Is negative media coverage about livestock production a serious threat to producing meat protein in the US?
Note: The posts are read from top to bottom.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
montserratlj: RT @agchat Q1...@agchick Is negative media coverage about livestock production a serious threat to producing meat protein in the US? #agchat
FarmerHaley: Q1: Yes, good example is the drastic decrease in sales of pork when H1N1 was misnamed #agchat
WriteNowBiz: Q1 I think it depends how accurate it is; but people's tastes (physical) aren't infuenced by media. #agchat
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
jsamuelson56: Q1 #agchat It's a seriously threat if we don't do anything about it
skinnyhorse: Q1 This is one of the biggest threats to animal ag along w/food safety and environment #agchat
billrowekamp: Q1 Yes!!! #agchat
AgriBlogger: Q1 Not really sure that is a serious threat. Too many people love meat and have common sense. Does cause problems though. #agchat
MrMoneypenny: Q1 Yes. Reports like Nightline's from last week erode consumer confidence. Make it easier for AR groups to push initiatives. #agchat
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
KyFarmersMatter: Q1 Theat? or Opportunity? Bbad press makes folks as me ?'s ~Gives me a reason 2educate. #agchat
organicnymilk1: Q1 Let's hope so? #agchat
TruffleMedia: Yes Q1 media shapes opinion even when information in media is incorrect. That shaping can be detrimental to operations/business. #agchat
kellblazek: Q1, yes! But all the more reason to encourage knowledgeable ag journalists to enter mainstream media outlets. #agchat
chicknafoxhole: Q1 yes. Media loves the big=bad story. Neglecting the hungry story. #agchat
capitalpress: Q1: Is the question based on the undercover videos that crop up or other issues? #agchat
dancourtois: Q1 Media is the worst for meat production from early development all the way to slaughter. #agchat #agchat
follownathan: Q1 replacing education with shock value is always a risk and harmful. We need more on hands experience #agchat
cownutritionist: RT @FarmerHaley: Q1: Yes, good example is the drastic decrease in sales of pork when H1N1 was misnamed #agchat
JeffACSH: Q1 ACSH educates reporters--b/c we believe that unscientific claims in media are a threat - for reason @derekbalsley stated. #agchat
CulinaryHatchet: Q1; No, it will only serve to guide it to be handled more humanely, sustainably, and environmentally resonsibly #agchat
FairFoodFight: Q1. Yes, at times. But ALL farmers need to call out the bad actors. #agchat
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
agropinion: Q1 It's a threat if we let the bad info spread by the meda stand unchallenged. #agchat
SamiJoFreeman: Q1: Truth that it's hard for any individual to become an expert on agriculture. Negative media becomes fact to most consumers. #agchat
carrieoliver: @FarmerHaley @AFBFMace Q1 It would also weed out the bad actors, not just temper media #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
