To be a leader in social media I think is very similar to being a leader otherwise.  A leader is strong willed, there to help, and leads by example, not because they have a title.  They are willing to do the dirty work and yet be able to turn around completely in 5 minutes and put the finishing touches on.  I think that a social media and ag advocacy leader have a shared important characteristic, the ability to be able to explain things in a very short yet equally effective manner. …

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Industry Association Releases Videos on Antibiotic Use

US Poultry & Egg Association has created a series of short videos on how antibiotics are used in the poultry industry to optimise…

A leader in social media holds a powerful image within that media realm whether it is Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace, different blogs sites, and etc. People look up to them and are interested in what they have to say. People are followers of their words and actions. This is the same for a leader in the advocacy of agriculture. Many times a leader is attacked people with opposing views, and this is very noticeable in the agriculture industry. Many outside organization have strong…

The Collegiate CattleWomen at MSU and the I Love Farmers-They Feed my Soul group also at Montana State University have come up with the idea to host a 5K race and BBQ.  What a great idea, beef and running a perfect combo!

Check out their facebook pages here: CattleWomen and I love Farmers

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