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How is Water Key to Agriculture?

swinecastadmin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:52:05 +0000

Ag Water Issues Water is a valuable resource that is an absolute must for agriculture. But a bit too much or a bit too little water can cause havoc for those trying to run farms. This AgChat conversation on water highlights some of the issues and activities being done to address them.

Farm Job, Day Job

swinecastadmin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:13:13 +0000

Farm Job, Day Job Farming and ranching may not be a full time job for everyone in agriculture. Some times, when two jobs are needed, flexibility is needed to support the seasonal aspects of agriculture. This AgChat convo offers a glimpse of how people manage with a farm job and a day job.

Farm Bill 2012

swinecastadmin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:33:40 +0000

Farm Bill 2012 What percent of Farm Bill dollars go towards food programs & why are they important? What steps should be taken for US ag to capitalize on growing global demand for ag products? And, how do corn 'subsidies' impact corn acreages planted? These important questions were highlighted in the recent discussion of the 2012 Farm Bill on AgChat.

AgChat Farm Technology

swinecastadmin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:25:11 +0000

Farm Tech What is your favorite technology you use on your farm and why? Do you use technology to elevate your natural ag strengths and/or push you to improve your weaker ag skills? This AgChat conversation on farm technology tackles these and other questions.

AgEduChat Starting Off 2011-2012 School Year

swinecastadmin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:00:03 +0000

Ag Ed: Starting Off The School Year The school year has started in the US, with agriculture educators learning about their students and developing curriculum to fit. Agriculture education resources and engagement approaches are shared in this #AgEduChat conversation.

Foodchat on Food Concerns

swinecastadmin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:36:09 +0000

Do You Have Food Concerns? Food and agriculture are linked. This FoodChat conversation brings foodies and farmers together to learn more about the other's point of view with respect to food.

Agchat Farm Disaster Prep

swinecastadmin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:21:22 +0000

Farm Disaster Prep In the wake of recent earthquakes, high heat, drought, and Hurricane Irene, this convo focused on being prepared on the farm for disasters and bio-security issues. What resources do you rely on to develop disaster plans? Have any livestock farmers been in a mandatory evacuation situation? What do you do? This convo has resource links and thoughts from several who have had to live the plan.

AgChat Ag Summer Time Fun

swinecastadmin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:44:02 +0000

Ag Summer Time Fun What is your favorite fair food, favorite county fair or state fair? Fairs pretty big business. How can small counties compete with big counties/states/provinces? This AgChat discussion shares what agriculture brings to summer time fun.

AgChat Family Farm As A Business

swinecastadmin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:40:58 +0000

Farm Family Relationships Agriculture is a business. And many times family is involved. Running a business with those you are close to can sometimes cause tension. Planning and lots of discussion can help bridge the personal and business focus.

EPA over regulation?

swinecastadmin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:24:18 +0000

EPA over regulation? What's the single most disruptive regulation the EPA has imposed on U.S. Farmers and why? This #AgChat discussion shares several points about the US Environmental Protection Agency and its impact on agriculture.