Agchat discussion on Animal Care
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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scrowell:
RT @agchat: Guidelines 1)intro w/ location & #ag interest 2)stay on topic 3)start responses w/ Q# 4)play nice, be professional #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Kelly Rivard, IL. Ag comm. intern/nutrition intern, raised rabbits for meat/fur/pet for 5 years. Family history in beef.
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scrowell:
Editor of @farmanddairy, weekly newspaper (not just dairy) HQ in eastern OH; readers in 44 states, but predominantly OH/PA/NY/WV/IN #agchat
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danielschel:
Enjoy #agchat! My wife and I are stepping out while grandma looks after our little one. Finally time alone :-)
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FarmerHaley:
Hello all! Mike Haley here from Ohio. Raise grain crops and Purebred Simmental cattle #agchat
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agchat:
Welcome to everyone! I'm Tricia, aka @agchick moderating tonight. Let's play nice. I'm already busy bonking two boys on the head #agchat
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organicnymilk1:
Good Evening - Dean Sparks, Greene, NY, organic farmer, Nymilk guy, Nycheese guy, Nyogurt guy, Nyeggs dude. #agchat
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kmrivard:
@WriteNowBiz #agchat I still affirm that rabbits are a legitimate type of livestock! A single New Zealand breeding pair can go a long way.
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AgriBlogger:
Chuck Zimmerman, President ZimmComm New Media and AgWired.com publisher. In IA tonight. Love animals, especially tasty ones. #agchat
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kellblazek:
Kelliann, WI, ag. journalism student, also raise Polled Hereford and Normande cattle #agchat
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MrMoneypenny:
Adam Specht from Ohio. Work in C-Bus, but go back home to the dairy farm most weekends. #agchat
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sollmana:
Amanda, in East Lansing. Working on NAMA marketing plan... #agchat
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whitwallace:
Greetings #agchat! Whitney from Missouri. Practicing agricultural journalist via MU's J-School. Grew up raising and caring for livestock.
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Hey #agchat... taking some time off the computer but couldn't let it pass without saying hey! Will catch transcripts later tho
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yourlocalfoods:
James, Vancouver, local food distribution, urban ag installations. Animals under care; son, daughter, 2 cats, fish #agchat
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cownutritionist:
I'm looking forward to a thought-provoking pleasant discussion on animal care :) Don't worry moderator... I play nice #agchat
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mae37:
RT @OrganicNYmilk1 Good Evening - Dean Sparks, Greene, NY, organic farmer, Nymilk guy, Nycheese guy, Nyogurt guy, Nyeggs dude. #agchat
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thesdcowgirl:
#agchat is starting already? I'm way behind schedule. rancher and professional horseman here. I'll try to keep up
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WisconsinAngieG:
Hi! Angie here from Charleston|Orwig. Work with various food clients and born and bred on the farm. #agchat
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wiltpr:
Melanie Wilt, owner and operator of Wilt Public relations, farm wife, mom, boss and agvocate. #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat who is our guest moderator tonight? If It's who I think it is, I'd better behave...
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bmoffitt:
Bill Moffitt, San Jose, CA - producer of Ayrstone "GPS in ag" DVD, working on new ag-related products #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Amy~Sm Cattle Farmer/USDA slaughter/processing plant owner. Luv farmers large & small :) #agchat
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juanhijo:
Brian Johnson SATX - big fan of food. A consumer working his way upstream to learn from Producers. Love #agchat every Tues
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amsjost:
Alise Sjostrom here, originally from a dairy farm in MN, now in cheese marketing in VT. #agchat
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AFBFMace:
May be distracted. Also watching my beloved K-State Wildcats play Nebraska on the hardwoods.
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agchat:
Good to see so many of you tonight! It's primary election night here in Illinois! #agchat
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WisconsinAngieG:
I'll try to participate but I'm also feeding a 10 month old, so beware. Can carrot chunks hurt a keyboard?
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CulinaryHatchet:
<- educated consumer for food production transparency and humane, sustainable, environ responsible farming & ranching #agchat
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derekbalsley:
Missed #agchat the last few x around. Looking forward 2 an exciting convo tonite! 2 my non-#ag tweeps, sorry 4 the excess in posts! #agchat
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skinnyhorse:
I oversee the Bureau of Animal Protection for the Colo. Dept of Ag. Oversee 130 agent that do 12,000 neglect investigations/yr
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TruffleMedia:
#agchat john blue in indianapolis signing in... Trying to get computers to cooperate.
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kmrivard:
@Earthnik #agchat Haha, love it. Let's hope WE ALL mind our manners tonight! We're usually pretty good at that, I think.
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jenreesources:
Hi everyone! Jenny Rees in Nebraska joining #agchat for first time! Looking forward to discussion.
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agchat:
Hey we have two doormen to welcome chatters tonight, but we're moving fast and furious. Remember to intro yourselves! #agchat
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bgfarmboy:
Hello, Darryle from Wisc. Farmer raising Highland cattle, berk hogs, St. Croix lamb, heritage poultry. Direct marketing meat. #agchat
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cloveragent:
cloveragent first time logging onto agchat. also trying to feed sm. child. we raise and show beef cattle #agchat
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LauraBeth2013:
Hey all! I'm Laura, a student at Oklahoma State originally from a small farm in central Indiana. #agchat
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jsamuelson56:
Joanna Samuelson, Conn., first #agchat, figured I'd check out what this is all about. I usually do read the transcripts the next day tho
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unhealthytruth:
Honored to be part of tonight's #agchat and grateful for the farmers on the frontline & their insight
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AgriBlogger:
1/2 way through YouTube upload. Hope my aircard can handle that and this. #agchat
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capitalpress:
Gary West, associate editor for Capital Press, agriculture newspaper and website on the West Coast. #agchat
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wiltpr:
Listening to proposed HSUS ballot measure language for Ohio with my county farm bureau board. #agchat
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Podchef:
@NewEntry I usually watch #agchat from afar when I have time--usually during milking--but I have 2 limit exposure due 2 blood pressure...
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follownathan:
Nathan in rural Vermont. love conversation about #ag biked 4300 miles across America farm 2 farm writing it all down in my book #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat If I'm slow, it's because I'm blogging. About agriculture. :)
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animalag:
Hi, this is Sarah w/the Animal Ag Alliance in VA checking in! #agchat
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thesdcowgirl:
it could be b/c i am trying to do 85000000 things at once on my computer and it's rebelling. #agchat
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agchat:
Q1 via @agchick Is negative media coverage about livestock production a serious threat to producing meat protein in the US? #agchat
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amsjost:
@animalag I really enjoy your tweets throughout the day. It keeps me up to date with ag news w/o having to search for it! #agchat
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scrowell:
RT @agchat: Q1 Is negative media coverage about livestock production a serious threat to producing meat protein in the US? #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q1: Yes, good example is the drastic decrease in sales of pork when H1N1 was misnamed #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
Q1 I think it depends how accurate it is; but people's tastes (physical) aren't infuenced by media. #agchat
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derekbalsley:
@agchat Q1 While individual media segments aren't harmful, the viral nature of misinformation in the wrong hands leads to problems. #agchat
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scrowell:
Q1 if coverage leads consumers to think bad apples are everywhere, rather than just isolated cases #agchat
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WisconsinAngieG:
Q1 It is a threat. Those who are not educated about where food comes from get sucked in. Then they pass on what they hear. Not good. #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q1 Definitely. Media seems to have an obvious bias against mass-production ag. Media is also the primary source of "info" for USA.
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skinnyhorse:
Q1 This is one of the biggest threats to animal ag along w/food safety and environment #agchat
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agchat:
remember to use Q# in your response so we can archive, thanks! #agchat
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derekbalsley:
Q1 Individual articles and segments are becoming more powerful because of social media's ability to turn them viral. #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q1 Not really sure that is a serious threat. Too many people love meat and have common sense. Does cause problems though. #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q1 Moreover agriculture has been a relatively quiet voice until recently. Media went unquestioned for quite a while in regards to ag
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MrMoneypenny:
Q1 Yes. Reports like Nightline's from last week erode consumer confidence. Make it easier for AR groups to push initiatives. #agchat
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thesdcowgirl:
Q1- yes, i agree w/ @skinnyhorse- it's one of the biggest threats. we have to start putting our money where our mouth his, however. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q1 Theat? or Opportunity? Bbad press makes folks as me ?'s ~Gives me a reason 2educate. #agchat
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TruffleMedia:
Yes Q1 media shapes opinion even when information in media is incorrect. That shaping can be detrimental to operations/business. #agchat
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wiltpr:
@agchat Q1 I think it's more to do with onesideness than negativity. Food, Inc. for example wasn't inaccurate but left out facts. #agchat
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kellblazek:
Q1, yes! But all the more reason to encourage knowledgeable ag journalists to enter mainstream media outlets. #agchat
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animalag:
Q1 Yes! Most people are three generations removed from the farm and media provide their only glimpse at ag #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1: I think that the negative coverage is a threat, but it can also be utilized as an opportunity to get better at what we do. #agchat
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WisconsinAngieG:
Q1 Many mainstream journalists these days don't fight fair if you ask me. What happened to fact checking and giving both sides? #agchat
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JeffACSH:
Jeff Stier from the American Council on Science and Health stopping in briefly at #agchat
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capitalpress:
Q1: Is the question based on the undercover videos that crop up or other issues? #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q1 Does anyone really think we'll become a vegetarian society just because of religious zealots like those at HSUS? #agchat
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follownathan:
Q1 replacing education with shock value is always a risk and harmful. We need more on hands experience #agchat
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drewbender:
Drew Bender from Ohio. Agricultural Education Instructor in Zanesville but help out with family farm in Marion. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Good point RT @wiltpr Q1 I think it's more to do with onesideness. Food, Inc. for example wasn't inaccurate but left out facts #agchat
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capitalpress:
@animalag Mainstream media is cutting down on ag journalists. They want reporters that can cover variety of topic, not specialize. #agchat
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TruffleMedia:
Q1 example of media shaping: election marketing/campaigning. negative info will hurt a candidate, even when info is not true. #agchat
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JeffACSH:
Q1 ACSH educates reporters--b/c we believe that unscientific claims in media are a threat - for reason @derekbalsley stated. #agchat
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AFBFMace:
Q1 Industry needs to close the gaps on outliers who do not follow standards. That would take care of most media challenges. #agchat
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SamiJoFreeman:
Sami Jo Freeman from Missouri, agricultural journalist reporting from the state capitol this semester. #agchat
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amsjost:
Q1 It's negative, yes. But all the more opportunity for us to get the facts out there and push us to let them know how it really is #agchat
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jsamuelson56:
Q1 #agchat I think what was most serious about recent dairy piece is it seems other views were ignored by ABC despite being aware o
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CulinaryHatchet:
Q1; No, it will only serve to guide it to be handled more humanely, sustainably, and environmentally resonsibly #agchat
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JeffFowle:
RT @AFBFMace: Q1 Industry needs 2 close gaps on outliers who do not follow standards. That would take care of most media challenges. #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
RT @AFBFMace: Q1 Industry needs 2 close gaps on outliers who do not follow standards. That would take care of most media challenges. #agchat
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sollmana:
@AgriBlogger I don't think we'll become vegetarian society but continued negative media could force us to do things we'd rather not. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q1 Yes, media with a negative view on animal production is the only source some have on the industry, casting a negative image #agchat
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amsjost:
@AFBFMace I totally agree. We need to make sure the people in ag. all understand the impact they have on the media and consumers #agchat
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JeffACSH:
Joining #agchat from Vail, Colorado, where people are more sensible about these issues- than my hometown Manhattan.
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Earthnik:
Q1 Clarification please - bad press being accurate or being skewed? #agchat
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agropinion:
Q1 It's a threat if we let the bad info spread by the meda stand unchallenged. #agchat
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MrMoneypenny:
Q1 Sensationalism sells. Nightline report on dairy last week was based largely on one single farm. Hardly a comprehensive report. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q1 Think we need 2recognize that bad apples hurt us all & dont turn r heads when we see it...change it. #agchat
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WisconsinAngieG:
We are also seeing standard practices that are not pretty to watch, but still accepted practice, being shown as abuse. #agchat
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bgfarmboy:
Q1 Media reports that focus on the negatives of big ag operations has actually helped our meat business as a small producer. #agchat
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SamiJoFreeman:
Q1: Truth that it's hard for any individual to become an expert on agriculture. Negative media becomes fact to most consumers. #agchat
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organicnymilk1:
Q1 I think we can and should do better with our animals. I think we have an obligation to be honest and fair about how we steward.. #agchat
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animalag:
RT @AFBFMace: Q1 Industry needs to close the gaps on outliers who don't follow standards; would take care of most media challenges. #agchat
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billrowekamp:
Q1 negative media could lead to more regulations whish will lead to higher prices at the store #agchat
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F5BootSafeMode:
Fred Starrh Kern County Farmer Q1 local media here gets it more balanced but we have gotten to most of them #agchat
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kellblazek:
@agropinion But do the outlets producers (social media, etc) have carry the same weight at mainstream media outlets? Hopefully so! #agchat
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bgfarmboy:
RT rowfar: Q1 negative media could lead to more regulations whish will lead to higher prices at the store #agchat #agchat
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jsamuelson56:
Q1 #agchat - On flip side good apples and or those in direct sales are the face of ag to many and need to represent us all
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NewEntry:
#agchat Q1 we've actually had farmers struggling with the legal requirements of poultry and livestock.. immigrants and ESL don't understand
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Earthnik:
RT @organicnymilk1 Q1 we can & should do better with our animals. We have an obligation to be honest and fair about how we steward.. #agchat
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agchat:
Q2 What is is about this coverage (RE:Q1) that bothers farmers the most? i.e. inaccuracy, not a fair representation, etc #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q1 Mainstream media so one sided on many issues besides animal ag they've lost a lot of credibility even with ignorant consumers. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q1 media does not make money off happy stories, but rather appealing to and stirring up emotions about issues that impact viewers #agchat
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agropinion:
@kellblazek wish all carried the same weight, but since they don't we have to use all meda channels available to refute bad info #agchat
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cownutritionist:
Q2- Feeling of helplessness... this isn't how they treat their animals, but everyone thinks they do #agchat
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agchick:
Q2 Finally showed up...sorry, I think we're making twitter stress out #agchat
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rosehartschuh:
Joining in on the quality convo: Rose Hartschuh, ag science instructor, freelance communicator, and dairy farm wife from NW Ohio. #agchat
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cownutritionist:
RT @agchat: Q2 What is is about this coverage (RE:Q1) that bothers farmers the most? i.e. inaccuracy, not a fair representation, etc #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q2: 3 things bother me! 1: inacuracy, 2: one sided, 3: they blame all farms as following these practices
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wiltpr:
Q2 Omission of fact bothers me most. Especially when journalists have an ethical responsibility to remain unbiased. #agchat
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TopProducerMag:
Q2, it's what gets noticed. How many stories do you see about about planes landing safely with no issues? #agchat
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amsjost:
Q2 the fact that they are working their butts off to do the best job they can and they are constantly criticized over it. #agchat
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agchat:
Please use Q#'s whenever you can so the convo is archived! Thanks oodles. #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
Q2 inacuracy - not pointing out when OPINION; not showing both sides &letting viewer decide on own view #agchat
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cownutritionist:
RT @wiltpr: Q2 Omission of fact bothers me most. Especially when journalists have an ethical responsibility to remain unbiased. #agchat
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AFBFMace:
Q1 NOT a consumer problem. We see what media puts in front of us and they run with the best/worst story we allow them to have. #agchat
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derekbalsley:
Q2 - the very worst thing the media can do is not include farmers in the convo. Not let farmers tell their side. #agchat
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montserratlj:
RT @agchat Q2 What is is about this coverage (RE:Q1) that bothers farmers the most? i.e. inaccuracy, not a fair representation, etc #agchat
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EddieMill:
Q2 #agchat probably not showing up.. mainstream producers at least.. local farmers have it good comparatively.
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JeffFowle:
RT @agchat: Q2 What is is about this coverage (RE:Q1) that bothers farmers the most? i.e. inaccuracy, not a fair representation, etc #agchat
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capitalpress:
It's a mistake to think it's all about "selling" stories or TV time. A single story doesn't drive sales or viewers that much. #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q2 So many work so hard to feed people that besides not being appreciated, neg/wrong reporting is slap in face and hurts business. #agchat
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follownathan:
Q1 I am sure the "organic, small scale media debacles will also surface once the media sees enough money behind it as well. #agchat
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SamiJoFreeman:
Q2: Emotional pictures, words and videos are being out of context and published to gain support on powerful legislative issues. #agchat
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MrMoneypenny:
Q2 News reports on ag often feature anecdotes of poorly run operations and try to pass them off as industry standards. #agchat
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scrowell:
Q2 remember, some reporters talk to farmers, but you may not agree w those farmers #agchat
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RayLinDairy:
Ray a dairy farmer form CA not sure how much I can participate as I am mobile #agchat
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TruffleMedia:
Agreed! RT TopProducerMag Q2, it's what gets noticed. How many stories do you see about about planes landing safely with no issues? #agchat
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amsjost:
RT @MrMoneypennyQ2 News reports on ag often feature anecdotes of poorly run operations and try to pass them off as industrystandards #agchat
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rosehartschuh:
Q2- It seems like the farmer, who is doing his best to care for his animals, has a muffled voice compared to the horror stories. #agchat
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drewbender:
Q2 I think it's some of the older generation that are not up to date with the the media of today and not understanding how they work #agchat
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jsamuelson56:
Q2 #agchat That catching one operation at their worst was applied to the whole industry
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derekbalsley:
Q2 Most truly newsworthy stories R "bad news." Because when bad things happen, it's out of the ordinary. This is a good thing. #agchat
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FairFoodFight:
Q2 Need to define inaccurate reporting from accurate. Accurate journalism is only "bad" press for bad actors. #agchat
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MrMoneypenny:
Q2 Journalists show lack of objectivity. Seem to start out with a set goal in mind and cherry pick to back their original thesis. #agchat
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billrowekamp:
Q2 no balance in their reporting. Show the very worst in insinuate that it is common practise #agchat
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AFBFMace:
RT @FairFoodFight: Q2 Need to define inaccurate reporting from accurate. Accurate journalism is only "bad" press for bad actors. #agchat
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WisconsinAngieG:
And anything done to correct the mistakes made are never recognized. The video lasts forever no matter how much someone changes #agchat
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Earthnik:
RT @FairFoodFight Q2 Need to define inaccurate reporting from accurate. Accurate journalism is only "bad" press for bad actors. #agchat
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capitalpress:
Q2: Ag groups should point out that video was shot by rep from an organization that had an agenda. Wasn't shot by journalist. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q2: My biggest issue is that media likes to report about agriculture with a negative attitude. No seeing issues from both sides #agchat
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cdsills:
Q2 All about what gets ratings or TV or what sells papers. All about shock value #agchat
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rosehartschuh:
Q2 Sensationalism always has, and likely always will sell. One bad actor represents the industry as a whole with his misdeeds. #agchat
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capitalpress:
Q2: But "citizen" submitted video is a trend of social media. Not all accounts come from journalists anymore. Everyone has a camera #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q2 Many young journalists go out planning to "change the world." Ag/food is a hot topic, so it's going to catch fire.
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agchat:
okay, Q3 coming up with a chance to offer better avenues #agchat
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amsjost:
Q2 it seems as though ABC had their mind made up before they put out the story. #agchat
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Gawdawg:
What is the focus of this chat. I'm new to this chat. #agchat
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agropinion:
Q3 That editors don't see through the hidden agendas and keep their reporters honest/unbiased. #agchat
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featherchick:
That'll teach me to look forward to something! Was really looking forward to productive convo on #agchat 2night!
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skinnyhorse:
Q1,2 A reporter asked a colegue if she felt personally responible for making sure the animals were fed. What abt the owner?! #agchat
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AFBFMace:
Q2 Hah. You should see the memo CBS sent out today about the antibiotic story. There was definite slant. #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
Q2 too many people don't see some "experts" are in fact lobbyist groups, not 'humane' groups. #agchat
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dancourtois:
Q2 People will believe what comes easy in general thus the value of bias good or bad. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q2 Undercover stories need to be clear that it is at 1 location & refrain from broad industry accusation. #agchat
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skinnyhorse:
Q1,2 The interview ended with this.. "How many animals have to die before you start doing your job?" Just great.. what do you do? #agchat
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agchat:
Q3 via @TruffleMedia: What is the one information resource consumers should understand/study/know of, re: animal care? #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q2 Farm ind. spokesman are given limited chance to comment in the stories. When they do they often weak, w/ flag & apple pie answers #agchat
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derekbalsley:
Q3 Social media offers an amazing opportunity for farmers to share their voice with the world. #agchat
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EddieMill:
Ag/food is a hot topic, so its going to catch fire. #agchat - Actually just thought of this the other day: #job security?
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q3 Mis-treating animals is bad for biz both ethically & financially. It cant b norm cuz we'd all b out of biz #agchat
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jsamuelson56:
Q3 #agchat I don't think there is "the one." I think that is part of the problem.
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FarmerHaley:
Q3: The best place 2 learn is always the caretakers themselves, Farmers! can do so with groups like @farm2u #agchat
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agchat:
<--Herding cats: I know it's hard not too digress, but try to focus on the Q's during chat time. #agchat
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capitalpress:
If you see media as against you and an enemy, you will have a hard time convincing them to help farmers tell their story. #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q2 "Just give me something, something I can use. People love it when you lose. They love dirty laundry." Don Henley #agchat
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dancourtois:
This is a great forum. I know I will learn and grow. Thank you for your time tonight. Have fun... #agchat
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MarksKiosk:
Q3 There is no single source of info. It takes a broad base to communicate well. #agchat
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amsjost:
Q3 They need to go to the source. The farmer. The Coops. @MidwestDairy, for example has excellent information with facts. #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q3 I'd like to think that USDA would be a good, dependable resource. Wouldn't you? #agchat
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MrMoneypenny:
Q3 The best information resource is the farmer. Unfortunately, farmers & consumers are so far separated that meeting is a challenge. #agchat
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AWAapproved:
No one source answers all questions. At AWA we encourage people to reach out & educate themselves about where their food comes from. #agchat
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billiegirltoo:
I have to tell you all, the men and women who grow your food are really working hard to give you info from the horse's mouth #agchat
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Earthnik:
RT @capitalpress If you see media against you & an enemy, you'll have a hard time convincing them to help farmers tell their story. #agchat
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RayLinDairy:
Q3 trust the farmers-It is in our best interest to provide the best care we can. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q3: The farmer is the best source for anyone to learn about their food. #agchat
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skinnyhorse:
Q3 The state veterinarian's office is a good place to start. State/local laws too... #agchat
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jsamuelson56:
Q3 #agchat I live in pretty urbanized area. People don't know how to find farmers or even know that they should until presented to them.
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WisconsinAngieG:
So is our response to questions suppose to be Q2 or #2 or Q#2? I'm confused and usually don't talk much. But I have passion here #agchat
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nel1jack:
Q3 Farmers are more and more specialized in their production. So row crop farmers may have no idea about livestock production. #agchat
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drewbender:
Q3 I'd have to say the American Farm Bureau and state farm bureau's #agchat
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capitalpress:
I've spent 20 years in newsrooms and can't recall a single conversation where story choice made on what would sell more tomorrow. #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q3 A well-rounded understanding is best. Kno that there r bad farmers out there but understand that most are good. Mult info sources
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AWAapproved:
Q3 Agree! Visit the farm. Ask questions. Know where your food comes from. #agchat
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scrowell:
Agree RT @nel1jack: Q3 Farmers are specialized in their production. So row crop farmers may have no idea about livestock production #agchat
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agchick:
I'm never so quiet in this chat, but moderating has me muffled, a bit. For shame! #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
RT @nel1jack: Q3 Farmers are more&more specialized in theirproduction.So row crop farmers may have noidea aboutlivestock production. #agchat
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jenreesources:
Q3: Good ? Don't think there's 1 resource. Social media is good but need to know where person sending out info. is coming from.#agchat
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agchat:
Q4 via @RinckerLaw: What are some changes in farm animal care laws that should take place on the state and/or federal level? #agchat
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scrowell:
Q3 But farmers can't trot out the same old platitudes and cliches. Give me something real #agchat
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rosehartschuh:
Q3- Farmers are the best source, but we must also realize that not every Average Joe has a farmer to talk to. #agchat
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unhealthytruth:
Q3 Make sure to follow what corporations are telling Wall Street as sometimes it's different chatter to what's being said to farmers #agchat
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sollmana:
Q3: I think having a channel like RFD-TV is good for consumers, because it's always available and a good variety of info #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q4: If somebody is engaging in a practice that overwhelming science shows is abuse and not illigal, then it should be #agchat
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MrMoneypenny:
Producers need to operate like somebody is always watching. In this day and age, it's likely that someone IS always watching. #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
RT @sollmana: Q3: I think having a channel like RFD-TV isgood for consumers, because its always available and a good variety of info #agchat
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cownutritionist:
Q4- I like Ohio's Animal Standards Board with qualified professionals like vets, animal scientists, etc. on the board #agchat
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bgfarmboy:
Q3 @Zweberfarms"if there is only 8 sec to get a message across in media mine is that i care for my livestock more than for myself" #agchat
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jsamuelson56:
I think Q3 is really important. #agchat All well and good but how does John Doe find broad base? RT @MarksKiosk: Q3 It takes a broad base
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sollmana:
Q4: I think whatever changes to are made to animal care laws should have more farmer input than Prop 2 and the like #agchat
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Earthnik:
RT @FarmerHaley Q4 If somebody is engaging in a practice that overwhelming science shows is abuse and not illigal, then it should be #agchat
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amsjost:
Q4 Every farm should be required to go through an inspection, by the government, not an animal rights group. #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q4 None. Too many laws now. Laws are not the answer to much of anything anymore. Just feel good crap. And harmful usually. #agchat
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thesdcowgirl:
Q4 i am so tired of having things done on a federal level. laws are better implemented on a state and local level. #agchat
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skinnyhorse:
Q4 states should have some type of animal bonding law so agencies have a way to pay for legit cases #agchat
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TopProducerMag:
Q4 are laws the best answer? Wouldn't that negate the Ohio prop passed in November? #agchat
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thesdcowgirl:
most of the time, all laws do is raise the cost of goods and services. #agchat most ppl in ranching police themselves. #agchat
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cownutritionist:
What kind? RT @amsjost: Q4 Every farm should be required to go through an inspection, by the government, not an animal rights group. #agchat
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agchat:
Stay on task, kitty-cats. Take non-chat convo's off the hashtag until we officially close up shop. #agchat
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skinnyhorse:
Q4 CO has an animal bonding law. It works well for the most part. w/o it investigations will not be done. #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q4 There should def. be species-specific regulations from state-to-state. Methods can vary based on region, land availability, etc.
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sollmana:
Q4: Stricter laws that specify proper euthanasia (rather than just suggestions from groups like Pork Board) might help #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q4 believe any changes to primary production have to be legislated to take hold, niche markets can develop on their own #agchat
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agropinion:
Q4 fund and eqip agencies to enforce existing laws B4 enacting new ones #agchat
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NewEntry:
I heard it's easy to regulate self-processed birds in #PA, a lot of you guys do it there? Q4 #agchat
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amsjost:
@AgriBlogger the consumer is going to pay for it. because that's what they want. they're going to have to pay more for their food. #agchat
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agchick:
RT @kmrivard:Q4 There should def. be species-specific regs from state-to-state. Methods can vary based on region, land availability #agchat
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montserratlj:
Discussion over, but for completion. Q3...the one information resource consumers should understand/study/know of, re: animal care? #agchat
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MrMoneypenny:
Q4: I strongly believe that the Ohio approach is currently the best option. Need science-based, thorough discussion on the subject. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q4 Sorry, question 4the question ~Who's gonna inforce new law/reg? Law's only as good as enforcement. #agchat
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capitalpress:
Q4: Govt. Inspections off all farms would be interesting since govt. inspections of restaurants has worked so well. #agchat
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wiltpr:
Q3 Proactive food safety programs implemented by farmers themselves. #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q4 production will move states, move countries if they can escape expenses & still access the market, so need same import standards #agchat
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cownutritionist:
@amsjost Q4: I agree animal care audits by state inspectors would be helpful. Costs money though & will raise cost of product #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet:
Im for peer review RT @amsjost: Q4 Every farm s/b required to go through an inspection, by the government, not animal rights group. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Yes. RT @MrMoneypenny: Q4: Ohio approach is currently the best option. Need science-based, thorough discussion on the subject. #agchat
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capitalpress:
Q4: The more regs farmers have to deal with the more factory-like farms will become. #agchat
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skinnyhorse:
Good language in laws is essential. CO animal cruelty laws are written to protect our food sources, yet are enforceable #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
Q4 any animal welfare standards that would be enforced by a certification agency needs have a board made up of farmers also. #agchat #agchat
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derekbalsley:
Q4 All I know is that more legislation, regulation, and nanny-state protectionism is almost certainly not the answer. #agchat
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UBetcha_Apparel:
@Earthnik Enforce the laws that r already in place! Those arent even being enforced...makes no sense 2 make more that wont b either. #agchat
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drewbender:
Q4 How can you put in place so many regulations with different farm sizes and students having 4-H and FFA projects? #agchat
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capitalpress:
Q4: Will more regs, farms will have to be big to handle air, water, waste regs, have staffs to manage piles of paper, forms, etc. #agchat
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eekfarms:
Hi everyone. I'm a grower of carrots and onions in Holland Marsh, Ontario, Canada--no livestock, may I stay?
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d_toland:
Ag communications specialist from Ohio checking into #agchat for first time in a long time. Catching up w/stream.
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WriteNowBiz:
@scrowell many wouldn't like peer review though-oppose measures that peers do/say ok; &OH did thaat w/ board but not happy still! #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
Q4 farms don't get inspected because it was always thought that the vets and other service people would report abuse #agchat
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bgfarmboy:
Q4 Farms that direct market meats to consumers are inspected and licensed in Wisconsin #agchat
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follownathan:
Q4 Proud to sayI trust a farmer and their own regs before I trust the Gov. Prob not helpful to the answer however ;) #agchat
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wiltpr:
Q4 Interstate meat shipment needs loosened if international standards aren't going to be tightened. #agchat
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capitalpress:
Q4: Inspections and regs may sound like a good idea, but should we then inspect home kitchens too and how people treat their pets? #agchat
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billrowekamp:
Q4 dairy farms are inspected every 5 months. Animal housing is part of the inspection #agchat
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jsamuelson56:
Sorry no comment for Q4 think missed boat on Q3 to be more productive #agchat Think ag industry needs our own "Food Inc"
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organicnymilk1:
Q4 Independent third-party review/inspection is the way to go...we do that now in cert. org. farms
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follownathan:
Q4 perhaps if we scaled back on regs we would have more people getting on farms and learning. And less paperwork #agchat
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agchat:
Q5 via @farmerspice Shud food production(inc livestock)laws b social mandates, economically driven, or based on food safety/security #agchat
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agchat:
Q5 up. Look for it. I promised I've posted in 3 times now! #agchat
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rosehartschuh:
Q5- I'm afraid economics don't mean much. It should be safety and security, but it's moving more toward social mandates. #agchat
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derekbalsley:
Q5 it's already economically based. Packers won't accept animals that are too dirty or not healthy in any way. #agchat
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MrMoneypenny:
Q5: Food safety and security should ALWAYS has to be the highest priority. Others are extremely important, too. #agchat
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aggal77:
Animal cruelty and animal welfare are 2 way different things #agchat
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jrfarms:
Ray Bowman, KYSheep/Goat Frankfort - sorry I'm late, been making hospital visits #agchat
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chicknafoxhole:
Q5 Not social mandate. Many wishing to mandate have no knowledge of animals or care. #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q5: Food laws should be based on science, food safety, & security. If somebody wants 2 xceed standards then its economics
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WriteNowBiz:
Q5 econmic - if people want it pay for it; if cheaper is better dont complain of volume #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q5 GIven that technology, society, and practices are so fluid, there can't be one single, simple answer to this question.
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JeffFowle:
Q5 Ultimately, food safety & security should be our 1st objective. #agchat
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amsjost:
Q5 Food Safety and Security is whats most important. Unfortunately, it is more economically driven. #agchat
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rosehartschuh:
Q5- It depends who you ask. From a farmer's perspective or from an activist's perspective? #agchat
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scrowell:
Q5 I think we need to realize the social contract producers have with consumers. It's real. #agchat
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skinnyhorse:
Q4 Sound animal welfare laws should be flexible enough to allow producers to produce and support. Not more regs. #agchat
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montserratlj:
RT @agchat Q5 ...Should food production(inc livestock)laws be social mandates, economically driven, or based on food safety/security #agchat
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billiegirltoo:
RT @FarmerHaley: Q5: Food laws should be based on science, food safety, & security. If somebody wants 2 xceed standards then its economics
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Earthnik:
Q5 Safety & security first - economics will be driven automatically if it's not safe - there will be no consensus on social mandates #agchat
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capitalpress:
Q5: Perhaps laws dealing with such things shouldn't be handled by initiative process. In leg. process, there is compromise for all #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q5 will always be a balance of those for primary production, niche markets can get closer look for outliers,e.g. rawmilk? #agchat
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derekbalsley:
Q5 - Consumrs have demands of their food. They want it 2 B safe, clean, nutritious, tasty, etc. Free market demands farmers produce. #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
Q5 Mandates based on emotional appeals by those with no experiance dealing with animals can only be counterproductive #agchat
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scrowell:
Q5 Even tho, as a farmer's dau I understand ag, as a consumer, I want to know farmer's actions are above board #agchat
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derekbalsley:
Q5 - The free market already provides a brilliantly efficient method for controlling this. Consumer demands being met. #agchat
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Fastline:
Shouldn't food laws follow the same principles as most other laws? Do the most good for the most people? #agchat
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amsjost:
RT @Zweberfarms:Q5 Mandates based on emotional appeals by those with no experiance dealing with animals canonly be counterproductive #agchat
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capitalpress:
Q5: People also need to be reminded that food system is safe. It's the rare exceptions that make news. #agchat
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kmrivard:
RT @Fastline: Shouldn't food laws follow the same principles as most other laws? Do the most good for the most people? #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q5, It should be economically driven, it creates eco. cost for farm needs to be passed on to the consumer asking for charge #agchat
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scrowell:
RT @Fastline: Shouldnt food laws follow the same principles as most other laws? Do the most good for the most people? #agchat
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WisconsinAngieG:
Q5 All are important. Focus only on economics and you get burned w/ other issues. Customers demand good business practices today #agchat
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AFBFMace:
Q5 Shud food production(inc livestock)laws b social mandates, economically driven, or based on food safety/security #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q5 Folks, we've listened 2consumers 4generations. We must continue 2do so. Based on Food safety w/Consumer n mind :) #agchat
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capitalpress:
Q5: Put food safety in context. How many people die from unsafe food in US compared to car crashes, for example... #agchat
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capitalpress:
Sure, it's fine to tell farmers how to farm, but don't tell me how to drive. #agchat
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whitwallace:
Having to cut out early to focus on the biotech paper...going to have to catch #agchat transcripts tomorrow. Happy chatting!
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cownutritionist:
RT @iPura: Q5 Science-based food safety & security R paramount; pathogen & contaminant control is essential; no place to cut corners #agchat
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Fastline:
@Zweberfarms Q5. No, I think the most people would believe the truth if it were presented to them as much as the misinformation is #agchat
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AFBFMace:
Q5 Food safety & security shld lead. Social mandates cn B met by innovative producers. Economics will B solved by the marketplace. #agchat
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montserratlj:
Q5 I vote for food safety/security concerns as tops for triggering food production laws (it's what I care about anyway...:-)) #agchat
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amsjost:
RT@Fastline@ZweberfarmsNo,I think the most people would believe the truth if it were presented 2 them asmuch as th misinformation is #agchat
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agchat:
Some great convo tonight! Thanks for the professional interaction! The fireworks can kick off post 9pm central time! #agchat
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derekbalsley:
@AFBFMace Safety should only lead if consumers demand it.Some people eat puffer fish, because they'd rather have flavor than safety. #agchat
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agchat:
Q6 via@FarmerHaley What are effective talking points to explain current livestock systems to the non-farm public? #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
RT @AFBFMace: Q5 Food safety/sec shld lead. Social mandates cnB met by innovative producrs. Economics willB solved by marketplace. #agchat
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cownutritionist:
RT @agchat: Q6 via@FarmerHaley What are effective talking points to explain current livestock systems to the non-farm public? #agchat
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JeffFowle:
RT @AFBFMace: Q5 Food sfty & scrty shld lead. Social mandates cn B met by innovative prods. Economics will B solved by mrktplce. #agchat
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montserratlj:
Gonna take a quick look at the CFR or FDA website once I figure out intervals between questions. Q4's got me intrigued re regs. #agchat
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cownutritionist:
Q6- Farmers give the utmost care to their animals, as they don't produce if not healthy * comfortable #agchat
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derekbalsley:
@AFBFMace Consumers,for example,have decided they'd rather hv healthier pork than tastier pork.Farmers hv produced more lean meat. #agchat
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scrowell:
RT @agchat: Q6 via@FarmerHaley What are effective talking points to explain current livestock systems to the nonfarm public? #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q5 I'm wary of too much food security/safety. I don't feel my food system is unsafe (I do have in home responsibilities too) #agchat
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TopProducerMag:
Q6 I always like common sense capitalism. If you mistreat animals, you lose money. #agchat
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derekbalsley:
@amsjost I would feel immoral producing unsafe food for consumers who had been sold food under the banner of 'safety'. I agree. #agchat
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billiegirltoo:
@agchat Q6 explain to consumers specifically how well you are providing for the health of livestock. i think that'd be good. #agchat
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montserratlj:
RT @agchat Q6 via@FarmerHaley What are effective talking points to explain current livestock systems to the non-farm public? #agchat
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sollmana:
Q6: I think it's important to explain how animals function and what we do to accomodate that (ex: curved vs. straight walkways) #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q6 Farmers are the original environmentalists. Always loved that one. Wouldn't stay in business if they didn't care for animals. #agchat
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derekbalsley:
@amsjost As long as consumers KNOW what they're getting. As long as they have the power and freedom to make a personal choice. #agchat
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nel1jack:
Q6 Which current livestock systems? I know of at least 3 different milk production systems from different farmers on twitter
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cownutritionist:
Q6- I watched Nightline w. farmers & they were appauled at the treatment shown on that dairy farm. #agchat
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derekbalsley:
@amsjost Sometimes you just want some ridiculously fattening Kobe beef, you know? Sometimes I want to drink raw milk, you know? #agchat
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capitalpress:
Q6: Talk about things like calving in the middle of the night, winter feedings. Show/tell what you do to care for your animals. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q6: I think it's imp to explain that farmers have an emotional connection to farm & animals. Not just a job to most. #agchat
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animalag:
Q6 Farmers take the trust that consumers place in them 2 provide safe, quality products while ensuring animal welfare very seriously #agchat
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organicnymilk1:
#6 If you want 99 cent hamburgers don't get pissed at us cause we gotta stuff 72,000 cows in a CAFO to make the $ work. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
So True. RT @AgriBlogger: Q6 Farmers R the original environmentalists. Wouldnt stay in business if they didnt care for animals. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q6: Sometimes consumers are put off by economic incentives. Funny, tho, b/c for most businesses, economy is all that matters #agchat
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animalag:
Q6 Animal agriculture plays an important role in our nation's security, economy and vitality #agchat
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nycUlla:
Q6 @AgriBlogger wasn't the dust-bowl created by ovr-farming? We R steward yes, but we sometimes lose site of the larger picture. #agchat
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jenreesources:
Q6: The stories of real farmers-particularly young families-seem to be an effective way to negate what the media portrays as farming.#agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Hey all, it's MPK in MI, just finished some real live facilitation & headed up to #agchat.
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yourlocalfoods:
Q6 e.g.on pig stalls, what do you say? "Actually, they don't like to turn around" I can only respect straight, honest answers. #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
RT Q6 different is not always better/worse - sometimes just different #agchat
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billrowekamp:
6 Share our values and then bridge to how that relates to how we care for the animals under our care #agchat
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JeffFowle:
That it does. RT @animalag: Q6 Animal agriculture plays an important role in our nations security, economy and vitality #agchat
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animalag:
Q6 Even if farms look different, food is still produced by real, hardworking farm families, not faceless corporations #agchat
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sollmana:
@billiegirltoo Farmers need to stand up and say up, "They are wrong", sometimes I don't think we hold each other accountable enough #agchat
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agchat:
It seems tweetchat is giving us fits, maybe back to twubs? #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
@wiltpr Uh, yeah, right . . . But it is nice to dream and hope and sometimes unbiased type stories do happen. #agchat
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rosehartschuh:
RT @: Q6: The stories of real farmers-particularly young-seem to be an effective way to negate what the media portrays as farming. #agchat
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derekbalsley:
RT @animalag: Q6 Even if farms look different, food is still produced by real, hardworking farm families, not faceless corporations #agchat
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drewbender:
@animalag Many people do not understand how crops, transportation, byproducts, etc..... affect regular everyday life. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
q6 is individual 2ea farm/production ~What u do, Y u do it, & Y it works 4ur particular farm/crop/region #agchat
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scrowell:
Q6 Ppl want to hear about what "stuff" means. Give examples, not sermons. Real life, real people. #agchat
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rosehartschuh:
Q6- Whatever farmers say, it can't be scripted. Speaking from the heart (while speaking intelligently) can carry a lot of weight. #agchat
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capitalpress:
Q6: Regarding stalls, etc. Ask people if they ever put their pets in crates. Most would understand there is a time and reason. #agchat
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Earthnik:
Q6 Just explain to me how it's good for me, the animals & the environment. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q6: Example, I can't speak 4a CAFO cuz I don't operate one. If U do, tell em the how & why #agchat
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Fastline:
Having all kinds of trouble with twubs, tweetchat, and twitter! #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
Q6 many who have their minds made up really don't want an answer just a fight #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q6 It's OK to acknowledge that some farmers are bad, explain "not you". It's fake to pretend otherwise. Bad cops, drs, teachers, too #agchat
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PutnamAg:
Sorry to be late. Home from a Farm Bureau membership meeting. I am a county extension eductaor in Ohio. #agchat
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montserratlj:
@PattiDudek #agchat folks say farms mostly not inspected except if dairy or organic. I'm trying to find gov't regs, practice that says so.
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mpaynknoper:
Q6 your dog is not the same as my cow. It's O.K. to eat meat from farm animals & farmers care enough to take care of your food. #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
lots of problems with twubs, tweetchat and twitter search, please bear with all #agchat
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UBetcha_Apparel:
@nycUlla Drought might have had something to do with that as well...Had there been no drought would the dust bowl have been so bad? #agchat
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jrfarms:
Q6: Transparency - not a tip but a technique. A wise man once told me "Never try to hide the ball." #agchat
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agchick:
#agchat Do we explain specific livestock practices? Q6 Like dehorning, tail docking, etc?
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WriteNowBiz:
Q6 perspective is everything; they don't like 50 cows on an acre but a 50 stall horse barn is ok; volume not everything #agchat
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nycUlla:
@TruffleMedia I disagree, it was ovr tilling & a drought. w/ water becoming a bigger issue we R headed 4 similar issues. #agchat
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agchick:
Q6 It's okay to eat animals. My duty is to care well for them until it is their duty to provide nourishment to me. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q6: If we're talking specifics (dehorning, tail docking) I think it's important to talk health, safety, etc. #agchat
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thesdcowgirl:
RT @agchick: Q6 It's okay to eat animals. My duty is to care well for them until it is their duty to provide nourishment to me. #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q6 Isn't there a country song about "Honesty, sincerity, it's what we both deserve..." Can we apply that to consumer education?
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kellblazek:
@agchick Q6, Transparency is usually the best option. If we believe in our practices, we should be open about them. #agchat
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agchat:
#agchat Hang in there. We seem to be overwhelming twitter
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yourlocalfoods:
Q6, I'd say yes. Isn't taildocking very rare now? RT @agchick: Do we explain specific practices? dehorning, tail docking, etc? #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
Q6: in 2days media driven world, you only have 8 secs to get your message across #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q6 Talk about ur practices. The how & Y. Dont try 2speak some1 else's language. Speak frm ur heart about ur crop & production #agchat
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scrowell:
Yes, but def. of caring may B dif from consumer's perspective RT @Zweberfarms Q6 We care 4 animals because it is RIGHT thing to do
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UBetcha_Apparel:
@nycUlla The Dust Bowl was an ecological & human disaster caused by misuse of land & years of sustained drought. Underline on YEARS. #agchat
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aschweig:
i'm hoping to connect with people interested in local food and sustainability (i'm the editor behind @eartheats) #agchat
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jrfarms:
Q6 RT@agchick: Do we explain specific livestock practices? Sure, tell 'em its done for a reason. We don't do it for entertainment. #agchat
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derekbalsley:
Checking out of #agchat for the night! Thanks for the great convo #ag tweeps! Always a pleasure.
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FarmGirl76:
Q6 Important to realize animals are unpredictable even when domesticated. #AgChat
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agchat:
Q7 via @NYAgriWomen How shud ag groups n states w/ lrg urban populations connect w/ metropolitan consumers on farm animal care #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q6 Like comments about transparency, remember we've seen alot of it on youtube already. That bias needs to be addressed. #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
Q7 virtual tours are easy &covenient for consumers SEEING beat 'someone said' #agchat
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sollmana:
Q7: Connect with FFA chapters in cities! There r programs in most major cities (NYC, Philly, Detroit) & many have animal component. #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q7 Local farm bureau/Corn Growers here venture into the urban community. The best defense is a good offense!
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FarmerHaley:
RT @agchat Q7 How shud ag groups n states w/ lrg urban populations connect w/ metropolitan consumers on farm animal care #agchat
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drewbender:
Q7 One way Ohio did was through a big push in social networking like Twitter and Facebook. #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet:
This is typical #agchat nothing aboutt animal welfare/care; 100% abt the good ol boys club maintaining the status quo
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capitalpress:
Q7 gets to the heart of the issue. Most people are far removed from farms. That's a lot of why people don't understand animal ag. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Hi all, looks like a twitterfail eve. This is Michele, currently in MI, just finished facilitating a 7 hr working plan for #ag. #agchat
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Kansas_Farmer:
Q7 I think maybe farmers standing in the store, When someone buys milk a dairy farmer helps them pick out their milk #agchat
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sollmana:
Q7: Take advantage of agro-tourism. Fair Oaks Dairy has done a great job at that. #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet:
I posted DM'ed a true animal care question to #agchat and was told that maybe you'd get to it at the end
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AgriBlogger:
Q7 Park a herd of longhorns on the state capital lawn and serve some juicy burgers for free. Oh and blog, tweet, Facebook, etc. #agchat
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agchat:
.Q7 via @NYAgriWomen How shud ag groups n states w/ lrg urban populations connect w/ metropolitan consumers on farm animal care #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q7 CCW does a great job taking animals & crops to elementary schools in the city to tech Ag In The Classroom in CA. #agchat
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rosehartschuh:
Thanks for the conversation. Will catch up on transcript tomorrow. Good night! #agchat
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agchick:
#agchat Twubs and tweetchat seem to work for viewing, try posting direct to twitter
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mealsmatter:
Sorry so late to the party. MealsMatter is a CA based meal planning website that promotes foods from all the food groups & excercise #agchat
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drewbender:
Q7 Utilizing commodity groups in your state for public information #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
being director of MN Ag in the Classroom: I of course support that as well ;) #agchat
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capitalpress:
Q7: Not all can or will blog, tweet, etc., but support those who do who can carry your message for you. Encourage them. Value them. #agchat
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billiegirltoo:
RT @JeffFowle: Q7 CCW does a great job taking animals & crops to elementary schools in the city to tech Ag In The Classroom in CA. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q7 One of the best things we could do is to work at connecting with consumers in their language instead of ours. #agchat
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agropinion:
We all need to go to the store more often. Kansas_Farmer: Q7 I think maybe farmers standing in the store...#agchat
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MADGEAustralia:
Q7 maybe an urban forum - real farmers - talking on the difficult things - what price consumers prep to pay for food they want 2 eat #agchat
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agropinion:
RT @mpaynknoper: Q7 One of the best things we could do is to work at connecting with consumers in their language instead of ours. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q7: There's a big mvmnt in youth nutrition programs in cities. Commodity groups could donate easy cheap things that spread the word. #agchat
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agchick:
#agchat tonight about addressing animal care issues in social media, mainstream media. Join us!
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thesdcowgirl:
Q7 i wonder this all the time, since so many are removed from the farm. education. writing articles for the local newspapers etc. #agchat
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animalag:
Q7 Social media is great; form state ag coalitions w/other producers to help coordinate message; show that farmers are people, too #agchat
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drewbender:
@nel1jack That is true but many topics relating to the core subjects fits right into what we deal with in our agriculture fields. #agchat
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agchat:
Ya'll are doing great given the trouble that many are having with twitter apps tonight! #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q7 Starting young is always a great way to educate urban populations. Ag in the Classroom is a powerful tool.
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JeffFowle:
Q7 Having students teaching the why's & how's is very effective. Utilize FFA & 4-H members. #agchat
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aschweig:
reaching out to news organizations and bloggers can help too, we often want to help tell your stories! #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q7 I believe majority of consumers happy if know they're not supporting one of those "worst" they've seen. How to address? Farm ID? #agchat
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cdsills:
Q7 Having Farmers in the stores is a cool idea. When we sell locally grown Produce we have signage about specific growers #agchat
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JeffFowle:
RT @kmrivard: Q7 Starting young is always a great way to educate urban populations. Ag in the Classroom is a powerful tool. #agchat
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EddieMill:
.Q7 via @NYAgriWomen How should ag groups n states w/ lrg urban populations connect w/ metropolitan consumers #agchat (on animal care?)
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healthyschools:
Q7 How about feeding our kids local food in their schools. And teach them about the connection to local farmers... #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
If Tweetchat is dead and Twubs is booting you out, try search.twitter.com with tag - good last resort. Twubs OK here. #agchat
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sollmana:
RT @healthyschools: Q7 How about feeding our kids local food in their schools. And teach them about the connection to local farmers... #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
I see we just got joined by someone with nothing to offer but off topic personal opinion. Not very constructive. #agchat
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AR_HR:
RT @FarmerHaley: Q5: Food laws s/b based on science, food safety, & security. If someone wants 2 xceed standards then its economics #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
Please help fund our states RT @: #agchat Q7 Starting young is always a great way to ed urban populations. AITCis a powerful tool. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q7 Important to hold educational sessions with the media. Provide the big picture so its shared w/ urban pop. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q7: Utilizing community and school gardening is a great and fun way to introduce kids and adults to food production #agchat
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Earthnik:
@cdsills I'd much rather see & buy product w/ a Farm's label on it than a corporations—at least I would know something #agchat
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aschweig:
RT @JeffFowle: Q7 Important to hold educational sessions with the media. Provide the big picture so its shared w/ urban pop. #agchat
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AR_HR:
Folllowing #agchat, discussion of #ag & #animal issues by those who walk the walk, not just talk the talk
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follownathan:
Q7 farmers, chefs and urban dwellers work on totally different time schedules. Need someone to keep them connected #agchat
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healthyschools:
Q7: I've watched nutrition ed in Chicago classrooms - with visiting farmers. It's powerful. #agchat
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nycUlla:
You would be surprised by how many NY kids have never seen a cow. So sad! We need to bring them out to farms to teach them! #agchat
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follownathan:
RT @JeffFowle: Q7 Important to hold educational sessions with the media. Provide the big picture so its shared w/ urban pop. #agchat
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drewbender:
@sollmana Metro High School in Columbus did this with a school garden and then sold their products at a local farmers market. #agchat
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sollmana:
@nycUlla I have seen some really great school farms that urban school kids get to use--elementary schools should partner w/them #agchat
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agchat:
Q8 via @4Hfarm Should non-CAFO livestock producers try to differentiate from large scale or does that implay fault at other levels? #agchat
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AR_HR:
RT @AgriBlogger: Q6 Farmers are the original environmentalists. Wouldn't stay in business if they didn't care for animals. #agchat
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capitalpress:
I'm giving up on tweetchat, twubs an and the whole sheebang. Great conversation, but I'm tired of jumping platforms. Night all #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q8 Should non-CAFO livestock producers try to differentiate from large scale or does that implay fault at other levels? #agchat
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mae37:
RT @follownathan Q7 farmers, chefs and urban dwellers work on totally different time schedules. Need someone to keep them connected #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q7 Maybe ag groups should help form consumer advisory panels in urban areas to assist with message production/distribution. #agchat
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cdsills:
@Earthnik Knowledge is power. Especially when people/Farmer/ Demonstrator in Grocery store can connect to Consumer. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q8: CAFO is such a hard term b/c it started as a regulatory term for environmental regulations but it's become so much more #agchat
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dairygoddess:
So bummed to be missing #agchat looks like a good one that I must enjoy w/transcripts doing a g8 job Ray-Ray! ;)
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FarmerHaley:
Q8: Yes, all producers need 2 find costomers that want 2 purchase from them, but shouldnt implicate other farmers R wrong #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q8 Livestock producers should sell what the market wants. Not sure most consumers really know what CAFO's are. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q8: CAFO isn't necessarily bad so it's not changing your status, I think it's figuring out how to change your image #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q7 could describe mannerisms, behaviours of happy animals. What you watch for every day. People can connect to that I think. #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
Q8: media rule #1 never fall into the fault trap, always talk about what you know. #agchat
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meredithmo:
Q8. Yes, they should differentiate. CAFO is a bad word in consumers' minds & I don't think that will change. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q8 We're all in producing food together. Utilize best mgt practices & size/type doesnt matter. #agchat
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Earthnik:
Q8 Imply fault? Skewed question? That's a personal judgment - but it gives the consumers choice their looking for #agchat
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jrfarms:
As I've previously indicated, there are those who feel that agriculture + innovation = agri-vation #agchat
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AR_HR:
True! &beef tartare & sashimi! RT @derekbalsley: Safety shld only lead if consumers demand it.Some people eat puffer fish #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q8 Invokes touchy-feely stuff that is real to many consumers, but I don't have the answer for them, except to explain economics. #agchat
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MADGEAustralia:
Q8 Definitely - it matters to consumers on lots of levels - they want to choose what they pay for #agchat
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nycUlla:
Q8-We should have some way of smaller conventional farmers being able to compete against economies of scale like CAFOs. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q8 Loaded Question? Of course thy must differentiate, but their integrity lies in how they differenciate #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
RTHayguy17: Q8 to keep from confusing consumers we need to support and respect all aspects of ag (ie: large,small organic,conv.). #agchat
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Rune67:
RT @sollmana Q7: Utilizing community and school gardening is a great and fun way to introduce kids and adults to food production #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q8 Trying to differentiate w/out standards would be confusing. Look at problems with organic or natural, etc. #agchat
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nel1jack:
Q8 a lot of ppl - even knowing the definition of a CAFO, will refer to any larger farm as such. #agchat
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NewEntry:
Yes! Write down RT @agriblogger Q7 Maybe ag groups should help form consumer advisory panels ... to assist with message distribut'n #agchat
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PoppyDavis:
Hi #agchat Poppy Davis, home late as usual (some of us at USDA work long hours :) Snowing in DC.
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follownathan:
Q8 Important question. I say yes. Consumers need to know difference between Large family owned farms and a CAFO #agchat
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JeffFowle:
@Earthnik There are good & bad in small, med & large scale operations. Size doesn't matter, management does. #agchat
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Earthnik:
@amsjost I'm sorry the "have you been on a farm" is wearing as thin as feeding the world & completely dismissive. #agchat
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cownutritionist:
Q8: non-CAFO producers should give consumers a choice w/o speaking poorly of other sectors (& vice versa) #agchat
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FairFoodFight:
RT @nycUlla: Q8-We should have some way of smaller conventional farmers being able to compete against economies of scale like CAFOs. #agchat
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meredithmo:
Q8. It's extremely important to be as descriptive as you possibly can about your product. Consumers are eager for information. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q8 Frankly, I think CAFO is a terrible term. And, I equally think it's terrible the way they've been labelled. #agchat
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AR_HR:
I've seen that, too often! RT @WriteNowBiz: Q6 many who have their minds made up really don't want an answer just a fight #agchat
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farmeditor:
RT @FarmerHaley: Q8: Yes, all producers need 2 find cust that want 2 purchase from them, but shouldnt implicate otr farmers R wrong #agchat
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Earthnik:
@JeffFowle I got the gist of your statement but you're not hearing me. I'm talking from a concerned consumer's point of view. #agchat
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cownutritionist:
RTHayguy17: Q8 to keep from confusing consumers we need to support and respect all aspects of ag (ie: large,small organic,conv.). #agchat
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meredithmo:
@WriteNowBiz More education is always good. Don't agree w/whomever said that but what I'm saying is that it has bad connotation. #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
Q8 the "organic' slamming others not certified is damaging too - we all need 2work2gether for bigger picture #agchat
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agchat:
Q9 Should livestock producers willingly find middle ground with veggie groups like HSUS/PETA or standfast in position? #agchat
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PutnamAg:
Q8 One horse in a barn qualifies as a CAFO in some states. It's essentially any number of confined animals. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q8 Personally speaking, I find this question oddly worded. Can some1 elaborate on meaning exactly? #agchat
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agropinion:
Q8 We all need to be concerned about the lose use of factory farm. I've been called one too many times lately #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
Q8 "have you been on a farm"=legitimate ? to know where to bgin -if only ref is peta vids diff than someone who has family who farm #agchat
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AR_HR:
Lovely RT @agchick: Q6 OK to eat animals. My duty: care well for them until it is their duty to provide nourishment to me. #agchat
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jrfarms:
Q9 Ohio tried to find a middle ground. How well has that worked? #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
Q9: Never work with HSUS, their mission is the ending of animal ag, what is the middle ground in that #agchat
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billrowekamp:
Q8 Housing/animal care between non cafo's and cafo's can be exactly the same. How does that make one better than the other? #agchat
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JeffFowle:
RT @agchat: Q9 Should livestock producers willingly find middle ground with veggie groups like HSUS/PETA or standfast in position? #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q9: There is no reason to compromise when overwhelming scientific evidence proves that proves livestock is well cared for #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q9 Rely on science and those with firsthand knowledge of working with animals. Period. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q9: As long as elimination of animal ag is on table I don't think middle grnd is a choice. I think middle ground w/consumers is tho. #agchat
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agropinion:
Q8 Public automatically thinks confined=means bad. Need to share advantages like disease/parasite reduction in hogs #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q9 You can't be civilized with the uncivilized and deliberately ignorant who run on a false platform #agchat
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AR_HR:
Great idea! Where is it in use? RT @WriteNowBiz: Q7 virtual tours are easy &covenient for consumers SEEING beat 'someone said' #agchat
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iamafarmer2:
Q8 1 in 4 steaks across the USA come from NE -all r family owned/most are CAFO's hmmmmmm #agchat
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agropinion:
Q9 not with HSUS and PETA. With consumers and individuals yes. Other groups yes #agchat
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cloveragent:
Q9: I'm not sure their definition of middle ground and mine would be the same. #agchat
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Earthnik:
Q9 In the most general terms of human nature, "steadfastness" breeds suspicion, distrust & resentment - people want interplay #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q9 There is no middle ground with them. They wouldn't exist w/out being extremists who lie and seduce ignorant donors for support. #agchat
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billiegirltoo:
q9 #agchat oooohhh. tricky one. dont know anything about hsus, but peta has been going a little nuts lately. generally middle ground tho
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agchick:
Q9 ILestablished enviro laws for CAFOs. Farms either comply or don't. BUT was that compromising? The OH approach is root of Q9 #agchat
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follownathan:
@agchat Q9 ive talked 2 both. It doesn't seem likely - We all just need 2 stop labeling 1another & get over ourselves #agchat
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cownutritionist:
Q9- Ag sectors need to step up to the plate & adopt animal care audits for their industry & consumer confidence #agchat
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billrowekamp:
Q9 there is no middle ground. HSUS/PETA goals are to put us out of business. #agchat
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AFBFMace:
RT @FarmerHaley: Q9: No reason to compromise when overwhelming scientific evidence proves that proves livestock is well cared for #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
Q9: HSUS is like my toddler, you give a little & then they come back & want more. #agchat
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FairFoodFight:
RT @PutnamAg: Humans have "lagoons" also. Name a town or city that does not. ||Those towns have treatment plants. CAFOs do not. #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
Q9 I think when someones been up w/a sickanimal or foaling/lambing/calving 4 weeks then hears how farmers aren't compassionate...no #agchat
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TruffleMedia:
@agchat #agchat Q9 "middle ground" =>does this mean equal give & take? Not sure this is possible in when both sides at extreme ends..
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AgriBlogger:
Q9 Not with the groups mentioned and how do you run a business on "middle ground." Not sure how that works. #agchat
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amsjost:
RT Zweberfarms Q9: HSUS is like my toddler, you give a little & then they come back & want more. #agchat
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azthunderpony:
RT @Earthnik: Q9 In the most general terms of human nature, "steadfastness" breeds suspicion, distrust & resentment - people want interplay #agchat
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AR_HR:
RT @capitalpress: Q7 gets to heart of issue. Most people far removed from farms. That's why people don't understand animal ag. #agchat
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billiegirltoo:
#agchat q9 from a consumer persp, in general they only want animals to be treated well ... that's all. show 'em it's true.bypass middleman
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nycUlla:
@innbrooklyn I agree, CAFO R benefiting rt now from a lack of proper environmental regulation that makes them seem more efficient. #agchat
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PoppyDavis:
#agchat Q9 HSUS/PETA agenda obscures issues of concentrated animal waste & concentration in market that hurts family farms
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agchat:
Q10 What is one executable idea you can take away from tonite's convo? #agchat
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chicknafoxhole:
Q9 Groups mentioned not middle ground. Understand concept of incrementalism.Rinse.Repeat. #agchat
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FairFoodFight:
#agchat should define terms. Y'all say CAFO and mean farm. But consr's are talking about something big and devastating. "Bad apple."
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sollmana:
Q10: Talk to the consumer about how ag can be relevant to them. Don't just assume you can make them believe what you believe. #agchat
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nycUlla:
@sollmana its a win win 2 have city kids learn abt all the goes in2 farming so they cn respect farmers & wht goes in2 growing food. #agchat
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cownutritionist:
Q10- Continue to discuss & educate consumers on animal care; work with ag industries to adopt animal care standards & audits #agchat
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chicknafoxhole:
Ditto puppy mill, too. I know this... I think we should just eliminate the word CAFO all together to be honest #agchat #agchat
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animalag:
Q9 Argument for ag must be founded in science while showing that farmers care. Some activist groups don't seek middle ground. #agchat
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follownathan:
Q10 We still have mountains to climb when it comes to closing the big ag and consumer gap #agchat
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AWAapproved:
Q10 #agchat Open your farms. Treat your animals with compassion. Share your practices with transparency. Consumers will make the choice.
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Earthnik:
@FarmerHaley Science? Paid for by whom? We both know science isn't the truth. Let's go with understandable common sense. #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q9 Sure, sit with HSUS/PETA, but I'm surprised ag can't name 10 other big groups they're going to connect with. Are there any? 1? #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q10 Ag still doesn't know how to explain how we do the right things for our animals to consumers. #agchat
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jtgirl:
RT @farmon: Bottom line - the consumers do influence food choices. Producers respond. Lots of education needed. #agchat #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q10 I like my idea of ag groups organizing consumer advisory panels to help with messaging. #agchat
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agchat:
It's pitch time! Give us your best shot or ask a question that's been burning...
#agchat
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AR_HR:
@CulinaryHatchet "Have you been on a farm" is a fair question. Many attack without frame of ref. to understand sound practise #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q10 Take ag to the media & urban population ourselves. Don't rely on the media. #agchat
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eartheats:
RT @AWAapproved #agchat Open your farms. Treat animals w/ compassion. Share your practices w/ transparency. Consumers will make the choice.
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nycUlla:
#agchat we need more farmers. The more farmers we have the more sense there will be in the discussion.
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kansfarmer:
Q8 - We feed 1600 head cattle/year, along with crops supports 3 familes - So what size adjective describes our operation? #agchat
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billiegirltoo:
RT @AWAapproved: Q10 #agchat Open your farms. Treat your animals with compassion. Share your practices with transparency. Consumers will make the choice.
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q10 Farmers need 2get off this old same old same old speech we're on & really listen 2consumers worries & then address w/r hearts #agchat
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agropinion:
Q10 Tell our story every chance we get. Call a lie a lie and share the fact instead. #agchat
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PoppyDavis:
RT @KyFarmersMatter: Q10 Farmers need 2get off this old same old same old speech we're on & really listen 2consumers worries & then address w/r hearts #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet:
Q11: via me: given that wide-spread AB use is considered to incr emergance of AB resistant bacteria, wut other actions can taken? #agchat
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eartheats:
how can the mainstream media better help consumers feel more connected to the food supply (both big and small producers)? #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
ZimmComm New Media: Your agriblogging/farm podcasting/social networking pioneers. Let us know how we can help. I'm done. #agchat
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PoppyDavis:
RT @AWAapproved: Q10 #agchat Open your farms. Treat your animals with compassion. Share your practices with transparency. Consumers will make the choice.
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GreenSoil:
RT @KyFarmersMatter: Q10 Farmers need 2get off this old same old same old speech we're on & really listen 2consumers worries & then address w/r hearts #agchat
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agropinion:
average @kansfarmer: Q8 - We feed 1600 head cattle/year, along with crops - So what size adjective describes our operation? #agchat
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kansfarmer:
RT @nycUlla: #agchat we need more farmers. The more farmers we have the more sense there will be in the discussion.
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AR_HR:
RT @agchat: Q9 Stand fast. How to find 'middle ground' with groups that exist to eliminate livestock ag? #agchat
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agchick:
Okay, hack away #agchat ers...anything else you wanna talk about? This has been fun, but it's time to drink some wine at my house!
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RT @capitalpress: Q5: Put food safety in context. How many people die from unsafe food in US compared to car crashes, for example... #agchat
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PoppyDavis:
#agchat Q10 public also needs2 understand critical role of animal ag in making fruits&veggies&organic tofu & preserving habitat & open space
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LokNaar:
RT @AWAapproved: Q10 #agchat Open your farms. Treat your animals with compassion. Share your practices with transparency. Consumers will make the choice.
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nycUlla:
RT @PoppyDavis: #agchat Q10 public also needs2 understand critical role of animal ag in making fruits&veggies&organic tofu & preserving habitat & open space
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agchat:
Don't forget, archived convo's are available at michelepaynknoper.com/agchat.html #agchat
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amsjost:
Q9 Ask a farmer about food questions. Not a journalist, media specialist or activists. Go to the source. Please. #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q10 my $, my choice. If we collectively destroy the food system, our bad. Luckily, we waste 30% and overconsume 30%, nice buffer. #agchat
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TopProducerMag: Shout out to everyone for discussion on animal antibiotics @ #agchat #agchat
WriteNowBiz: Jan ~ nw AL, have animals, lifelong #ag interest, writer #agchat
cownutritionist: Dr. Robin Rastani here. Cow Nutritionist. Live in WI. In Iowa now. #agvocate Love good food, esp. dairy & grape industries #agchat
danielschel: Enjoy #agchat! My wife and I are stepping out while grandma looks after our little one. Finally time alone :-)
FarmerHaley: Hello all! Mike Haley here from Ohio. Raise grain crops and Purebred Simmental cattle #agchat
yourlocalfoods: #agchat tonight (now, 5:00pm PST) is about animal care. All can view/participate easily via www.twubs.com/agchat
chicknafoxhole: Chick here, on the East Coast greeting all #ag tweeps. #agchat
organicnymilk1: Good Evening - Dean Sparks, Greene, NY, organic farmer, Nymilk guy, Nycheese guy, Nyogurt guy, Nyeggs dude. #agchat
AgriBlogger: Chuck Zimmerman, President ZimmComm New Media and AgWired.com publisher. In IA tonight. Love animals, especially tasty ones. #agchat
kellblazek: Kelliann, WI, ag. journalism student, also raise Polled Hereford and Normande cattle #agchat
MrMoneypenny: Adam Specht from Ohio. Work in C-Bus, but go back home to the dairy farm most weekends. #agchat
whitwallace: Greetings #agchat! Whitney from Missouri. Practicing agricultural journalist via MU's J-School. Grew up raising and caring for livestock.
JPlovesCOTTON: Hey #agchat... taking some time off the computer but couldn't let it pass without saying hey! Will catch transcripts later tho
skinnyhorse: I'm sighned in... I'll do what I can while I feed the kids meat and spuds #agchat #agchat
billrowekamp: Bill Rowekamp dairy farmer from Minnesota #agchat
KyFarmersMatter: Looks like it's #agchat time. Perfect timing with my break! :)
dancourtois: New here. Raise chicken & cow calf. Live in So.Cal. I'll watch for a while. #agchat #agchat
mae37: RT @OrganicNYmilk1 Good Evening - Dean Sparks, Greene, NY, organic farmer, Nymilk guy, Nycheese guy, Nyogurt guy, Nyeggs dude. #agchat
thesdcowgirl: #agchat is starting already? I'm way behind schedule. rancher and professional horseman here. I'll try to keep up
WisconsinAngieG: Hi! Angie here from Charleston|Orwig. Work with various food clients and born and bred on the farm. #agchat
CropLifeEvent: Don't forget you can ask questions of our panel Before 2.12 event here on Twitter using #AgCAST #AgChat > info > http://ow.ly/13dkA
EddieMill: #agchat bread goes in, and when it's done I stop #agchat and work. I'm @eddiemill and @newentry :)
eileengriffin: RT @agchat: Welcome to everyone! I'm Tricia, aka @agchick moderating tonight... #agchat/I lurk in #agchat sometimes it's interesting
FairFoodFight: Barth Anderson with Fair Food Fight, just listening in. #agchat
derekbalsley: Good evening #agchat! I'm Derek, Agvocate Extraordinaire! :) #agchat
AWAapproved: Beth working in pr for AWA. Glad to be here. #agchat
TruffleMedia: @cowartandmore Get that DVR rolling:) Lost and #agchat have started.
Earthnik: Just here making sure @FairFoodFight minds his manners. lol #agchat
agropinion: HI everyone. Jody, Rancher from Kansas Blogger www.agropinion.com Recovering H1N1 victim-fighting it the past 10 days. #agchat
juanhijo: @RayLevesque Ray you should take a look at #agchat on Tuesday nights 8-10 est. Will knock your socks off
ACQUAREGIA: RT @JeffFowle Dr. George Washington Carver researched and developed more than 300 uses for peanuts in the early 1900s. #agchat #profood
HayAndForager: Fae Holin, St. Paul, Hay & Forage Grower, first time on AgChat. #agchat
katpinke: Hi #agchat, listening in w/ our @adfarmtweets crew 2nite from a hotel in indy. Joinin' me r @jlysne @farmgirl76 @les14 @dandan4d
janicebee: Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of getting peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth. RT @JeffFowle #agchat #profood
jenreesources: Hi everyone! Jenny Rees in Nebraska joining #agchat for first time! Looking forward to discussion.
cloveragent: cloveragent first time logging onto agchat. also trying to feed sm. child. we raise and show beef cattle #agchat
LauraBeth2013: Hey all! I'm Laura, a student at Oklahoma State originally from a small farm in central Indiana. #agchat
jsamuelson56: Joanna Samuelson, Conn., first #agchat, figured I'd check out what this is all about. I usually do read the transcripts the next day tho
unhealthytruth: Honored to be part of tonight's #agchat and grateful for the farmers on the frontline & their insight
supersoundguy: RT @janicebee: Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of getting peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth. RT @JeffFowle #agchat #profood
capitalpress: Gary West, associate editor for Capital Press, agriculture newspaper and website on the West Coast. #agchat
follownathan: Nathan in rural Vermont. love conversation about #ag biked 4300 miles across America farm 2 farm writing it all down in my book #agchat
reallybuffalo: @agchat Good Morning from Punjab India,it's 0639 IST Wednesday, Vijay here , #agchat
cnelso: cnelso, works for #OhioFarmBureau #agchat
hlkoehler: My first blog post featuring how @gilmerdairy uses social media to #agvocate http://bit.ly/csRtaY (expand) #farm #agchat (via @adfarmtweets )
montserratlj: RT @agchat Q1...@agchick Is negative media coverage about livestock production a serious threat to producing meat protein in the US? #agchat
drewbender: Drew Bender from Ohio. Agricultural Education Instructor in Zanesville but help out with family farm in Marion. #agchat
SamiJoFreeman: Sami Jo Freeman from Missouri, agricultural journalist reporting from the state capitol this semester. #agchat
CulinaryHatchet: @peta #agchat is a weekly chat on #ag topics, tonight is animnal care, have a look....
AR_ranchhand: Q1 Yes, media with a negative view on animal production is the only source some have on the industry, casting a negative image #agchat
F5BootSafeMode: Fred Starrh Kern County Farmer Q1 local media here gets it more balanced but we have gotten to most of them #agchat
azthunderpony: RT @Earthnik: RT @organicnymilk1 Q1 we can & should do better with our animals. We have an obligation to be honest and fair about how we steward.. #agchat
rosehartschuh: Joining in on the quality convo: Rose Hartschuh, ag science instructor, freelance communicator, and dairy farm wife from NW Ohio. #agchat
RayLinDairy: Ray a dairy farmer form CA not sure how much I can participate as I am mobile #agchat
featherchick: That'll teach me to look forward to something! Was really looking forward to productive convo on #agchat 2night!
gilmerdairy: Will Gilmer, NW Alabama #dairy #farmer, gonna be in and out over the next little bit. #agchat
swstettner: RT @hlkoehler: My first blog post featuring how @gilmerdairy uses social media to #agvocate http://bit.ly/csRtaY (expand) #farm #agchat (via @adfarmtweets )
MarksKiosk: Q3 There is no single source of info. It takes a broad base to communicate well. #agchat
Lobsangch: RT @cownutritionist: Q3: Ask questions of farmers. For example, @Farm2U #agchat
billiegirltoo: I have to tell you all, the men and women who grow your food are really working hard to give you info from the horse's mouth #agchat
MplsFarmMarket: @RayLinDairy Where do farmers get their information? #agchat
Zweberfarms: just joined. 4th gen organic dairy #agchat
UBetcha_Apparel: RT @AgriBlogger: Q4 None.2 many laws now. Laws are not the answer 2 much of anything anymore. Just feel good crap. & harmful usually #agchat
ksgrains: RT @dairylu: RT @awaapproved: Q3 Agree! Visit the farm. Ask questions. Know where your food comes from. #agchat
eekfarms: RT @WriteNowBiz: Q3 best source is direct-talk to farmers #agchat
iamafarmer2: very WELL said RT @capitalpress: Q4: The more regs farmers have to deal with the more factory-like farms will become. #agchat
FarmGirl76: #agchat Response to Q4--Why do we need changes to the laws?
GreenSoil: RT @iamafarmer2: very WELL said Q4: The more regs farmers have to deal with the more factory-like farms will become. #agchat #agchat
andyarthur: RT @JeffFowle Organic dairy farmers debate change in federal regulations - Marin Independent Journal: http://bit.ly/dj0Jt9 (expand) #agchat #profood
Rune67: RT @agchat Format for #agchat 1) Networking 8-8:15 pm ET 2) Moderated ?s 3) Executable idea 4) 9:55 Ask your own (cont) http://tl.gd/6mko8
outofmyoven: RT @JeffFowle: Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of getting peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth. #agchat #profood
Infohorse: @homesteadEd Use the #agchat so they can hear you. They do this ag chat thing every week. Very good use of twitter.
Fastline: Sabrina here from Fastline stopping by to say hi. #agchatting from North Carolina tonight. Glad to be here. #agchat
boyfromdixie: RT @JeffFowle: Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of getting peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth. #agchat #profood
IowaFarmWriter: Following #agchat. great discussion.
ricbradbury: Q5, It should be economically driven, it creates eco. cost for farm needs to be passed on to the consumer asking for charge #agchat
BioDiverseCity: #agchat -excuse the twignorance, but what does "Q5" mean, or stand for?
farmanddairy: Q6 All should read these wise words from @urbanize http://bit.ly/9ZbXW9 (expand) #agchat
Rosemont_Farm: RT @organicnymilk1: #6 If you want 99 cent hamburgers don't get pissed at us cause we gotta stuff 72,000 cows in a CAFO to make the $ work. #agchat
ksfarmboy: RT @AgriBlogger: Q3 I'd like to think that USDA would be a good, dependable resource. Wouldn't you? #agchat
nycUlla: Q6 @AgriBlogger wasn't the dust-bowl created by ovr-farming? We R steward yes, but we sometimes lose site of the larger picture. #agchat
mpaynknoper: Hey all, it's MPK in MI, just finished some real live facilitation & headed up to #agchat.
frugalhostess: RT @organicnymilk1: #6 If you want 99 cent hamburgers don't get pissed at us cause we gotta stuff 72,000 cows in a CAFO to make the $ work. #agchat
montserratlj: @PattiDudek #agchat folks say farms mostly not inspected except if dairy or organic. I'm trying to find gov't regs, practice that says so.
thekansascowboy: RT @animalag: Q6 Even if frms look diff, food is still produced by real, hardworking farm fams, not faceless corporations #agchat #agchat
karinsinclair: ckg in to #agchat - hello all!
MADGEAustralia: having a look too RT @aschweig: poking into #agchat for a bit, hi everyone!
enter_tainment: RT @chicknafoxhole @jrfarms We don't do it for entertainment. LOL. #agchat
CCImarketing: RT @RayLinDairy: I'll B moderating #Agchat from #WAE10 & roaming the show Tue RT @MizzPhotography: Is @raylindairy coming to World Ag Expo?
featherchick: @jeffdmoore LOL!! Watching The Tudors, following IL primary races incl. county races AND glancing at #agchat! Plus doing a manicure!
Kansas_Farmer: Q7 I think maybe farmers standing in the store, When someone buys milk a dairy farmer helps them pick out their milk #agchat
mealsmatter: Sorry so late to the party. MealsMatter is a CA based meal planning website that promotes foods from all the food groups & excercise #agchat
AR_HR: Agreed! RT @chicknafoxhole: Q5 Not social mandate. Many wishing to mandate have no knowledge of animals or care. #agchat
healthyschools: Q7 How about feeding our kids local food in their schools. And teach them about the connection to local farmers... #agchat
gardengatefood: RT @organicnymilk1: #6 If you want 99 cent hamburgers don't get pissed at us cause we gotta stuff 72,000 cows in a CAFO to make the $ work. #agchat
PeteAlexion: Hi Honey, I'm home! Sorry I'm late. Did ya miss me? #agchat
dairygoddess: So bummed to be missing #agchat looks like a good one that I must enjoy w/transcripts doing a g8 job Ray-Ray! ;)
eartheats: RT @organicnymilk1 If you want 99 cent burgers don't get mad at us cause we gotta stuff 72,000 cows in a CAFO to make the $ work #agchat
meredithmo: Q8. Yes, they should differentiate. CAFO is a bad word in consumers' minds & I don't think that will change. #agchat
PoppyDavis: Hi #agchat Poppy Davis, home late as usual (some of us at USDA work long hours :) Snowing in DC.
farmeditor: RT @FarmerHaley: Q8: Yes, all producers need 2 find cust that want 2 purchase from them, but shouldnt implicate otr farmers R wrong #agchat
jtgirl: Me too!RT @cowartandmore: Hate coming in late on the party. Don't know where to start! #agchat #agchat
nycUlla: @innbrooklyn I agree, CAFO R benefiting rt now from a lack of proper environmental regulation that makes them seem more efficient. #agchat
lisarosestarner: RT @organicnymilk1: #6 If you want 99 cent hamburgers don't get pissed at us cause we gotta stuff 72,000 cows in a CAFO to make the $ work. #agchat
pamelasweeten: RT @billrowekamp: Q9 there is no middle ground. HSUS/PETA goals are to put us out of business. #agchat
RadicalOmnivore: You heard of sustainable Canadian sealers, right? RT @mpaynknoper: Q9 Rely on science & those with firsthand knowledge . Period. #agchat
kansfarmer: Checking in late, farm and have cattle feedlot in NE Kansas #agchat
shaunhaney: sorry I missed #agchat. Check out our coverage of #ncba10 at http://www.realagriculture.com
Well_Read1: RT @capitalpress: Q5: Put food safety in context. How many people die from unsafe food in US compared to car crashes, for example... #agchat
LokNaar: RT @AWAapproved: Q10 #agchat Open your farms. Treat your animals with compassion. Share your practices with transparency. Consumers will make the choice.
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