Tag: research

  • Temple Grandin on DVD

    Temple Grandin on DVD

    Claire Danes as Temple Grandin For those of you who wanted to watch the HBO movie Temple Grandin on tv when it debuted in February but didn’t have HBO – you problems are solved.  Temple Grandin is now available for purchase online from Amazon for $15.99. Get excited! The movie received great reviews (see below) and…

  • 5 Rules for Dealing with Activists

    5 Rules for Dealing with Activists

    5 Rules for Dealing with Activists By: Yvonne Vizzier Thaxton Great tips for agricultural advocates! – Don’t argue; they don’t want to hear what you have to say and you won’t change their minds. – Do answer questions. If there is any doubt about a practice, admit it. Remember we are constantly learning and updating…

  • “Nature is cruel but we don’t have to be” – Temple Grandin

    “Nature is cruel but we don’t have to be” – Temple Grandin

    Well, I just finished watching ‘Temple Grandin’ and it was fabulous.  It solidified my desire to work with her on both my Master’s projects and also attend CSU to pursue my PhD.  If you missed it, it will be on HBO again at 10:45.  You can look up a program schedule for the next two weeks…

  • Importance of Science in Advocacy

    Today everybody thinks they’re an expert on greenhouse gas emissions, slaughtering practices and production processes.  There is a ton of information out there – some true, some not.  It’s hard for consumers and producers alike to sift through the information and differentiate between fact and fiction. That’s why it’s important for researchers to continue conducting…