Is it possible for diverse agriculture groups to come together when philosophies are different/opposed?
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agchat:
Welcome all to #agchat. We'll spend the first 10 minutes networking & then I'll post Q1. Many great ?'s to address tonight. #agchat
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SteakPerfection:
RT @agchat: Welcome all to #agchat. We'll spend the first 10 minutes networking & then I'll post Q1. Many great ?'s to address tonight.
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agchat:
Q1 Is it possible for diverse #ag groups to come together when philosophies are different/opposed? (via @sollmana) #agchat
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AFBFMace:
Q1 Yes. Especially in the ag arena today. Work with all groups when possible.
#agchat
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NYFEA:
Q1 I'd say yes.. Philosophies are usually opposed in specific areas, but there are other areas that are agreed on #agchat
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SlowMoneyFarm:
Q1 would like to think so but depends on individuals; too many still see as competition #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q1 Not to mention, the value of healthy debate & learning from each other :) #agchat
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NEFarmBureau:
#agchat Q1 Every group has got to be willing to give a little -- be a little flexible abt thinking their cert program is best/only
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earlymilking:
Q1 For consumers sake, it is possible and necessary, can be quickly confused when multiple sides are presented to them! #agchat
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NWKSGMD4:
Q1 Much easier if they can find some common ground - an issue, a position or an activity. #agchat
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ezweber:
agree! We never know all the answers RT @NYFEA: Q1 Not to mention, the value of healthy debate & learning from each other :) #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1: I think it's challenging at times. Ex:organic practices are fundamentally at odds w/conv practices. Takes effort 2 work together #agchat
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drewbender:
Q1 I don't see why we can't. There should be a middle ground for all groups to meet and be productive. #agchat
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AFBFMace:
Q1 Sectors don't always agree, but can always work together on some issues, somewhere. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1: I also think it's imp to agree to disagree sometimes and focus on areas where we can work together. #agchat
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organicnymilk1:
Q1 I have been personally shunned by others due to organic practices....happens all the time.... #agchat
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cornwuff:
Q1 Many organic groups are fundamentally and ethically opposed to 'conventional' ag. #agchat
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lmworden:
RT @sollmana: Q1: I also think its imp to agree to disagree sometimes and focus on areas where we can work together. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @sollmana: Q1: I also think its imp to agree to disagree sometimes and focus on areas where we can work together. #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
Q1 There is always common ground that ppl can work on. Pos. convo helps too as many perceived diff. are just that perceived #agchat
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cornwuff:
Q1 And many 'conventional' ag folks think of the organic folks as misguided kooks. I see little room for actual cooperation. #agchat
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kmrivard:
RT @sollmana: Q1: I also think its imp to agree to disagree sometimes and focus on areas where we can work together. #agchat
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ezweber:
happens on both sides RT @cornwuff: Q1 Many organic groups are fundamentally and ethically opposed to conventional ag. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1: I have watched convo's btwn org & conv farmers on Twitter that give me hope. Civilized and respectful convo is critical. #agchat
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courtneyhbeck:
Q1 It's tough but we are all working toward the same goal, right? Enough quality, safe food for everyone. #agchat
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lmworden:
So true! Respect is a must or your efforts are a bust. RT @sollmana: Q1: Civilized and respectful convo is critical. #agchat
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GreenSoil:
RT @Zweberfarms: Q1 There is always common ground that ppl can work on. Pos. convo helps too as many perceived diff. are just that perceived #agchat
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kansfarmer:
RT @ezweber: agree! We never know all the answers RT @NYFEA: Q1 Not to mention, the value of healthy debate & learning from each other :) #agchat
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ezweber:
RT @Zweberfarms: Q1 There is always common ground that ppl can work on. Pos. convo helps too as many perceive diff. #agchat
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NYFEA:
Ideally, yes RT @courtneyhbeck Q1 It's tough but we're working toward the same goal, right? Enough quality, safe food for everyone. #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q1 Absolutely no way this will ever happen. Too many challenges to overcome. Most related to economics. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1: I think it's imp to get farmers w/diff philosophies talking. Seems like conv & org stick w/own group b/c other group is wrong. #agchat
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cgoodcomm:
Q1 not only is it possible for diverse #ag groups to work together - it's essential. #agchat
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cornwuff:
Q1 Humans aren't well adapted to live and let live. We want to win. :( #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q1 Sorry to be pessimistic about this but we can't even get folks in same commodity area to come together on imp. issues. #agchat
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JenniLeeBlack:
Q1 you never know when a willingness to listen to new ideas may open doors you'd never thought of before. #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
Q1 @cornwuff thats the very attitude that makes #agchat like this imp. there is pleny of room for open minded ppl to talk.
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MichaelHLau:
Q1 It is to difficult, there are to many philosophical and economical differences. We can only hope for utopia #agchat
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SteakPerfection:
Q1 I think 80% will discuss differences rationally, but 20% relish the fight and emotions #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1: On the other hand, if cooperation is totally impossible, #agchat is pointless. I think optimism is necessary, even if difficult. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1: @AgriBlogger Even if ppl don't get over self-interests, it's imp 2 be understanding of others' concerns & where they come from #agchat
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SteakPerfection: RT @agchat: Welcome all to #agchat. We'll spend the first 10 minutes networking & then I'll post Q1. Many great ?'s to address tonight.
kmrivard: @drewbender Hey Drew! Q1 was just posted, glad you could make it this evening. #agchat
drewbender: RT @agchat: Q1 Is it possible for diverse #ag groups to come together when philosophies are different/opposed? (via @sollmana) #agchat
JohnDeereTara: Q1: I sincerely hope so. #agchat #agchat
SlowMoneyFarm: Q1 would like to think so but depends on individuals; too many still see as competition #agchat
NEFarmBureau: #agchat Q1 Every group has got to be willing to give a little -- be a little flexible abt thinking their cert program is best/only
earlymilking: Q1 For consumers sake, it is possible and necessary, can be quickly confused when multiple sides are presented to them! #agchat
KyFarmersMatter: Q1 Certainly- as long as all parties respect each other's part in the ag circle. #agchat
organicnymilk1: Q1 I have been personally shunned by others due to organic practices....happens all the time.... #agchat
lmworden: RT @KyFarmersMatter: Q1 Certainly- as long as all parties respect each others part in the ag circle. #agchat
Zweberfarms: Q1 There is always common ground that ppl can work on. Pos. convo helps too as many perceived diff. are just that perceived #agchat
courtneyhbeck: Q1 It's tough but we are all working toward the same goal, right? Enough quality, safe food for everyone. #agchat
GreenSoil: RT @NEFarmBureau: RT @drewbender: Q1 I don't see why we can't. There should be a middle ground for all groups to meet and be productive. #agchat
JeffFowle: RT @courtneyhbeck: Q1 It's tough but we are all working toward the same goal, right? Enough quality, safe food for everyone. #agchat
kansfarmer: RT @ezweber: agree! We never know all the answers RT @NYFEA: Q1 Not to mention, the value of healthy debate & learning from each other :) #agchat
JenniLeeBlack: Q1 I think it's becoming necessary. Hard to admit for some but necessary #agchat
AgriBlogger: Q1 Absolutely no way this will ever happen. Too many challenges to overcome. Most related to economics. #agchat
MichaelHLau: Q1 It is to difficult, there are to many philosophical and economical differences. We can only hope for utopia #agchat
mpaynknoper: RT @JenniLeeBlack: Q1 you never know when a willingness to listen to new ideas may open doors youd never thought of before. #agchat
AgWebEditor: RT @SteakPerfection: Q1 I think 80% will discuss differences rationally, but 20% relish the fight and emotions #agchat
FairFoodFight: RT @organicnymilk1: Q1 I have been personally shunned by others due to organic practices....happens all the time.... #agchat