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#FarmerLove
We are in a battle. It may not seem all that bad right now as our combines roll and livestock gets sold. Sure we hear talk about hormones and GMOs and animal treatment and all of that other stuff. But
4 Lessons From Farmers
It is amazing how time can fly, isn’t it? I’ve been fortunate to talk to dozens of groups this winter and hundreds of farmers from all over Canada. It’s an exciting opportunity that I really appreciate. Many of the talks
What Technology is Coming in 2012?
It is amazing to look at technology just 10 years ago, and where we have come today. Computers in our pocket that stream high definition video and new network tools that 800 million people have signed up for. Hard to
Farmers Need Mobile Solutions Now!
Audio Comment (If you’d rather listen than read) A couple of years ago was a talk on smart phones to a group of farmers. First question – how many have a smart phone? Out of 100 – maybe three. Fair
Supply Management on ‘The Agenda’
If you are involved in Canadian agriculture, you’ve no doubt heard about the debate on ‘supply management’, a system that I’m involved with as a young dairy farmer. Recently, Ontario’s public station aired a program looking at the strengths and
5 Reasons to Give Twitter A Chance
It never surprises me when I ask a group of farmers (or in last week’s case – insurance brokers) ‘How many don’t understand Twitter or think it’s a waste?’, the majority of hands go up. Why wouldn’t they. The top
Let’s Get Sen$ible & Work Together!
While too busy should never be an excuse to stop blogging, I can’t help but use it this time around. Over the summer I’ve had the opportunity to help coordinate four ‘Sen$e’ conferences, three of them have been over the
Get Out And Talk FARMING!
The best part about going across Canada speaking to groups about new communication tools and/or agriculture is the people. The fact is we are all very different, and that is obvious when talking about subjects that some people don’t know
Keeping Connected
Could you survive a day without your smartphone? What about an entire week? I was sure I was one of those ones that could easily go ‘cold turkey’ with my BlackBerry whenever I wanted. After all, I find it relaxing
The Farmer and Curler Connection
Recently, the Canadian Men’s Curling Championship was held in nearby London, Ontario. The Brier, as it is known, offers some of the best curling you can find anywhere, and in my opinion is even better than the world championships. I