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09/10/12

VIDEO: Interview with Matt Eddy of the Iowa State Fair’s Animal Learning Center

  In February, I wrote a post asking about places and things I should see as I get to know the Midwest. One of the people who took time to give me his ideas was Matt Eddy aka Twitter’s @aged4me. Matt had simple suggestions for me as I asked my questions: Where are you or where do you think I… Read More

Greg & Nathan Peterson

09/06/12

VIDEO: The Peterson Farm Brothers Sing “I’m Farming & I Grow It” Live

Not sure why it has taken me so long to get this posted — its been in my drafts folder! It was a surprise for most of the #agnerds at the AgChat training conference, but I had the inside track on a surprise guest. 🙂 And some friends were surprised to run into the surprise early morning hours before they… Read More

08/16/12

My First State Fair & It is Big! Got tips? #IAStateFair #IowaStateFair

It was several years ago when I first realized that one of the great differences of growing up city and growing up on a farm meant very different life experiences for many of us. I am not sure there is a single thing that can be pointed to where experiences differ more than the fair. As a Memphis girl, when… Read More

Kevin Folta, University of Florida

08/09/12

“Talk Nerdy to Me” About GMO Food & Science (VIDEO)

For the past week, I’ve gotten daily emails about a single post on the web — Huffington Post has a “Talk Nerdy to Me” series of videos that cover all sorts of science topics. The most recent one is talking nerdy about GMOs (genetically modified organisms or biotech if you prefer). And since I work with a lot of agricultural… Read More

pumpkin covered in raindrops

08/04/12

VIDEO: Celebrating Rare Rain During the Drought of 2012

I woke up in the middle of the night to the bright lights of lightning and the crashes of thunder. It was so exciting, I had trouble getting back to sleep! Seriously! Not from fear, mind you but like so many of you, I was thrilled that rain could be coming! As rain hit the windows though, eventually I was… Read More

feeling healthier & happier

08/02/12

My New Year’s Resolution — I’ve Made a lot of Progress

On Tuesday I sent a simple tweet as I was pretty pumped about an accomplishment. I said “Hit another weight loss goal today! Means its time to set the next one so I can keep up the progress! #fitness #health” Hit another weight loss goal today! Means its time to set the next one so I can keep up the progress! #fitness… Read More

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