Canada, U.S. farmers transform into reporters
By Amanda Brodhagen, Farms.com
Farmers are reporters in their field, literally! It may sound like a strange concept, but farmers have been self-reporting from the field this planting season. Growers from across Canada and the United States have heard the call-to-action and have been brave enough to share their experiences from the field.
Farmers are beginning to speak up and aren’t waiting for others to tell their story for them – they’re becoming their own newsmakers. Last month, Farms.com challenged farmers to engage on Twitter using the hashtag #fromthefield to share their pictures, videos and happenings from the field.
Sharing their perspectives has been the neatest aspect of this initiative. The concept of an office is from the tractor cab, their work days are long, running farm equipment is thrilling, the technology is incredible and they like to listen to music and sports on the radio. One family farm group in Alexander, Iowa has even gone so far as broadcasting from the field, inviting radio stations to discuss planting progress – how cool is that?
It’s hard for me to do justice to their perspective, so I would like to encourage you to get to know these people yourselves and don’t be afraid to ask a question to one of these savvy farmer tweeps.