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About Central Valley Ag:
Central Valley Ag (CVA) is a farmer-owned cooperative with locations across Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. As an innovative leader, CVA provides products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy. Learn more about Central Valley Ag at www.cvacoop.com.
CVA also created Growing Agriculture Together, an educational platform designed to inform current and future producers, consumers, and employees about the agricultural industry and the benefits of the cooperative system. The platform’s media center features six key topics: cooperatives, grain, energy, agronomy, feed, and safety. Explore educational videos and free downloadable resources at www.growingagriculturetogether.com.
Growing Agriculture Together Trailer Summary:
Growing Agriculture Together offers six educational topics that educators can use for videos and downloadable classroom resources:
- What is a Co-op – Covers History, Member-Owners, and Patronage.
- What is Grain – Covers Grain Markets, Value-Added Grain, and Producer Breakeven.
- What is Agronomy – Covers Agronomy 101, Nutrient Stewardship, and Ag Technology.
- What is Energy – Covers Manufacturing, Propane, and Oils & Grease.
- What is Feed – Covers the Livestock Industry, Feed Products, and Specialty Feed.
- What is Safety – Covers Grain Bin, Equipment, and Chemical Safety.
Below are a few featured videos and downloadable resources. To explore the full educational media center, please visit: www.growingagriculturetogether.com.
What is a co-op? History Summary:
“What is a co-op? History” teaches the structure and basic principles of the cooperative business model and how the unique infrastructure that once began in the 1800s still thrives today. Featuring Carl Dickinson, Mark Philips and Shawn Hutsell. Video produced by Central Valley Ag marketing team and Three Pillars Media.
What is grain? Grain Markets Summary:
“What is grain? Grain Markets” teaches about the options growers face after harvesting the crop to take it to market – from putting grain in a bin on the farm, delivering to a local end user or delivering to a local elevator. Featuring Dr. Brian Briggeman, Bryan Reichmuth, Darren Wright and Lindsey Sabatka. Video produced by Central Valley Ag marketing team and Three Pillars Media.
What is energy? Manufacturing Summary:
“What is energy? Manufacturing” takes viewers on a visual tour of the crude oil manufacturing process, which is used to create petroleum products like gasoline, diesel and lubricants. Featuring Ken Sims, Tracy Haller and Warren Martin. Video produced by Central Valley Ag marketing team and Three Pillars Media.
What is feed? Livestock Industry Summary:
“What is feed? Livestock Industry” shows several methods consumers can purchase meat – from farm-to-table, contract growing, consumers buying directly from the producer and family-owned commercial operations. Featuring Chris Fleischman, Cindy Chatt, Steve Martin and Troy Easterday. Video produced by Central Valley Ag marketing team and Three Pillars Media.
What is agronomy? Ag Technology Summary:
“What is agronomy Ag Technology” explains how scientific and technological advances have greatly impacted the agricultural industry. Farmers continue to adapt to the changing technologies to grow more with less land. Featuring Glen Franzluebbers, Jordan Tackett and Kenny Reinke. Video produced by Central Valley Ag Marketing Team and Three Pillars Media.
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