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Thought of the Week

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Robin

“It is impossible to be anti-hunger and anti-technology.” -Julie Borlaug, Global Anti-hunger Advocate

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Thought of the Week

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Robin

“I trust that future leaders, such as myself, will play a major role in continuing the growth of agriculture in the global economy.   I believe that my generation will continue to enhance agriculture and related technologies.” -Max Mielke, WAWG Wheat … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget to Wash Your Hands!

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Robin

Many, if not most farmers (and everyone else) are now using smartphones with internet connections which offer a lot more than telephone service.  A recent study showed that 58% of smartphone users check their devices at least once an hour. And … Continue reading →

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Farmer Profile – Neil Durrant

Posted on February 10, 2014 by TheFarmGirl

Just a few miles from Farmer Neil Durrant’s family farm in Kuna, Idaho, is where I grew up, and I have enjoyed getting to know Neil as a classmate in Leadership Idaho Agriculture.  His family operation has some really interesting … Continue reading →

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Farm Tech – Not Your Grandpa’s Technology!

Posted on November 18, 2013 by TheFarmGirl

The story Farmer Jim Lowe told us about the schoolchildren thinking that farmers don’t have any cool technology has had me thinking a lot about the subject of farming and technology.  The idea that farming is low-tech is completely false, … Continue reading →

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A World Without Farmers?

Posted on September 5, 2013 by TheFarmGirl

In 1940, one farmer could feed about 19 people. Today, that same single farmer can feed over 150 people! Check out this fun little video produced by BASF Agro with some really interesting facts about how modern technology allows farmers … Continue reading →

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