“Agvocacy”, Social Media and Livestock Judging

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I will be speaking on agriculture advocacy (“advocacy”), social media (including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs, Pinterist, Google+,  Tumblr, Quora, YouTube, Instagram, FourSquare and About.Me), marketing online, and livestock judging at the Oneida County Cooperative Extension Office in Oriskany, New York on Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.  The cost for 4-H members is $10 and the cost for …

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New York State Farmers Markets

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I was recently reminded of this expansive list of farmers markets (organized by county) throughout New York State by the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets. You can find the winter markets here.  In New York City, GrowNYC’s Greenmarket, Community Markets and Harvest Home are the Big 3.  I’m excited about the growth of farmers markets in both urban and …

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So What Exactly Is “Big Ag?”

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I spoke last month on sustainability in “Big Agriculture.”  It got me thinking.  What exactly is “Big Agriculture?”  How do we define what is or is not “Big Ag?” And when did it become a bad name? Is it whether a farm is owned by a family or a corporation? 97% of farms are family owned.  What if shareholders of …

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Deadline to Apply to the National Beef Speakers Bureau Quickly Approaching

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Happy Sunday.  I wanted to alert my readers on a deadline that right around the corner.  The American National Cattlewomen, Inc. (“ANCW”) is currently taking applications for the National Beef Speakers Bureau (“NBSB”) through December 15, 2011.  You can find the application here.  Last year was the first year for the program.  With the help of cattlewomen from coast to …

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Made The ABA Top 100 Blawg List: Would Love Your Vote (Again!)

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After spending the last month campaigning in the Best of Barns Competition for Ag Agvocate of the Year and Best Agriculture Lawyer, I have some more exciting news to share… This Food and Agriculture Law Blog made the ABA Journal’s Top 100 Blawg List.  I am incredibly humbled to be on the same list of so many brilliant legal bloggers. …

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“Fridays with Cari” Webinar Series Kicks Off Today

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I’m excited for my new webinar series titled “Fridays with Cari.”  I will be discussing a variety of agriculture issues with my Friday webinar series ranging from livestock animal cruelty law to estate planning.  I believe that legal information should be affordable for everyone in the food and agriculture industry and I hope that my webinars will be educational to …

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Speaking to the Top O’ Jersey 4-H Beef Club in Sussex County Tonight

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I will be speaking at the Top O’ Jersey 4-H Beef Club in Sussex County this evening at the New Jersey State Fair Administrative Building.  I will be talking to the 4-H kids about being an “advocate for the agriculture industry” in their community and online.  Furthermore, I will speaking briefly about agriculture law and policy and giving the kids …

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Blog Fodder Advice For Your Own Food & Agriculture Blog

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I am oftentimes asked (by  lawyers and non-lawyers) how I “come up with” ideas for blog posts.  These people either have their own blog or are considering starting one.  I am by no means an expert blogger, but for those that are interested, this is my own methodology: 1.  I have a blog fodder file on my desk.  Anytime I …

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Finding Common Ground

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A few weeks ago I had lunch with an attorney who works for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty for Animals (“ASPCA”).  I am on the New York State Bar Association (“NYSBA”) Committee on Animals and the Law (“CAL”) with her.  If you know me, have heard me speak, or follow this blog, you know that I have …

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Looking Back: Two-Year Blogging Anniversary

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Seems like just yesterday I was driving across South Dakota with my dog Taylor before starting Rincker Law, PLLC and this blog.  It’s been a great ride so far.  Big thank you to my friends, family, colleagues, contract attorneys/legal assistants, clients and blog readers for all your support. It’s been a busy year indeed.  Over the last year, I am …

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Seeking Consumer Groups in NYC Interested In Learning More About Beef Industry

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As I noted last winter, I am on the National Beef Speakers Bureau for American National Cattlewomen Inc. (“ANCW”).  I am available to speak to interested consumers in metropolitan New York City and surrounding areas about the beef cattle industry. If you are interested, please contact me at cari@rinckerlaw.com or (212) 427-2049. On another note, I am also available to …

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