advocacy

Ahead of National Ag Day, March 21st, the Agriculture Council of America is hosting an essay contest.  The theme for the year is "Growing a Climate for Tomorrow: How American Agriculture Does it Every Day".  The essay contest is divided into two categories, either a written essay or a video essay.  Both are nat...

The Beef Checkoff-funded Trailblazers program is asking for applications for its next class of beef advocates.  Trailblazers, developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, takes advocacy to the next level by giving participants the tools and training they need to promote beef to new audiences while correcting misconceptions.   “...

Fifteen farm and ranch women leaders graduated from the fall session of the Women’s Communication Boot Camp hosted by the American Farm Bureau.  The four-day course featured hands-on sessions related to public speaking, working with the media, and messaging.  Graduate...

Earlier this week, the Plant Based Products Council announced its first annual conference.  The PBPC 2023 Annual Conference: Circular Solutions, will explore the innovations, business models, and policies influencing the entire lifecycle of bioproducts in the promotion of a more circular economy.  Attende...

In today's Future of Farming, Oregon FFA’s 21-22 Reporter, Kylie Baldwin, talks about how education and advocacy in many ways needs to be a two way street between producers and consumers.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqua...

This week, JonWyn Ayres, Oregon’s 2021-2022 Secretary talks about how young people needs to give farming a voice, and what happens if that voice is quiet.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremed...

Federal lawmakers are out of D.C., for their month-long congressional recess.  Tom Donnelly, Director of Grassroots Program Development at the American Farm Bureau, said the August is the ideal time for farmers and ranchers to engage with senators and representatives, and advocate for Ag. “We h...

The U.S. Grains Council held its 62nd annual Board of Delegates Meeting in California during the final week of July.  During the three-day event, Minnesota grain farmer Chad Willis wrapped up his term as Chairman. “Just being able to lead the organization, I guess. The deleg...

Justin Sharp says while many questions remain regarding his future, one thing is for sure, he wants to continue to advocate for the farming sector. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

An updated guide offers tips and tools for effective engagement for online education, including hybrid settings for farm and ranch women. The guide, Reaching Women in Agriculture: A Guide to Virtual Engagement, was originally developed through a partnership with American Farmland Trust and the University of Vermont Extension ...