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How Do You Show Food Thanks?

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Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”Which vehicle do you prefer for hunting?” Our poll results: · None – 37% · UTV – Utility Terrain Vehicle – 26% · Other – 21% · ATV – All Terrain Vehicle – 16% Although off-road vehicles have become popular on farm and ranch settings there is nothing like putting some miles on your …

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What’s Your Choice for Hunting Ride?

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Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”What’s the biggest threat to getting the Farm Bill done?” Our poll results: · Lack of bipartisanship – 39% · Nutrition reform – 36% · Other – 18% · Animal ag issues – 7% The farm bill conference committee has still only met once, but there is some hope they will have a compromise …

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Biggest Threat to Farm Bill?

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Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”Does farm size matter?” On Food Day, Oct. 24, 2013, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance hosted a panel, “Farm Size: Does It Really Matter?” at the State Room in Boston to discuss the differences and similarities between large and small farms, and how farm size and ownership affect consumers’ food-purchasing decisions. You can …

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Does Farm Size Matter?

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Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”What is most important to you when buying food?” Given the economy, it’s only fitting that price won out in our poll, but also tied with whatever you’re hungry for. Guess it just depends on your mood! Our poll results: · Price – 29% · Whatever I’m hungry for – 29% · Organic – …

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Mixed Results on Impact of Govt. Shutdown

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Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “ Is shutdown affecting you?” Well, it’s a moot point now since the shutdown is over (for the time being). Our poll results were pretty well mixed though. Our poll results: · Yes, in a minor way –23% · Not at all – 23% · Can’t tell a difference – 25% · Not yet …

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Animal Welfare & Animal Rights Not the Same

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Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Is there a difference between animal welfare and animal rights?” Per the dictionary definition, animal welfare is the physical and psychological well-being of animals; animal rights is the idea that some or all nonhuman animals are entitled to the possession of their own lives, and that their most basic interests – such as an …

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Animal Rights or Animal Welfare?

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Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What is your favorite rodeo event?” It looks like the majority of you are most entertained by the bull riding. Maybe it has just that extra thrill to see a cowboy ride such a huge animal! Our poll results: • Bull Riding 48% • Barrel Racing 19% • Bareback Riding 10% • Tie-Down Roping …

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What Rodeo Event Is Your Favorite?

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Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Planning to buy new iPhone or upgrade?” Our poll results: · Happy with my current iPhone 25% · Still using a dumb phone 25% · Not an iPhone fan 17% · Upgrading to 5S 17% · Buying 1st iPhone – either one 8% · Other 8% · Upgrading to 5C 0% It looks like …

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Do You Plan to Upgrade Your SmartPhone?

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Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “ Do you contact your members of Congress?” Our poll results: • When issues are important to me 41% • Never, what’s the point? 32% • Who is my member of Congress? 14% • Other 9% • Often call or write 5% • Visit offices and go to town hall meetings 0% Looks like …

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Do You Contact Your Members of Congress?

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Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How important is it to learn about farming in other countries?” Our poll results: · Very important 49% · Somewhat important 28% · Not important 10% · Who cares 10% · Other 3% The ZimmComm team found their recent trip to Argentina valuable and we’re already looking forward to Scotland next year for the …

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