The new Chair of the Animal Agriculture Alliance is Dr. Chris Ashworth, Elanco Animal Health. During his term he want to further distribute the message about how safe, affordable and abundant food is to citizens all across America. That includes showcasing farmers who produce pork, poultry, beef and fish. He says “We want to be able to make it even …
Food Marketing Words – Convenient, Safer, Healthier, Cleaner
Safer, healthier, convenient and cleaner. Those are words that Frank Luntz, Luntz Global, wanted people to take away from his remarks at the Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit. I was able to ask him one question afterward while he was signing books and that was what he hoped participants took away from his presentation. His answer, “I think it’s essential …
Meat MythCrushers
There are a lot of myths about eating meat. They’ve all been crushed by Meat MythCrushers! Get the truth. The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) in conjunction with American Meat Institute (AMI), is pleased to announce the launch of the “Meat MythCrushers” campaign, an effort to reconnect Americans to modern food production and to “crush” some of today‟s more popular …
Frontera Intros Melon Mania
Speaking of fresh produce. I was just a few moments ago. How about some melons? We’re at peak time of freshness according to Frontera Produce. So the company has just launched a new website for consumers called Melon Mania. Of course they have a booth at the United Fresh Convention in New Orleans. “Our new Melon Mania website showcases our …
Washington Post Future of Food Conference Needs More Farmers
This morning I was sent an announcement from the Washington Post about “The Future of Food Conference.” According to their website the conference will answer the question: “How is American and international food production changing to respond to growing demand from consumers for healthier and more natural food? Experts from some of world’s biggest food companies, academia and nonprofits discuss …
Happy Easter
We wish you a very blessed and happy Easter. It is the day to celebrate Jesus rising from the dead. The greatest event to ever happen in the history of the world. One way to celebrate is with some healthy food and the Easter Egg is a good choice. We’ve decorated a number of them to enjoy with dinner today. …
Combo of Factors Causing Higher Food Prices
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What causes higher food prices?” Most people responding seem to believe it’s a combination of factors – 47%. That’s followed by higher gas/energy costs at 23%, speculators at 18%, ethanol at 9% and weather at 3%. I wonder how the response would compare to an audience for a general news website like Fox or …
Sushi PEEPS Yum Yum Platter
Sushi Peeps. That’s right. I thought this was just too good to pass up. PEEPS Sushi looks like a very healthy and sweet surprise for the office or anywhere. Actually, it’s not really sushi but sushi shaped. There is a difference. Roll into something new this Easter – create fun sushi shapes with your favorite PEEPS(R)! Visit ww.marshmallowpeeps.com for more …
The Real Farmwives of America & Friends
Meet some Real Farmwives of America and Friends. RFOA is blogging and you should visit to meet them and find links to all their social networking profiles! RFOA & Friends is a growing group of women across the nation who blog about life on and off the farm. Our members either currently live on family farms, grew up on the …
Farmers’ Share of Food Dollar
I have been meaning to do a post on the recent report from USDA’s Economic Research Service about the farmers’ share of the food dollar, but I just can’t top the simplicity of a post that NCGA’s Ken Colombini did on Corn Commentary, which he titled “The 88% Solution.” It just says it all. The USDA now tells us that …