Live Temple Webcast Issue

We just received word there is an issue with the live broadcast. DVDs of the lecture will be available. We apologize for the inconvenience. You can contact me at chelsgood@gmail.com to order a DVD.

Open Forum with Autism Educators and Community

This afternoon from 2:00 until 4:00 PM, Food For Thought hosted an open forum for educators and members of the autism community. 90 people were in attendance for the audience-based session with Dr. Temple Grandin. She was able to give insight to teachers, professionals and parents of students on the autism spectrum.

If you are interested in obtaining a copy of this open forum please contact me, as we were able to record the session and will have DVDs available.

My Best,

Tera Rooney

trooney@ksu.edu

Today is the Day

Temple Grandin speaks tonight on campus at Kansas State University in Forum Hall at the Student Union. The event begins at 7 pm CST. We are very fortunate, as students at Kansas State University, for the dedication of funds known as the Diversity Programs Council funds to bring events that promote diversity to campus. It is because of a grant we received from this organization that we can expose our community, campus and beyond to Dr. Grandin's expertise in animal handling and personal account of a life dealing with autism.

I urge you to attend or log on to our live webcast of the lecture. You won't want to miss this opportunity.

If you are on campus here are Temple's scheduled events for the day that are open to the public:

• 2:00-4:00 PM - Open Forum for Autism Community and Educators
• Little Theater in the K-State Student Union
• Audience-based forum, open to all

• 7:00-9:00 PM - Main Lecture "Animals and Autism"
• Forum Hall in the K-State Student Union
• Formal lecture, open to all

My Best,

Tera Rooney

Coming to Town!

If you haven't gotten the impression that we are beyond excited for this coming week, you have been missing out on all things Food For Thought.

TEMPLE GRANDIN IS COMING TO TOWN!

We have a busy schedule for Dr. Grandin while she is in Manhattan and on campus at Kansas State University. There are many opportunities for her to have a huge impact on the people in attendance at the open forums, luncheons and lectures. Please plan on logging on to our live feed of the lecture at 7pm on Tuesday evening if you can't make it to campus!

http://ome.ksu.edu/webcast/bci/blog/index.html

I'll keep the blog updated with all of the happenings with Dr. Grandin while she is in town.

Tera

Farming is Real

I heard a new country song called "Real" by James Wesley on the radio talking about reality shows and what is actually real. Some of the lyrics did a good job of describing the reality of life as a farmer or rancher and I thought I'd share them with you.

"Real, like too much rain falling from the sky

Real, like the drought that came around here last July

It’s the damn old weevils and the market and the weeds

The prayer they prayed when they plant the seeds

And the chance they take to bring us our next meal

I call that real."

You can listen to the whole song here:

Best,
Chelsea

Temple Grandin Lecture is a week away

We're a week away from Temple Grandin's lecture next Tuesday November 9 at 7 PM in Forum Hall of the K-State Union. The lecture is open to all. Please plan to arrive early as seating will be limited. The lecture will also be available online at http://ome.ksu.edu/webcast/bci/blog/index.html.

Best,

Chelsea

The Motivation Behind the Practice

Have you ever asked a football player why they love to play football?  Or asked a cowhand why they love to rope (ask me!) or inquired of a teacher their motivation to mold young minds?  If so, chances are you've heard one of the following responses:

- It's fun
- I don't know what else I'd be doing
- I just sort of fell in to it.
- I love being a ________ (insert beloved career here)

Ask any farmer or rancher why they produce the nation's food supply and they'll most likely tell you a combo of 1 and 4 "I love farming and I can't imagine what I'd rather do more."  America's farmers and ranchers work around the clock to make sure we have an abundant level of choices in our healthy and safe food supply and they do it all with care and respect for the land and animals.  Just ask Kevin Hinke, cattle producer here in Kansas.  A Kansas Farm Bureau video gets the 411 on Kevin and his motivation to farm.



As always, if you have questions about your food and where it comes from - just ask!  Farmer and ranchers aren't mysterious creatures in hiding - they go to church, school, football games etc.  Got a question about grass raised vs. conventional beef - flag them down and ask away!  You just might learn something  ;)

Until next time,
~Buzzard~