Comments on: The growing disconnect between consumers and farmers http://downtoearthblog.com/foodproduction/the-growing-disconnect-between-consumers-and-farmers/archives/168 Facts, opinions and reflections on being a techno-geek granolarancher Mom Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Jennifer http://downtoearthblog.com/foodproduction/the-growing-disconnect-between-consumers-and-farmers/archives/168#comment-3606 Jennifer Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:03:53 +0000 http://downtoearthblog.com/foodproduction/the-growing-disconnect-between-consumers-and-farmers/archives/168#comment-3606 Good post Sara, Having come from a non-traditional ag background (suburban kid) who then went on to pursue a college degree in ag, I am very dismayed by what most people "think" they know about agriculture. Historically it's always been the activists groups who have sought to push negative perceptions about agriculture and now there are a lot of people looking to capitalize off those perceptions. I agree 1000% that producers need to speak up and be heard. Producers can not be passive and continue to let those who do not have connections to agriculture speak for them. What I honestly wish is that there was some basic agricultural eduction requirement for graduation in our high school system. If students are required to learn the basics about math, history, grammar, natural and physical sciences, why not agriculture as it too impacts their lives everyday. Good post Sara,

Having come from a non-traditional ag background (suburban kid) who then went on to pursue a college degree in ag, I am very dismayed by what most people “think” they know about agriculture.

Historically it’s always been the activists groups who have sought to push negative perceptions about agriculture and now there are a lot of people looking to capitalize off those perceptions.

I agree 1000% that producers need to speak up and be heard. Producers can not be passive and continue to let those who do not have connections to agriculture speak for them.

What I honestly wish is that there was some basic agricultural eduction requirement for graduation in our high school system. If students are required to learn the basics about math, history, grammar, natural and physical sciences, why not agriculture as it too impacts their lives everyday.

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