This is the final instalment in a series of stories that Ed White filed this summer about the different approaches that can be taken when advocating for agriculture. Have fun with it. That seems to be the attitude that works with agriculture-themed social media, or at least that’s the feeling that pours out of accounts […] Read more
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Farmer advocacy starts with building bridges
Two lobbyists say urban residents’ distance from the reality of farming can affect how governments respond to ag issues
This is part of a series of stories that reporter Ed White will file this summer about the different approaches that can be taken when advocating for agriculture. DAUPHIN, Man. — Finding friends and building bridges will be key to keeping farmers from slipping off the public radar, two experienced Ottawa lobbyists say. “The more people […] Read more
VIDEO: Alltech documentary takes on anti-cow memes
Attacks on dairy industry in a Super bowl ad prompt agricultural company to take steps to help set the record straight
This is part one of a series of stories that reporter Ed White will file this summer about the different approaches that can be taken when advocating for agriculture. DES MOINES, Iowa — Three years ago, Mark Lyons was watching the Super Bowl when he saw a TV advertisement that trashed dairy milk. He was […] Read more
