Do You Like Alphabet Soup?
By Al Gunderson
As I grew up, one of my favorite lunches was a grilled cheese sandwich and a bowl of alphabet soup. My sister, brother and I used to have contests to see who could spell their name or … Read more
Agriculture Has a Long History of Being Green
By Rod Martin
Being green – protecting our environment and natural resources – is a vision we all need to practice on a daily basis. Farming is no different.
Even though “going green” is a relatively new term for most, … Read more
Plenty to Think About: Connecting the Dots Between NGOs and Private Enterprise
Addressing world hunger isn’t simply a humanitarian or charity effort. It has big effects on our global economy too. When humanitarian organizations partner with private enterprise, it can result in huge benefits from both angles.
Check out this excerpt from … Read more
The Great Unknown – What Skills Are Necessary for Tomorrow’s Success?
By Danielle Brown
I graduate from college in a month, which is both scary and exhilarating. My full-time job search started last fall and is still ongoing. In my time looking, I have gained a deeper understanding of the skills … Read more
Celebrate!
By Andrea M. Bloom
Since I was a little girl, Easter has always been my favorite holiday because it includes several days of celebrations, lots of time with my extended family, and delicious meals – a Good Friday fish fry, … Read more
Reach Out and Make Your Voice Heard
By Danielle Brown
If you logged into Facebook or Twitter a couple weeks ago, you might have noticed a lot of activity on your newsfeed related to National Ag Day on March 8 or maybe you saw it publicized by … Read more
Food 24/7: Responsible for Making a Difference
By Andrea M. Bloom
I’m obsessed with food. Truly I am.
I don’t have a chance of completing even basic morning tasks if I skip breakfast. By 11 a.m., I’d swear I’m starving. If I have free time in the … Read more
A ‘Larger Than Life’ Moving Spotlight on Six Great Farms
By Marjorie Stieve
Ever wonder what you would look like blown-up twice your size and decaled on the side of a 48-foot semi-trailer heading down the road?
While it’s maybe a troubling size ratio for some of us to think … Read more
Feeding the Hungry: 2012 Annual Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Letter
Rewind the clock about 15 years and the name “Bill Gates” immediately brought to mind the computer giant Microsoft. After all, it was about that time that Microsoft was involved in an antitrust case, making many of us realize just … Read more
What Does CNN Want From Agriculture?
By Gary Sipiorski
Last month, I had the privilege of attending the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin Managers Academy in Atlanta. I was happy to be a part of the 100 dairy producers and industry leaders in attendance. I would … Read more