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Farm Resume
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Farm Resume

Has anyone every created a farm resume?  If so what would you include?  Do you pass them out, or just use them with current landlords?  Always looking for a way to be different without having to be the highest bid!See More
Discussion posted by Steve G Nov 11, 2010
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SEVERAL LAYERS BETWEEN ANTIBIOTIC USE IN ANIMALS AND HUMANS

Animal Health Institute reports:Several layers of protection have been put in place to ensure antibiotics are used to keep animals healthy without harm to public health.While it is possible that antibiotic resistant bacteria can develop in animals as a direct result of antibiotic use and can cause resistant infections in humans via food, studies show it is highly improbable.Despite the scientific uncertainty, FDA, the Department of Agriculture, along with the veterinary community, animal health…See More
A blog post by Steve G was featured Feb 4, 2010
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SEVERAL LAYERS BETWEEN ANTIBIOTIC USE IN ANIMALS AND HUMANS

Animal Health Institute reports:Several layers of protection have been put in place to ensure antibiotics are used to keep animals healthy without harm to public health.While it is possible that antibiotic resistant bacteria can develop in animals as a direct result of antibiotic use and can cause resistant infections in humans via food, studies show it is highly improbable.Despite the scientific uncertainty, FDA, the Department of Agriculture, along with the veterinary community, animal health…See More
Blog post by Steve G Oct 6, 2009

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I currently farm as well as work as a district sales manager for a seed company. We have also started a sod farm. We are 4-H leaders and are active in Farm Bureau Young Farmers.

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SEVERAL LAYERS BETWEEN ANTIBIOTIC USE IN ANIMALS AND HUMANS

Animal Health Institute reports:



Several layers of protection have been put in place to ensure antibiotics are used to keep animals healthy without harm to public health.



While it is possible that antibiotic resistant bacteria can develop in animals as a direct result of antibiotic use and can cause resistant infections in humans via food, studies show it is highly improbable.



Despite the scientific uncertainty, FDA, the Department of Agriculture, along with the… Continue

Posted on October 6, 2009 at 3:34pm

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Drought-Tolerant Corn Submissions Completed

Mar. 11, 2009



Source: Monsanto Company news release



Monsanto Company has announced that it has completed regulatory submissions in the U.S. and Canada for the world's first biotech drought-tolerant corn product developed together with Germany-based BASF.



The company applied for USDA approval of its drought-tolerant corn product following its submission to the Food and Drug Administration last December. It also has completed submissions to the relevant Canadian… Continue

Posted on March 12, 2009 at 12:42pm

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HEALTH OF FREE-RANGE RAISED CHICKENS UNDER SCRUTINY

Here are some of the results from Europe's "Prop 2"

Jan. 27, 2009



BrownfieldAgNews reports:



Free-range chickens may not be the healthiest birds.



When Sweden outlawed laying cages and required chickens have access to nests, perches and piles of dirt to roll around in, researchers noticed a sudden increase in hen deaths.



The Swedish National Veterinary Institute says most Swedish farmers made the switch to so-called "litter-based" housing between… Continue

Posted on January 27, 2009 at 7:00am

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NO DIFFERENCE IN LIVESTOCK FED ORGANICALLY VS CONVENTIONAL

NEW RESEARCH SHOWS NO DIFFERENCE IN LIVESTOCK FED ORGANICALLY VS CONVENTIONAL

Aug. 15, 2008



CropLife America reports:



Last week, researchers at the University of Copenhagen published the first-ever study to examine mineral and trace element retention in produce and then livestock across multiple cultivation methods over more than one growing season.



No difference was found between the levels of major minerals and trace elements in the fruits and vegetables… Continue

Posted on January 5, 2009 at 11:11pm — 1 Comment

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AGRIMARKETING TO HOST WEBINAR: "THE NEW REALITIES OF THE AG ECONOMY"

Dec. 9, 2008



Source: AgriMarketing magazine



AgriMarketing magazine and Planalytic Life Sciences announced today it will be hosting a Webinar next Monday, Dec. 15 at 2PM Central in which industry experts will discuss the realities of the new ag economy and ideas on how agri-marketers can successfully operate in it.



2008 has been a year of extreme highs and lows for the ag industry and the outlook for 2009 presents a similar scenario. The record high grain prices… Continue

Posted on December 10, 2008 at 6:54am

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At 8:57am on September 19, 2009, Greg & JanetteGreg & Janette said…
Congrats on being the 2009 Excellence in Ag Award winners!
At 7:52pm on March 16, 2009, Chris MillerChris Miller said…
Steve can I get you to sign my March issue of Indiana Prairie Farmer. HA! HA! Do you at least get a cut of the prize?
At 8:55am on February 4, 2009, Austin MatternAustin Mattern said…
Ya! So far I like the area and the all the people! Dustin and Heather now have a baby boy year and half old almost and another on the way in June! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.
At 4:18pm on January 30, 2009, Heather HillHeather Hill said…
Thanks for the tip on the HSUS blog, Steve. I will work on that this weekend.
 
 
 

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