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Social Media for Agriculture

Producers are finding meaningful ways to network with each other and the public with social media tools like Twitter and Facebook

Key Points

  • Twitter and Facebook allow operators to keep in touch with their peers during busy times.
  • Producers can get a quick glimpse at what other producers are experiencing and how they are overcoming challenges.
  • Twitter allows producers to share short, focused information with people around the world in real time.
  • On Twitter, use keywords from your operation or area of interest to find like-minded people to follow.
  • Many agri-business companies have Facebook pages to communicate with their clients.
  • Social media tools are compatible with most smartphones, allowing producers to stay in touch wherever they are.

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