What are effective talking points to explain current livestock systems to the non-farm public?
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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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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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cownutritionist:
Q6- Farmers give the utmost care to their animals, as they don't produce if not healthy * comfortable #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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TopProducerMag:
Q6 I always like common sense capitalism. If you mistreat animals, you lose money. #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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FarmGirl76:
Q6 Important to realize animals are unpredictable even when domesticated. #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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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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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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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
cownutritionist: RT @agchat: Q6 via@FarmerHaley What are effective talking points to explain current livestock systems to the non-farm public? #agchat
FarmerHaley: Q6: I find pictures, video, and songs (H20 & poo http://bit.ly/pGJE6 (expand) ) 2 be helpfull, but not sure they reach farm enough #agchat
TopProducerMag: Q6 I always like common sense capitalism. If you mistreat animals, you lose money. #agchat
farmanddairy: Q6 All should read these wise words from @urbanize http://bit.ly/9ZbXW9 (expand) #agchat
montserratlj: RT @agchat Q6 via@FarmerHaley What are effective talking points to explain current livestock systems to the non-farm public? #agchat
AgriBlogger: Q6 Farmers are the original environmentalists. Always loved that one. Wouldn't stay in business if they didn't care for animals. #agchat
kellblazek: Q6 If you can't bring the consumer to the farm, bring the farm to the consumer. http://dairyfarmingtoday.org/DairyFarmingToday #agchat
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
kmrivard: RT @AgriBlogger: Q6 Farmers are the original environmentalists. #agchat
JeffFowle: So True. RT @AgriBlogger: Q6 Farmers R the original environmentalists. Wouldnt stay in business if they didnt care for animals. #agchat
rosehartschuh: RT @agchat: Q6 via@FarmerHaley What are effective talking points to explain current livestock systems to the nonfarm public? #agchat #agchat
AgriBlogger: @OrganicNYmilk1 Q6 Now that is funny. I don't care who you are. And so true. OMG I'm still laughing. #agchat
TruffleMedia: thks! RT @ farmanddairy Q6 All should read these wise words from @urbanize http://bit.ly/9ZbXW9 (expand) #agchat #ag #farm
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
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
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
WriteNowBiz: RT Q6 different is not always better/worse - sometimes just different #agchat
drewbender: RT @AgriBlogger: Q6 Farmers R the original environmentalists. We do many things regularly that the public does not see. #agchat
follownathan: RT @organicnymilk1: Q6 If U wnt 99 cent hamburgers dont get pissed cause we gotta stuff 72,000 cows in a CAFO 2 make the $ work #agchat
derekbalsley: RT @animalag: Q6 Even if farms look different, food is still produced by real, hardworking farm families, not faceless corporations #agchat
KyFarmersMatter: q6 is individual 2ea farm/production ~What u do, Y u do it, & Y it works 4ur particular farm/crop/region #agchat
featherchick: via @scrowell Q6 Ppl want to hear about what "stuff" means. Give examples, not sermons. Real life, real people. #agchat
IowaFarmWriter: Right on! RT @scrowell: Q6 Ppl want to hear about what "stuff" means. Give examples, not sermons. Real life, real people. #agchat
Zweberfarms: Q6: We care for our animals because it is the RIGHT thing to do #agchat
thekansascowboy: RT @animalag: Q6 Even if frms look diff, food is still produced by real, hardworking farm fams, not faceless corporations #agchat #agchat
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
billrowekamp: RT @cownutritionist: RT @Zweberfarms: Q6: We care for our animals because it is the RIGHT thing to do #agchat #agchat #agchat
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
chicknafoxhole: RT @agchick: Q6 It's ok to eat animals. My duty is to care well for them until it is their duty to provide nourishment 2 me. #agchat #agchat
FarmGirl76: Q6 Important to realize animals are unpredictable even when domesticated. #AgChat
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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