Thanks, Farmers
The last post was about giving thanks and the AgChat Foundation’s #FoodThanks initiative. This post is about me personally thanking farmers. On the grander scheme, I can think of hundreds of...
View ArticleThe Power of Family
Keeping with the spirit of November and Thanksgiving (which is only days away), I decided to show thanks for something else that is important to my life: family. It’s something I’ve often taken for...
View ArticleThe Impact of an Avatar
Social media is a fantastic way to stand up for what you believe in. I do this everyday through my Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube accounts, as well as this blog. You show support for the things that...
View ArticleA “new look,” a “thank you,” and other stuff
Officially, as of today, KellyMRivard.com is now rocking a new autumn look! Since summer wheat has been gone in Illinois for months, I figured it was time to go to something a bit more seasonally...
View ArticleCan’t Always Trust Your Gut: Yahoo! and Agvocacy
I am a passionate agriculture advocate (from here forth, agvocate). I promote communication between consumers and the people who produce their food. I promote education and equally-sided conversation....
View ArticleSmall Wonders
Sometimes, you need to stop and take a deep breath. I’m very, very bad at this. I’m very much the Type-A, borderline-neurotic, incredibly insecure “do-er.” I will go and go and do so many things and...
View ArticleFood is complicated.
Months ago, I decided I was going to be an advocate about eating disorders. Years ago, I decided that I wanted a career in agriculture. Those two things intersect in a very real way, even if it isn’t...
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