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Sheri Glazier, The Dirt Road Dietitian Talks about the Importance of "Telling Our Story" and the Impact of Social Media
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:21:30 CDT
A simple, dirt-road living gal, she began with the dream of sharing about agriculture and now has an established social media presence in which she shares about agricultural stories and nutrition.
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Associate Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Sheri Glazier, better known as the Dirt Road Dietitian, who she said her goal is to share stories, recipes and glimpses into daily life as an agriculturalist.
Glazier, an active parent and co-owner of a farm, said it is not always easy.
One of the biggest challenges faced is fear, she said.
"All people know is fear," Glazier said. "They see labels and wording and wonder what they should or should not be doing."
A beef advocate, Glazier said it is a substance she encourages for people of all ages because of its delectable taste, high nutritional value, and protein, iron, and zinc levels.
Glazier said she hopes to give confidence to those feeding their families because it is not inherently provided or understood.
It is not just about beef itself but what we are serving with it, Glazier said.
It is important to not only eat what is recommend, but doing it in a way that is enjoyable and tastes good.
Letting people know where the beef comes from is a mission of hers she finds to be quite empowering, Glazier said.
"I did not realize what we do is so cool to the eyes of other people," Glazier said. "I made an Instagram reel about wheat harvest in Oklahoma, and people thought it was so cool."
Bringing my daily tasks and family tradition to life is best done through social media, Glazier said, and you get to entertain, inspire and educate along the way.
Another mission she takes to heart is telling the story of agriculture, by agriculturalists, Glazier said.
"There is a human behind every food source, and that is so easily forgotten," she said. "The groups I work with think about the distribution of food we consume most of the time, not necessarily about the hands behind it."
Bringing the humanity to light is important, Glazier added.
Glazier said she believes this was a blessing to come from the world pandemic.
People are more curious and more open-minded, Glazier said.
It also reminds farmers to share and educate, because people are watching, Glazier said. Other people may do things differently, but that is alright, she added.
I think there is a trickle-down effect, Glazier said. You can reach and impact people within and outside of the agriculture industry, she said.
"Social media is a way to reach people from near and far," Glazier said, "that is why I share what I share."
Going forward, Glazier said she encourages people to find the balance and hopes be a source of creditable knowledge for all.
To get in contact, check out her Instagram page (@dirtroaddietitian) and Facebook page (Dirt Road Dietitian).
To hear KC's complete conversation with Sheri Glazier, click or tap below.
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