Banff, pork and social media
I’m in beautiful Banff today, giving a presentation to hog farmers and pork industry representatives on social media and how we can use it in agriculture.
It’s a bit of an event for me, for a number of reasons. First of all, I always like talking about social media and helping people gain an understanding of the different tools that are out there and what, with a little skill and practice, we can achieve by using them.
Secondly, Banff is a gorgeous spot. It’s nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta about two hours from Calgary and although it’s blanketed in snow, the temperatures are in the moderate -5C range. I must admit, safely ensconced in my southwestern Ontario bubble, I sometimes forget the sheer beauty and wide open spaces of this wonderful country that I am lucky enough to call home.
Thirdly, it’s just a thrill for me to be attending Banff Pork Seminar as a presenter. I started my career in agriculture as a junior communications officer and website co-ordinator with Ontario Pork over ten years ago. I attended my first BPS in 2001 or 2002, eager to experience this event I’d heard so much about and learn more about the industry and the producers I was serving.
A decade later, I still work with hog farmers in various capacities as both a journalist and a communications specialist and I’m continuing my journey of learning about pigs and pork in Canada.
Thanks, BPS, for inviting me back.
Lilian says:
Hi Jody – sorry I missed you, would’ve been fun to catch up!
Lilian says:
Hi Don – yes, uneventful trip home. It was nice to meet you; thanks again for the invite to speak!
Don says:
Hope you made it home OK. Enjoyed your presentation and the visit.
foodoirs says:
getting the industry excited about social media is a good and necessary thing
Patrick says:
Great post. I feel all warm and fuzzy.
I’ll have to get to Banff sometime.
Jody says:
I wish I could have attended your presentation (I had to attend another). I hope it went well!
Bob Brcka says:
LILIAN,
REALLY ENJOYING YOUR BANFF PRESENTATION. NICE BURGENDY VEST. BOB