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Why is it so easy  to call farmers names despite the great efforts they put in place to ensure we have food? “It hurts so much when someone says that I am an animal abuser because sometimes I work day and night take care of my animals.” German dairy farmer Agnes Greggersen, from the northern part of Germany is the latest guest on the Food Bullying podcast. Unfortunately, Agnes was cyber bullied by animal rights activists for posting a video of a child drinking a glass of milk. Her experience was horrible, but she chose not to give up on being an agriculture advocate and turned the experience into a lesson, now helping other farmers understand why they need to engage in social media. Key Points Cyber bullying's impact on farmers Large scale food bullying How to rise above cyber bullying Tips on how to overcome food bullying The Conversation  (00:38): Agriculture advocacy  (03:18): How Agnes got cyber bullied  (09:34): How farmers can deal with cyber attacks  (13:52): Rising above cyber bullying  (19:20): Tips on how to overcome food bullying Fabulous Quotes “Consumers shouldn’t be afraid to ask the farmer questions.” “Inform yourself when you hear stories of food bullying, then maybe look for a way of getting information maybe directly from a farmer.” “In order to care for animals as a farmer, it has to be a passion.” “It hurts so much when someone says that I am an animal abuser because sometimes I work day and night take care of my animals.” “I do my very best to take care of the animals not because it is a job, but it is a passion for me.” “At the end of the day, we are responsible for telling our story and to every person out there who’s tired of having the wrong story told about how food is grown.” “I always encourage people to know what their purpose is and social media.” “If you’re not telling your story, somebody else will.”  Links:  Agnes on Facebook   Ferienhof Greggersen Food Bullying: How to Avoid Buying B.S. by Michele Payn Embrace your Heart with Eliz Greene