AgWired

There are so many social networks out there, it’s hard to maintain them all! However, I have found a social network that might be perfect for you! It’s called CattleGrower, a network community for livestock producers to connect, collaborate and promote their operations.

It’s a great way to make more connections, increase business in 2009, chat with like-minded producers, list your stock for sale, and establish an online presences. The best part is that it’s free! It’s just like MySpace, but created just for agriculturalists! You can start up your own blog, join a forum, add livestock photos, ask questions, and meet people just like you!

I just set up my profile, and I will let you know how well it works. So far, it has been a lot of fun, and it’s interesting to see the huge number of people that are already participating. Maybe you would like to join this social network, as well; just don’t forget to add me as a friend! Check it out today!

I think one of my favorite things to do is take pictures. If I could choose only do one thing for a living it would be photography. Hopefully y’all are finding that ZimmComm photography has improved over time (and it’s not just because of upgraded gear).

This is why I love what Russell Graves is doing. I know I’ve pointed you to him before but I just noticed he’s now making ag photos available for purchase on his website. Like this one for example.

He’s also a pretty good writer and in his most recent newsletter he writes about things he’s thankful for. They struck a nerve with me since I share them. He just says them better than I would though. Like:

* The opportunity to live everyday of my life in America.

I look back at every year of my life and realize that the things I’ve been able to do and the people I have met have all blessed me. Looking forward, I don’t see those blessing diminishing. Instead, I am confident that the blessings will continue to blossom.

Right on Russell! It’s going to be a great 2009.

Well, I’m not in the same boat as Chuck, enjoying the nice weather of a Florida cruise, but I am feeling the lethargy and dread of getting back to work once again, like so many of you.

Although my college vacation is still effectively on until next Wednesday, writing deadlines are creeping up, job interviews need to be prepared for and it’s time to get ready for one last semester of college classes. I’ll admit that sitting in front of the laptop all day again is one of those things I have been dreading. However, knowing everyone is in the same boat makes it a little bit easier.

And, 2009 is off to an insanely busy start! I will be speaking and traveling to a variety of locations in the next few weeks. Hopefully our paths will cross along the way, and you will introduce yourself to me at one point or another. I’ll keep you posted on every road trip and plane ride. I can’t wait to meet all of the AgWired readers! Until then, it’s back to the grindstone, everybody!

Welcome back to work everyone. I’m almost there. Sort of. Kind of.

Actually I’ll be back to it full time on Wednesday. This morning I got a chance to got offshore trolling for dolphins (Mahi-Mahi) near Pompano Beach, FL. This lighthouse was really lit up by this morning’s sun. It was a beautiful morning on the water.

I see from the tweets, updates, posts, emails, etc. that most of you are suffering through a full day in the office. I was thinking about you as we cruised along. Mmm Hmm. Sure I was.