Happy Halloween! To the all the ghost and goblins enjoying getting their treats tonight, be safe. Thanks, as always, to the industry for all the snack food items. Go bobbing for apples, try pumpkin bowling.

Too many activities, advisory board taking shape, web site redo is talking place, new program content under development. Lots activity is the industry, what are you doing? Comment on your happenings, farm, ranch, organization, association.

Back in Cheyenne after the AgriFuture Conference in Evanston, WY. This conference was great! The Thursday session was opened by WY Dept of Ag Director Jason Fearneyhough. His opening statement was recorded as he explained the agenda for the day. Rep Cynthia Lummis from WY and Dr. Jay Lehr also spoke during the morning session. Their speeches will get uploaded as well.

The morning break out sessions centered on what issues the attendees see facing the industry as a whole. Education, public perception, media focus (a topic close to our heart), funding, regulations and many more topics were noted throughout the sessions. A theme that kept coming up how many in the industry feel that most non ag folks don't understand or stereotype the industry.

AGTV Network understands how complex this issue is facing the industry. This issue along with several others underscores the need for a media outlet that is pro ag instead of neutral or anti ag. AGTV Network was able to network with several prominent individuals within the ag industry. There is clear need from the attendees AGTV Network spoke with that a media outlet is needed.

The were 4 different afternoon session, had to pick one. AGTV Network chose social networking. The mediator for this session was Advocates for Ag out of SD. These folks explained and demonstarted the power of social networking for ag. It is evident that individuals within the industry understand the power of using social media. How do you use Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Blog? Do you have a blog? These questions along with many others started the attendees thinking.

AGTV Network extends its thanks to the WY Dept of AG, WY Business Council, Rep Lummins, and everyone else who spoke at or attended the conference. It is clearly a very positive step that the industry in WY.

Also a very special thanks to the attendees (students and instructor) from Laramie County Community College, Block and Bridle Club. AGTV Network set down with this group and learned about who will help lead our industry. This group represents the future of the industry, even though on a small scale, they underscore the importance of getting our youth (junior high through university degrees) educated in various ag disciplines for the future of the industry.

AGTV network will get the videos loaded and post more as conference materials are gone through.

In Evanston WY for AgriFuture Conference, missed the reception tonight but tomorrow and Friday are sure to be busy.

Food Safety is topic that may not make mainstream media until an incident occurs. As members of the industry we know that food safety and security is a topic that is most importance. There are agencies whose focus is partially food safety and security. What steps as a whole does the industry take to insure our food supply is safe. How are you involved? What is your opinion regarding this topic?

Do you know the future of agriculture? What topics are important to you with regards to the industry. For the State of Wyoming, the future of the industry is being discussed, Oct 13-15 in Evanston Wy. Even though registatration is closed AGTV Network will update here on the events and acitvities taking place at Agrifuture.

Individuals of note:
Jason Fearneyhough
Rep Cynthia Lummins US House of Representatives Wyoming (at large)
Dr. Jay Lehr
Ron Rabou
Steve Bahmer
Dr. Weldon Sleight
Troy and Stacy Hadrick
Joel Huesby
Ron Hansen
Will Davis

Into antique tractors? Maybe you have one in the backyard. Are you restoring on the machine shed? Is it red, green, the other green, steam, gas or an early diesel? Maybe you just love to watch them in action. Check out this link.

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Are you a steward of the land? Enviromental concerns are always a topic for those in the industry. Soil conservation, chemical usage, soil compaction, crop rotation are just a few topics to discuss. What is your community doing to help maintain the enviroment? If you are involved with a conservation district please comment on what your organization is doing?

A big topic to keep in mind is safety with talking about harvest, and agriculture year round. AGTV Network takes safety very seriously. Harvest means long day and nights. Be extra careful around all machinery. Especially if you are running machines new to you this fall. If you are working long after dusk make sure you have good lighting.

From what part of agriculture do you come? Is livestock your passion? Maybe 4-H and FFA are where you passion shines. Do you work for agribusiness? What about those folks involved with an orgainzation or association to further a specific area of the industy. AGTV Network wants to hear your story, shot a short video for... posting here. Your stories are part of what make this industry unique.

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Check out this link for information on broadband from USDA.

USDA Broadband projects impacting economies in southwest NV, northern MS, eastern CO and central AK. Have you heard of broadband coming to your corner of agriculture? Would you pay the extra cost for broadband? What services would you like to see on a broadband pipe? AGTV Network want to know your opinion, ask your neighbors of their opinion for this important rural topic.

Forgot to ask? Who bought new equipment for harvest? No matter how small a purchase. New grain platform, corn head, combine, grain cart or trailer, storage? What brand of equipment Deere, Case IH, AGCO or someone else. AGTV Network knows that this is a very busy time of year for all. When you get a moment comment. Good luck with harvest!