Ag Myths
All farmers are old men wearing overalls.
Myth! Farmers today are diverse, tech-savvy, and include many young people and women.
The university Ms. Grimes attended for her undergrad
What is Tarleton State University?
I participated in livestock judging in college.
I have only shown in Texas.
I showed 2 species of animals in school.
Lie: I participated in livestock judging in college.
This part of the plant makes photosynthesis possible.
What is the leaf?
Where I grew up.
What is Bullard?
Organic food is always more nutritious than conventional food.
Myth! Organic and conventional foods can have similar nutritional value.
On Thursdays we wear...
Purple!!
I've run into multiple poles with my car.
I have attended the State Fair.
I have never eaten anything fried.
Lie: I have never eaten anything fried.
Agriculture uses this type of advanced technology to track crops and monitor animals.
What is GPS or drones?
My favorite food is ____.
What is chicken?
GMOs are dangerous and unsafe to eat.
Myth! GMOs are tested for safety and approved by food safety organizations.
The program I am currently in
Masters... specifically in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication
I have only lived in three places.
I know how to drive a tractor.
I have seen a cows stomach close up.
Lie: I know how to drive a tractor.
The top U.S. agricultural export is ____.
What is soybeans or corn? Depending on the year.
How many siblings I have
What is Three sisters?
Cows are the biggest contributor to climate change.
Myth! While livestock do contribute, transportation and energy sectors are larger contributors.
Ms. Grimes fav Tarleton event
What is Duck Camp/TTM?
I drink coffee every morning.
My fav animals are sharks.
I know the purple poo.
Lie: I drink coffee every morning (most mornings, but not all)
This is the number of people 1 U.S. farmer feeds annually.
Answer: What is about 166 people?
How many plants I own
What is 91?
Chocolate milk comes from brown cows.
Myth! All cows produce white milk—chocolate milk is made by adding flavoring.
Ms. Grimes' Dream Job
What is Professor?
I've read 2 books this year.
I don't enjoy reading.
I read a book in 3 hours (33 chapters).
Lie: I don't enjoy reading.
This percentage of the U.S. workforce is employed in agriculture or related industries.
What is 10%?
What my dog is named after
Mako Shark