Nothing to Fear Here
Tour the farms, communities and homes of CommonGround’s farmer-volunteers as we sort through some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding food and farming.

Farm Ownership
Elsie Wetzel

GMO Foods
Kellie Blair

Animal Welfare
Peggy Greenway

Food Safety
Kim Baldwin

Antibiotics and Animal Health
Joan Ruskamp

Hormones in Meat and Milk
Mary Kraft

Organic and Local Foods
Sondra Pierce

Food Prices
Hilary Maricle

Sustainability
Kellie Blair

Plant Breeding
Sara Ross
January 4th, 2018
Friday Night Lights
By Deb Gangwish Deb Gangwish and her husband Paul have raised five children, row crops and livestock on their family farm in Shelton, Nebraska. “Friday Night Lights.” This common phrase is one that most moms associate with bright stadium lights over a high school football…
With so many food choices available, the farmers of CommonGround want to serve as a resource to educate families about food and farming. Get to know some of the farmers who raise food in your state.
Your CommunityNovember 28th, 2017
Finding Common Ground Between Human and Crop Nutrition
Jennie Schmidt has a unique perspective on food. She’s a registered dietitian. She’s a mother. She’s a CommonGround volunteer. And she’s a Maryland farmer who grows everything from corn and soybeans (both genetically-engineered and non-GMO/Conventional previously certified organic) to tomatoes, green beans and wine-grapes. Jennie…
About
CommonGround
At CommonGround, we are a group of farmers having conversations about the food we grow and how we produce it. We share our personal experiences, as well as science and research, to help consumers like you sort through the myths and misinformation surrounding food and farming. CommonGround was developed by our national corn checkoff, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). We welcome you to join the conversation – and to enjoy your food without fear.