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BOOHOO, I Don’t Have a Mountain…

As I listened to Sherry Stark, of Bartholomew County Heritage Foundation, last Thursday describe the town of Columbus, I found myself drawing parallels from a city perspective to our own personal perspective. The point she was making was that even though Columbus doesn’t have any flashy scenery like mountains or oceans, they do have positive traits to sell from an economic development perspective. Columbus has a work force with great work ethic and a great location right on the interstate.

As I looked around the room I could see talent far and wide, but the talents are very diverse. Some class members are excellent public speakers, some class members are excellent listeners, some class members are quite analytical, and some I’m convinced, could give a paid comedian a run for their money.

The point is this: we all have traits and attributes that contribute to a platform to promote agriculture. Don’t get so focused on the fact that you don’t have a mountain, that you miss your chance to showcase your strengths.

Always take your shot to help promote agriculture. Whether at work, on an airplane, or on facebook, take a minute or two to educate others. I just blasted a spa on a message board for filling their website with propaganda about organic food. I want a massage, not a misinformed lecture on production agriculture. That was my contribution today, what’s yours?

By Sarah B. Weibert