What’s new in social media? In this blog feature, we’re rounding up the latest social media news that’s impacting the agriculture industry.
#AgChat – Open Floor: A wide variety of topics were covered in last week’s #AgChat, spanning tips to keep livestock cool, the newest equipment technology, the accuracy of USDA reports and the most influential ag mentors. If you are interested in joining in on these weekly conversations, follow @AgChat on Twitter. Remember, anyone can submit topic ideas and new agvocates are always welcome.
Northeast Beginning Farmers Project: This project is funded by the USDA’s Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program and is packed with useful information for the next generation of the agriculture industry. Even though they target beginning farmers, this website has tools even the most experienced farming operations can benefit from. On their website you can see their guidebook to farming covering everything from zoning laws to taxes, watch mentors tell their stories on the “Voices of Experience” video, sign up for Cornell Cooperative Extension online courses and search for farming opportunities. Check out their website to take advantage of everything it has to offer.
The Mobile Farmer: This blog covers everything related to mobile technology. Blog post topics range from upgrading your mobile device to the best apps for farmers. You can check out all of their mobile device and app reviews as well as watch entertaining videos from their favorite guests, called AgNerds.
Indian Farmers Producing More, Conserving More and Improving Lives: In a recent blog post, Monsanto discussed the success of their project SHARE (Sustainable Harvest: Agriculture, Resources and Environment) developed through their partnership with the Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals. Project SHARE has advisory and extension services that work to communicate the importance of modern cultivation practices. The SHARE project’s main goal is to teach sustainability while increasing yields, ultimately increasing incomes for these farmers.
