Agchat Discussion on Farm Efficiency Practices
Note: The posts are read from top to bottom.
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sollmana:
Hey followers! I apologize in advance for the large number of posts that I will be sending--it's #agchat night! Feel free to join in!
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mpaynknoper:
@sssisk There isn't any boiler crap here. It's all SPARTAN land. Go green!!!! We'll see you in the big dance. #agchat
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agsalesman:
Jeff Vander Werff...later as usual... Apple and grain farmer, Michigan #agchat
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cownutritionist:
Looks like a great group tonight. Thanks for taking the time out to spend with all of us #agchat
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JeffACSH:
Jeff Stier joining #agchat from the American Council on Science and Health in soon to be snowy Manhattan's Upper West Side.
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carrieoliver:
@agchat Carrie, artisan meat geek, evangelist, taster & evaluator. Celebrate beef/pork/lamb/poultry like wine. In/out tonight. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Ryan in Oklahoma. Student at Okstate fixing to graduate and looking for a ranch position. Blog at arranchhand.blogspot.com #agchat
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agchat:
Another 5 minutes of social time then we will throw out Q1 #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
@JeffACSH Would love to know what you thought of the recent "Couric news special" off tag so we don't disturb convo here. #agchat
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dyerjonathan:
Hey All! I'm Jonathan from Victoria, Australia! A newbie to agchat here. It's stupidly hot and am glad to be inside with Air Con. #agchat
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agchick:
Trying to watch Big Love and chat at the same time...the pressure! #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
@leahbeyer How 'bout we see who gets farther in the big dance? I'd say Spartan record is untouchable in that arena, Ms. Ilini!
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agchat:
Rain has stopped however there's a lot of mud to trudge through #agchat
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MarksKiosk:
Hey, I thought CBS was one-sided but not a hatchet job tonight. Producer, vet came off well. Thoughts? #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
20" + 12" on the way... Already trying to motivate myself to shovel snow tomorrow morning. #agchat
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JulieMett:
joining first real #agchat from the start, always forget the # so post twice, small natural grass-fed beef operation in KS
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dairydiscovery:
Hello! Annie~4th generation dairy farmer from MI. in between kids valentines and brushing teeth.excited for
1st "official" #agchat! #agchat
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farmconnect:
For the record, this meat eating, cattle raising, farmer, farmer advocate, lover of diversity in #ag is a Willie Nelson fan #agchat
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follownathan:
Any goog #agchat music suggestions? Currently rollin with Carrie Underwood......... Just kidding. Buck Owens at the moment
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mpaynknoper:
@leahbeyer MIRACLES??? Hello, have you checked the stats on that? Izzo stands tall. Now, I think we'd better quit talking ball. #agchat
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dyerjonathan:
@sollmana I think they'd appreciate snow more in Vancouver atm. It's approaching 37C or 100F outside & it's just past noon on Wed! #agchat
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PoppyDavis:
Lots of new to me #agchat people I just tried to follow you all - it's slow going bacj and forth between following and reading tweets.
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ranchwife4life:
Q Evenin all - Jecca from Western Nebraska Sandhills, raise cattle & quarter horses, kids ect. - in & out this pm will try 2 keep up #agchat
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sollmana:
@AFBFMace True (re: 'factory farm'). Can't figure out why she felt the need to use that phrase in EVERY sentence. Bias much? #agchat
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jrfarms:
Watched the Temple Grandin movie a little bit ago. What a great film! #agchat
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montserratlj:
RT @agchat Q1...What practices or management tools have you used to improve your on farm efficiencies in the last 10 yrs? #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q1 The farm I work on found the value of high schoolers/college kids who know how to handle a pick-up truck ;)
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agchat:
Q1 is now up please remember to use Q1 with your responses to make archiving easier #agchat
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agsalesman:
IPM (intregrated pest management) has really changed the way we use pesticides in fruit production #agchat
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agchick:
RT @agchat What practices or management tools have you used to improve your on farm efficiencies in the last 10 yrs? #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1: Coming from a very small operation, I think utilizing the right diet and feed ingredients has been huge for our efficiency. #agchat
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leahbeyer:
@mpaynknoper I was referring to the miracle Illinois would need. Remember I work with Steve the other spartan fan who reminds us. #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
Q1: PC Dart, TMR mixer, rotational cropping and interseeding barely and peas #agchat
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montserratlj:
RT @agchat ...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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Earthnik:
Lots of side & off-topic conversation tonight in #agchat - it's difficult enough to sort out answers
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mpaynknoper:
Q1 Biotechnology in both crop and milk production, conservation (no-till), GPS, improved feed for great efficiency in animal ag #agchat
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agropinion:
Q1 heavy equip. that allows my husband to do jobs all by himself--little square bales easier to handle than they used to be #agchat
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JulieMett:
Q1 we have gone to 100% grass-fed beef with increased carrying rates, better soil, grass, much lower inputs w/ great product #agchat
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bellamotives:
Q1: We do nearly everything on the computer now that the young farmhands are in charge- accounting, garden planning, milk production #agchat
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kmrivard:
Good point. Time to buckle down, folks! RT @Earthnik: Lots of off-topic convotonight in #agchat - it's difficult enough to sort out answers
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leahbeyer:
Q1 we have moved to more conservation tillage practices and bt and roundup seeds to reduce pesticide usage. #agchat
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drewbender:
Q1 Better housing and nutrition programs for our hogs and chickens #agchat
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cdsills:
Q1 I would think technology based applications would be very high #agchat
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lucas_sjostrom:
Q1: Well, on SimFarm I learned how smart it was to move to Florida and grow Oranges... #agchat
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kelly_girl:
Q1: conservation till, GPS, GPS, GPS. And yes on the cell phone - how did farmers ever get anything done without them! #agchat
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farmconnect:
Q1 polyculture pastures with legumes better represented and stockpiling forage to reduce days feeding hay in winter #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Let's try to keep the discussion to the questions. We'll have plenty of time in the after-party for side chat. Thanks @earthnik. #agchat
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akleinschmidt:
Q1 you may not have liked my answer, but very hard to deny the incredible impact and efficiency of roundup ready crops #agchat
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phildawgkey:
Hey all. Caleb Schultz checking in from Dallas. Father-in-law is commercial cow-calf producer. Hope to join him soon.
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follownathan:
RT @JulieMett: Q1 gone to 100% grass-fed beef with increased carrying rates, better soil, grass, much lower inputs w/ great product #agchat
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cownutritionist:
Q1- For dairy, RFID, Milking parlor mgmt, rbST, cooling systems, cross- ventilated barns, good nutrition, timed sych programs #agchat
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kellblazek:
Q1 Went to a session on grazing management at #NCBA10. Appropriate stocking rates have definitely impacted efficiency. #agchat
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farmconnect:
RT @JulieMett: Q1 gone to 100% grass-fed beef with incr carrying rates, better soil, grass, lower inputs w/ great product #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q1 Use pelleted feed during cold weather for horses. Increases surfaces area, microbial activity, fermentation, & heat generation #agchat
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phildawgkey:
Q1: AI is a huge one for cow-calf producers. Also the EPD #'s (Expected Progeny Difference)
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AWAapproved:
RT @JulieMett: Q1 we have gone 2 100% grass-fed beef w/ incr. carrying rates, better soil, grass, much lower inputs w/ gr8 product #agchat
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cownutritionist:
Q1- So many more computer apps now. TMR watch/ Feed Watch; Ration balancers; Dairy Comp; even Evernote... #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1: FFA chapter in state utilizing rotational grazing to make most efficient use of ALL types of vegetation--very cool program! #agchat
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DayAngus:
Q1 investing in the right equipment, matching the family members talent with the right task, and knowing when to hire an expert #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @DayAngus: Q1 investing in right equipment, matching family members talent with right task, and knowing when to hire an expert #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q1 On the rabbit front, specialized feeds for the dif breeds means lower costs and better quality overall.
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dairylu:
LuAnn Troxel, Indiana dairy farmer, sorry to be late. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q1 Working with local feed mill to formulate feeds that fit our specific needs. We feed less and save $$ #agchat
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farmconnect:
Q1, tore out old farrowing building and went to pastured hogs, used zero antibiotics, zero iron shots #agchat
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sollmana:
@sollmana (re: rotational grazing) Program esp cool b/c utilizing different species to clear grass--cattle, sheep, poultry, & hogs #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q1 No till farming is one of the biggest changes. Better use of nat. Resources and labor. #agchat
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agropinion:
Q1 The internet puts better managment info and research at your finger tips. #agchat
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sssisk:
Q1 utiliizing web resources and searching for information rather than sticking with tradition or listening to the guys next door #agchat
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agchick:
Jake the Weagle just knocked over my wine while chasing the cat. Grrrr.... bleepity-bleep #agchat
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follownathan:
Q1 As a consumer not a farmer I am interested to know exactly how efficiency is measured? Profit, yeild, eco capital etc #agchat
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DayAngus:
Q1 for my Angus Herd, I eliminated the Bull, we A.I only and have the option to lease a bull from a local breeder for backup. #agchat
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montserratlj:
From the Temple Grandin movie, Q1: more humane livestock facility design? #agchat
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cownutritionist:
RT @DayAngus: Q1 for my Angus Herd, I eliminated the Bull, we A.I only & have option to lease a bull from local breeder for backup. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1: We also utilize best genetics to maximize growth and quality #agchat
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MarkVierthaler:
A close friend of mine said this recently: "Farmers are the biggest environmentalists you'll ever find. It's their lifeblood." #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q1 Okstate Animal Science and extension have many spreadsheets for cattle management and feed ration formulation. And its free! #agchat
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TEFGal:
Hello, just joined, TEF Gal here, pork producer from So MN #agchat
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dairylu:
Q1 We have better cattle vaccines available today and tools for giving fewer injections.
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drewbender:
Q1 Many changes have been made because of pushes from groups like PETA and The HSUS #agchat
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agchat:
RT @dairylu: Q1 We have better cattle vaccines available today and tools for giving fewer injections. #agchat
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DayAngus:
@kmrivard Q1 yes, less things torn up. Most of our bulls were shown so they were puppy dogs. It also took a lot to feed the bull. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1: Nearly all breeding is done with artificial insemination. Reduces need for extra animals to feed (i.e. boars) #agchat
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farmconnect:
RT@sollmana: (re: rotational grazing) Program esp cool b/c utilizing different species to clear grass--cattle, sheep, poultry, &hogs #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Tom Tibbits Kansas Farmer. We raise wheat corn, grain Sorghum, soybeans, & sunflowers. #agchat
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agropinion:
Temple has made us better in past 10 yr RT @montserratlj: From the Temple Grandin movie, Q1: more humane livestock facility design? #agchat
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montserratlj:
Er, I'm kinda participating in #agchat All I know about agriculture and farming, I'm learning from #agchat, TV, and Google searches...:-)
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backyardpoultry:
Hey, It's been a while, but glad to be back. Chicken Whisperer, Internet Radio Show Host, Purina Chicken Ambassador. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q1: Bull selection 4us~We prefer r bull on r farm.Keeps character & balance n our herd. #agchat
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PennyFull:
childhood friend studied genetics, has extensive database on his cattle to manage breeding, track sales & new owner breeding #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1: Nearly all breeding is done with artificial insemination. Reduces need for extra animals to feed (i.e. boars) #agchat
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DayAngus:
@sollmana That was my theory too! A.I. with a great Genex Rep has made it a more efficient breeding program. #agchat Q1
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agchat:
Great job with intros and using the Q# with your responses please keep it up. #agchat
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agsalesman:
Q2: Roundup ready for grain, air curtain sprayers for fruit, and cell phones/GPS/The Internet for all!! #agchat
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Kansas_Farmer:
I know in the equipment business we have sold and of GPS and Auto Steer systems. And No-Till drills are hard to keep in stock #agchat
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cownutritionist:
Q2- As a nutritionist: It's the shaker boxes, hybrid corn silages (bmr), record management systems & ration balancing systems #agchat
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ServiTechInc:
Q2: We're seeing more and more of our clients using GPS/precision ag. Anyone out there? #agchat
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bellamotives:
Q2: Communication technology- we are better able to wrangle people to get the chores done, the produce picked, and goods to market #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Tweetchat for #agchat is working well, if you are having trouble w/ twubs.
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WriteNowBiz:
Q2 computer/internet allows contact 24/7 w/ others, more marketing options etc #agchat
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phildawgkey:
Q2: Unfortunately on fiance's family ranch, I would have to say the 4 wheeler. #agchat
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jtgirl:
Electronic such as computers in feed trucks so we dont over or under feed, also it tells us what ingredients to load and how much. #agchat
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jrfarms:
Bless you! RT@farmeditor:q1 our efficiency has come with adding a new enterprise #goats to make use of under-used resources
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dairylu:
Q2 ration balancing computer programs for feeding dairy cows and weighing feed w/mixer wagon feeding Total Mixed Ration. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q2: Definitely AI. Can raise better hogs w/a greater variety of genetics. Love being able to utilize boars from across the country! #agchat
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drewbender:
Q2 Utilizing internet and SM sources for better information regarding products, markets, shows and conventions. #agchat
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twip2:
@agchat #agchat any GPS/Laser precision ag questions I might help with? machine control survey, water management?
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TEFGal:
Q1 Electronic sow feeds make my husband more efficient at feeding sows #agchat
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AgSource:
Precision Ag is driving a higher percentage of soil testing every year. Grid samples are a bigger part of our business #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q2 GPS tech has made a huge difference. The ability to see foot-by-foot what methods are working, what ground is good is HUGE help
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lucas_sjostrom:
I'm going to call it a night, hopefully -in theory - allowing someone else to better participate. goodnight #agchat
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leahbeyer:
Q2: GPS use with planting, fertilizer and pesticide application and harvest. #agchat
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cownutritionist:
RT @kmrivard: Q2 GPS tech has made a huge difference. The ability to see foot-by-foot what methods are working, what ground is good #agchat
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sollmana:
RT @drewbender: Q2 Utilizing internet and SM sources for better information regarding products, markets, shows and conventions. #agchat
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billiegirltoo:
RT @kmrivard: #agchat Q2 GPS tech has made a huge difference. The ability to see foot-by-foot what methods are working, what ground is good is HUGE help
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drewbender:
Q2 Utilizing internet and SM sources for better information regarding products, markets, shows and conventions, etc. #agchat
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Kansas_Farmer:
Q2 I think the internet as a marketing tool for hay sales has been hands down the most profitable #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q2 Internet svc has the biggest impact 4 r farm~Direct2Consumr is easier & advertising is cheaper :) #agchat
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kellblazek:
Q2 The internet extends the ability of Extension to provide research & advice to farmers, especially as Extension budgets decrease. #agchat
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follownathan:
Q2 I understand importance of yeild & innovation but doesn't all the new tech in farming make you feel like a robot? #agchat
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farmeditor:
Q2 computer record keeping, cellphones to reduce extra trips and internet access for information #agchat
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ranchwife4life:
Q2 using the internet to market our horses has made a big change & sharing our life #agchat
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jxs138:
Fascinating Q2! Just watching and reading (really fast) all the peeps on #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q2 Ration bal. software for dairy exists, but awkward to use w/o tng. #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
Q2 internet also makes finding replacement stock much easier task. esp w/ less common breeds/small species #agchat
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Kansas_Farmer:
Q2 at the dealership I here producers say all the time Auto Steer and GPS has up eff. levels and profit #agchat
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agropinion:
Just took inventory of all the new faces here tonight. Just upped my following count dramatically. #agchat
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sollmana:
@follownathan I could def understand ur thinking (re: robot), but it def does help efficiency--tech keeps u from wasting time & nrg #agchat
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leahbeyer:
Q3: The general public being scared of technology to help produce more products for more people. #agchat
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farmconnect:
Q2 Temporary electric fencing improvements allow MIG and stockpiling forage for winter feed at low cost #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
Q3 biggest challenge I see is regulation; gov't interferance, no-compromise activists etc #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q2 Our cattle auction has turned to using Internet auctions to gain wider range of buyers #agchat
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agsalesman:
Q3: making sure comsumers understand the importance of modern farming, and why we need it to feed 9 billion ppl #agchat
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sollmana:
Q3: Pressure from AR groups. Will continue to be a challenge but may push us to learn how to keep productivity in different ways... #agchat
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DayAngus:
Agree! RT @leahbeyer: Q3: The general public being scared of technology to help produce more products for more people. #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q3 In our area, it's land development. Fertile land is disappearing like there's no tomorrow, farmers losing leases/landlords.
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mlewindy:
Q2 Mobile Web enabled phone... for SM, Weather, News, Markets.. all in my hand anytime and anywhere #agchat
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lavielamour:
Hello all! finally able to join for the first time! 100 cow dairy in WI here
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JulieMett:
Good grief, phone call from my mom, fired up about CBS (not how you think, she's a microbiologist + farmer) missed so much! #agchat
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sollmana:
Q3: ...(cont'd) or we may have to look at measuring productivity differently-->more than just straight output #agchat
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Zweberfarms:
Q3: no funding for research. It is the first thing on the budget chopping block #agchat
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agchat:
Please remember to add Q3, Q4, etc. to your responses. I helps greatly when archiving the chat. #agchat
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billiegirltoo:
RT @kmrivard: #agchat Q3 In our area, it's land development. Fertile land is disappearing like there's no tomorrow, farmers losing leases/landlords.
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AR_ranchhand:
Q3 Last year it was the 85 inches of rain and this winter it seems that the ice/snow are hampering productivity #agchat
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MarksKiosk:
RT @sollmana: Q3: ...(contd) or we may have to look at measuring productivity differently-->more than just straight output #agchat
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JulieMett:
YES! RT @farmconnect Q2 Temporary electric fencing improvements allow MIG and stockpiling forage for winter feed at low cost #agchat
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agchick:
Q3 Rising input costs (re:technology) makes margins slim, less productive methods more attractive relative to cost? #agchat
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phildawgkey:
Q3: Misinformed (by others outside ag) consumers who think that only organic production is going to save the world. #agchat
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AgSource:
Q3: Sound science needs to be reestablished as basis for production and processing technologies. We are losing the battle #agchat
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Kansas_Farmer:
Q3 older producers who are stubborn and hard headed and resist change because they are, "to old." #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
Q3 regulation etc hits everyone no matter what kind of livestock or crop (esp if livestock is mkt for crop) #agchat
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sssisk:
Q3: The general public being unaware or misinformed of technology to help produce more products for more people.... #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q3 Public needs to trust farmers to do what they can with what they have.
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dairylu:
Q3 Productivity can be perceived as being corporate/dangerous/greedy rather than efficient and sustainable. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q3: Training & recognizing enough youth 2 fill spots of our retiring farmers. A challenge when fewer & fewer want 2 go back 2 farm #agchat
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DayAngus:
@kmrivard I agree, the farmer is paying for having the Walmart next door. The World's best soil is now farming concrete Q3 #agchat
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cownutritionist:
RT @sssisk: Q3: The general public being unaware or misinformed of technology to help produce more products for more people.... #agchat
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leahbeyer:
Continued fighting amongst the ag community. Grain vs. livestock & livestock vs. grain Makes us weak. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @AgSource: Q3: Sound science needs 2B reestablished as basis for production & processing technologies. We are losing the battle #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q3: Most def. educating the public... unfortntly the opposition speaks louder, more often than those who know the industry. #agchat #agchat
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d_toland:
Ag Comm. specialist here in Ohio lurking in #agchat. Just checking in on the convo. while catching up on other items.
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montserratlj:
RT #agchat Q3 ...What's biggest challenge to maintaining momentum of productivity increases in US agriculture? #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
Q3 in many ways too splintering of big/small farm, species/type etc createsissues from within=damaging #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q3, have to think expanded costing will impact traditional productivity evaluations, e.g. pollution, health, carbon issues #agchat
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PennyFull:
Q3: public awareness/education. unless the public understands ag a bit better, they will keep unintentionally harming the industry #agchat
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DayAngus:
RT @phildawgkey: Q3: Misinformed (by others outside ag) consumers who think that only organic production is going 2 save the world. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q3 Increased input cost continue to limit the amount of profit available while market prices stay lower But that's usually the issue #agchat
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Earthnik:
RT @dairylu: Q3 Productivity can be perceived as being corporate/dangerous/greedy rather than efficient and sustainable. #agchat
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agropinion:
RT @agsalesman: Q3: making sure consumers understand the importance of modern farming, and why we need it to feed 9 billion ppl #agchat
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ssteever:
Q3 consumer misinformation about GMOs and CAFOs, ag in general #agchat
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ranchwife4life:
Q3 - public doesnt see that our income depends on how well we do our job - animal husbandry is our first concern #agchat
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lavielamour:
Q3 I think part of the problem is that we just dont take the time to analyze what we input, forget that our time is worth money. #agchat
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follownathan:
@agsalesman Q3 consumers have heard and are bored with the "feeding the world" response. The conversation has become more in depth #agchat
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JulieMett:
RT @sollmana: Q3: Training & recognizing enough youth 2 fill spots of our retiring farmers. A challenge when fewer & fewer want 2 go back 2 farm #agchat
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agchat:
RT @ranchwife4life: Q3 - public doesn't that R income depends on how well we do our job - animal husbandry is our first concern #agchat
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montserratlj:
So money for equipment, tech, and people not big problems for productivity? Hmm. #agchat Q3
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ServiTechInc:
Q3: The misunderstanding that GM plants are a new "bad" thing. Been going on a long time, a definite positive! #agchat
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sollmana:
Q3: Public that wants 2 take information from anyone @ face value w/o research--media, AR, farmers. There is value in a 2nd opinion! #agchat
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AgSource:
Q3: Sources of public research funding is dwindling. There is a public role. Private grants important but too often lack objectivity #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
Q3 image it's wrong to make $ with animals needs change; profit with livestock not a bad thing; good farms SHOULD be rewarded #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q3 Political vs. social vs. misaligned agendas, all rolled into one dag burn mess that's being used to make an unethical profit #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q3 "Feeding the world", north american style is a non-starter, all the resources for processing/brands/packaging, I get skeptical. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Very true. RT @lavielamour: Q3 problem is that we dont take time 2 analyze what we input, forget that our time is worth money. #agchat
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ssteever:
RT @sollmana: Q3: Public that wants 2 take information from anyone @ face value w/o research--media, AR, farmers. There is value in a 2nd opinion! #agchat
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JulieMett:
Q3 I'll just say I agree with so many of the comments here, will stop RT'ing cuz can't keep up with it all! #agchat
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AWAapproved:
RT @sollmana: Q3 Training & recognizing enough youth 2 fill spots of retiring farmers. A challenge when fewer want 2 go back 2 farm #agchat
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ServiTechInc:
RT @JulieMett: Q3 Ill just say I agree with so many of the comments here, will stop RTing cuz cant keep up with it all! << Amen! #agchat
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JeffFowle:
RT @sollmana: Q3 Training & recognizing enough youth 2 fill spots of retiring farmers. A challenge when fewer want 2 go back 2 farm #agchat
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agchat:
If you're lurking during #agchat, there's no need to window shop. C'mon in with an introduction of yourself - we're friendly.
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sollmana:
Q3: Not listening to our consumer (once they're educated) could affect productivity. Need to make sure we r producing what ppl want. #agchat
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TEFGal:
People in agriculture are a minority..hard to get others to understand or to get funds. #agchat
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mlewindy:
Q3 Biggest Challenge is changing General Publics Perception of "Factory Farm"#agchat
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PennyFull:
I agree. Desire for cheaper output but prices increasing for the ag industry. families can't afford to stay in business. #agchat
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simetra7:
q3 The belief that we need to produce more food. What we need is better management of food 50% of food ends up in landfill #agchat
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DayAngus:
@AWAapproved Q3 that is gd point corporate America is swallowing the young farmer, high land $ & other inputs make it hard 2 return #agchat
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ezweber:
signed in under my personal account, cing if that works better. aka Zweberfarms #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q3 Heck, I'm too old to change for some issues, but I always get over it. #agchat
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ServiTechInc:
Missed out last week's discussion. Nation's biggest crop consulting firm. Based in Dodge City, Kansas! #agchat
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PoppyDavis:
@lavielamour very true in my experience as an ag CPA. Also many beginning farmers r unrealistic abt how many hours they can work. #agchat Q3
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q3 Ag education is nearly dead in IL. It's entirely through volunteer and fundraising. FFA and 4-H are struggling.
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KyFarmersMatter:
RT @sollmana: Q3: Not listening 2our consumer (once theyre edu'd)cud affect productivity. Need2make sure we r producing wut ppl want #agchat
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livegreenmom:
RT @simetra7: q3 The belief that we need to produce more food. What we need is better management of food 50% of food ends up in landfill #agchat
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montserratlj:
Training the next generation as people retire is an issue in law librarianship too. #agchat Re @sollmana on retiring farmers. Q3
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DayAngus:
Amen RT @kmrivard: #agchat Q3 Ag education is nearly dead in IL. It's entirely through volunteer & fundraising. FFA & 4-H R struggling.
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billiegirltoo:
RT @kmrivard: #agchat Q3 Ag education is nearly dead in IL. It's entirely through volunteer and fundraising. FFA and 4-H are struggling.
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ksfarmboy:
Q3 Lack of eraeach by land grants on no till, cover crops, and alternative farming. #agchat
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sollmana:
@akleinschmidt U think? Maybe not as much as we want but I see hope w/"MI produced" & FB's learn about farmer=get groceries campaign #agchat
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lavielamour:
Q3 w/o recognizing inputs how can we adjust4 progress? Ask the ?, what does cont on this path do for my farm? Will change help/hurt? #agchat
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montserratlj:
Good follow-up Q. RT @agchat Q4...What do you see as ways to overcome the challenges to maintaining productivity increases from Q3? #agchat
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PennyFull:
general view of farmers/ranchers as "greedy". it's expensive! docs, plumbers, etc. get paid fair wages. why not food producers? #agchat
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gerrykonen:
Never to old to teach old dog new tricks sometimes change is good ! Q3 #agchat
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JulieMett:
Q3 I wonder if the concentration of production/processing in many of our commodities will not spell doom. #agchat
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PoppyDavis:
@DayAngus W/out public$ 4research it's all private $ undermines consumer confidence that objective "sound science" supports ag #agchat #Q3
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mpaynknoper:
Q4 1) Listen to consumers 2) Identify their hot button 3) Connect #ag with those hot buttons to develop #food literacy. #agchat
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leahbeyer:
Q3: Worried about ag being splintered and not being completely unified on a national level like many states have been able to do. #agchat
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agchick:
Q4 Farmers must put pencil to paper and actively engage in the new paradigm of marketing. Risk mngt part of new tech #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q4 Agriculture needs to become a competitive employer. Hard to recruit new workers with no farm experience. #agchat #agchat
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dairylu:
Q4 SM is one, inviting our communities to our farms is another. Being a vibrant part of our community is huge. #agchat
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drewbender:
Q4 Mainly just keeping the public educated. Groups like HSUS are not going to ever go away. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @leahbeyer: Q3: Worried about ag being splintered & not being unified on a national level like many states have been able to do. #agchat
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DayAngus:
Q4 I think an open mind to getting education and learning new ag practices and trying new technology #agchat
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PotatoPro:
I see the tweets come in fast tonight :) Paul van Eijck, running online portal for the potato industry #agchat
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sollmana:
Q4: Engage your consumer! Their support will def help challenges to productivity brought on by AR #agchat
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kmrivard:
@kellblazek #agchat Q3 The line item involving nutrition and agriculture education in IL were removed. State funding was cut.
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WillRogersToday:
Randall Reeder, Ext. Agricultural Engineer, Ohio State U. (even late for my own question...) #agchat
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agchat:
Please remember to use Q4, Q5, etc with your responses, it helps to archive the chat
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dairypc:
Q4 Thought I'd jump in and let you know I'm listening. #agchat
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sssisk:
Q4 Make ag a dinner table discussion, not just something you see on the evening news #agchat
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lavielamour:
Q4 taking time out to treat the farm like a biz, plan ahead, set goals, work with pros and ask for help/input #agchat
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UddertechInc:
Q4 be positive agvocates. Let the world know that if we dont have land/research/funding for newer and better farms-no more food 4 u! #agchat
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kmrivard:
@kellblazek #agchat Q3 Also, when IL took away the nutrition/ag ed funding, the matching funds from the US gov. were lost.
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agsalesman:
Q4: Showing ppl what I do, which is tough, because I like to stay off radar #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Q4 educating consumers and the next generation of producers. Start as young as possible. Get 4-H & FFA involved in SM for Ag #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
RT @ServiTechInc: Q3: The misunderstanding that GM plants are a new "bad" thing. Been going on a long time, a definite positive! #agchat
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sollmana:
Q4: Continue to invest in youth (i.e. 4-H, FFA, etc) who will create ag technology of the future and be our future support system. #agchat
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ezweber:
Fund Ag in the Classroom, (sorry Fund director for MN here...) #agchat
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agsalesman:
RT @lavielamour: Q4 taking time out to treat the farm like a biz, plan ahead, set goals, work with pros and ask for help/input #agchat
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MarksKiosk:
Q4 Listen to consumers. And...some won't like this... don't be as uncompromising r.e. ideas as the anti-ags. #agchat
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drewbender:
Q4 Incorporating more education in urban areas, just as there are some very good Food Science programs going into downtown cities. #agchat
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AgSource:
Q4: Can we develop checkoff funds for production research no longer being supported by the public sector like we have mktg programs? #agchat
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farmconnect:
RT @agchick: Q4 Farmers must put pencil to paper and actively engage in the new paradigm of marketing. Risk mngt part of new tech #agchat
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JulieMett:
Q4 as a small operator, overcoming regulations intended for the Big Guys, or orchestrated by them, ie USDA in meat-processing #agchat
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PennyFull:
more community-based involvement; maybe like the "garden leases" I've seen. [240/sq ft you plant with the consumer's choice products #agchat
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PoppyDavis:
RT @AgSource: Q4: Can we develop checkoff funds for production research no longer being supported by the public sector like we have mktg programs? #agchat
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nycUlla:
#agchat Q4 what does productivity mean? For our farm low input costs and non-commodity market is very productive.
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Mica_MON:
Mica with Monsanto joining the party. Just realized I'm available on an #agchat night so thought I'd stop in.
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farmconnect:
RT @JulieMett: Q4 as a small operator, overcoming regulations intended for the Big Guys, or orchestrated by them USDA in meat-prssng #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q4 Unification is a start. All growers are growers, it shouldn't be "us" vs. "them" anymore.
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JulieMett:
Q4 we are developing a middle school where kids will actually farm. Research shows ideal for teens, helps them know agrarian past. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q4: Invest in learning more about changing consumer base. Those w/set beliefs r hard 2 sway, but those in middle can be educated. #agchat
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leahbeyer:
Q4: Accepting all forms of production as options but realizing not all will provide enough food for all people. Allow choice. #agchat
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nycUlla:
RT @JulieMett: Q4 as a small operator, overcoming regulations intended for the Big Guys, or orchestrated by them USDA in meat-prssng #agchat
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ssteever:
We appreciate your visibility! RT @agsalesman: Q4: Showing ppl what I do, which is tough, because I like to stay off radar #agchat
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ezweber:
Q4 don't say in one breath "listen 2 consumers' and the next "they don't understand" really listen #agchat
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TruffleMedia:
great point:) RT @nycUlla #agchat Q4 what does productivity mean? For our farm low input costs and non-commodity market is very productive.
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farmeditor:
RT @leahbeyer: Q4: Accepting all forms of production as options but realizing not all will provide enough food 4 ppl. Allow choice. #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q4 Consumers won't wake up 1 day & pay more for status quo products. How do U hold onto productivity improv. $ against supply chain? #agchat
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Kansas_Farmer:
Q4 Stay in contact with younger producers and work hard to prove yourself . Good lookin crops turns heads, strive for excellece #agchat
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agsalesman:
Q4: Make sure kids realize ag is a career beyond farming; agronomists, ag lenders, ect.. #agchat
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MarksKiosk:
Q4 How about an #agchat visit to the hill? Divide up by state. Get the 3-4 issues down. Make appts w reps. #agchat
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farmconnect:
Q4 Getting more farmers and consumers to talk directly without marketers in between them #agchat
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ranchwife4life:
RT @ezweber: Q4 dont say in one breath "listen 2 consumers and the next "they dont understand" really listen/listen & educate #agchat
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DayAngus:
RT @JulieMett: Q4 as a small operator, overcoming regulations intended 4 the Big Guys, or orchestrated by them USDA in meat-prssng #agchat
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wbdairy:
Q4# Keeping the consumer knowledgeable it the best bet #agchat
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cdsills:
Q4 Having people to educate consumers at the point of purchase like a dietitian. Starting educating very young. #agchat
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lavielamour:
Q4 We are a 100 cow dairy but we works w/ many pros. Delegate where needed & focus on the managing the farm not the other way around #agchat
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cownutritionist:
Pretty deep- luv it! RT @ezweber: Q4 dont say in one breath "listen 2 consumers & the next "they dont understand" really listen #agchat
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simetra7:
q4 Support small local family farmers Move away from corporate ownership Community sustainability less dependence on multinationals #agchat
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PotatoPro:
RT @ezweber: Q4 dont say in one breath "listen 2 consumers and the next "they dont understand" really listen #agchat
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akleinschmidt:
Excellent point RT @ezweber Q4 don't say one breath "listen 2 consumers' and the next "they don't understand" really listen #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q4 The reason I'm so passionate about Ag in the Classroom is bcs kids are the future of social movement. They need to understand.
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JMJLaurent:
Q4 always answer the Why?Why do we do that?for consumers and the next generation.And not just because we always done it that way. #agchat
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montserratlj:
@agchick Last full #agchat I participated in, I went looking all the web for local farms. Too much. I got distracted by alpaca farms!
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friendthefarmer:
RT @simetra7: q4 Support small local family farmers > corporate ownership Community sustainability less dependence on multinationals #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q4 Ag needs to learn to speak same language as consumers rather than our own. End of story. #agchat
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WillRogersToday:
"productivity" is often output per hour of labor. Also could be corn yield per pound of Nitrogen, etc. #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet:
Imma consumer wanting transparency, humane, sustainable & environmentally responsible food production I also submitted a Q yesterday #agchat
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TruffleMedia:
#agchat Q4 Productivity measures usually have focus on some quantifiable thing like $ in and food produced out (Isn't that ROI?)...
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billiegirltoo:
RT @dairylu: Q4 SM is one, inviting our communities to our farms is another. Being a vibrant part of our community is huge. #agchat
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Kansas_Farmer:
Q4 I think never miss a chance to goto meetings or workshops! I believe you cant put a price on that education or networking #agchat
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PennyFull:
@WriteNowBiz I saw a "custom" garden pitch but they made it an MLM & didn't have credibility. A real producer could make it work. #agchat
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JulieMett:
Q4 100% with those saying speak consumer language, WITH them rather than AT them. Their concerns, desires are legit. #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q4 consumers respond to keeping their $ in their community, including paying a premium, but need to know who's around. #agchat
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JulieMett:
Q4 Also 100% with those saying maintain our production options. it gets tough when multinationals control the playing field. #agchat
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leahbeyer:
Q4: not saying no comment even if it means we might be misquoted. Looks worse to say no comment. Always be willing be in convo. #agchat
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ranchwife4life:
RT @JulieMett: Q4 100% with those saying speak consumer language, WITH them rather than AT them. Their concerns, desires are legit. #agchat
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AgSource:
Q4: @leahbeyer Many (if not most) checkoff funds are designated for mktg/promo w/limited ability to support production research #agchat
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agchat:
RT @Kansas_Farmer: Q4 never miss a chance to go 2 meetings or workshops! you cant put a price on that education or networking #agchat
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AWAapproved:
Q4 Choose terminology carefully. "Hot buttons" is inflammatory, consumer "concerns" "interests" "choices" more even. #agchat #agchat
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JulieMett:
Q4 Taking consumer concerns seriously includes vegans/enviros etc. They are consumers too. Our best beef customer is a vegetarian. #agchat
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farmconnect:
Q4 Ag PR folks would make points with consumers admitting when there are problems. It is possible to be pro ag and want improvement #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q4 Establishing what the consumer deems "transparent" and "humane" -- lots of variation in how those words are used #agchat
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Longknife12:
@PAfarmgirl and that is why the Republican's need to take back the house and senate. Who will feed the peeps if no one if can farm? #agchat
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MarksKiosk:
Q4 To paraphrase a famous ad guy, "The consumer is not an idiot. The consumer is your..." cousin, uncle, co-worker, minister... #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
@leahbeyer Q4 True enough. 58% of U.S. thinks we're guilty when no comment is the only answer given. Opinion Research Service #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Agreed be part of the solution...if not...you are part of the problem! #agchat
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lavielamour:
Q4 I love the workshops PDPW put on, the really do a good job of pulling in the experts to teach! Very imp to cont learning! #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
RT @AWAapproved: Q4 Choose terminology carefully. "Hot buttons" is inflammatory, consumer "concerns" "interests" "choices" more even #agchat
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ranchwife4life:
RT@PAfarmgirl and that is why the Republicans need to take back the house and senate. Who will feed the peeps if no one if can farm? #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
RT @iTweetMeat: Q4 Establishing what the consumer deems "transparent" and "humane" -- lots of variation in how those words are used #agchat
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leahbeyer:
@AgSource Corn and soybean checkoff has spent millions on production research over the last 10 years. Livestock needs change in act. #agchat
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G_WeberGale:
RT @MarksKiosk: Q4 To paraphrase a famous ad guy, "The consumer is not an idiot. The consumer is your..." cousin, uncle, co-worker, minister... #agchat
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luckytobeinag:
Hello, Bonnie here. Trying to cathup, keep up with the great #agchat convo. First time introduced to say I'm lurking. Keep up the good work
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DayAngus:
Q4 learn from the anit-ag groups they dnt miss a meeting, take lots of notes, & U hear from them l8r when U R in the field #agchat
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Mica_MON:
Wow #agchat has evolved since last time I was on...struggling to keep up with all the great comments.
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sollmana:
Q4: Hold each other accountable. Yes, we have bad apples. Use any means 2 educate we don't condone those ppl and industry is better. #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q4: Education! The more the public knows about our industry the less impact the anti-ag groups will be able to make. #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Don't make Agvocacy a red and blue issue...we need to stick together regardless #agchat
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ServiTechInc:
Q5: It helps to have someone dedicated to job. Have a storyteller to help you. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q4 Ag also needs 2speak on subjects they know. If they dont raise livestock or slaughter animals~refer 2someone else.Dont mis-inform #agchat
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montserratlj:
RT @agchat Q5 ...How do you explain using management practices that improve efficiencies to consumers/ general public? #agchat
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agchat:
Q5 is now up please wrap up the discussion on Q4, please remember to use Q5, Q6, etc with your response #agchat
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ezweber:
Q5: I blog, a lot and have tours to our farm, when they put a real face to ag, people are more understanding #agchat
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NateJaeger:
Q5: the ol' BASF motto, we don't make the beef, we make it healthier. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
If only that could be easy RT @JMJLaurent: Dont make Agvocacy a red and blue issue...we need to stick together regardless #agchat
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PennyFull:
Q5 .. using something I learned in my tech classes .. KISS .. keep it simple stupid #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q5 There's a communication lapse between consumers and farmers. We need to bridge that gap.
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sollmana:
Q5: Break it down. Efficiency paints $$ pic in consumers heads. Explain efficiency is also better 4 enviro and animals. #agchat
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DayAngus:
Q5: First, explain our practices in their language and in their venue like SM #agchat
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Kansas_Farmer:
Q5 does talking bottom line to the general public really speak to them? do they understand? #agchat
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leahbeyer:
q5: before we can talk to consumer we must first form relationship and trust. This takes time. We need to not lead with ag talk. #agchat
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drewbender:
Q5 You have to find a way. Utilize time at Fairs or Shows to give demonstrations and explainations. #agchat
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UddertechInc:
RT @ezweber: Q5: I blog, a lot and have tours to our farm, when they put a real face to ag, people are more understanding #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Q5 again always expain the Why and use language that non-farmers understand.
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farmeditor:
Q5 consuming moms want more time with their families. Farmers are no different. Again speak the language #agchat
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TEFGal:
Q5 No matter what our job, we all want to do it better. Many consumers understand that. We lose them when we talk science. #agchat
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ranchwife4life:
Q5be honest, share your life & how taking care of the land & animals is my income #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q5 At their level with sincerity, in a way that illustrates how they benefit #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q5 Talk to your close friends about it first. They will tell you when you don't make sense. Invaluable feedback. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q5 Come one, come all -- see what I do. We don't "hide" what we do. Tours. That, and #SM! Tweets, blogs, etc. #agchat
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agsalesman:
Q5: facebook, twitter, website; lots of pics of family and kids. Make it real for them #agchat
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sollmana:
Q5: Ask them questions. What about efficiency is uncomfortable to them? Which practices? Why? Learn the real root of their ideas. #agchat
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ezweber:
Q5: Don't use $$ or science to explain. Say "because it is the RIGHT thing to do for my animals, family, etc" #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q5 There needs to be comprehensive cooperation between ALL growers and consumers. Can't let 3rd parties be the information sources.
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tandmark:
If you're into food, you should try to understand agriculture. Check out #agchat, which is going on at this very moment!
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ssteever:
Daniel Mielke a WI farmer running for Congress RT @jrfarms: Q4 Elect good lawmakers and communicate with them. #agchat
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akleinschmidt:
Q5 seems we've been around the barn on this question before. Blogging, SM, tours, ag in classroom, direct connection w/ farmers, etc #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
RT @TEFGal: Q5 No matter what our job, want to do it better. Many consumers understand that. We lose them when we talk science. #agchat
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tefguy:
RT @leahbeyer: q5: before we can talk to consumer we must first form relationship and trust. This takes time. We need to not lead with ag talk. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @agchat: Q5 is now up please wrap up the discussion on Q4, please remember to use Q5, Q6, etc with your response #agchat
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JulieMett:
Q5 we don't. We talk about the awesome product, how it meets consumer desires. health, price, environment etc. #agchat
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AgSource:
Q4: Re. checkoff comment - congrats 4 foresight of pork, corn & soybeans. Dairy and some others have been very limited to mktg/promo #agchat
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cownutritionist:
RT @sollmana: Q5: Break it down. Efficiency paints $$ pic in consumers heads. Explain efficiency is also better 4 enviro & animals. #agchat
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sssisk:
RT @TEFGal: Q5 No matter what our job, we all want to do it better. Many consumers understand that. We lose them when we talk science. #agchat
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NateJaeger:
Q5: change my vocabulary, green vs. efficient, care for vs. grow, etc. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q5 We explain to them how we are better able to manage the resources with no till, less erosion, less pesticides w/ crop rotations, #agchat
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drewbender:
RT @sollmana: Q5: Ask them questions. What about efficiency is uncomfortable? Which practices? Learn the real root of their ideas. #agchat
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lavielamour:
Q5 w/ as much detail as time will allow, try 2 answer the 5W?'s so that its understood that there is a reason we do wht we do. #agchat
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amsjost:
Q5 I wonder if consumers are taking SM seriously though?
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DayAngus:
Q5: There is not enough farmers speaking with children. They need to see us as real people. Build trust #agchat
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MADGEAustralia:
Q5 You will need independent evaluation of the health, environment, welfare costs of Improved Efficiencies. #agchat
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nwfoodette:
RT @tandmark: If you're into food, you should try to understand agriculture. Check out #agchat, which is going on at this very moment!
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mpaynknoper:
RT @leahbeyer: Q5 before we can talk to consumer we must first form relationship & trust. Takes time. We need to not lead w/ag talk. #agchat
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billiegirltoo:
RT @kmrivard: #agchat Q5 There needs to be comprehensive cooperation between ALL growers and consumers. Can't let 3rd parties be the information sources.
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PotatoPro:
Q5 Is hard.... Imagining here e.g. how to explain that a larger scale often means higher productivity. Speaking of "hot buttons".... #agchat
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DayAngus:
RT @leahbeyer: q5: before we cn talk 2 consumer we must 1st form relationship & trust. ths takes time. We need 2 not lead w/ag talk. #agchat
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simetra7:
Without farmers there are NO consumers. Without consumers, NO farmers. We need each other. Work together. #agchat
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JulieMett:
Q5 if consumer has questions, we give a tour, answer questions, pet the cows, smell the fresh air. No sweat, they love it. #agchat
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agsalesman:
Q5: they want to know that a real family produces their food...give them a face w/ the product #agchat
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PoppyDavis:
Well I've been studying jrnalism 2answer #Q5 &it is sort of kicking my hind-side.In a science jrnlsm class now,harder than it looks. #agchat
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Mica_MON:
Q5. Efficiency as a consumer means your cutting corners on quality. Efficiency doesn't translate well. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Just bought one today! Will be using it to agvocate this summer! RT @iTweetMeat: Q5 Get a Flip camera and start a YouTube channel. #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Q5 Always give the answer to Why? and make it personal ...tell your own farm's story. #agchat
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carrieoliver:
@JulieMett Great answer! My main computer (brand new) has spinning ball of death so fired up old geezer computer. 2 slow 2 follow #agchat :(
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iTweetMeat:
Q5 Average blogger - under 30 and sociable. Average farmer - over 50 and always busy. How do we bridge that? #agchat
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RayLinDairy:
Q5 We need to have a conversation with the users of R products 2 explain why we do what we do to grow/raise food, fuel, & fiber #agchat
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follownathan:
Do you think Biz Stone and Mark Zuckerberg are farmers? RT @amsjost: Q5 I wonder if consumers are taking SM seriously though? #agchat
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FEeditors:
Q5 We must be responsible for telling "our side" of story. One way is to bring young students in to see our farms, plants, etc. #agchat
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kmrivard:
RT @iTweetMeat: Q5 Average blogger - under 30 and sociable. Average farmer - over 50 and always busy. How do we bridge that? #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q5 Put it in terms that make sense to someone who hasn't been on a farm & don't put in ag terms... #agchat
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FairFoodFight:
RT @sollmana: Q4: Hold each other accountable. Yes, we have bad apples. Use any means 2 educate we don't condone those ppl. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
RT @simetra7: Without farmers there are NO consumers. Without consumers, NO farmers. We need each other. Work together. #agchat
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PennyFull:
RT @JulieMett: Q5 if consumer has questions, we give a tour, answer questions, pet the cows, smell the fresh air. No sweat, they lov #agchat
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AgriLawyer:
Craig Raysor, Ag and Food Attorney out of Memphis, just came in from a bone-shattering run in the cold #agchat
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agsalesman:
kmrivard: TWITTER!!! : Q5 Average blogger - under 30 and sociable. Average farmer - over 50 and always busy. How do we bridge that? #agchat
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JulieMett:
@iTweetMeat: do what my family has done -- engage the younger generation in what they do best, SM w/ friends (from city) :) #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
Q5 Maybe start w/stopping same old same old clichés...like we're feedin the world...gen public is tired of em #agchat
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farmeditor:
Language is important as is that personal relationship. Three generations ago everyone was connected to a farm. Not so anymore #agchat
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friendthefarmer:
Q5 Efficiency viewed as bad by consumers when = food borne illness, loss of taste, poor animal welfare. Food diff than manufacuring #agchat
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lavielamour:
Q5 I also invite anyone I can to come and see fist hand a working farm. #agchat
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TruffleMedia:
#agchat Q5 IMHO most ppl are not emotional/invested in knowing more about efficiencies; most consumers want to know $,good,safe,yummy
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iTweetMeat:
Q5 Keep it conversational and something one can relate to -- The "my know how" is better than your "I've read how" ain't working! #agchat
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MarksKiosk:
@amsjost Q5 ... Unfortunately consumers don't know what to believe. They already have full lives and take info as it comes. #agchat
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kmrivard:
To my non-ag followers, I apologize for my tweet overload. Participating in #agchat tnoight!
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yourlocalfoods:
Q5 Note: this consumer likes numbers, appreciate farmers who match practices to prices. Also feel, appreciate & will reward passion #agchat
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leahbeyer:
Q5: get in front of those consumers with the most influence before they have questions. Sponsor their big events like blissdom. #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Hi: Chuck Zimmerman, President of ZimmComm New Media, publisher of AgWired.com. Busy biodiesel blogging. Just checking in. #AgChat
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OppieOnAg:
Help farmers feel comfortable RT @iTweetMeat: Q5 Avg blogger - <30 and sociable. Avg farmer - >50 and busy. How do we bridge that? #agchat
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TruffleMedia:
#agchat Q5 so any explaining on efficiencies have to directly address $,good,safe,yummy food and less about efficiencies themselves
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agropinion:
RT @iTweetMeat Q5 Keep it conversational,something can relate to --"my know how" is better than your "I've read how" ain't working! #agchat
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cownutritionist:
Q5- Make those personal connections. On the plane, with friends and family not in ag, with neighbors #agchat
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Kansas_Farmer:
Q5 4 larger operations some management practices arent an option, most are + to the enviro. and help lessen our carbon footprint #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Bridging the gap...if we plant the seeds in the next genersation there is no GAP. Teach Agvocacy from and early & teach 2 FFA & 4-H #agchat
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drewbender:
Q5 Utilizing and funding our state and national commodity groups to help with their publications and programs. #agchat
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AgSource:
Q5: The best marketers are better listeners than talkers. Too many of us feel we can solve problems by talking but are not hearing #agchat
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PennyFull:
So true. Big chasm between farm and public now. RT @farmeditor: .. 3 gen ago everyone was connected to a farm. Not so anymore #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Lots of great feedback/responses tonight, find myself RTing more than normal.
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farmeditor:
q5 farmers need to read more Cosmo and Good Houskeeping and Oprah and less of farm pubs to learn to speak their language #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q5 google a basic farm phrase and the first page is local/organic #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Better late than never. Hi everyone from Colorful Colorado. Hope your day was as great working with farmers as mine was. #agchat #agchat
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sssisk:
Q5 Keep it simple. Too much high level information leaves too much room for misinterpretation. Ha, I'm a poet :) #agchat
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AgriLawyer:
@farmeditor One Cosmo quiz made me question everything of my manhood, so that is a dark alley I care not to suggest to others. #agchat
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Earthnik:
RT @AgSource Q5 best marketers R better listeners than talkers. 2 many of us feel we can solve problems by talking but R not hearing #agchat
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lavielamour:
Q5 get farmers off the farm and into the general pop. it doesnt help to just preach to the choir! #agchat
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agropinion:
So true RT @farmeditor: q5 farmers need to read Cosmo, Good Houskeeping, Oprah, less of farm pubs to learn to speak their language #agchat
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Mica_MON:
Q5. "Efficiency" has a lot of negative connotations associated w/it. What are we really trying to say? Maybe there is a better word. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
RT @farmeditor: q5 farmers need to read more Cosmo, Good Houskeeping & Oprah and less of farm pubs to learn to speak their language #agchat
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MarksKiosk:
Q5 Final thought. Lately been to eat w some vegans, macrobiotic folks (gasp!) been to restaurants. Get out, get their perspectives. #agchat
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RayLinDairy:
Q5 Have a great 30 second elevator speech about who you are, what you do & why! #agchat
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JeffFowle:
RT @AgSource Q5 best marketers R better listeners than talkers. 2 many of us feel we can solve problems by talking but R not hearing #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q5 Always carry a camera and take pics of all the GOOD that happens on your farm/store/market/kitchen. Then post 'em. #agchat
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PennyFull:
Outsource s/n? RT @iTweetMeat: Q5 Avg blogger - u/ 30 & sociable. Average farmer - over 50 & always busy. How do we bridge that? #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
RT @AgSource:The best marketers are better listeners than talkrs.2many of us feel we can solve problems talking but are not hearing #agchat
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PoppyDavis:
Imagine urban consumer is ur great-grt-grt-grt grandchild 3 generations removed from farm but smart&interested shares ur values #agchat #Q5
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JulieMett:
So many good responses, totally gave up on RT'ing. And coming so fast, will have to re-read tomorrow! :) #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q5: We need to put the info where the consumer is... not necessarily where we are most comfortable #agchat
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TruffleMedia:
And New York Post / Entertainment weekly! RT @farmeditor q5 farmers need to read more Cosmo,Good Houskeeping,Oprah, less farm pubs.. #agchat
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leahbeyer:
So true! RT @MarksKiosk: Q5 Lately been to eat w some vegans, macrobiotic folks (gasp!). Get out, get their perspectives. #agchat
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Mica_MON:
Much better than "efficiencies." :) RT @RayLinDairy: Q5 Have a great 30 second elevator speech about who you are, what you do & why! #agchat
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FEeditors:
Want your eyes opened? Go to a 4th grade classroom & ask kids to draw pics of a farm. You'll see impressions you want to change. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q5 Have more content from consumers on Ag radio, many of us get lots of info there. #agchat
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agchick:
That sounds familiar... RT @RayLinDairy: Q5 Have a great 30 second elevator speech about who you are, what you do & why! #agchat
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farmconnect:
Q5 Don't try to tell them what music not to listen to - they will just tune everything else you say out #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Great idea! RT @RayLinDairy: Q5 Have a great 30 second elevator speech [introduction] about who you are, what you do & why! #agchat
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luckytobeinag:
RT @leahbeyer: q5: before we cn talk 2 consumer we must 1st form relationship & trust. ths takes time.We need 2 not lead w/ ag talk. #agchat
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farmeditor:
The KISS principle! RT @sssisk: Q5 Keep it simple. Too much high level info, too much room for misinterpretation. #agchat
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sollmana:
RT @FEeditors: Want ur eyes opened? Go to 4th grade class & ask kids 2 draw pics of a farm. Youll see impressions u want to change. #agchat
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OppieOnAg:
RT @MarksKiosk: Q5 Lately been to eat w some vegans, macrobiotic folks (gasp!) been to restaurants. Get out, get their perspectives #agchat
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JulieMett:
to my non-ag friends, we are discussing the challenges facing food production, interesting stream over at #agchat!
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CulinaryHatchet:
Isnt #agchat about efficiency tonight? How did it once again degrade into good ol boys chat abt how to protect your status quo using #SM?
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sollmana:
@follownathan Are ideas being presented wrong? What would you like to see from producers re: efficient techniques/processes? #agchat
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PennyFull:
Ironically, I think games like the popular one on Facebook (Farmville) may help change the general perception of farms #agchat
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sssisk:
Q5 I still like "Without Agriculture you'd be naked and hungry." #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @agchat: Q6 - Some Mgmt practices & technologies are more controversial. Have you stopped using some for this reason? #agchat
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ServiTechInc:
May disappear for a bit. Lab puppy woke up and seems to think he needs exercise. #agchat
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twip2:
@kmrivard I look for any question is all I don't want to get you off topic #agchat but yes definitely handles those and more
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OppieOnAg:
Healthy animals, safe food RT @iTweetMeat Q5 what do we replace the feeding the world phrase with? needs to be more personal. #agchat
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agchat:
Please remember to use Q6, Q7, etc with your responses it helps with archiving the data #agchat
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montserratlj:
RT @agchat Q6 ...Some Mgmt practices & technologies are more controversial. Have U stopped using some 4 this reason? #agchat
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DayAngus:
30 second convo can happen anywhere checkout line, airplane, statehouse, school. Never stop agvocating! #agchat
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sollmana:
Q6: We've never used gestation crates (not enough animals, no need) so group pens into farrowing crates is the norm #agchat
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AgriLawyer:
Q6: Can't speak to personal exp. here, but I hope the controversy causes producers to at lease examine concerns before any action. #agchat
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ezweber:
Q6: we went organic- I guess that answers the question quite nicely #agchat
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carrieoliver:
@agchat To passive observer w/ slow comp, this dialog sounds like exercise in how do we get people 2 think what we want them 2 think #agchat
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leahbeyer:
We should capitalize on it! RT @PennyFull: Ironically, I think games like the FB Farmville help change general perception of farms #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q6 Mny processors don't use irradiation b/c of pub skepticism; More and more farmers bypass Pasteurization b/c of pub misinformation #agchat
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Mica_MON:
Q5. I know mine is a lot of work! :) RT @PennyFull: Ironically, I think games like the popular one on Facebook (Farmville) may help #agchat
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sollmana:
Q6: Recent research showing no real difference clipping teeth. This winter's litters will be un-clipped. #agchat
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leahbeyer:
Q6: We need to remember that what is legal is not always perceived right by neighbors. i.e. land application of manure #agchat
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AgriLawyer:
Q6: Even if one decides to stay with familiar methods, I hope its based on rational decision weighing in all factors. #agchat
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FEeditors:
RT @DayAngus: 30 second convo can happen anywhere checkout line, airplane, statehouse, school. Never stop agvocating! #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q6 I don't recommend tail docking. No need and painful if not done correctly.
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JulieMett:
Eagerly trying to read all the Q6. My answer is: we are skeptical about the super-hi density mob grazing. Doesn't seem right. #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Q6 Some dairys in our area dock tails. I don't-never have. It is a visual I prefer not to have in my pasture. #agchat
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DayAngus:
Q6 economics, well-documented sound science, and practical for my operation to use a practice and technology #agchat
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n_web:
hi all, Nick from MON Public Affairs lurking while I work. First visit in a while . . . I'm sure y'all missed me . . . #agchat
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dairylu:
Q6 We no longer dock tails on our cows, but that was our choice, not necessarily pressure. #agchat
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PoppyDavis:
@follownathan not a farmer but interested in food & society & land use since I was abt. 12 yrs old & working in ag whole adult life #agchat
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UddertechInc:
Q6 some others, the way we manage our crops-water, manure, tillage-mainly b/c better ways were found-not necessarily scrutiny #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q6 If a farm asks me to dehorn and castrate, I always use local anesthesia and/or pain control meds. #agchat
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PennyFull:
Isn't "how do we get people 2 think what we want them 2 think" how all businesses are run? Public perception = success or failure. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Or not a choice in CA RT @dairylu: Q6 We no longer dock tails on our cows, but that was our choice, not necessarily pressure. #agchat
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DayAngus:
Agree RT @AgriLawyer: Q6: Even if 1 decides 2 stay w/familiar methods, I hope its based on rational decision weighing all factors. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q6: We docking lamb tails longer-at least fit a pencil under. Still gets at sanitation, but better 4 animal & reduces prolapses. #agchat
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WillRogersToday:
Q6. Not easy choice. Use no-till with Roundup, or go organic and plow with more soil erosion? #agchat
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TEFGal:
Q6 Apply manure based on soil fertility. Group housing with RFID tags. Low till practices #agchat
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homegrownshow:
Hi Jay Matteson here, 1st timer, ag economic developer and radio show host interesting convo! #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
Communication is 2 way street; means talking &listening;both farm &consumer #agchat
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dairylu:
Q6 There are several antibiotics that are no longer available for food animal uses. #agchat
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agropinion:
Q6 the controversy over hormones means we can sell hormone free beef for a premium #agchat.
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JMJLaurent:
Q6 I try to be aware of what my farm looks like to non-Ag folks who drive past. I want it to be a good image. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Catalfold here. RT @sollmana: Q6: We dock lambs tails longer. Still gets at sanitation, but better 4 animal & reduces prolapses. #agchat
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PennyFull:
RT @JMJLaurent: Q6 I try to be aware of what my farm looks like to non-Ag folks who drive past. I want it to be a good image. #agchat
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AWAapproved:
RT @JMJLaurent: Q6 Some dairys in our area dock tails. I dont-never have. It is a visual I prefer not to have in my pasture. #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Because of preserving human safety! RT @dairylu: Q6 There are several antibiotics that are no longer available for food animal uses. #agchat
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ezweber:
RT @JMJLaurent: Q6 I try to be aware of what my farm looks like to non-Ag folks who drive past. I want it to be a good image. #agchat
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DayAngus:
RT @JMJLaurent: Q6 I try 2 B aware of wht my farm looks lk 2 non-Ag folks who drive past. I wnt it 2 B a gd image. #agchat
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FEeditors:
@cowartandmore Yes, if anyone thinks image isn't impt., I guarantee they'll think differently after seeing things thru eyes of babes #agchat
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carrieoliver:
@agchat Which is why I raised it. Having troubles participating, just seeing bits & pieces, so passing along an observation #agchat
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leahbeyer:
Q5: Some have gone 2 grass fed beef that graze next to their gmo beans and corn. Serving two different customers on the same farm. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Very important! RT @JMJLaurent: Q6 I try 2Baware of what farm looks like 2 non-Ag folks who drive past. I want it 2B a good image. #agchat
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mlewindy:
Q6 Going Organic, or Natural or Non rBST or hormone free.. Pits farmer agains farmer..#agchat
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Infohorse:
@PennyFull Public perception = success or failure. #agchat That is the definition of Brand. Food and Family, easy to build brand perception
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agchat:
Please use the Q# with your response such as Q7, Q8, etc. #agchat
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PotatoPro:
@PennyFull Q6 Probably Yes. But if the image is too different from the reality the whole construct will fall down hard one day #agchat
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docbickel:
1st time here 2-intrsting chats!@homegrownshow Jay Matteson here, 1st timer, ag economic developer, radio show host intrsting convo! #agchat
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WriteNowBiz:
@agropinion much misunderstanding on hormone topic; people see animal in heat &it's "full of hormones" w/o regard to it's natural! #agchat
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montserratlj:
I'm not sure I want to know what tail-docking is and I'm afraid to look for Google or Bing images. #agchat Q6
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Porkchop1950:
Q6, Foster the fact that compost application can work hand in hand with commercial application grow a crop improve the soil. #agchat
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cownutritionist:
Q7- I think rotational grazing is one way a pasture based organic system could be efficient #agchat
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MarksKiosk:
Q7 Gets back to an earlier point about how you measure productivity. #agchat
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akleinschmidt:
@Mica_MON good question. I think it comes down to a personal/business philosophy more so than anything else. Just guessing. #agchat
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Kansas_Farmer:
Q7 where there is a will there is a way, If we are forced to go that way they will have to be hands down! Hopefully its not 2morrow #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q7 Efficient yes. Serving a market, yes. I don't believe it can feed the world. Room for variety of #ag practices. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
No doubt. Esp since "hormone-free" is a LIE. RT @mlewindy: Q6 Going Organic, or Natural or Non rBST or hormone free. #agchat
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CHIMGResources:
Check out #agchat every Tuesday, 8-10 p.m. Eastern Time: conversation: raising food, feed, fuel, fiber.
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urbangarden:
Check out #agchat every Tuesday, 8-10 p.m. Eastern Time: conversation: raising food, feed, fuel, fiber.
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cookcountyext:
Check out #agchat every Tuesday, 8-10 p.m. Eastern Time: conversation: raising food, feed, fuel, fiber.
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FarmerHaley:
Q7 - organic methods can be profitable and efficient, but currently is not as efficient as conventional farmingnot sure if it can b #agchat
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ezweber:
Q7:ohh my Q made the cut. answer: we are finding a lot of efficiencies, we didn't realize were there. #agchat
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WillRogersToday:
Q6. One farmer's "poison" is another farmer's pathway to weedfree fields, higher yields, and higher Productivity. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
RT @FarmerHaley: Q7 - organic methods can be profitable and efficient, but currently not as efficient as conventional farming #agchat
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agropinion:
@WriteNowBiz I would never say hormone free is better. We don't market cuts of meat, just calves--making money becuz of high demand. #agchat
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PAfarmgirl:
Q7: i still see major problems with organic field crops, hard to be economical due to weeds, labor, low demand for crops #agchat
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lavielamour:
Q6 I prfer not to dock tails, on the animals I own so I don't. We also use more natural prods before reaching for AB in mast cases #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q7 I try to talk to all different types of producers, lots to learn from them also. #agchat
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MarksKiosk:
@mlewindy Q7 It seems various production practices pit one against the other only if each uses a negative sell. #agchat
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dairylu:
Q7 we are not organic but like using fly predator wasps for fly control instead of chemicals. #agchat
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leahbeyer:
Q7: Organic is one of many methods needed to provide food sustainable food to world. Some land more efficient than others w/organic. #agchat
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ezweber:
Q7: grazing= less manure hauling and tmr mixing, less $$ on vet, chemicals,etc #agchat
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DayAngus:
Q7 A local farmer has a small % of organic certified due to its labor intensity. #agchat
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sollmana:
@montserratlj Docking is process of shortening tail (also happens w/some dogs I think) Keeps manure away from body=reduce disease. #agchat
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AgriLawyer:
Q7: The ? would be whether that is the aim of the majority of organic farmers - I'm sure some will disagree, but I don't think it is #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q7: Of course! But IMO not for the same affordable price as what we want to pay in the stores... #agchat
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JeffACSH:
Q7 How can organic farming possibly be efficient and highly productive, if it requires tying hands behind back #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Q7 I think it is just supply and demand. There is a group demanding organic. But Organic cannot feed the world. #agchat
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follownathan:
Q7 Sure if you want watered down organic regulations that get shipped to your plate from a monofarm in CA #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
No multicellular organism is "hormone-free." Pls stop using that phrase. TY. #agchat
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ezweber:
Q7: also proper crop rotation and soil mang means only one cult pass through the fields #agchat
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MarksKiosk:
Snow blower calling...sounds suspiciously like spouse...have fun all. #agchat
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JeffACSH:
Q7 If organic farming were more efficient, why would farmers spend $ on non-organic technologies? To WASTE money? #tcot #agchat
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drewbender:
Agreed RT @JMJLaurent: Q7 I think it is just supply and demand. There is a group demanding organic. Organic cannot feed the world. #agchat
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akleinschmidt:
Q7 ones I have visited have a loooong way to go be efficient & highly productive; BUT in fairness, they admit that is not their goal #agchat
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sollmana:
@JeffACSH Tying hands behind back pretty narrow way 2 look at it. I'm not organic but mindset totally diff from comm & that's okay! #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q7 Looking to add cover crops w our no till for better fertility and weed suppression #agchat
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AgriLawyer:
Q7: Realization of market and growing demand is important for organics, not cynicism of other methods. #agchat
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carrieoliver:
@ksfarmboy That's thing, no such thing as the consumer any more than there is the farmer. Removing as many layers b/t good for both #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
less herbcide for me RT @ezweber: Q7: also proper crop rotation and soil mang means only one cult pass through the fields #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Q7 just hate that sometimes the organic, grass-fed. etc. feel like they are on the other side of the fence from me. We are all Ag! #agchat
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agropinion:
Q7 We need all methods, all sizes of farming to meet demand and provide what consumer wants. #agchat
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farmeditor:
And recognize the dif. in regional needs. What works outside metro area might not work in KS! RT @mpaynknoper: Q7 Room for variety #agchat
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Mica_MON:
Q7 Why does organic have to be efficient? Not saying it isn't, just asking why that has to be part of definition. #agchat
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follownathan:
Q7 I dont think the goal of REAL orgainc is efficient and productive. Goal is food with dense nutrition that restores the soil #agchat
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JeffACSH:
@sollmana I don't know about narrow. Perhaps you mean novel. I do try to encourage different mindsets. Glad it is okay :-) #agchat.
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sollmana:
Q7: Def look @ how efficiency's measured. Is less total product produced? Maybe. But can make more $. Good use of resources IMHO #agchat
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agchat:
Q8 What is the "tipping point" in the decision on using Conventional vs. Organic farming practices? #agchat
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WillRogersToday:
Q7. Organic corn grown using ridge-tillage could be quite productive. Minimum erosion. Add manure and cover crop for fertility. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @agchat: Q8 What is the "tipping point" in the decision on using Conventional vs. Organic farming practices? #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Agree with @Mica_MON Q7 Ydoes organic have to be efficient? Not saying it isn't, just asking Y that has to be part of definition. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q7 #agchat Once again...why is it "us" vs. "them?" If you're a farmer, you're a farmer. Learn to work together, ya buttheads.
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PoppyDavis:
Question of efficiency & organic has everything 2do with definition of efficiency. Mono-cropped organic not particularly efcnt. #agchat Q7
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JacksonFarms:
Q7 organic crops are better at some places than other. Certain places have to much weed or insect pressure. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q7 Mny use "efficient" interchangably w/ "profitable." IMHO, 2 vry diff things. Efficient should be >food for <$, Not >$ for <food. #agchat
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AgSource:
Q7: Need to create niches and fill them. But with dwindling numbers need to remember we are in this together #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q8 I think it's a matter of looking at maximizing profits based upon resources. #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Can Work Together @agchat Q8 What is the "tipping point" in the decision on using Conventional vs. Organic farming practices? #agchat
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PotatoPro:
Q7 Change the definition of efficient: Yield/ha ---> Yield/inputs. Suddenly things look quite different #agchat
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amsjost:
Q8 As Americans, we are asked to have high efficiency, so we can't help but think and strive for that. #agchat
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ezweber:
Q8: If you can get past the paper work, we r finding it a very sustainable ($$) way to farm #agchat
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PoppyDavis:
Diverse organic w/ animal weed control/fertilizer & floral insectiaries can b closed system & very efficient. #agchat Q7
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akleinschmidt:
@ezweber this is the point, organic farmers don't view it as a waste of time. They're filling a need/niche. Definitely not for all #agchat
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DayAngus:
Q8 For our farm it would take banning conventional farming. Then u would take away my right to farm #agchat
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urbangarden:
@agchat very interesting chat, grandparents and in-laws farmers, in Chicago 25 yrs-lot of urbanites don't understand what Ag is #agchat
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friendthefarmer:
Q8 Why is the Q conventional vs organic? Sustainable gets most of the benefits but without the USDA label #agchat
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amsjost:
RT @dairylu: Q8 tipping point #1, I cannot responsibly care for my dairy animals without carefully using antibiotics on sick animals #agchat
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akleinschmidt:
Another excellent point RT @PotatoPro Q7 Change the definition of efficient: Yield/ha ---> Yield/inputs. Suddenly things look diff't #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q8 Potential profitability by capitalizing on emotion and speculation. #agchat
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lavielamour:
Q7 Sure! there are methods we can all learn from in Organic, but us a whole, no I dont think so #agchat
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Mica_MON:
Great insight. RT @amsjost: Q8 As Americans, we are asked to have high efficiency, so we cant help but think and strive for that. #agchat
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organicnymilk1:
Q8 60 cow dairy, 55 lb herd avg, can send kids to college and not need food stamps or farm sub. and leave earth in better shape #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @dairylu: Q8 tipping point #1, I cannot responsibly care for my dairy animals without carefully using antibiotics on sick animals #agchat
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follownathan:
Heard that a bit RT @ezweber: Q8: If you can get past the paper work, we r finding it a very sustainable ($$) way to farm #agchat
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JulieMett:
RT @agchat: Q8 What is the "tipping point" in the decision for organic? Us: Meets personal ideals, lifestyle desire as farmer #agchat
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UddertechInc:
RT @dairylu: Q8 tipping point #1, I cannot responsibly care for my dairy animals without carefully using antibiotics on sick animals #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q8 Too much fuel usage and nutrient oxidation in organic, no till fits our farm better. #agchat
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DayAngus:
I agree! RT @lavielamour: Q7 Sure! there are methods we can all learn from in Organic, but us a whole, no I dont think so #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q8 There does not have to be a tipping pt. Grow a crop w/ conv. pract and grow the soil health organically. Have to ch opinions. #agchat
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WillRogersToday:
Q7. In 1930s, practically all farming was organic. Not very productivity compared to today. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q8 Instead of thinking maximizing production, we need to think optimizing. It takes diversity. #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q8 It's mostly a business decision. Will the niche create an acceptable profit margin? #agchat
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PoppyDavis:
Bigger issue is definition of efficient.1critique of modern ag is that it externalizes costs, efficient 2farm but not society. #agchat Q7
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yourlocalfoods:
Q7 organic yields are improving, premium price (for now), nonorganic input costs are rising. Worth crunching numbers sometimes. #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q8 People don't realize it doesn't need to be "one or the other."
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ezweber:
@dairylu: you can still use antibiotics, you just need to sell the animal or move it to another farm #agchat
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farmeditor:
Q8 Its a business, driven by the consumer. If the consumer wants organic, it's darn sure gonna have to keep me in biz. $$$$food #agchat
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Kansas_Farmer:
Q8 good question but I dont forget organic and conventional , arent we all in the same boat? #agchat
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kellblazek:
Q8 Some farmers are essentially organic already, so the tipping point is realizing the branding gain in getting certified. #agchat
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DayAngus:
RT @JeffFowle: Q8 Instead of thinking maximizing production, we need to think optimizing. It takes diversity. #agchat
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billiegirltoo:
RT @dairylu: Q8 tipping point #1, I cannot responsibly care for my dairy animals without carefully using antibiotics on sick animals. #agchat
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amsjost:
RT@Farm3rsDaught3r:@kmrivardThe usvs them,I feel, is bcsome organicstake advantageof the misconceptionsto increasetheir marketpower. #agchat
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lavielamour:
Q8 for our farm it just comes down to what works. If it's organic and does the job all the better! #agchat
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akleinschmidt:
Q8 Don't know--not many ask (me) about organic. I've had several dozen ask about high tunnel farms, cover crops, etc #agchat
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PennyFull:
RT @kellblazek: Q8 Some farmers are essentially organic already, so the tipping point is realizing the branding gain in getting cert #agchat
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Kansas_Farmer:
Q8 WOW I cant type tonight, What I ment was: Good question but Organic or not arent we all in the same boat? #agchat
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n_web:
Q8: does there need to be a tipping point? Consumer demand helps decide in some regards. #agchat
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drewbender:
RT @n_web: Q8: does there need to be a tipping point? Consumer demand helps decide in some regards. #agchat
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montserratlj:
RT @agchat Q8 What is the "tipping point" in the decision on using Conventional vs. Organic farming practices? #agchat
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WillRogersToday:
Q7. China is far more "organic" than US. In China 43% of population works on a farm. In US, less than 2%. That's ag productivity. #agchat
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cownutritionist:
Q9- Labor needs (i.e., timed AI programs or 3x v. 2x milking), coops making decisions and making farms abide by them #agchat
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simetra7:
Sick animals should be the exception NOT the rule @dairylu responsibly using antibiotics on sick animals #agchat
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PotatoPro:
Q8 Organic vs Conv is too black and white. Some shades of grey in between would help move Ag in right direction #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
It is where your market is. RT @agchat Q8 What is the "tipping point" in the decision on using Conv vs. Organic farming practices? #agchat
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n_web:
@akleinschmidt Thanks and likewise. Tuesdays been busy and had to watch my Billikens tonight! so joining super late. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q8 no till farmers are incorporating cover crops and looking harder at soil biology and managing nutrient ratios. #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q9 Always! Must have good management in place to assess and reassess new practices. #agchat
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amsjost:
I'm out for the night. Looking forward to reading updates in the morning. #agchat
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amsjost:
I'm out for the night. Looking forward to reading updates in the morning. #agchat
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PoppyDavis:
@agsalesman Why so important 2talk abt. IPM and local etc. so customers can understand why2buy local IPM apple over imported organic #agchat
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sollmana:
Q8: Personal prefs & beliefs about feasibility play into it. Some feel can't do farming w/o synthetics. Others think they can & r. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
RT @PotatoPro: Q8 Organic vs Conv is too black and white. Some shades of grey in between would help move Ag in right direction #agchat
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Kansas_Farmer:
Q9 start up costs can some times be very very high ie. No-Till the equipment is very $ if u dont have any. esp. for small producers #agchat
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PennyFull:
Q is where's the gray? RT @PotatoPro: Q8 Organic vs Conv is 2 black & white. Some shades of grey between would help #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q9 Consumer understanding, gov't regulations, and the rift between different types of growers.
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DayAngus:
Q9 Challenges: Regulations and consumer acceptance of efficiency measures #agchat
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sssisk:
RT @kmrivard: #agchat Q9 Consumer understanding, gov't regulations, and the rift between different types of growers.
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yourlocalfoods:
Q8, 3rd option too, e.g. Fraser Valley Direct Farm marketing Assoc, 70+members. 3-4x revenue selling direct? Nice productivity goal. #agchat
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dairylu:
And of course they definitely are the exception. RT @simetra7: Sick animals should be the exception NOT the rule. #agchat
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akleinschmidt:
Q9 I would agree with what has been posted already: startup costs can be very, very large. Definite challenge. #agchat
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farmeditor:
Q9 not having a guaranteed market to recoup the lost efficiencies by abandoning some technologies. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q9 Sometimes it takes a complete change in the system, this includes the mind also. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q9: Learning about new practices and changing from the old is always difficult #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
So true. RT @farmeditor: Q9 not having a guaranteed market to recoup the lost efficiencies by abandoning some technologies. #agchat
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Infohorse:
Organic is a little 1970's. Could there be a new category - something like Healthy Food from Farm to Store. Disease free, tested. #agchat
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ezweber:
Agree vry scary RT @farmeditor: Q9 not having a guaranteed market to recoup the lost efficiencies by abandoning some technologies. #agchat
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DayAngus:
RT @farmeditor: Q9 not having a guaranteed market to recoup the lost efficiencies by abandoning some technologies. #agchat
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AgSource:
Q9: More consensus from dwindling # of farmers to deal with those who oppose all of us would go a long way to overcoming challenges #agchat
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drewbender:
It's too bad some don't want change RT @ksfarmboy: Q9 Sometimes it takes a complete change in the system, includes the mind also. #agchat
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agchat:
Q10 & final 1- What is the one executable idea you will act upon as a result of our conversation tonight? #agchat
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friendthefarmer:
Q9 seen research: consumers will prefer local over shipped-in organic. Local + sustainable will appeal to significant % of pop #agchat
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sssisk:
Mind is probably the hardest part! @ksfarmboy Q9 Sometimes it takes a complete change in the system, this includes the mind also. #agchat
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PennyFull:
Yes. New/old gen issues w/ my fam RT @sollmana: Q9: Learning about new practices and changing from the old is always difficult #agchat
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n_web:
Q9: heard a good line today from C. Arnot: the ag production systems change, but the people farming don't. Need to share that story. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @agchat: Q10 & final 1- What is the one executable idea you will act upon as a result of our conversation tonight? #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q9 No matter your tip thoughts it comes down to having a market for the product and getting it there profitably and in good shape. #agchat
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DayAngus:
RT @n_web: Q9:hrd a gd line 2day from C. Arnot: the ag production systems change, but the ppl farming dont. Need 2 share that story. #agchat
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n_web:
Q10: Only on her for 3 Qs, and I've been meaning to do this: try to learn more about organic farming. #agchat
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Mica_MON:
Q10 Sharing my takeaways with my colleagues in the office. Some good thoughts on how to communicate better. #agchat
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PoppyDavis:
@PennyFull Grey definitely in Ca.project w/ biological cotton reduced chemical applications 70% in place where organic not possible. #agchat
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montserratlj:
RT @agchat: Q10 & final 1- What is the one executable idea you will act upon as a result of our conversation tonight? #agchat
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carrieoliver:
@jefffowle Yes, while focus on efficiency a core component to any business, one can lose site of uniqueness and quality on the way #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q10 Continue my local ag advocacy work, continue to be the dinner-runner for the farmers I love, and continue to learn.
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hyperlocavore:
#agchat @Q9 - When the people demand change through congress, I think they have to support the change thru subsidy to famfarms 4 changes.
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PeteAlexion:
Q10 Support organic beer after it becomes efficient while listening to the consumers??? #agchat
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Mica_MON:
Me too. RT @n_web: Q10: Only on her for 3 Qs, and Ive been meaning to do this: try to learn more about organic farming.
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JMJLaurent:
Q10 Get my "elevator" talk ready...or in my community the "gas pump" talk! Gotta get out and tell my story and not to the choir! #agchat
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DayAngus:
@PennyFull I agree older farmers sometimes cannot except the younger farmer's ideas. True for Ag Assoc. also #agchat
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homegrownshow:
Q10: bring organic and conventional farmers on my show to discuss diff and similarities in what they do and options they offer #agchat
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drewbender:
Q10 Whenever we quit having snow days, have a class discussion with some of these questions. Particularly the organic farming topic #agchat
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lavielamour:
Q10 Remind myself to start my day by planning my day! take time out to review my goals and set goals for future! #agchat
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JulieMett:
Q10 review this and consider thoughtfully the commentary about messaging, talking with consumers, fresh approaches #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q10 To visit with end users of my product, about my product. Sometimes a convo can make a person look for better ways to farm. #agchat
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Mica_MON:
RT @carrieoliver While focus on efficiency a core component to any business, one can lose site of uniqueness and quality on the way #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q9, chat touched on stubborn farmers. Are there really that many who might be their own worst enemy? Any % guesses? #agchat
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DayAngus:
Q10 Keep an open mind to new technology or efficient practices #agchat
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farmeditor:
RT @JMJLaurent: Q10 Get my "elevator" talk .or the "gas pump" talk! Gotta get out and tell my story ! Need to go to the rotary ~! #agchat
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montserratlj:
Oh dear. I now covet an ATV. And I will never look at dogs' ears and tails the same way again! :-) #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q10 Keep on working w/ both conventional and organic growers to bring healthy products to the consuming public. Understand both. #agchat
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docbickel:
And in writing!@homegrownshow Q10: bring organic and conventional farmers on show to discuss diff and similarities...opts they offer #agchat
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AgSource:
Q10 - We need to listen to what the consumer is saying just as much as we need to explain why we operate as we do. #agchat
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Kansas_Farmer:
Q10 Stay positive! Always listen to your customers, and trudge forward always promoting who you are and what you do! #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
I have read of at least 3 different definitions to sustainable and I think 2 of them were from the US gov. #agchat
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jrfarms:
Q10 Communicate, listen and pick fewer fights. Cooler heads prevail. #agchat
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follownathan:
Q10 I will continue in search for people being people and not #ag or consumer. The echo chamber gets us no where #agchat
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PennyFull:
RT @AgSource: Q10 - We need to listen to what the consumer is saying just as much as we need to explain why we operate as we do. #agchat
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sssisk:
Listen more and reflect on current situations that will allow for better conversations and actions in the future. #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
RT @ksfarmboy: I have read of at least 3 different definitions to sustainable and I think 2 of them were from the US gov. #agchat
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agchat:
It is now officially pitch time to share your websites, blogs or fan pages. #agchat
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OppieOnAg:
Q10 Actively engage and educate consumers, starting with my neighbors #agchat
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agropinion:
Bye everyone. Nice to see the new faces--especially the Kansans. I am biased. #agchat.
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Kansas_Farmer:
My second #agchat and I believe this has to be the quickest 2 hrs.! What a GREAT convo tonight good job all!
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farmconnect:
Q9 one size fits all regs Q10realizing people are the reason for agriculture #agchat
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kellblazek:
I just started a blog where I'll review movies about ag/food/farming. If you have movie suggestions, let me know! #agchat
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sssisk:
Thanks #agchat ! Guess that agronomy homework hasn't been studying itself the last 2 hours! :) Oh, And Boiler Up!
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PoppyDavis:
Good night #agchat tweeps, really enjoyed the conversation lots of good ideas, love sharing with open minded people. Have a great week.
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bgfarmboy: @yourlocalfoods Highland beef, St. Croix lamb, Boer goat, heritage breed turkey and chicken, Berkshire pork, duck & goose #agchat
NateJaeger: Cool! Glad you're here! RT @cdsills: Curt Sills I work at a Grocery store in central Iowa #agchat #agchat
mpaynknoper: @sssisk There isn't any boiler crap here. It's all SPARTAN land. Go green!!!! We'll see you in the big dance. #agchat
follownathan: @FairFoodFight You got the mask on? #agchat
AFBFMace: @mpaynknoper Metro running underground, but VRE not running at all. #agchat
agsalesman: Jeff Vander Werff...later as usual... Apple and grain farmer, Michigan #agchat
cownutritionist: Looks like a great group tonight. Thanks for taking the time out to spend with all of us #agchat
_elizabethriley: Elizabeth, college student, sheep/goat farmer #agchat
agropinion: Jody cattle rancher from Kansas. Blog on ag issues at www.agropinion.com Been working on Katie Couric response/comments. #agchat
agchat: Isn't that a prerequisite? RT @follownathan: @FairFoodFight You got the mask on? #agchat
mpaynknoper: @akleinschmidt Hey - great to see you back. Same for you, @itweetmeat #agchat
AWAapproved: RT @follownathan: Nathan Winters aka @follownathan - I need no introduction :) #agchat
AR_ranchhand: Ryan in Oklahoma. Student at Okstate fixing to graduate and looking for a ranch position. Blog at arranchhand.blogspot.com #agchat
UddertechInc: is it still raining in California for the World Ag Expo??? #agchat
iTweetMeat: @mpaynknoper TY -- January is OVER and I am looking forward to being in one place for awhile ... #agchat
lucas_sjostrom: I feel like we have enough people now that some day #agchat will start trending on a Tuesday night #agchat
digital_consult: john blue in indianapolis, interest in ag from media pov. #agchat http://bit.ly/cmR8ae (expand)
natejtaylor: On the handheld so missing most, if not all of #agchat. Bummer. Enjoy! Great topic tonight. #consumers join in! http://twubs.com/agchat
dyerjonathan: Hey All! I'm Jonathan from Victoria, Australia! A newbie to agchat here. It's stupidly hot and am glad to be inside with Air Con. #agchat
MarksKiosk: Hey, I thought CBS was one-sided but not a hatchet job tonight. Producer, vet came off well. Thoughts? #agchat
JPlovesCOTTON: RT @agchick: Trying to watch Big Love and chat at the same time...the pressure! #agchat -- I love that show! #agchat
PAfarmgirl: Me too, except it's NCIS RT @agchick: Trying to watch Big Love and chat at the same time...the pressure! #agchat
drewbender: @sollmana I still say GO BUCKS!! #agchat
Farm3rsDaught3r: @mpaynknoper @sssisk: Why wait for the dance... when we can see it tonight! Boiler up! #agchat
dairydiscovery: Hello! Annie~4th generation dairy farmer from MI. in between kids valentines and brushing teeth.excited for 1st "official" #agchat! #agchat
farmconnect: For the record, this meat eating, cattle raising, farmer, farmer advocate, lover of diversity in #ag is a Willie Nelson fan #agchat
agropinion: @4hfarmer Howdy to you Just sent you a note on your guest blog post. #agchat.
ranchwife4life: Q Evenin all - Jecca from Western Nebraska Sandhills, raise cattle & quarter horses, kids ect. - in & out this pm will try 2 keep up #agchat
FarmerHaley: @follownathan LOL u got me there for a sec! RE Carrie Underhood #agchat
montserratlj: RT @agchat Q1...What practices or management tools have you used to improve your on farm efficiencies in the last 10 yrs? #agchat
lenejohansen: Lene, writer, Philly #agchat
gilmerdairy: Will Gilmer, #dairy #farmer from #Alabama, present. #agchat
farmeditor: #agchat @farmeditor mom, farmwife, goat raiser, third generation food producer from Kansas stepping out of lurkdom tonight.
bellamotives: Q1: We do nearly everything on the computer now that the young farmhands are in charge- accounting, garden planning, milk production #agchat
organicnymilk1: Q1 GPS #agchat
RayLinDairy: RT @agchat: Q1 @cownutritionist What practices or management tools have U used 2 improve UR on farm efficiencies in the last 10 yrs? #agchat
True_Cow_Tales: Sorry to miss #agchat tonight...working late...
cyrusbryan: Watching #agchat for first time ever. Fascinating use of Twitter.
kelly_girl: Q1: conservation till, GPS, GPS, GPS. And yes on the cell phone - how did farmers ever get anything done without them! #agchat
DayAngus: RT @mpaynknoper: True enough, and over looked. RT @Zweberfarms: Q1: Cell phone and now smart phones #agchat
jtgirl: @cyrusbryan we r glad to have you! #agchat
phildawgkey: Hey all. Caleb Schultz checking in from Dallas. Father-in-law is commercial cow-calf producer. Hope to join him soon. #agchat
kellblazek: Q1 Went to a session on grazing management at #NCBA10. Appropriate stocking rates have definitely impacted efficiency. #agchat
PeteAlexion: Q1 Use pelleted feed during cold weather for horses. Increases surfaces area, microbial activity, fermentation, & heat generation #agchat
thesdcowgirl: RT @ranchwife4life: we've gone 2 a later calving date 2 cut back on labor needs #agchat / we dnt calve til April easier on mamas n babies
gerrykonen: gerry from Ne roundup ready & notill crops #agchat
3springsfruit: intro: tree fruit & veggie grower from Southern PA, glad to be back on #agchat
MarkVierthaler: A close friend of mine said this recently: "Farmers are the biggest environmentalists you'll ever find. It's their lifeblood." #agchat
Kansas_Farmer: What was q1 #agchat
backyardpoultry: Hey, It's been a while, but glad to be back. Chicken Whisperer, Internet Radio Show Host, Purina Chicken Ambassador. #agchat
KyFarmersMatter: Q1: Bull selection 4us~We prefer r bull on r farm.Keeps character & balance n our herd. #agchat
ServiTechInc: Q2: We're seeing more and more of our clients using GPS/precision ag. Anyone out there? #agchat
mealsmatter: RT @agchat: If Twubs is causing problems, use http://www.tweetchat.com <=Working better than Twubs ATM. Thanks #agchat #agchat
lavielamour: Hello all! finally able to join for the first time! 100 cow dairy in WI here #agchat
youngwacattle: RT @agropinion: Q2 Animal ID means better tracking record keeping #agchat
JacksonFarms: Hi I'm Mike an Illinois farmer #agchat
friendthefarmer: RT @lavielamour: Q3 problem is that we just dont take the time to analyze what we input, forget that our time is worth money. #agchat
cowartandmore: RT @montserratlj: @UddertechInc We're onto Q3, but:Q2 From @cowartandmore Which technologies have most impacted the way you do your job on your farm? #agchat
CulinaryHatchet: Hi all in #agchat, who are the official moderators & greeters tonight?
livegreenmom: RT @simetra7: q3 The belief that we need to produce more food. What we need is better management of food 50% of food ends up in landfill #agchat
kmrivard: @DrGauthier #agchat Those refer to the question number we're currently on. Question 1 = Q1, etc.
WillRogersToday: Randall Reeder, Ext. Agricultural Engineer, Ohio State U. (even late for my own question...) #agchat
davidlj7: RT @cowartandmore: Q4 Agriculture needs to become a competitive employer. Hard to recruit new workers with no farm experience. #agchat #agchat
JMJLaurent: Q4 educating consumers and the next generation of producers. Start as young as possible. Get 4-H & FFA involved in SM for Ag #agchat
SteakPerfection: RT @PeteAlexion: Q4 Deliberate ignorance is difficult to overcome #agchat #agchat
MADGEAustralia: Q4 Deal with comparative wealth between countries #agchat
samvance: Join the FB Fan Club for @anamariecox Don't stop till it's a trending topic. http://bit.ly/dud9Fd (expand) Pleeeaaassse. #agchat #GOPVDaycards
TruffleMedia: great point:) RT @nycUlla #agchat Q4 what does productivity mean? For our farm low input costs and non-commodity market is very productive.
DigitalMeetUp: RT @PotatoPro: RT @ezweber: Q4 dont say in one breath "listen 2 consumers and the next "they dont understand" really listen #agchat
Longknife12: @PAfarmgirl and that is why the Republican's need to take back the house and senate. Who will feed the peeps if no one if can farm? #agchat
G_WeberGale: RT @MarksKiosk: Q4 To paraphrase a famous ad guy, "The consumer is not an idiot. The consumer is your..." cousin, uncle, co-worker, minister... #agchat
luckytobeinag: Hello, Bonnie here. Trying to cathup, keep up with the great #agchat convo. First time introduced to say I'm lurking. Keep up the good work
tweet_thief: RT @ksfarmboy: RT @WriteNowBiz: Q3 biggest challenge I see is regulation; gov't interferance, no-compromise activists etc #agchat
nwfoodette: RT @tandmark: If you're into food, you should try to understand agriculture. Check out #agchat, which is going on at this very moment!
twittes: TweetChat - #agchat: Sin Descripción http://bit.ly/dC161c (expand)
tweetpreneur: TweetChat - #agchat http://bit.ly/dC161c (expand)
Infohorse: RT @JeffFowle: Good point. RT @iTweetMeat: RT @NateJaeger: Q5: change my vocabulary, green vs. efficient, care for vs. grow, etc. #agchat
AgriLawyer: Craig Raysor, Ag and Food Attorney out of Memphis, just came in from a bone-shattering run in the cold #agchat
AgriBlogger: Hi: Chuck Zimmerman, President of ZimmComm New Media, publisher of AgWired.com. Busy biodiesel blogging. Just checking in. #AgChat
OppieOnAg: Help farmers feel comfortable RT @iTweetMeat: Q5 Avg blogger - <30 and sociable. Avg farmer - >50 and busy. How do we bridge that? #agchat
Porkchop1950: Better late than never. Hi everyone from Colorful Colorado. Hope your day was as great working with farmers as mine was. #agchat #agchat
Top10Fresh: RT @mpaynknoper: Q4 1) Listen to consumers 2) Identify their hot button 3) Connect #ag with those hot buttons to develop #food literacy. #agchat
UBetcha_Apparel: Q5. Let consumers know that as farmers we eat the same food. We care too! #agchat
leekfixer: yes RT @KyFarmersMatter Q5 mayB srt w/stopping same old same old clichés...like we're feedin the world...gen public is tired of em #agchat
urbangarden: @urbangarden Try going into inner city Chicago high school and ask them what AG is-no idea #agchat
BG_garden: @urbangarden that chat was wonderful tonight. I learned so much just sitting in on #agchat
smalltownfarmer: Fred Rogge, Farmer from Kansas first time following #agchat
homegrownshow: Hi Jay Matteson here, 1st timer, ag economic developer and radio show host interesting convo! #agchat
docbickel: 1st time here 2-intrsting chats!@homegrownshow Jay Matteson here, 1st timer, ag economic developer, radio show host intrsting convo! #agchat
CHIMGResources: Check out #agchat every Tuesday, 8-10 p.m. Eastern Time: conversation: raising food, feed, fuel, fiber.
cookcountyext: Check out #agchat every Tuesday, 8-10 p.m. Eastern Time: conversation: raising food, feed, fuel, fiber.
chicknafoxhole: Sorry to arrive late. Chick on the east coast, slaying dragons countrywide. #agchat
kubileya: RT @FairFoodFight: RT @nycUlla: RT @farmconnect: Not emotion and speculation. http://ow.ly/15Js0 Myth1 organic in #agchat
hyperlocavore: #agchat @Q9 - When the people demand change through congress, I think they have to support the change thru subsidy to famfarms 4 changes.
wafflesinbed: RT @friendthefarmer: Q8 Why is the Q conventional vs organic? Sustainable gets most of the benefits but without the USDA label #agchat
andrewrypel: RT @ksfarmboy: Q9 Sometimes it takes a complete change in the system, this includes the mind also. #agchat
milcomilco: RT @JMJLaurent: Enjoyed my first #agchat
billbarnes04: RT @Earthnik: Q10: Educate Ag! What I got from #agchat tonight: Farmers & ranchers consider consumers "misinformed"(cont) http://tl.gd/82gu6
AlpacaFarmgirl: RT @FarmerHaley: found and be found on the @followfarmer list http://bit.ly/FFarmer (expand) #agchat
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