How can social media improve communications between farmers and consumers?
Note: The posts are read from top to bottom.
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agchat:
When responding to questions tonight, please use the question number (i.e. Q1) in front of your answer. Makes it easier to follow. #agchat
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minnemom:
Q1: Easy to reach a wide variety of people through SM. Can promote ag even if it's not a commonality.
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armessing:
Q1 Social media helps farmers to connect with the younger generations. #agchat
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savvyhomegirl:
Q1 Consumers can get the personal message from ppl producing their food, without the political / corporate agenda. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q1 Well, the flexibility and versatility are a big factor. One-on-one interaction can be done to suit anyone. #agchat
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BeckyMcCray:
Q1. #agchat Social media gives you a direct line to talk with and *listen to* consumers. Tell your stories!!
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DebbieLB:
Q1: Helps to connect ppl who can't geographically connect! #agchat
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armessing:
RT @: Q1 Consumers can get the personal message from ppl producing their food, without the political / corporate agenda. #agchat #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q1 It allows farmers to tell their story directly without filtering and in a two way environment. #agchat
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4hfarmer:
Q1: Social media can connect farmers with consumers who otherwise wouldn't have a resource to get to a farm for whatever reason. #agchat
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drewbender:
Q1 You can definitely reach more people and at times can have more interaction. Some people are less shy behind a computer screen. #agchat
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chicknafoxhole:
Q1 Think the media gets in the way between reasonable people. Social media removes barrier. #agchat
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armessing:
Q1: Gives the farmer flexibility to do the promoting w/ their busy schedules too! #agchat
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EddieMill:
#agchat, eddiemill here. Just watching tonight. RE Q1: check out myprofile @newentry, problem's most farmers dont have time2tweet, or fb.
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juanhijo:
Q1 shared experience, learning moments, personable, with new fixed points of reference. #agchat
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SamiJCarter:
Q1: SM brings consumers closer to the people behind the product; better access to some1 they may never meet otherwise #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q1- As an input supplier SM allows me to bridge the info gap between farmer and non ag consumer like Urban Farmer & Feed Denver #agchat
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JBull01:
Q1 social media allows producers to connect directly with industry removing the middle man and the possiblities for clouding
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ranchwife4life:
Q1 - social media can put ple together who can't sit together in a room - those who normally dont talk :) #agchat
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ncclone:
Q1 Easy quick communication that allows individuals to learn about agriculture vs what media decides to show or talk about. #agchat
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WestfieldAg:
Q1 - SM also provides documentation for consumers on the "stories" behind agriculture #agchat
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Grilladelic:
Q1 Very effective for small brands to build communities.Interesting mkting by MillerCoors w/there new "micro-beer" social media 100% #agchat
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emotivatemktg:
Q1 My clients like that it's free but still need to get over the mental hurdle of intimidation... I tell them, "just jump in!" #agchat
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katpinke:
Q1: It cuts the clutter & gives the farmer a voice direct to the consumer. 2 wy strt 4 consumer 2 connect bck 2 their food source. #agchat
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4hfarmer:
Q1: Social media helps connect with the younger generations, because when you come to our level we will listen! #agchat
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derekbalsley:
Q1 Social Media closes makes farmers more accessible to consumers. Provides a much needed 'voice.' #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q1: connects ppl in a non-threatening way--FB & twitter R great examples. Social, yet educational if done right. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q1: Removes the bias middle voice. Famer to Eater, I see no better way 2get real life information 2a wider audience. #agchat
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ncclone:
Q1 Also an easy way to get input from individuals on what they want from agriculture. #agchat
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cdsills:
Q1 Got to find ways to get consumers involved in the conversation to gain knowledge that is the truth. #agchat
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savvyhomegirl:
! RT @4hfarmer: Q1: Social media helps connect with the younger generations, because when you come to our level we will listen! #agchat
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Grilladelic:
Q1 great tool to use after a "face-to-face" at a market, store, co-op. CRM possibilities. #agchat
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TedHaller:
Q1: Social media can make consumers smarter -- and therefore -- happier & more enthusiastic buyers #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q1: SM can bring ag to life for consumers by allowing farmers to share experiences in real time. #agchat
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agsalesman:
Q1: sm has allowed me to connect w/ farmers and consumer all around the world #agchat
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exteneducate:
Q1 It has opened doors to new learning, new connections and a way to market importance of advocacy thru #agchat #agchat
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AFBFMace:
Q1? Every day I find a story on twitter that I never see anywhere else.
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juanhijo:
Q1 #agchat SM blows apart / flattens old info channels. Producers & Consumers can find, communicate, aggregate info in any direction
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ArtseyC:
RT @BeckyMcCray: Q1. #agchat Social media gives you a direct line to talk with and *listen to* consumers. Tell your stories!!
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WestfieldAg: Q1 - SM provides a platform for the discussion #agchat
ranchwife4life: RT @agchat: Q1 via @CASTagScience How can social media improve communications between farmers and consumers? #agchat
drewbender: RT @agchat: Q1 via @CASTagScience How can social media improve communications between farmers and consumers? #agchat
JeffFowle: RT @agchat: Q1 via @CASTagScience How can social media improve communications between farmers and consumers? #agchat
savvyhomegirl: Q1 Consumers can get the personal message from ppl producing their food, without the political / corporate agenda. #agchat
BeckyMcCray: Q1. #agchat Social media gives you a direct line to talk with and *listen to* consumers. Tell your stories!!
CoryRitter: #agchat Q1 education = knowledge
AgriBlogger: Q1 It allows farmers to tell their story directly without filtering and in a two way environment. #agchat
mustbesarah: Q1 Social media tools help show that farmers are people, too. #agchat
chicknafoxhole: Q1 Think the media gets in the way between reasonable people. Social media removes barrier. #agchat
cowartandmore: Q1 Gives #ag an opportunity to listen to people you wouldn't ordinarily listen to. #agchat
SamiJCarter: Q1: SM brings consumers closer to the people behind the product; better access to some1 they may never meet otherwise #agchat
Porkchop1950: Q1- As an input supplier SM allows me to bridge the info gap between farmer and non ag consumer like Urban Farmer & Feed Denver #agchat
Grilladelic: Q1 Very effective for small brands to build communities.Interesting mkting by MillerCoors w/there new "micro-beer" social media 100% #agchat
emotivatemktg: Q1 My clients like that it's free but still need to get over the mental hurdle of intimidation... I tell them, "just jump in!" #agchat
derekbalsley: Q1 Social Media closes makes farmers more accessible to consumers. Provides a much needed 'voice.' #agchat
KyFarmersMatter: Q1: Removes the bias middle voice. Famer to Eater, I see no better way 2get real life information 2a wider audience. #agchat
Farm3rsDaught3r: Q1: SM can bring ag to life for consumers by allowing farmers to share experiences in real time. #agchat
FairFoodFight: Q1 There's gotta be give and take for SM to work. Don't be a bullhorn. #agchat
AdventuresInAg: RT @JeffFowle: Think convo not sermon. RT @FairFoodFight: Q1 There's gotta be give and take for SM to work. Don't be a bullhorn. #agchat
agsalesman: Q1: sm has allowed me to connect w/ farmers and consumer all around the world #agchat
exteneducate: Q1 It has opened doors to new learning, new connections and a way to market importance of advocacy thru #agchat #agchat
ArtseyC: RT @BeckyMcCray: Q1. #agchat Social media gives you a direct line to talk with and *listen to* consumers. Tell your stories!!
capitalpress: Listening key RT @ArtseyC: RT @BeckyMcCray: Q1. #agchat Social media gives you a direct line to talk with and *listen to* consumers. #agchat