In our digital age, consumers have the same access to information as sellers (i.e.: you, the producer). While access to information 24-7 provides an equal opportunity for everyone to make informed decisions, the downside is that, sometimes, acquired facts don’t broaden people’s minds, but reinforce their current opinion as they unconsciously ferret out ‘facts’ that bolster up what they already believe to be true. More … Continue reading Why facts and reasoning won’t sell your Canadian ag message

Simon Sinek’s TED video “How Great Leaders Inspire Action” has been watched over thirty-two million times. The premise of his talk: why are some leaders able to inspire greater loyalty and engagement among customers? He’s convinced it’s the ‘why’; that is, their purpose, cause or belief. Sinek says, “Leaders and organizations with the capacity to inspire all think, act and communicate from the inside-out. They … Continue reading How to use your ‘why’ to change Canadian agriculture

The expression ‘mud sticks’ doesn’t just refer to your equipment this wet spring. It also means that misinformation seems to have an uncanny knack of settling in and never letting go. Misinformation creates myths. And once myths start to propagate on social media they are next to impossible to correct. Refuting the misinformation that leads to dangerous myths about agriculture involve battling against several complex … Continue reading How to de-bunk myths about Canadian agriculture