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2014 Year End Review: Advocacy

Krista Stauffer

I cannot believe that 2014 is almost over. Even more so, I cannot believe how much I have learned this year about the dairy industry, advocacy and myself. Here is a look back of highlights as well as most popular blog post for each month. I can only imagine what 2015 might look like, looking forward to a new year.

January-

Attended the 2014 Northwest Regional Conference in Portland, Oregon.

Most Popular Post: They do not make them like that anymore.

February-

Attended our first YC (young cooperative) conference in California which was also our first trip to the World AG Expo. We became delegates (representatives) for the program.

Most Popular Post: What Happens to Dairy Bull Calves?

March-

Attended the Pacific Northwest Women in AG Conference.

Most Popular Post: Four Words Farmers Despise

April-

Attended my first ever “soil class”. Anything to learn how to become a better steward of the land.

Most Popular Post: Why I am Quitting AGvocacy

May-

Started to contribute on a regular basis to my column in our local paper.

Most Popular Post: Miracle of Life: Birth of Twin Heifers

June-

Attended Northwest Dairy Association Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA.

Most Popular Post: Where is the Footage of the Good Farms?

July-

Attended YC Leadership Conference in Chicago, IL.

Most Popular Post: Not the Perfect Farm Wife

August-

Ask the Farmers was founded August 2014.

Most Popular Post: You Want to be a Farmer?

September-

Where did September even go? Did next to nothing on my blog as we were hammering out content for “Ask the Farmers“. My blog was put on the back burner. 

October-

Participated in the “Write 31 Days Challenge”. Click here to read more about the “31 Days of Family Farming”.

Attended the National Dairy Industry Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas.

Most Popular Post: Never Stop Dating Your Farmer

November-

Participated in the 30 day agriculture writing challenge. Read more about “30 Days of Farm Thanks” by clicking here.

Attended my first ever satellite media tour as a CommonGround volunteer in NYC.

Attended the Washington Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Yakima, WA. I serve as a board member as well as hold the Professional Relations chair position.

Most Popular Post: My Farmer

December-

Participated in my first “official” speaking engagement on advocacy. Looking forward to speaking at the Washington Dairy Women PR Conference in January.

Attended our Young Cooperate annual meeting in Spokane, Washington. Brandon & I were elected president-elect couple for our cooperative. Excited to represent our cooperative and fellow dairy farmers.

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Krista Stauffer

Owner at Stauffer Dairy
Krista didn't grow up on a farm but fell in love with a dairy farmer and now works alongside her husband on their family dairy farm, raising five children. Despite her non-farm upbringing, she embraces farm life, enjoys gardening, and remodeling their farmhouse. She also runs a successful women's boutique, manages social media for local businesses, and serves on the board of a non-profit creamery, showcasing her dedication to entrepreneurship and community service.
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