USDA launched an @Instagram and we want to hear from YOU! Record a 15 second video or snap a photo and show us what the Farm Bill means to you and your community. We'll share some of our favorites here.
Storified by Dept. of Agriculture ·
Tue, Oct 22 2013 12:20:24
At USDA, we remain committed to sharing with all Americans the need for a comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs Bill to keep up momentum in American agriculture, grow the rural economy and create jobs. And today, we launched Instagram, @USDAgov, to highlight photos and videos from around the country that bring into your home the dynamic beauty of rural America and the hard work of people who live there.
But that’s not all – we want to hear from you!
Check out usda.gov/farmbill for more information and resources. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Now that we’re back, our #MyFarmBill social media campaign is ramping back up, and we need to hear from you! We’re asking agriculture and rural stakeholders from across the nation to continue sharing stories on how #MyFarmBill impacts you – using Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other tools.
USDA Blog " We Still Want to Hear Your #MyFarmBill Stories!
As we get back to work following the lapse in appropriations, USDA remains focused on sharing the importance of Farm Bill programs for al...
Join us today for a #2013FarmBill social media day to tell lawmakers how important the conservation is to the farm bill. Farmers need a safety net against catastrophic weather events and volatile markets, but taxpayer resources should not be used to incentivize wetland drainage and habitat destruction. Re-coupling conservation compliance with crop insurance will conserve wetlands and highly erodible soils, while fulfilling the contract between the public and the farmer and rancher. #2013FarmBill #myfarmbill #wetlands #grasslands #conservation #wrp #crp #grp #sportsmen #waterfowl #wetlands #habitat #ducksunlimited #ducks #farm #farming ·
Ducks Unlimited Inc - Official
The Senate’s #2013FarmBill saves tens of billions of taxpayer dollars, reforms ag policy & creates jobs. It's time to get it done. #aggies13
— Jessy Eggerling ·
Tue, Oct 22 2013 10:09:12
Did you know that U.S. agricultural land provides habitat for 75% of the nation’s wildlife? This is why we need #2013FarmBill #aggies13
— Jessy Eggerling ·
Tue, Oct 22 2013 10:07:07
@usdafsa without funding for ELAP, fish farms have no insurance against major disasters. Let's insure this pre-existing condition-fish farm
— Rodney n Vicki Saul ·
Mon, Oct 21 2013 12:41:01
Secretary Vilsack kicked us off on September 4 by asking you to share your stories on what the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill means to YOU and your communities. Using your Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or blog, we are inviting you to help us tell this important story and to highlight the impacts that these programs have on our nation’s rural and urban communities alike. Use the hashtag #MyFarmBill and we’ll share some of our favorites.
Welcome to the USDAgov @Instagram account! Secretary Vilsack kicks us off by asking you to share your stories on what the #Food, #Farm and #Jobs Bill means to YOU and your communities. Help us tell this important story and highlight the impacts that these programs have on our nation's #rural and #urban communities alike. Use the hashtag #MyFarmBill. Stay tuned for more from us at @USDAgov! ·
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USDA tries new tactic in support of farm bill
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has started a social-media conversation that it hopes will show Congress how important a new farm bill...
Secretary Vilsack also put out a call via USDA radio and Agri-Pulse asking people to use social media to share their stories:
USDA Radio News - USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO SHARE FARM BILL STORIES IN YOUR COMMUNITY
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Audio Update for Monday | AgriPulse
USDA?s #MyFarmBill Social Media Campaign
And here was the response:
#MyFarmBill supports 12,000 acres of small family farms who sell directly to NY'ers on 1.75 acres of UnSq Park. http://twitter.com/UnSqGreenmarket/status/383232510345236481/photo/1 ·
UnSqGreenmarket
This future farmer's future dream relies on a farm bill. #MyFarmBill http://twitter.com/LisaCoverdale2/status/383015533659971584/photo/1 ·
Lisa Coverdale
We need a Farm Bill because Hoosier farmers deserve certainty. -Joe #MyFarmBill ·
sendonnelly
Farm bill needs passage for #conservation. #myfarmbill http://ow.ly/23JAp2
— Neil Hawkins ·
Wed, Sep 25 2013 03:31:18
Why does DU care about the farm bill? Director of Public Policy Dan Wrinn answers. #ducksunlimited #conservation #wetlands #grasslands #habitat #duckhunt #hunting #MyFarmBill ·
Ducks Unlimited Inc - Official
On the move! Next field please! #combine #JD9770STS #johndeere #dirty #beandust #soybeans #farming #agriculture #ag #macdon #draper #beanheader #farmconvoy #loveit #wayoflife #myfarmbill #usda ·
Jeana Young