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About Central Valley Ag:
Growing Agriculture Together is a multi-platform educational campaign put together by the Central Valley Ag marketing team. Our goal is to help educate future and current producers, consumers and employees about the agricultural industry and the benefits of the cooperative system. By providing tools through an online media center, people of all ages can expand their knowledge. In the media center, you will find various topics to choose from, including cooperatives, grain, energy, agronomy and feed. Pick a topic and grow with us by watching our educational videos and utilizing our free downloadable resources at www.growingagriculturetogether.com
Growing Agriculture Together Trailer Summary:
Growing Agriculture Together is a multi-platform campaign put together by the Central Valley Ag marketing team. Our goal is to help educate future and current producers, consumers, and employees about the agricultural industry and the benefits of the cooperative system.
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. GROW MORE:www.growingagriculturetogether.com.
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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