Beef Runner Podcast - Food, Farming and Agriculture Advocacy
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsAgriculture advocacy, beef, and running. Bridging the gap between consumers and the agriculture community. Hear the stories of farmers, ranchers, and the issues impacting our communities today. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beefrunner/support
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Addressing Vegan Myths with Advocacy | Beef Runner Audio Article
November 01, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBThis episode of the Beef Runner podcast is an audio version of the article, "Addressing Vegan Myths with Advocacy" published on November 01, 2021. Visit the original article for links to citations and more information. If you enjoy this audio article episode of the Beef Runner Podcast, let me know in the comments on the original article. Check out all my episodes and subscribe at anchor.fm/BeefRunner. Follow me on social media as @BeefRunner. Like what you see here? Sign up for my newslett...
Disinformation and Agriculture with Cami Ryan | Over A Beer 042
May 20, 2020 14:31 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBOn episode 042, Ryan and Carrie sit down for another Over A Beer episode. This week's guest is Cami Ryan, PhD from Bayer (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter). Cami recently published a paper (Monetizing disinformation in the attention economy: The case of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)) focusing on disinformation campaigns and their impact on agriculture and science conversations. We discuss the impact these disinformation campaigns have on agriculture advocacy conversations. Cami also shar...
Meat Scientist Janeal Yancey | Over A Beer 041
May 05, 2020 13:24 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week on the podcast, Carrie Mess (a.k.a. Dairy Carrie) and I jump on Zoom for a virtual Over A Beer episode with guest, Janeal Yancey, the mom at the meat counter from Arkansas. If you haven’t already, you should subscribe to my podcast (RSS link) to listen to all previous episodes. You can find those episode show notes here. If you’d like to buy us a beer or support future episodes, hit me up on Venmo. In episode 041 of the Beef Runner podcast, Carrie Mess and I are joined by Janeal ...
Food Connections with Registered Dietitian Nicole Rodriguez | Over A Beer 040
April 14, 2020 16:27 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBIn the current time of social distancing, there is a lot more than Zoom calls that can bring us all together - and that is food. Carrie and Ryan bring a guest to the Over A Beer podcast series to discuss these food connections. During the course of our conversation, we see how much rural and urban America can have in common when it comes to the food on our tables. This week on the podcast, Carrie Mess (a.k.a. Dairy Carrie) and I jump on Zoom for a virtual Over A Beer episode with guest, Nicol...
Over A Beer 040 - Food Connections with Registered Dietitian Nicole Rodriguez
April 14, 2020 16:27 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn the current time of social distancing, there is a lot more than Zoom calls that can bring us all together - and that is food. Carrie and Ryan bring a guest to the Over A Beer podcast series to discuss these food connections. During the course of our conversation, we see how much rural and urban America can have in common when it comes to the food on our tables. This week on the podcast, Carrie Mess (a.k.a. Dairy Carrie) and I jump on Zoom for a virtual Over A Beer episode with guest, Nic...
We Cannot Cook with Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer 039
March 24, 2020 15:31 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBIt's safe to say that things have drastically changed over the past few weeks, but one topic that has definitely risen to the top is access to food. Whether it be families with more time on their hands or searching shelves at the grocery store that have been picked over, we've found ourselves cooking more meals at home. And many people are realizing they may not know how to cook! This week on the podcast, Carrie Mess (a.k.a. Dairy Carrie) and I sit down for another Over A Beer episode to disc...
Over A Beer 039 - We Cannot Cook with Dairy Carrie
March 24, 2020 15:31 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIt's safe to say that things have drastically changed over the past few weeks, but one topic that has definitely risen to the top is access to food. Whether it be families with more time on their hands or searching shelves at the grocery store that have been picked over, we've found ourselves cooking more meals at home. And many people are realizing they may not know how to cook! This week on the podcast, Carrie Mess (a.k.a. Dairy Carrie) and I sit down for another Over A Beer episode to di...
3 Tips For Advocacy During A Crisis | Beef Runner 038
March 18, 2020 14:49 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MBThis week is proving the start of something different for those of us in North America. The coronavirus has spread from Asia and Europe and now most of us in the US find ourselves working from home. Kids are out of school – many of them for the remainder of the Spring semester. Restaurants and bars are either closed or doing only carry out, drive up or delivery service. And of course, every grocery store is out of toilet paper. Even in our small town of 1,400 outside of Denver, I walked into ...
Beef Runner 038 - 3 Tips For Advocacy During A Crisis
March 18, 2020 14:49 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBThis week is proving the start of something different for those of us in North America. The coronavirus has spread from Asia and Europe and now most of us in the US find ourselves working from home. Kids are out of school – many of them for the remainder of the Spring semester. Restaurants and bars are either closed or doing only carry out, drive up or delivery service. And of course, every grocery store is out of toilet paper. Even in our small town of 1,400 outside of Denver, I walked int...
Over A Beer 037 - Farm Accidents with Dairy Carrie
March 10, 2020 13:29 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIn 2017, farm accidents resulted in the deaths of 416 farmers and farmworkers. Every day, about 100 agricultural workers suffer a lost-work-time injury. In 2014, an estimated 12,000 youth were injured on farms; 4,000 of these injuries were due to farm work. These statistics from the CDC are sobering. But these events are preventable. On the podcast this week, Carrie and I share some personal stories. Both of our families have been deeply affected by farm accidents. Our hope is that by shari...
Farm Accidents with Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer 037
March 10, 2020 13:29 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn 2017, farm accidents resulted in the deaths of 416 farmers and farmworkers. Every day, about 100 agricultural workers suffer a lost-work-time injury. In 2014, an estimated 12,000 youth were injured on farms; 4,000 of these injuries were due to farm work. These statistics from the CDC are sobering. But these events are preventable. On the podcast this week, Carrie and I share some personal stories. Both of our families have been deeply affected by farm accidents. Our hope is that by sharing...
Misleading Food Labels with Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer 036
March 03, 2020 13:48 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBTake a look at the labels on food packages near you or in your kitchen. What do you see? These food labels can confusing, leading to misinformation and often guilty feelings that we're not doing the right thing for ourselves and our family. How do we filter through the marketing to understand what labels have true meaning? How can and should the agriculture community join in to clear the air on these topics? Or did we help contribute to the confusion of food labels? This week on the podcast, ...
Over A Beer 036 - Misleading Food Labels with Dairy Carrie
March 03, 2020 13:48 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBTake a look at the labels on food packages near you or in your kitchen. What do you see? These food labels can confusing, leading to misinformation and often guilty feelings that we're not doing the right thing for ourselves and our family. How do we filter through the marketing to understand what labels have true meaning? How can and should the agriculture community join in to clear the air on these topics? Or did we help contribute to the confusion of food labels? This week on the podcas...
Over A Beer 035 - Joaquin Phoenix with Dairy Carrie
February 25, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThis year's Hollywood award season is proving desperate for ratings as was shown when the Golden Globes kicked things off by going vegan in January. So we’re tackling it this week on the podcast. Several celebrities spoke up, including Joaquin Phoenix, in post-show interviews. Joaquin didn't cool it off for the Oscars in February. In fact, he heated things up with comments bashing farmers in his acceptance speech.... and agriculture responded fiercely. Carrie took the opportunity to respond...
Joaquin Phoenix with Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer 035
February 25, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBThis year's Hollywood award season is proving desperate for ratings as was shown when the Golden Globes kicked things off by going vegan in January. So we’re tackling it this week on the podcast. Several celebrities spoke up, including Joaquin Phoenix, in post-show interviews. Joaquin didn't cool it off for the Oscars in February. In fact, he heated things up with comments bashing farmers in his acceptance speech.... and agriculture responded fiercely. Carrie took the opportunity to respond i...
Beef Runner 034 - 10 Miles Past Nowhere - Wyoming Rancher Kacy Atkinson
February 18, 2020 13:25 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBHave you ever wondered what it would be like to live more than an hour's drive from town? What is life like in Wyoming where the growing season is only a few short months long, but you have amazing views at high elevation in the mountains? This week, Wyoming rancher, Kacy Atkins joins me to share this a bit of her journey through agriculture advocacy. You can find all podcast episode show notes here. For episode 034 of the Beef Runner podcast, I sit down with Kacy Atkinson during a visit in...
10 Miles Past Nowhere - Wyoming Rancher Kacy Atkinson | Beef Runner 034
February 18, 2020 13:25 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBHave you ever wondered what it would be like to live more than an hour's drive from town? What is life like in Wyoming where the growing season is only a few short months long, but you have amazing views at high elevation in the mountains? This week, Wyoming rancher, Kacy Atkins joins me to share this a bit of her journey through agriculture advocacy. You can find all podcast episode show notes here. For episode 034 of the Beef Runner podcast, I sit down with Kacy Atkinson during a visit in D...
Ryan's Running Intervention with Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer 033
February 11, 2020 14:08 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBCarrie has decided she needs to deliver a running intervention to call out – what she sees as – a crazy running addiction. For some reason, she thinks wanting to run 100 miles isn’t normal. And, of course, I disagree and know that my running adventures are completely normal for trail and ultrarunning. So we’re tackling it this week on the podcast. This week on the podcast, Carrie Mess (a.k.a. Dairy Carrie) and I sit down for another Over A Beer episode to discuss. And if you haven’t already, ...
Over A Beer 033 - Ryan's Running Intervention with Dairy Carrie
February 11, 2020 14:08 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBCarrie has decided she needs to deliver a running intervention to call out – what she sees as – a crazy running addiction. For some reason, she thinks wanting to run 100 miles isn’t normal. And, of course, I disagree and know that my running adventures are completely normal for trail and ultrarunning. So we’re tackling it this week on the podcast. This week on the podcast, Carrie Mess (a.k.a. Dairy Carrie) and I sit down for another Over A Beer episode to discuss. And if you haven’t already...
Alternative Proteins with Dairy Carrie | Over a Beer 032
February 04, 2020 13:03 - 23 minutes - 22 MBWhat are your thoughts on plant based proteins (a.k.a. alternative proteins, plant milks, fake meats, etc.)? It's been a topic of discussion in the business news headlines and within the agriculture community. So we're tackling it this week on the podcast. This week on the podcast, Carrie Mess (a.k.a. Dairy Carrie) and I sit down for another Over A Beer episode to discuss. You can find episode show notes here. We've seen the marketing and business headlines as a CEO gives a good soundbite, a ...
Over a Beer 032 - Alternative Proteins with Dairy Carrie
February 04, 2020 13:03 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBWhat are your thoughts on plant based proteins (a.k.a. alternative proteins, plant milks, fake meats, etc.)? It's been a topic of discussion in the business news headlines and within the agriculture community. So we're tackling it this week on the podcast. This week on the podcast, Carrie Mess (a.k.a. Dairy Carrie) and I sit down for another Over A Beer episode to discuss. You can find episode show notes here. We've seen the marketing and business headlines as a CEO gives a good soundbite,...
Over A Beer 031 - Thank A Farmer with Dairy Carrie
January 21, 2020 15:07 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBThank a Farmer. We’ve heard it over the years and I’ve even joined in the movement myself over the past decade by writing a few articles asking for others to thank us – farmers, ranchers and the agriculture community for the food, fiber and fuel that is used every day. But is that really what we should be asking? This week on the podcast, Carrie Mess (a.k.a. Dairy Carrie) and I sit down for another Over A Beer episode to discuss. You can find all episode show notes here. Hey, I’m guilty of...
Thank A Farmer with Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer 031
January 21, 2020 15:07 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBThank a Farmer. We’ve heard it over the years and I’ve even joined in the movement myself over the past decade by writing a few articles asking for others to thank us – farmers, ranchers and the agriculture community for the food, fiber and fuel that is used every day. But is that really what we should be asking? This week on the podcast, Carrie Mess (a.k.a. Dairy Carrie) and I sit down for another Over A Beer episode to discuss. You can find all episode show notes here. Hey, I’m guilty of it...
The First Round | Over A Beer 030
January 14, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBIt's been a few years since Dairy Carrie and I sat down with a pitcher (or a few) of Spotted Cow beer in the back room of the Crawfish Junction bar in Milford, Wisconsin and recorded several episodes for my podcast (formerly known as Agriculture Proud). And, of course, we titled the series Over A Beer, because who doesn't like to sit down with their best friends for great conversations over a beer?!? We covered a ton of topics in the world of agriculture advocacy. You can find those episode s...
Over A Beer 030 - The First Round
January 14, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBIt's been a few years since Dairy Carrie and I sat down with a pitcher (or a few) of Spotted Cow beer in the back room of the Crawfish Junction bar in Milford, Wisconsin and recorded several episodes for my podcast (formerly known as Agriculture Proud). And, of course, we titled the series Over A Beer, because who doesn't like to sit down with their best friends for great conversations over a beer?!? We covered a ton of topics in the world of agriculture advocacy. You can find those episode ...
Bonus - 2019 NCBA Beef Advocate Panel
February 05, 2019 19:00 - 6 minutes - 6.43 MBI’ve got a special bonus episode for you today from the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. I brought four beef advocates that I work with for a panel during the convention to ask them about their experiences in advocacy. This segment here is as we wrapped up the panel and I asked them to share their advice from experiences with advocates. On the panel we have Christie VanOver, a food blogger and grilling master from Las Vegas who is online as Girls Can Grill. Micha...
Over A Beer 029 - How Not To Advocate
April 11, 2017 02:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBOn Episode 029 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast, Ryan Goodman and Carrie Mess continue the Over A Beer series talking about hot topics in agriculture. This week, we’re likely stepping on a few toes and sharing a few tips on how not to advocate. We should start off by saying we're at the bottom of the final pitcher for this series of Over a Beer. We're not recording this episode to tell people how they have to advocate. But there is a wrong way to do it and you can mess things up. Carrie wo...
Over A Beer 028 - How to Advocate Offline
March 30, 2017 02:00 - 23 minutes - 31.5 MBIn the world of agriculture advocacy, we often get caught up in the latest social media tools. But, truth is, we can be advocates offline as well. Let’s not forget I started with a dumbphone just a few years ago. And apparently Carrie like to tell people to just EAT IT in song. (At least I think this is what she was trying to sing.) On Episode 028 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast, Ryan Goodman and Carrie Mess continue the Over A Beer series talking about hot topics in agriculture. This week...
AgProud Podcast 028 - How To Advocate Offline Over A Beer
March 29, 2017 00:00 - 23 minutes - 31.5 MBOn Episode 028 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast, Ryan Goodman and Carrie Mess continue the Over A Beer series talking about hot topics in agriculture. This week, we're talking about how you can be an advocate for agriculture offline. Find more information and the show notes at AgricultureProud.com/podcast. Follow us on social media and let us know what you think at @AgProudRyan and @DairyCarrie.
Agriculture Proud 027 - Raising Texas Cotton with Jeremy Brown
March 25, 2017 02:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBBeyond the fence post also means that I must be involved. There are so many different aspects to agriculture. The more I learn through involvement, the better I can be as a farmer. I believe that it is important to “AgVocate” for agriculture at the local level and beyond. – Jeremy Brown, Beyond the Fence On episode 027 of the Agriculture Proud podcast, Ryan visits with west Texas farmer, Jeremy Brown during the 2017 Bayer Agvocacy Forum in San Antonio, Texas. Jeremy is a 4th generation cot...
Agriculture Proud 026 - Farming In Nebraska with Deb Gangwish
March 16, 2017 01:00 - 12 minutes - 12 MBI must say that I live in my boots. I like all kinds of boots, cowboy boots – fancy and plain, dress boots – tall and short, snow, rain, muck and work boots – yup I like them all. I feel comfortable in my boots, they are part of my everyday life on our family farm. But there are many times every year when I trade the comfort and casualness of my boots for the not so familiar formality of suits. – Deb Gangwish, From Boots to Suits On episode 026 of the Agriculture Proud podcast, Ryan visits ...
Over A Beer 025 - FAQ on Beef Cattle
March 13, 2017 13:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBWant an opportunity to do research with Jack Daniels? Have you considered studying cattle nutrition? Well, I didn’t get to drink any JD as part of the work, but we did get to use some of their by-products from distilling as feed for beef cattle. On Episode 025 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast, Ryan Goodman and Carrie Mess continue the Over A Beer series talking about hot topics in agriculture. This week, Carrie turns the table on Ryan to ask several questions about the world of beef cattle....
AgProud Podcast 025 - FAQ On Beef Cattle Over A Beer
March 08, 2017 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBOn Episode 025 of the Agriculture Proud podcast, Ryan Goodman and Carrie Mess continue their Over A Beer Series. Carrie turns the table on Ryan for an FAQ on important and hot topics in the world of beef cattle, including beef trade, country of origin labeling, beef and food safety, beef in a runner's diet and cooking beef! Find more information in the episode show notes at AgricultureProud.com/podcast
Over A Beer 024 - FAQ on Dairy Cattle
March 07, 2017 14:00 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MBOn Episode 024 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast, Ryan Goodman and Carrie Mess continue the Over A Beer series talking about hot topics in agriculture. This week’s Ryan quizzes Carrie with frequently asked questions about dairy farming. Thanks to our sponsors (if we had sponsors) – Spotted Cow Beer from New Glarus Brewing for the hydration and to Crawfish Junction for the location for the discussion. Be sure to hop on over to Carrie’s Blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to connect with he...
AgProud Podcast 024 - FAQ On Dairy Cattle Over A Beer
March 03, 2017 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MBOn Episode 024 of the Agriculture Proud podcast, Ryan Goodman and Carrie Mess (@DairyCarrie) continue their Over A Beer series with Frequently Asked Questions about dairy cattle and farming in Wisconsin. What do cattle eat? What are the top questions about raising dairy cows and calves? We'll touch on several topics. Find more information in the show notes at AgricultureProud.com/podcast
Over A Beer 023 - Fighting With Activists
February 23, 2017 14:00 - 20 minutes - 29.1 MBWe’d be lying if we said occasionally getting into a fight with activists isn’t fun and entertaining. But it is also exhausting and can make you look like a fool. On Episode 023 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast, Ryan Goodman and Carrie Mess continue the Over A Beer series talking about hot topics in agriculture. This week’s topic is activists we encounter and how to handle the situation. Ryan and Carrie both have some experience dealing with hateful comments online. Whether it be writing a...
AgProud Podcast 023 - Fighting With Activists Over A Beer
February 21, 2017 00:00 - 20 minutes - 29.1 MBOn Episode 023 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast, Ryan Goodman and Carrie Mess continue their Over A Beer series on hot topics in agriculture. This week, we discuss activism in agriculture. How do we define activists? Should we fight with them? How do we handle an encounter? Learn more in the show notes at AgricultureProud.com/podcast
Over A Beer 022 - Beef and Dairy Checkoffs
February 16, 2017 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBEveryone aside from those too young remembers the iconic television commercials with Sam Elliott, a catchy tune and the phrase – Beef, It’s What’s For Dinner. But what happened to those ads? Many ranchers complain because these ads aren’t front and center. Why aren’t our Checkoff programs spending $5 million for a 30 second Super Bowl ad? [Read in as an angry complaint] In Episode 022 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast, Dairy Carrie and Ryan continue their Over A Beer Series, with a conversat...
AgProud Podcast 022 - Beef And Dairy Checkoff Over A Beer
February 14, 2017 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBOn Episode 022 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast, Ryan Goodman and Dairy Carrie discuss another hot topic in the world of agriculture - the beef and dairy checkoff programs. Everyone knows Sam Elliott's commercials, but where have those ads gone today? What's up with our critics? Why aren't these critics present to learn more about what the checkoff programs are doing? We'll discuss this and more Over a Beer. Learn more and find the show notes at AgricultureProud.com/podcast. Image via Beef I...
AgProud Podcast 021 - Our Evolution Of Agvocacy Over A Beer
February 08, 2017 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBIn Episode 021 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast, Dairy Carrie and Ryan continue their Over A Beer Series, with a conversation about the evolution of agvocacy via social media. Visit AgricultureProud.com/podcast for more information and show notes.
Over A Beer 021 – Our Evolution of ‘Agvocacy’
February 07, 2017 15:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBAgvocacy – a term coined within the agriculture community; commonly used to refer to agriculture advocates. Whether our start was documenting ranch life in Wyoming or selling lingerie on Twitter, our online advocacy has transformed over the past several years. Make sure you listened to the first episode of the Over a Beer series! In Episode 021 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast, Dairy Carrie and Ryan continue their Over A Beer Series, with a conversation about the evolution of agvocacy via...
Over A Beer 020 – Introducing Over A Beer With Dairy Carrie
January 31, 2017 14:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBWhen good friends get together and sit down and catch up over a beer, you never know what will come of the conversation. This is especially true when Dairy Carrie is involved. On Episode 20 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast, we launch a new series, appropriately titled, Over a Beer. On a recent visit to Wisconsin, Carrie and I sat down to discuss several topics that are on our minds and of great interest in the agriculture and food communities as we enter 2017. For this episode, we take a m...
AgProud Podcast 020 - Over A Beer With Dairy Carrie
January 26, 2017 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBOn Episode 020 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast, Ryan Goodman introduces a series - Over A Beer with Dairy Carrie. Ryan and Carrie, a Wisconsin dairy farmer (DairyCarrie.com) sit down, appropriately over a beer, to discuss several hot topics in the food and agriculture communities as we enter 2017. For this episode we take a moment to recap our roles in the business. For more information, see the show notes at AgricultureProud.com/podcast
Agriculture Proud 019 – Raising Bison For Meat in Montana
January 19, 2017 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBIn Episode 018 of the podcast, I visited with the National Bison Association to learn more about raising bison commercially across the United States. We touched on a fair number of statistics to describe this sector of the agriculture business on a national level. On Episode 019 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast, I follow up with a conversation more specific to Montana and what raising bison looks like from the perspective of a rancher who works with the animals on a daily basis. Aaron Paul...
Agriculture Proud 018 – Bison Ranching with National Bison Association
January 17, 2017 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBOn Episode 018 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast, I visit with Jim Matheson, Assistant Director of the National Bison Association. We discussed bison ranching in the United States, how this may differ from wild bison on public lands or even cattle ranching. We also touched on the growth of bison meat markets and how that meat fills demand for certain consumers. You can learn more about bison ranching on NBA’s website – BisonCentral.com. The site also shares where you can find bison meat and ...
Agriculture Proud 017 - Dave Thomas on Cattle Fly Control
August 03, 2016 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBYou know that graduate student who gets the lucky draw to help with those “fun” summer projects? Yep, that was my role when I first met today’s podcast guest. Now, to be honest, the summer project wasn’t too bad. I had the opportunity to help measure the results with a new fly tag project by taking photos of cattle each week for an entire summer. There are definitely worse ways to spend Monday mornings than stalking cows around pastures with camera in tow. Thank goodness there is technology...
Agriculture Proud 016 - Western Author on Sharing Your Story
July 27, 2016 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBFor years, we’ve talked about sharing your story in the context of agriculture advocacy. Today, while there is an increasing number of agriculture advocates sharing their stories on blogs, that doesn’t mean we’re doing it in the most effective manner to reach the audience we truly would like to reach. On Episode 016 of the Agriculture Proud podcast, I catch up with a fellow Montanan, Kari Lynn Dell. She’s a rancher and rodeo cowgirl, who happens to be an author. Kari has views of Glacier Na...
Agriculture Proud 015 – My Team Beef Story
July 20, 2016 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBEpisode 15 of the Agriculture Proud podcast brings a brief review of my Team Beef story, how I came to be involved in the program and tips for those who want to join in. You can find out more about Team Beef programs in your state, by checking with your Beef Council or joining the Team Beef USA page on Facebook. For those of you in Montana, sign up for our awesome Team Beef Montana! And of course, I explain more about what the program is in this week’s podcast. You should definitely check ...
Agriculture Proud 014 - Bayer Entomologist on Livestock Pests
July 06, 2016 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBI’ll be the first to admit, I didn’t really care for my livestock entomology course in college. Fortunately for us, there are people who love the subject and work to study the flies and biting pests that we often find during these long, hot summer days. On Episode 014 of the Agriculture Proud podcast, I sit down with Dr. Doug Ross, Technical Services Entomologist for Bayer Animal Health. Dr. Ross shares a little about the tools farmers and ranchers have to control these pests and how compan...
Agriculture Proud 013 - Kevin Boon on British Columbia Cattlemen
June 22, 2016 15:00 - 25 minutes - 24 MBIf you’ll recall on last week’s podcast, we visited with a younger rancher from British Columbia (Episode 012) after my trip to the BC Cattlemen’s Association Annual General Meeting in Penticton. This week we’ll continue with conversations from that meeting. On Episode 013 of the Agriculture Proud podcast, I sit down with Kevin Boon. He’s General Manager of BCCA, based in Kamloops, BC. As I’ve had an opportunity to visit a few of these Canadian Association meetings during the past month, I ...