properly handling attacks on youth by animal rights extremistsHSUS/PETA #agchat Q12, getting fast
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diginomics:
RT @aafromaa Using social media is used to engage and build relationships, then our outreach and programs become stronger. Q11 #agchat
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agchick:
Good answer RT @1burdette: Q12 I wonder if very many of us are equipped when it comes right down to it. #agchat
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esagor:
Yes! RT @aafromaa Using social media is used to engage and build relationships, then our outreach and programs become stronger. Q11 #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q12: No, I got asked that my last year in 4H and I couldn't have handled it then and I still don't think I could... it's important #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
@DebbieLB That's good to BQA and PQA. Both are great programs with a nod towards PQA being a little more animal care geared. #agchat
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agchat:
Q12 @PeteAlexion i.e. PETA has in the past proclaimed 4Hers showing livestock "murderers" for slaughter after fair #agchat
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ssteever:
Q12 Is anyone else frustrated that we have to prepare our kids for stuff like that? #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q12: Kids in douglas county Ks must attend mtg on handling activists to show at fair. Tells little kids to find an adult immed! #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
MY HOMETOWN! #rockchalk! Now pissed. RT Example is activists coming 2 fair & turning all livestock loose overnight. DG Co Fair, Ks. #agchat
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1burdette:
Q12 It is easy until you are in the middle of the discussion with activists. #agchat
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DebbieLB:
@iTweetMeat Yep. Talked to a current 4-H mom & she was shocked it happened! Cattle mostly stood in stalls! Didn't work!! LOL #agchat
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ricbradbury:
RT @ssteever: Q12 Is anyone else frustrated that we have to prepare our kids for stuff like that? Very much so/it wrong
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agchat:
Q13 Via @ITweetMeat Why did Extension become a "great hidden treasure" though it’s always been in the public eye? #agchat
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thefesler:
Q12 Adult and Youth leaders should be walked through "crisis plan". Deal w/ the what is first, the what it means/why happend second #agchat
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ComfyPaws:
RT @agchat: Q12: R Extension programs well equipped to (or) properly handling attacks on youth by animal rights extremistsHSUS/PETA #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q12 can there be a graduated program, eg up to a certain age kid packs 4H AW brochure to offer & no verbal engagement at all? #agchat
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purduephil:
Q12, SImple they do something stupid, endanger property of lives. . .call security! #agchat
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4hfarmer:
here is an example. Local ARA let cows loose at state fair onto fairgrounds! #agchat
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agchat:
One last quick question then executable ideas then free time for pitches and other convo! #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
Q12 never assume people taking photos are innocent anymore -watch water containers etc #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q12 What did our parents prepare us for 40 to 50 years ago. Certainly not the internet. Kids are smart and know more than we think #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q12: We R teaching our 4-Hers to engage fair attendees to agvocate, they also need to be prepared for activists, I guess. #agchat
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jenreesources:
Q13 I think we forgot to keep marketing. We assumed the public would always know what we did. Now we need to market! #agchat
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SIPtheGoodLife:
#agchat Its important for us to remember that those "activists" breaking the laws are not the norm - most people trust farmers
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agchat:
Q13 Via @ITweetMeat Why did Extension become a "great hidden treasure" though it’s always been in the public eye? #agchat
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sheepwriter:
Q12 sad that kids have to be prepared for this, but its another learning exp #agchat
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1burdette:
Q12 Years ago other pig guys turned my Dad's hybrid hogs loose. Always someone agitating. lol #agchat
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exteneducate:
Q13:Folks don't look to #extension when big paid advertising is in front of them on all media. Hasn't been affordable for Extension #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q12 Don't think we can depend on extension to handle this. Should take responsibility ourselves. #agchat
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jamies4families:
Q13 Marketing strategies used may not target the correct audiences or dangle the right carrots #agchat
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NewEntry:
re: Q12 do we have to defend them? All movements have their extremes ex. Tea Party dilemma for real conservatives. Let's just do! #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q11a lot are just looking for answers RT @connieh Our parents prepared us for life - so again are we talking to the wrong audience #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q13: Hate to spend money to toot Extension's horn, but may have to do that to engage! #agchat
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agchat:
Q14 What's one executable idea you will act on b/c of this chat tonight? #agchat
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cornguy:
Just wanted 2 thank everyone 4 the gr8 discussion. dnt wnt 2 clutter up the stream w/ so many experts but enjoyed it. gd nite! #agchat
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esagor:
Must cede computer to spouse. Glad I joined, very impressed with the conversation. Thanks organizers! #agchat
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PutnamAg:
Q13 People who utilize us don't see the entire scope. Hog folks like swine info, corn folks-corn info, etc. The stove pipe thing. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Makes me sad when ppl call and say... "oh, you know about that?!" then I say ... uhm...DUH?! #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q14: buy my Extension agent a margarita the next time I see her! :o) #agchat
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1burdette:
Q12 I don't really think it is extension's battle. Associations could be prepared 2 handle, since they r also there #agchat
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ndbob:
Q14: Follow up with my administrators highlighting some of the great ideas shared in this community. Thanks everyone. #agchat
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4hfarmer:
Q14: Thank your extension agents. We wouldn't be here w/out them. #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q14: seriously, I will continue to volunteer as leader, parent, fair board member, etc. But encourage wider use of internet as tool. #agchat
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jenreesources:
RT @PutnamAg: Q13 People who utilize us don't see the entire scope. Hog folks like swine info, corn folks-corn info, etc. The stove pipe thing. #agchat
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agchick:
Q14 Facebook management and 4H opportunities in SM will be the learning session at my Friday night 4H club meeting #agchat
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EddieMill:
Woot! Q14 Thanks #agchat I have now a bunch of references for my business plan ROI, Income strategy, SM strategy + break even! woo!
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AgDawg:
Q14 Going and finding out my county extension see what programs I can help promote #agchat
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DebbieLB:
@LPELC LOL...if you work in Extension, you deserve a margarita! U work Waaaay more than what U R paid for! THANK YOU!!!! #agchat
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aafromaa:
Q14 share this transcript with Extension directors and Ext ag leaders. #agchat
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AgDawg:
Q14 Going and finding out my county extension see what programs I can help promote #agchat
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DebbieLB:
@LPELC LOL...if you work in Extension, you deserve a margarita! U work Waaaay more than what U R paid for! THANK YOU!!!! #agchat
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aafromaa:
Q14 share this transcript with Extension directors and Ext ag leaders. #agchat
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vmdavis:
Q14: tonight has encouraged me that I am doing some of the right things by using SM so I'll continue to try to improve it's use. #agchat
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toddjim:
General Inquiry---a weekly Extension tweet chat would be nice---I learned from the comments #agchat
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Women4Ag:
Q14 Remember to have a plan, train kids for possibility of being confronted at 4-H events; 2nd-promote Extension. #agchat
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LPELC:
@DebbieLB I think with five teenagers (your bio), you deserve the margarita more than I do! #agchat
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LPELC:
Listen more to my colleagues--they have seen much I haven't! #agchat
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nataglaw:
Great chat for Ag law & policy information & the home eXtension's ag law community of practice check out the National Ag Law Center #agchat
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g3bug:
Great chat...Q14 -- participate in more agchats and start some other chats, too.... #agchat
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DebbieLB:
@LPELC With 5 kids, we chose 4-H because we all went to same mtgs. Also I'm an 11yr member. Priorities. #agchat
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dairygoddess:
So sorry to have missed #agchat Looks like I missed a good one! THX to those who make it happen!
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jenreesources:
Q14 Have a plan or train 4-Hers for potential confrontation with animal rights groups. Keep using SM. #agchat
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DebbieLB:
RT @g3bug: Great chat...Q14 -- participate in more agchats and start some other chats, too.... #agchat
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LPELC:
Good idea! Hard to find time! RT @toddjim: a weekly Extension tweet chat would be nice---I learned from the comments #agchat #agchat
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agchat:
So @agchick is taking off the moderator's hat now...thanks everybody for a very pleasant, professional chat. I enjoyed it. #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q1 to Q12 Good extension people. Hard to find and even harder to replace. Over the years you cannot beat their faith in ag people. #agchat
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nataglaw:
Enjoyed the extension discussion and can't wait to sit in on next week's for more ideas #agchat
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k1v1n:
Thank you for inviting us Extension types to join you! Very interesting discussion. #agchat #agchat
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1burdette:
While I think about it. Thank you to all the professionals who work to help us farmers. #agchat
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EddieMill:
@agchat heard next week was agricultural partnerships in #agchat? PS is facebook page down has anyone noticed?
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NewEntry:
@agchat heard next week was agricultural partnerships in #agchat? PS is facebook page down has anyone noticed?
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glendafreeman: Glenda Freeman: Alabama Cooperative Extension System editor #agchat
billrowekamp: @Rune67 Good to see you here #agchat
iTweetMeat: Folks, anticipating many tweets b/c tonight's topic is #cooperativeextension (and other programs) at #agchat
FarmerHaley: Hey all, Mike Haley here. Grain and cattle farmer from Ohio #agchat
purduephil: Phil Reid, Dist. ed. Coordinator for ANSC Dept at Purdue Social media coordinator #agchat
ricbradbury: Richard B, Rancher South Eastern Oregon #agchat
carrieoliver: @agchick Carrie Oliver, I taste & evaluate meat from different farm/ranch/butcher combos & help ppl find very best for their family #agchat
StacySchutz: Stacy Schutz, midwest farmer, first time for #agchat. I raise cattle, hogs, corn and farmgirls. #agchat
Farm3rsDaught3r: Hey guys! Elizabeth, Indiana, Mon soybean researcher #agchat
Rune67: RT @agchat Guidelines for #agchat, 8-10pmET 1)intro w/ location & #ag interest 2)stay on topic 3)start (cont) http://tl.gd/f4v4o
elainecarol: Elaine Edwards, communications, K-State Research and Extension, Kansas #agchat
alicehenneman: Looking forward to meeting all of you on first agchat! #agchat
thomas69osu: Jerry Thomas, Ohio State Univ Extension #agchat #agchat
KyFarmersMatter: Amy~beef farmer~USDA slaughter/processing plant owner from KY. Luv extension!! :) Will b n & out. Havin' a mini cud b crisis :) #agchat
JPlovesCOTTON: Hey, Janice Person here. Do PR for Monsanto mainly on cotton & crop protection from Memphis. Glad to see my friend @agdawg here! #agchat
sheepwriter: Sally Colby...raise sheep & goats in PA, also an ag press writer #agchat
lesliebradshaw: Glad to be "back in the saddle" @agchat. First one in a while, lots of travel / abroad been keepin' me away. Let's do this! #agchat
PeteAlexion: G'Day Aggies! Pete aka "Agriculture's Copywriter' from The Last Frontier and former Co. Ag. Ext. Agent, rmnt. nutr., & ag. cons. #agchat
Sean_OHanlon: Sean O'Hanlon, I am the Executive Director of The American Biofuels Council. #agchat
mpaynknoper: Hey all, it's Michele Payn-Knoper & I'm really confused where I am, but love to talk #ag, am an Extension volunteer & a 4-H coach. #agchat
jenreesources: Jenny Rees, Extension Educator in Nebraska working in irrigated crop production #agchat
slichtensteiger: Steve Lichtensteiger - Ohio State University Extension #agchat
RogerAHigh: Sheep Extension Program Specialist at Ohio State University. Looking in on #agchat. First time on #agchat
4hfarmer: 16yr old 4Her and #FFA- I do sheep,beef cattle and soon to do dairy goats. I board my animal. Check out my blog http://ow.ly/1gkRm #agchat
firefighter89: @RogerAHigh nice to see some sheep folks :) #agchat
natejtaylor: Nate Taylor. Missing tonight. Preparing for induction tomorrow at 1200. My thanks to all #Ag #Extension folks. You play vital role. #agchat
TruffleMedia: john blue from indianapolis, ag media #agchat
slowfoodkc: Just recently started tweeting 4 Slow Food Kansas City. Want to try and connect w local producers in area #ag #agchat
JeffACSH: Jeff Stier from www.acsh.org Joining #agchat from #Montego Bay, Jamaica, (vacation). Loving the local #Food!
RayLinDairy: @ndbob Welcome to #agchat
jamies4families: Jamie Seger here from Ohio State U. #Extension - happy to be a part of #agchat tonight
drewbender: Hey all! Drew Bender from Zanesville, Ohio. Ag Education Instructor with production agriculture background. Glad to be here. #agchat
FairFoodFight: Barth Anderson with Fair Food Fight. Putting le kids to bed and lurking at #agchat.
gaebroadwater: Gae Broadwater - Kentucky State (1890) #agchat
rtadams: RT @FarmerHaley: RT @kjh_786: How is Field corn used? 37% feed 28% ethanol &coproducts14% export 9% other 12% surplus #agfacts http://bit.ly/gko7x (expand) #agchat
foodculturist: greetings gang, nicole here. I live and talk good food in Brooklyn, NY. #agchat
masandfoss: extension agent NC State University #agchat
BethStuever: Wowza, love seeing all the #Extension educators chiming in for #agchat tonight. I'm going to follow ALL of you. :) #agchat
UBetcha_Apparel: Q0Jenny Gambill - Montana - wheat & alfalfa & cattle - Lurking tonight for #agchat
NECornBoard: Kelsey Pope for the NE Corn Board (also tweet as @ag4front) as #ag promotions and #livestock. Tues. are busy, but finally can be on #agchat
celestelaurent: Missing #agchat to grab supper with an old pig showing/4-H friend. We'll be doing plenty if "agchatting" just not on Twitter ;)
MADGEAustralia: Here at #agchat
DarciAlexis: Think I'm gonna check out #agchat tonight.
AWAapproved: Beth here from Animal Welfare Approved. Hello everyone! #agchat
agropinion: RT @ksfarmboy: RT @kjh_786: #agfact Us jobs related to animal agriculture .. 3,364,322 jobs #agchat
LauriStruve: Hey, lauri here, farm kid, broadcaster, lover of food and farmers. #agchat
WineFoot: RT @PennyFull: RT @EddieMill: For those interested, #agchat is a weekly realtime twitter-chat on food and farming 8-10p @agchat or twubs.com/agchat #agchat
whitwallace: Warning non #ag tweeps, getting on #agchat now until 9pm central. Interested? Join us @agchat or twubs.com/agchat #agchat
SIPtheGoodLife: Hi All - Kris here - working with farmers on research & education in Cali - here for a smidge for #agchat
ennuisansmerde: Mark here, just lurking and learning how to eat. #agchat
MariahsMums: Q1 mastergardener information and I volunteer with our Co. 4-H. #agchat
McLerranMD: #agchat New to #agchat. Hello. Am at #YF&R meeting now to get more young people involved in #ag
Indianawinebabe: Sorry - Running behind. Jeanette, IN. Director of state's wine industry, my job is classified as Extension. #agchat
AgriBlogger: Chuck Zimmerman, publisher AgWired.com, lurking and rooting for @AgChick Q1 What @MariahsMums said about Master Gardner. #agchat
jmfleetwood: As the special mod for @BethStuever, I know I can't stop her; my only hope is to contain her. #agchat
snorwood13: Shannon Norwood, Extension Agent, Precision Ag. Statewide responsibilities. Glad to be here. #agchat
RinckerLaw: will have to check it out! RT @purduephil: Q2 we actually have a popular freezer beef marketing course online #agchat
yourlocalfoods: James in Vancouver, BC, local food & urban ag installs, lurking when able tonight #agchat
RandyKrotz: RT @Farm3rsDaught3r: Q2: Crop management and pesticide programs put on by Purdue help me keep up with the latest regulations and research. #agchat
n_web: Q3: Chatting with @PAfarmgirl and @akleinschmidt, thru Twitter, reading their blogs and on #onthefarm. Very open to Qs and convos. #agchat
friendthefarmer: The not so dirty secret about green marketing. Consumers worry about themselves. #food http://bit.ly/dmiMLp (expand) #organic #green #farm #agchat
organicnymilk1: Dean from Greene, NY lurking in the dark..... #agchat
democrats2009: Audacity of HOPE http://is.gd/8MHR2- (expand) DREAM http://is.gd/85uPg- (expand) TRUTH www.2009-de.com #agchat #IWD #americanidol #fb #usa http://is.gd/9VM3k- (expand)
CastAgScience: @agchat Q8 social media outlets like this, I believe are doing wonders for public awareness #agchat
cloveragent: Intro: 4-H Agent in NC. Q5: Its so hard to measure youth development until years later. Hard to tell story. #agchat
cowartandmore: Evening, Kathy Swift, veterinarian, art lover, wine drinker, mom, former 4-H'er and jewelry creator joining in on #agchat
NYAgriWomen: great question! RT @agchat: Q6 Via @4Hfarmer How can we get 4H programs into more urban/suburban settings? #agchat
JMJLaurent: Q6 offer 4-H through the boys and girls club and other city organizations. #agchat
ZigZiglarQuotes: Q6 All 4H programs focus on personal development. That's applicable in all settings. #agchat #success
RedScareBot: "Going Rouge" RT @AgriBlogger Q6 Have Michelle Obama mandate it as new Czar for Urban 4H programs. #agchat
earlymilking: Just joined in, Wes from Ontario #agchat #agchat
Porkchop1950: Hey everybody. Better late than never from Colorful Colorado. Trying to catch up. Called Rapid Reading Gotta love US agriculture #agchat
WestfieldAg: Westfield ag here - sorry I'm late, had another meeting tonight! #agchat
exteneducate: We do need to work on providing more real-time information Q10 #agchat
HCMSanMarcos: RT @WestfieldAg Q11 social media is only useful when producers are engaged in the technology #agchat http://bit.ly/cZxbMY (expand)
diginomics: RT @aafromaa Using social media is used to engage and build relationships, then our outreach and programs become stronger. Q11 #agchat
offgridlife: RT @agchat: Great idea! RT @JMJLaurent: Q6 offer 4-H through the boys and girls club and other city organizations. #agchat
WriteNowBiz: Q12 never assume people taking photos are innocent anymore -watch water containers etc #agchat
Cottonaggie: So, did you know we all started out naked vegetarians? Then we got to enhance our diet. Read here: http://bit.ly/bwynGZ (expand) #food #Ag #Agchat
Crophugger: Greetings everyone just dropping in from PA #agchat #agchat
TXBeefLeaderofT: Check out my new Beef Ambassador Blog Post, "Real Cowgirls Don't go to Padre Island" http://bit.ly/9udAJr (expand) #agchat
dairygoddess: So sorry to have missed #agchat Looks like I missed a good one! THX to those who make it happen!
Longknife12: http://twitpic.com/17ngof - Tonight's Spatchcocked Chicken - apple, plum and hickory for smoke. #agchat
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