What do you see as ways to overcome the challenges to maintaining productivity increases from Q3?
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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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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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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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DayAngus:
Q4 I think an open mind to getting education and learning new ag practices and trying new technology #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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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ssteever:
Daniel Mielke a WI farmer running for Congress RT @jrfarms: Q4 Elect good lawmakers and communicate with them. #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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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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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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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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mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q4 via @WillRogersToday What do you see as ways to overcome challenges to maintaining productivity increases from Q3? #agchat
ranchwife4life: Q4 via @WillRogersToday What do you see as ways to overcome the challenges to maintaining productivity increases from Q3? #agchat
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
farmeditor: q4 education, education and more education of the consumer #agchat
JeffFowle: RT @agchat: Q4 via @WillRogersToday What do U C as ways to overcome the challenges to maintaining productivity increases from Q3? #agchat
ServiTechInc: Most def. >> RT @farmeditor: q4 education, education and more education of the consumer #agchat
cowartandmore: Q4 Agriculture needs to become a competitive employer. Hard to recruit new workers with no farm experience. #agchat #agchat
drewbender: Q4 Mainly just keeping the public educated. Groups like HSUS are not going to ever go away. #agchat
MarksKiosk: RT @mpaynknoper: Q4 1) Listen to consumers 2) Identify their hot button 3) Connect #ag hot buttons to develop #food literacy. #agchat
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
PeteAlexion: Q4 Deliberate ignorance is difficult to overcome #agchat
davidlj7: RT @cowartandmore: Q4 Agriculture needs to become a competitive employer. Hard to recruit new workers with no farm experience. #agchat #agchat
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
agsalesman: Q4: Showing ppl what I do, which is tough, because I like to stay off radar #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
KyFarmersMatter: RT @mpaynknoper: Q4 1) Listen to consumers 2) Identify their hot button 3) Connect #ag hot buttons to develop #food literacy. #agchat
simetra7: RT @mpaynknoper: Q4 1) Listen to consumers 2) Identify their hot button 3) Connect #ag with those hot buttons to develop #food literacy. #agchat
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
SteakPerfection: RT @PeteAlexion: Q4 Deliberate ignorance is difficult to overcome #agchat #agchat
friendthefarmer: Q4 the more people know about farming the better. But industrial will be challenged. #agchat
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
kmrivard: Q4 via @WillRogersToday What do you see as ways to overcome the challenges to maintaining productivity increases from Q3? #agchat
MADGEAustralia: Q4 Deal with comparative wealth between countries #agchat
follownathan: RT @friendthefarmer: Q4 the more people know about farming the better. But industrial will be challenged. #agchat
organicnymilk1: Q4 engage consumers; educate, offer fair choices. #agchat
Earthnik: Rt @MADGEAustralia Q4 Deal with comparative wealth between countries #agchat
cownutritionist: Q4- Engage in dialogue with consumers. Explain our practices & offer choices #agchat
TruffleMedia: great point:) RT @nycUlla #agchat Q4 what does productivity mean? For our farm low input costs and non-commodity market is very productive.
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
Kansas_Farmer: Q4 Stay in contact with younger producers and work hard to prove yourself . Good lookin crops turns heads, strive for excellece #agchat
amsjost: RT @SteakPerfection: Q4 dont let the 10% wackos change your message to the other 90% who are good folks #agchat
akleinschmidt: Excellent point RT @ezweber Q4 don't say one breath "listen 2 consumers' and the next "they don't understand" really listen #agchat
billiegirltoo: RT @mpaynknoper: Q4 1) Listen to consumers 2) Identify their hot button 3) Connect #ag with those hot buttons to develop #food literacy. #agchat
iTweetMeat: RT @ezweber Q4 dont say one breath "listen 2 consumers and the next "they dont understand" really listen #agchat
DigitalMeetUp: RT @PotatoPro: RT @ezweber: Q4 dont say in one breath "listen 2 consumers and the next "they dont understand" really listen #agchat
FairFoodFight: RT @friendthefarmer: RT @farmconnect: Q4 Getting farmers and cons'rs to talk directly without marketers in between them. Love this. #agchat
PennyFull: RT @Kansas_Farmer: Q4 never miss a chance to goto meetings or workshops! you cant put a price on that education or networking #agchat
AWAapproved: Q4 Choose terminology carefully. "Hot buttons" is inflammatory, consumer "concerns" "interests" "choices" more even. #agchat #agchat
FarmerHaley: RT @AWAapproved: Q4 Choose terminology carefully. "Hot buttons" is inflammatory, consumer "concerns" "interests" "choices" more even #agchat
WriteNowBiz: RT @iTweetMeat: Q4 Establishing what the consumer deems "transparent" and "humane" -- lots of variation in how those words are used #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: RT @mpaynknoper: Q4 Ag needs to learn to speak same language as consumers rather than our own. End of story. #agchat worth repeating
Farm3rsDaught3r: Q4: Education! The more the public knows about our industry the less impact the anti-ag groups will be able to make. #agchat
CulinaryHatchet: My guess is 58% of you ARE guilty! RT @mpaynknoper: @leahbeyer Q4 58% of U.S. thinks we're guilty e #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
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