AgWired

It’s hard to believe but true. The AgChat Foundation is one year old today. And that means we’ve been AgChatting for two years! I remember when I’d ask someone if they had heard of or participated in AgChat. Most didn’t and I had to explain a “Twitter Conversation.” Now it’s getting harder to find someone who doesn’t know what it is. So read the release and learn how farmers are mastering the art of social media.

Americans may have noticed a new social media trend this past year: more Facebook posts from the farm, more tweets from the tractor and more blogs from the back forty.

It’s up to the farmers what stories or information they share: “Some opt for human-interest farm life stories, while others have tackled tough topics, such as animal welfare. We’re working with farmers young and old, representing organic and conventional farms of all sizes. It’s a diverse bunch with ranging levels of skills and stories. What they all have in common is a desire to connect with their urban counterparts.”

Read the full release and find “Five Ways to Follow a Farmer.” (Word Doc)

The AgChat Foundation invites consumers to learn more about agriculture and food production by joining the live #AgChat Twitter conversation each Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST.

Ever been walking along a busy street, lost in the pathways of your own mind, when you happen to glance down and notice a quarter, or if you’re lucky, a dollar bill laying on the ground? You pick it up, stash it in your pocket, and go about your way. When I was a child, I used to have a large space between my two front teeth and people used to say that was a sign of someone who would make millions later in life. I guess I’m still waiting to see even part of one million, but I was habitually finding money whether it be at the grocery store or along the street when I went to get the mail.

But a story from my Grandfather reminds me to pick up currency, no matter how small it may seem. Quite a few years back, Grandpa was helping remove lath and plaster from the walls of an old house. He looked down and in the pile of dust and dirt, he caught a glimpse of something shiny. Low and behold, he had accidently stumbled upon an 1863 Seated Liberty half dime.

The denomination was one of the original coins first authorized in 1792, and they began making them in February 1795. Half dimes were discontinued in 1873 due to the growing popularity of the copper/nickel five-cent piece.

Half dimes were also used in jewelry during the 1870s and 1880s and were popular as tie tacks, cuff links, buttons and pins.

Here’s a unique history on the half dime (pictured on the right). And yes, it spent for 5 cents just like a nickel, just as the name implies.

Until we walk again …

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