What ways can producers promote agricultural literacy in their area?
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agchat:
Sorry for slow draw on Q2...moderator is trying to getting sticky stuff off of computer, wristpad, mouse, etc... #agchat
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agchat:
Q2 now up to bat, Q1 is closed. Thanks for continuing to use Q# in advance of your response. Really helps all those who follow later #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q2 Easy way for producers to get promote #ag literacy is to get involved with Ag in the Classroom #agchat
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sollmana:
Q2: Partner with local Farm Bureau to facilitate Ag in the Classroom. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q2 In our county we have a great program called Kids Day on the Farm. Kids learn about #ag, parents see efforts, gets promoted a lot #agchat
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ezweber:
Q2: Through r Farm Bureau we do a pen pal program w/ local school #agchat
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ezweber:
Like 2 hear this RT @kmclaflin: Q2 Easy way for producers to get promote #ag literacy is to get involved with Ag in the Classroom #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q2 stay up to date on current events and simply pass on that knowledge, amazing what simple word of mouth can do #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q2 Work w/local programs 2 stimulate idea of providing #farm tours/days to local school youth. Sometimes it's not thought of by orgs #agchat
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lmworden:
Q2 Write letters 2 the editor, start a blog and do press release 2 local papers about it, give ppl e-"inside view" of local farm. #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q2 - Get involved w/ other ag folks in your area.. power in numbers. for college grads, connect w/ your alumni. #agchat (sry 4 typo)
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RinckerLaw:
Q2: Ag in the Classroom is a fantastic program; however, there are other ways to reach consumers (e.g., convo at church, grocery st #agchat
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KSagJournalist:
Q2: Local Farm Bureau just had an ag day at our state fairgrounds with 400 third graders. Teachers loved it and learned a lot, too. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q2: Volunteer w/local FFA/4-H programs. Teach kids who teach other kids. #agchat
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courtneyhbeck:
Q 2 Open their farms to tours. Be transparent with their community. Speak at schools, participate in panels. #agchat
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ezweber:
Q2: Make sure to sponsor yr state Ag in Classroom (AITC) many are nonprofits #agchat
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sollmana:
Q2: Work w/teachers. They don't know everything, and you might be able to share new info w/them that's valuable to students. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q2 4-H clubs try to do a lot of outreach here, esp. for things like National Dairy Month and other #ag days/weeks/months. #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q2 Be proactive and try to reach all ages - whether it is on the farm, in the newspaper or at an event. #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q2 - don't assume others know what you know.. most are clueless about what you do all day #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
Q2 talk about ag with friends and family on people who arent involved in ag #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q2 Local #farm just hosted 800 kindergarteners with #FFA members doing all the work - it was a marvelous ed program. #agchat
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agropinion:
Q2. It's good to talk to strangers about your farm-what you do, why you do it, & how proud you are of your place. #agchat
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kmclaflin:
RT @sollmana: Q2: Work w/teachers. They don't know everything, and you might be able to share new info w/them that's valuable. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
RT @lmworden: Q2 Write letter 2 editor, srt a blog & do press release 2 local papers abt it, giv ppl e-"inside view" of local farm. #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q2 - Don't be afraid to get political.. go to legislators for funding. be vocal, but consistent with your ag message. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q2 If you can't bring the kids to the farm, bring the farm to the kids. #agchat
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lmworden:
Q2 Come up with some fact/worksheets for local school - relate to your farm, maybe cap off lesson w/ farm visit for kids #agchat
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kmclaflin:
RT @CastAgScience: Q2 stay up to date on current events and simply pass on that knowledge, amazing what simple word of mouth can do #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q2 We have an incredible #4H dairy project here, where students not on farm can experience animals & all the learnings of a project. #agchat
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AnitaStuever:
Q2. Join the local Chamber of Commerce &other groups. OSU research: just knowing a farmer makes people more positive toward farmers #agchat
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agropinion:
Q2 County and state fairs are a great place to educate population that's already shown interest. #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
Q2 Many educators in the schools would love to incorporate that in the lessons
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RinckerLaw:
Q2: Since I'm in agriculture attorney in NYC I have many colleagues that ask me questions. Best ag literacy occurs each day. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q2 Local extension is always looking for opportunities for youth farm tours at home in Arkansas #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q2 Dairy lease program builds farm relations, understanding of dairy biz & several of our judging students pursuing #ag careers now. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q2: Think outside of schools. Fairs, special events, clubs (promoting healthy eating/activity AND explain food production) #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q2 Our #FFA chapter officers visit multiple grade schools for Nat'l FFA week to teach kids about farming, as well. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @AnitaStuever: Q2. Join local Chamber of Commerce. OSU research: just knowing a farmer makes people more positive toward farmers #agchat
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lmworden:
Q2 We have local school who copies genetics articles in our member magazine and uses them in their sciences lessons! Ag in action! #agchat
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sollmana:
Q2: Include all aspects of ag/nat resources. We host "Creature Features" to teach kids about animals in nature that affect ag/ppl #agchat
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kmrivard:
RT @sollmana: Q2: Think outside of schools. Fairs/special events/clubs (promoting healthy eating/activity & explain food production) #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q2 It doesn't have to be rocket science. Spread your message. People love to hear what others are passionate about. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q2 Involvement in school boards are also important to keeping agriculture in the curriculum. #agchat
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AnitaStuever:
Q2. Agree with @RinkerLaw. Talk with people in grocery store, at church, everywhere. Don't let them get away with misinformation. #agchat
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lmworden:
Q2 Offer yourself as resource to local 4-H clubs - inspiring active clubs may attract new people. Some clubs lacking resources #agchat
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agchat:
RT @lmworden: Q2 We have local school who copies genetics articles in member mag & uses them in science lessons! Ag in action! #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q2 Make it FUN. Farmers/ranchers enjoy their work, sharing the joy can bring more attention to it! #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q2 At UWRF we bring local elem. students to our lab farm where our ag students provide hands-on stations covering #ag activities #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q2 - and teach those you're talking to how to educate others about #ag. Prepare the next gen to talk about it. #agchat
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agchat:
@Rune67 Hi Joe. Glad to see you. We're just wrapping up Q2. Welcome to all latecomers and if you're lurking, don't! #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
RT @NYFEA: Q2 - Dont be afraid to get political.. go to legislators for funding. be vocal, but consistent with your ag message. #agchat
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kmrivard:
@agchat Q2 I once brought a truck-full of rabbits to school to teach kids about basic husbandry. #agchat
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kathrynshallen:
Q2 we have a program at ISU where a prof coop's with a 6th grade classroom for a less once a week #agchat
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agchat:
Q3 is now up, Q2 is closed. Thanks - great job at having a positive convo about the importance of #ag ed. #agchat
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farmeditor:
Q2 taking message to the grocery...conversing over the meat case can be very effective.... And explain the dif. between natural/org. #agchat
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agropinion:
Q2 My mom hatches eggs for her students, makes butter in baby jars, stone soup for lessons on the ingredients.... #agchat
rebeccahannam: Q2. #Farmers can visit local classrooms, fairs, community events to tell neighbours about what they do, why #ag is important. #agchat
KSagJournalist: RT @agchat: Q2 Via @ezweber What ways can producers promote #ag literacy in their area? #agchat
iTweetMeat: RT @rebeccahannam: Q2. Submit letters to the editors, tweet and blog about your #farm. #agchat
CastAgScience: RT @kmclaflin: Q2 Easy way for producers to get promote #ag literacy is to get involved with Ag in the Classroom #agchat #agchat
RinckerLaw: Q2: @AnitaStuever I like the idea of "open barns" #agchat
SteakPerfection: RT @agchat: Q2 Via @ezweber What ways can producers promote #ag literacy in their area? #agchat
AR_ranchhand: Q2 Work w/local programs 2 stimulate idea of providing #farm tours/days to local school youth. Sometimes it's not thought of by orgs #agchat
AnitaStuever: Q2. Be proactive about communicating about ag. Not defensive. #agchat
courtneyhbeck: Q 2 Open their farms to tours. Be transparent with their community. Speak at schools, participate in panels. #agchat
Porkchop1950: RT @sollmana: Q2: Volunteer w/local FFA/4-H programs. Teach kids who teach other kids. #agchat #agchat
mpaynknoper: Q2 Local #farm just hosted 800 kindergarteners with #FFA members doing all the work - it was a marvelous ed program. #agchat
agropinion: Q2. It's good to talk to strangers about your farm-what you do, why you do it, & how proud you are of your place. #agchat
NYAgriWomen: Q2: Our organization is hoping to reach out to farmers markets, particularly in #NYC #agchat
kathrynshallen: Q2 work with Science teachers to intigrate AG themes into lessons #agchat
farmeditor: Q2 taking message to the grocery...conversing over the meat case can be very effective.... And explain the dif. between natural/org. #agchat
