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ADVOCACY
Your New Adventure
By: Jenny Holtermann
Almond Floor.
All photos courtesy of Jenny Holstermann.
Bring the Power of Data Collection to
Your Farming Operation!
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SOURCES OF DAMAGE WE INSPECT FOR:
Navel Orangeworm (NOW), NOW Pinhole, Peach Twig Borer (PTB), Ant,
Bug, Bird, Rodent, Blanks, Hull Rot, Doubles, Stain, Gum, Shrivels
Track Changes from Year to Year and Over Many Years!
Compare Your Farm to the State and County Averages!
EVALUATE DECISIONS MADE REGARDING:
Hull Split Spray Timing, Product Efficacy,
Pest Identification, Fertilizer Program, and MORE!
Call or visit our website to learn more!
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Imagine going on a vacation, maybe to a foreign land. Being in
awe over the architecture, the landscape, or the history. Maybe
you went sight seeing in Italy to the ancient ruins, or the massive
coliseum. Maybe you went to China and were overwhelmed by
the massive Great Wall. Maybe your adventures took you to one
of our many National Parks and the sense of wonder that can be
found inside the huge redwood trees, or you felt the vast emptiness
of the Grand Canyon.
These quests are all unique, and they leave you with a sense of
wonder and admiration for the land around you. They seem so
different from your everyday life. Something you aren’t familiar
with and your only connection to them may be a book you’ve
read or an article you once glanced over. We are disconnected and
removed from these destinations.
To many, this is no different than a farm, something the 99
percent of Americans are completely removed from. They gather
their information from books, articles and the internet. If they
ever have the opportunity to set foot on a farm, it is like visiting
a foreign land. Something they would be in complete awe over.
Where 20 acres of trees may feel like a massive coliseum.
Advocacy
This is where advocacy comes into play. Advocacy is a way for
farmers and ranchers to share their lifestyle, their experiences, and
their perspective. Advocacy is a way to give the general consumer
a glimpse into your life, so it doesn’t have to be so overwhelming,
or intimidating. Advocacy is a way to show how farms are safe,
necessary, and meaningful.
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