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How is Water Key to Agriculture?

dairycastadmin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:05:43 +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.

Foodchat on Holiday Food and Activity

dairycastadmin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:40:53 +0000

Holiday Food and Activity What are your favorite holiday foods? How do your food traditions change over time? This holiday conversation provides a view into food, people, and their holidays.

Farm Job, Day Job

dairycastadmin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:13:13 +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.

AgChat on Youth In Agriculture

dairycastadmin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:59:03 +0000

Youth In Ag Recent proposed changes in child labor laws could impact agriculture industry. This conversation highlights some of the issues and points out how those currently in ag came to their profession because of that youth ag experience.

HayTalk on Feed and Forages

dairycastadmin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:50:36 +0000

Forages and Feed What are your forage and feed tips? What are producers doing for their forage? This HayTalk conversations shares what others are doing.

Farm Bill 2012

dairycastadmin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:48:55 +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 with Open Topics Convo

dairycastadmin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:40:25 +0000

Open Ag Convo Who do you rely on to help you maintain your sense of humor during #harvest11? Do you think consumers have trouble finding answers to their food questions online? Learn what those in ag are doing to connect and share with consumers.

AgEduChat Starting Off 2011-2012 School Year

dairycastadmin — 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.

HayTalk on Fall Grazing

dairycastadmin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:17:34 +0000

Fall Grazing How are you handling your fall grazing? Do you use rotational or continuous grazing systems? HayTalk shares some tips and thoughts to help you with your fall grazing plans.

Foodchat on Food Concerns

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

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