Make a resolution to educate our non-farm cousins about how we produce their food

As farmers, you can become a resource for your friends and relatives. People are more likely to trust those they know, and in particular, those who are involved in an area that they want to learn something about. Your cousins and friends may look to you as part of their tribe and a resource for facts about food production. There are a number of reasons why individuals may have concerns or questions about food production. Often, they have read something about various animal products from a health standpoint, read a label on a food container, or seen or heard about a documentary or book that suggests agriculture is having a huge impact on the environment. They may have friends who tell them that something is bad for them or for the environment or that eating animal products is cruel to animals.It is important to note that if your friends or relatives say they don’t eat meat or dairy products; you should not immediately tell them that they should or why they should. First, ask why they do not, or why they have concerns about consuming animal or dairy products so you can address those aspects directly.