Mackenzie Argent
@Kennziee
Followers
216
Following
582
Media
26
Statuses
495
Young advocate of agriculture, Alberta Beef Producer, and passionate lover of everything 🏔🌸
Joined May 2011
America’s cattle chief rips into Trump’s Argentine beef bailout, saying it ‘does nothing to lower grocery store prices’ National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall said Trump’s idea to buy Argentine beef “only creates chaos at a
0
1
0
Trump’s latest scheme: flood the U.S. market with Argentinian beef — devastating American ranchers fighting for survival as herds hit 75-year lows. Trump is propping up foreign producers at the expense of American jobs, families, and farms.
859
2K
9K
A new Conservative government will let our travelling trades workers write off their travel for work on their taxes while cutting the bonus that CEOs claim for travelling on their private jets. We will put Canada's workers first — for a change: https://t.co/DcUikTXfl1
636
2K
11K
He just raised the cost of fertilizers on American farmers by 25%, and tells them to “have fun.” (80% of potash used in the USA comes Canada.)
697
786
5K
Joining this panel was a career highlight. Thank you @kmcconnell1, @CdnCYL, @McDonaldsCanada @McDonalds and @Cargill for the incredible opportunity to discuss the future of our industry - and thank you @JessicaR_Giles for being the most incredible panel partner!
Wonderful day sharing thoughts on the future of agriculture with the Global and Canadian leadership teams of McDonald's Restaurants. Thanks McDonalds! And a big shout-out to youth leaders Jessica Radau and Mackenzie Argent - exceptional spokespersons.
1
1
10
As part of @holoruminant, today we sampled 33 of this years calves to see how their microbiomes 🦠 have changed since weaning! Shout out to @rickifitzgerald @teagasc Walsh Scholars @SabsScully @RoskamEmily & Michelle Stafford for their help over the long day! @ucdvetmed @uccBEES
0
3
28
Prof @SineadMWaters wrapping things up in Grange giving the @FAOLivestock GASL delegates an overview of the methane mitigation research in @teagasc including data generated on the @MASTER_IA_H2020 @RumenPredict @METH_ABATE projects. On to @DevenishNutri next! #LivestockAgenda
0
1
21
It’s not enough. I am expecting prices to continue higher.
AB 550 lb steers hit highs not seen since early 2016. At $272/cwt, as of last week, 550 lb steers are 24% higher than last year at this time and 25% higher than the 5-year avg. #cattlemarkets #CanfaxMarket Brought to you by #FCCagriculture Learn more at https://t.co/u7QgF0nJki
5
1
18
And that's a wrap. GASL delegates got a very interesting tour of the @DevenishNutri Dowth site. Thankfully the weather sort of played ball! #LivestockAgenda @FAOLivestock @agriculture_ie @HeartLand_S2S @ConnieGrace16
1
6
26
The architecture here and the history behind it is incredible. Imagine having an office based out of this spectacular building, changing the world one innovation at a time!
0
1
9
I am completely and utterly in awe of the grass quality here, and the research being done to increase it’s efficiency. Thank you to the research centres @teagasc and Devenish Lands for hosting us. The work you are doing is truly impressive. #GASL #LivestockAgenda @CdnCYL
2
1
19
Today’s program at the #GASL #LivestockAgenda includes a tour of the @teagasc livestock research centre. Extremely innovative research is being done regarding methane output, RFI, and further solutions towards the country’s environmental sustainability goals. @CanCattle @CdnCYL
0
1
11
The Next Generation delegates, from all corners of the 🌎 at the GASL #LivestockAgenda meeting with @FAO Animal Production and Health Division Director @ThanawatTiensin. @karimelise @Kennziee @SerinmaryR @agriculture_ie @teagasc 🐄🐂🐑🐐
Took opportunity to talk with young people who attending the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock. We discussed how new generations &young farmers can play more roles in sustainable livestock transformation &how to improve the work of GASL. They’ve new ideas &energy 😃👍✌️
0
2
5
'Respect is not something we can make others show to us, even if we’ve “earned” it. It is something we can give to others, and ourselves. If it’s clear that someone is not going to respect you, simply disengage.' – Lisa Guenther. https://t.co/BCUrIN8E0a
0
1
2
This group of Next Generation leaders at the #GASL #LivestockAgenda is an extremely impressive group of people doing amazing things in agriculture globally, I feel privileged to share a seat at the table with them all. @FAOLivestock @agriculture_ie #agvocate
0
0
15
(2/2) As youth delegates,we hosted round table sessions on different industry themes,which fostered impactful conversation, where actions to grow #ag globally were indentified. The night was complete with an incredible authentic Irish dance show. @FAOLivestock @CanCattle @CdnCYL
0
0
3