Knee High by the 4th of July Independence Day (July 4th) is a time for enjoying the weather, time off, family time, and fireworks. It is also a time to grill and think about how the weather is affecting crops and livestock. This AgChat discussion covers several topics like food labeling, drought, and connecting with consumers.
- What do you think makes 4th of July unique in rural communities?
- How will farm operations / management change in next 5 years? #future #thinking
- What are some good ways for those wanting to become more involved in ag find out information about ag & farming?
- What’s your opinion of supermarket food vs farmers markets. Can we trust small farmer’s correct use of pesticides?
- What have you done this year to fill consumer demand for food choices?
- How have you researched & tested something new on your farm or in your business? Where do you go for information?
- Do we have a responsibility to educate consumers? Can we have any influence on the mainstream consumers?
- What is being doneto increase meat protein consumption w/ consumers & food service? Are value-added niches needed?
- US ag census is coming. What changes will you report & what would you like to learn from census data?
- We’ve seen the move by food service/ retailers on gestation stalls. What should ag be doing more proactively?
- How can younger generation beginown business in ag (farming/custom work)?How do they get necessary $ backing?
- How are you hedging against #drought12?
- What’s the one thing you’ll be working on as a result of this week’s convo?
