Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”What’s the biggest threat to getting the Farm Bill done?” Our poll results: · Lack of bipartisanship – 39% · Nutrition reform – 36% · Other – 18% · Animal ag issues – 7% The farm bill conference committee has still only met once, but there is some hope they will have a compromise …
Biggest Threat to Farm Bill?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”Does farm size matter?” On Food Day, Oct. 24, 2013, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance hosted a panel, “Farm Size: Does It Really Matter?” at the State Room in Boston to discuss the differences and similarities between large and small farms, and how farm size and ownership affect consumers’ food-purchasing decisions. You can …
Does Farm Size Matter?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”What is most important to you when buying food?” Given the economy, it’s only fitting that price won out in our poll, but also tied with whatever you’re hungry for. Guess it just depends on your mood! Our poll results: · Price – 29% · Whatever I’m hungry for – 29% · Organic – …
Mixed Results on Impact of Govt. Shutdown
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “ Is shutdown affecting you?” Well, it’s a moot point now since the shutdown is over (for the time being). Our poll results were pretty well mixed though. Our poll results: · Yes, in a minor way –23% · Not at all – 23% · Can’t tell a difference – 25% · Not yet …
Is Government Shutdown Affecting You
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Is there a difference between animal welfare and animal rights?” Per the dictionary definition, animal welfare is the physical and psychological well-being of animals; animal rights is the idea that some or all nonhuman animals are entitled to the possession of their own lives, and that their most basic interests – such as an …
The Bull Riding Thrill
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What is your favorite rodeo event?” It looks like the majority of you are most entertained by the bull riding. Maybe it has just that extra thrill to see a cowboy ride such a huge animal! Our poll results: • Bull Riding 48% • Barrel Racing 19% • Bareback Riding 10% • Tie-Down Roping …
Former San Juan Biofuels Facility Selling at Lender Owned Auction
Maas Companies of Rochester, Minn., will liquidate the former San Juan Biofuels Oilseed Crush Facility located in Southwestern Colorado at a Lender Owned Auction.The auction will be conducted on-site at the plant, 7099 CR H, Dove Creek, Colorado on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. The auction offers on-site and internet based bidding opportunities. San Juan Biofuels was originally a …
Most Contact Lawmakers When Issues Matter
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “ Do you contact your members of Congress?” Our poll results: • When issues are important to me 41% • Never, what’s the point? 32% • Who is my member of Congress? 14% • Other 9% • Often call or write 5% • Visit offices and go to town hall meetings 0% Looks like …
Do You Contact Your Members of Congress?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How important is it to learn about farming in other countries?” Our poll results: · Very important 49% · Somewhat important 28% · Not important 10% · Who cares 10% · Other 3% The ZimmComm team found their recent trip to Argentina valuable and we’re already looking forward to Scotland next year for the …
Learning About Ag in Other Countries
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ” Why do you attend farm shows?” Our poll results: · To “window shop” new equipment 27% · To ask questions about existing equipment 19% · Other 19% · To purchase new equipment 16% · For the freebies 11% · For the food 8% Among the “other” responses were: For kids to learn about …