consumers

Agchat Discussion on Translating Science Behind Food and Ag to Non-Farmers

Translating Science Behind Food/Ag to Non-Farmers How can scientists change their communication to help non-farmers understand their science? What's best method to convey science to producers? This AgChat discussion shares thoughts from farmers, ranchers, scientists, and consumers.

PoultryCast update for June 23, 2010, How Will Changing Food Trends In North America Impact My Operation?

Comments from Truffle Media's Trent Fredenburg: After a recent trip to Chicago, I am reminded once again how great the distance is between consumers and the farm. While the mileage from downtown Chicago to the nearest farm may not be long, the distance in understanding of consumers and food production is continually growing.

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Foodchat Social Media Research Needs for Food Issues and Decisions

Social Media Research Needs for Food Issues and Decisions How might food consumers leverage location aware tools to discover food producers? Can food producers make a meaningful connection to consumers? Learn more about questions, their responses, and resources links.

CropVillage update for February 26, 2010, Farmers Answer Consummers' Food Questions

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Agchat Farmers Answer Consumers' Food Questions

Rotary Grocery neon sign inside Pike Place Market, by MontagZen on WikiCommons

Farmers Answer Consumers' Food Questions After listening to consumers during the Food Consumer Insight Panel, farmers address consumer questions around food quality, organics, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and the use of herbicides/pesticides/fertilizers on crops.

Feeding Consumers With What They Want to Hear

Feeding consumers with what they want to hear Whether we like it or not, Katie Couric is a strong voice in millions of family homes across the United States. Unfortunately, she is sure to make an impact on consumers choices.

Foodchat Food Consumer Insight Panel

Food Consumer Insight Panel #Foodchat brought together four non-agricultural food consumers to share their thoughts on issues and concerns on food and its production. This was an opportunity for those in agriculture to listen.

BeefCast update for October 16, 2009, How can you combat consumers' misconceptions on beef?

While doing early morning chores it is evident that unseasonably cool weather has wrapped around much of the country. Even though warmer temperatures are forecasted for next week, the next few days may offer potential for frosting. For cattle on pasture it is important to keep in mind how frost and killing frost (typically four or more hours at 28 degrees or cooler) can impact the forage supply. Take some time today to ensure that you and your cattle are properly prepared for such an event should it occur.

Register today for the upcoming Feeding Quality Forum. This premier event is hosted by Certified Angus Beef and features two convenient locations: November 10th in South Sioux City, NE and November 12th in Garden City, KS.

Highlighting these outstanding events will be the following presentations: “Protein and Feedstuff Market Outlook” by Dan Basse, AgResource Company; “The Economics of Quality Beef Production in the Feedlot” by Mark McCully, CAB; “Bringing Precision Management to the U.S. Feedlot Industry through Genetics” by Mark Allan & Kent Andersen, Pfizer Animal Genetics; “Nutritional Strategies for Quality-Focused Feeding Systems” by Ron Scott, Land O’ Lakes Purina Feed LLC; “Conventional Beef Production’s Economic and Environmental Advantage” by Alex Avery, the Center for Global Food Issues.

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AMC 0027 - Dino Giacomazzi accepts the responsibility of engaging in social media to educate consumers

DairyCast's Trent Fredenburg chats with with Dino Giacomazzi, a California dairy producer. Dino accepts the responsibility of engaging in social media to educate consumers. Learn more from Dino via @dairydino on Twitter or his blog.

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CropVillage update for May 22, 2009, World Agricultural Forum conversations

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Update for May 21, 2009

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