Real Voices, Real Farms: Sharing the Story of Modern Agriculture

Farming and agriculture is talked about every day in policy debates, news coverage, and social media. But too often, those conversations leave out the people who know this work best: farmers and food experts.

That is why the Modern Ag Alliance is working with on-the-ground voices to help explain what crop protection tools mean in real life. These partnerships bring the conversation to the places where people are already asking questions, whether that is online, at home, or on the farm.

Together, these voices show what is at stake for American agriculture: safe food, strong farms, healthy animals, affordable groceries, and the tools farmers need to keep growing.

Zoe Kent: A Farmer’s View From the Field

On her Ohio corn and soybean farm, Zoe Kent sees firsthand why crop protection tools matter. She shares how farmers use these tools to manage weeds and pests, protect their crops, and make the best decisions for their land, their operations, and the families who depend on what they grow.

White House on the Hill: Why Feed Costs Matter

White House on the Hill brings the perspective of a family farm in Missouri raising animals and managing the everyday costs that come with it. Their video explains why tools like glyphosate can matter beyond row crop fields by helping keep feed costs manageable for livestock operations.

Kayla Cowell: Showing the Real Work of Farming

Kayla Cowell gives audiences a closer look at the daily work behind growing crops on her Illinois farm. Her perspective helps show that crop protection tools are part of the real decisions farmers make everyday.

A woman in a work shirt stands outdoors in front of large agricultural tanks, smiling at the camera. Text on the image reads: “Let’s talk about: Glyphosate and its role in modern agriculture.”.

Kaleese Williams: Putting a Face on Modern Farming

Kaleese Williams helps audiences see the people behind modern agriculture. By sharing her own experience as a farmer in Texas, she brings a personal and relatable voice to the conversation about what farmers need to keep producing safe, affordable food.

A group of chickens, mostly black and brown, roam and graze in a grassy field enclosed by a wire fence—a peaceful scene reflecting modern agriculture—with trees and a blue sky in the background.

Telling the Story of Modern Agriculture

The conversation about modern agriculture is increasingly happening online. Unfortunately, those conversations are not always driven by farmers, scientists, or people with firsthand experience. Too often, they are shaped by fear-based claims that leave out the science, the regulatory process, and the lived reality of farming.

Modern agriculture is built on science, innovation, and the hard work of farmers across the country. The Modern Ag Alliance is proud to work with partners who are helping tell that story clearly and authentically. Together, we can ensure more Americans understand what is at stake and why farmers must continue to have access to the crop protection tools they rely on.

Disclaimer: The partnerships outlined in this blog are paid partnerships.