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Getting Closer to the Farm Without Moving Away from the City

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Photo of city and farm - perspectives of agricultureA fellow intern recently blogged about how she is an advocate for agriculture through social media, educating friends who don’t have the farm background and first-hand experience that she does. I land on the opposite end of the of farm-kid-to-city-kid spectrum as Angie. Having lived in cities my whole life, I do more of the asking than answering when it comes to things farm-related.

Before last summer, I had barely set foot on a farm. Then I interned with a dairy association in Minnesota. Information about the basics—cows milking and farming practices—was available from the safety of my cubicle with the help of Google. Becoming aware of the dedication of farmers and impact of agriculture was something I had to see first-hand to learn, though.

After three months of visits to rural Minnesota farms, product plant tours and interacting with dairy farmers, the disconnect I once had between cow and milk carton wasn’t there anymore. Instead of always asking the questions, I could now answer some based on my experiences.

The work of farmers affects everyone. For me, it took an internship in the industry to realize what seems so simple now. Others who live off the farm aren’t as lucky to have had an up-close and personal look that changes perceptions, or creates a perception at all.

This summer, I find myself in a role at C|O helping our clients foster positive perceptions of farmers. I fill this role knowing that no matter one’s upbringing, an appreciation for agriculture can be learned. Simple things like following tweets by ag publications, or visiting state fairs for more than just food on a stick keep this appreciation alive. I’ll always be a city kid, but with a desire to learn more, anyone can inch a little closer to the farm.


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