We're getting closer...

So who read Dairy Carrie's response to Panera Bread's "EZ Chicken" campaign? Judging by  the 14,000 views and shares (and STILL counting) she received, I think it would be easier to ask who didn't read the blog.

Well, my friends, I would like to say YOU ARE FREAKING AWESOME. With the incredible response from farmers and friends, Panera Bread has apologized for the campaign. But here's the kicker....

IT'S A COMMENT. On a picture. An EZ Chicken picture... THAT THEY HAVEN'T DELETED YET.


Ok, so thanks for the apology Panera, but is this sincere? Not in my book. And not in any "lazy farmer" book either. And then you go and put up an Antibiotic-Free Answers post with MORE FALSE ADVERTISING. Really? What are you doing. Let's be honest. Dairy Carrie said it best, "You are biting the hand that feeds you." I can't wait to see what people respond to that lovely addition to your website.

Despite the lack of sincerity, what we've done folks, is miles above incredible. And it's inspired me to turn this blog into a "hub" for what we have to say. There are so many people with blogs who don't get enough views, or writers with great material but no blog to post it on. So I'm calling out to you, fellow lazy farmers. If you have a blog already written that I can share a link to or want me to post a your piece as guest blog, tell me! I want everyone to hear what you have to say. Email me, call me, text me, Facebook me, whatever. Just help me, help you, in promoting dairy positives.

Bloggin out,
Bec

The almightly 'Double C' - Culture and Coworkers

I am always shocked at those who underestimate the power behind great coworkers and culture of a business. Personally, I believe that has just as powerful of an influence on a career as the work itself. Who wants to spend their life dreading the office or cringing at the thought of fellow employees?

Find somewhere that "fits" you. What do you like? Do you like wearing a suit and tie every day or are you more of a jean-wearing professional casual kinda person? How about the location. Is it in an area you can see yourself living in? Do you like big cities or would you feel more comfortable in a family suburb type of location? All legitimate questions to ask yourself when pondering... is this job for me?

Something that I think makes or breaks a job is the people you work with. Think about this: do you want to be friends with your coworkers or do you not mix work with play? Does your company have sports teams and baseball tailgates? Sure, you're always going to have those people you'll never agree with.. that's inevitable. But what you do have (a little more) control over is the type of people you choose to surround yourself with.

Don't get me wrong, having a career in field your passionate about is a no-brainer. But sometimes... it's the little things that matter :)

Bloggin out,
Bec

21

DUN DUN DUN.... I am FINALLY 21. I can buy a beer whenever I want and put Baileys in my morning coffee with (less) judgement from my peers.

But! I was pretty upset that I couldn't have the "typical" 21st birthday bash at Penn State with all of my friends. All the traditions and memories that you don't know about... what is a 21st celebration with out all of that? However, Milwaukee has to be a damn close second to State College. The food, the people, the bars, the night life. Everything has so much energy!

Now don't get me wrong, I loved every second at the bars. But that's not what made this (quite possibly) the best birthday yet. When the drinking rubs off, it's the people and company that you notice.

At work, I came in to a cubicle-turned-streamer-and-balloon-castle, coffee, fruit tarts, and a team lunch outside. And if that weren't enough already, let's throw in a card and a shot glass. Already on cloud nine, I was recieving calls and text messages all day from family. THEN let's talk about Facebook and Twitter. If you try telling me that you don't love counting the number of posts you get on your birthday or laughing at the pictures people post of you.. you're lying.

So it's not the alcohol or the glitz and the glamour.. it's the people surrounding you. The roommates you've known for barely two weeks taking you out and buying you a cake and candles, the family sharing old photos, the co-workers excited to celebrate, and the friends who still call you from across the country.

That my friends, is what makes a good birthday.

Bloggin out,
Bec

Becca the Intern

As inspired by my witty and sophisticated roommate, I am now convinced blogging is something I should probably get into.

Now I can't promise you I'll use big words or the proper grammar, but that's not what I want my blog to be about... I want this to be fun. I've been told I need to share my sass and spunk, so I'm here to do just that.

I like to think that I am an adventorous young woman. Since the summer after my freshman year of college, I've had an internship. My previous two have both been in Harrisurg, which wasn't home, but a weekend trip to terrorize my siblings was still possible. But now I can't harrass my family with anything other than snapchat and Twitter. Why? I am now a resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Still don't think I'm adventorous? Join me on my next 12 hour (SOLO) rode trip from PA to Wisco and then tell me I'm not adventorous.

So why travel so far from home for the summer? I'm "expanding" my horizon so to speak, and building on my love for.. wait for it... COWS. As I blog, I hope to share with you not only my terrible jokes and cheesey one-liners about life, but also a love and respect for dairy cows and the industry they come from. Farmers are cool (real) people, a lot of you just don't know it yet.

Ok so does this make any sense? Probably not.. but that's okay. Stick with it anyways.

Bloggin out,
Bec