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Kurt Lawton

Kurt Lawton

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Writer and Photographer, Freelance

Eden Prairie, Minneapolis

Biography

Writer / Photographer / Strategist Hi, I’m Kurt Lawton, award-winning freelance writer, photographer and website/PR/social media content strategist. The value I bring to every project is steeped in three-plus decades of first-hand experience as a magazine editor, freelance journalist/photographer, website content director, editorial strategist, PR counselor, marketing communications strategist, and a globe-traveler who is well versed in agriculture and other industries. For more details on my work experience, visit KurtLawton.com. Engage the reader/customer My mission: Deliver valuable and engaging content that helps an audience think deeper – to implement ideas and practices which improve and sustain their business, environment and life. My brand: Experienced, professional listener and communicator who is passionate about topics, journalistic integrity and high-quality work that engages readers to achieve client objectives.

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Total articles 147

  • Rethink grazing practices by gazing first

    By Kurt Lawton| Beef Magazine Verified PARTNERS: Rancher Justin Thompson (right) and Ryan Beer with NRCS in South Dakota observe part of Thompson’s pasture near Mobridge, S.D. Mitch KezarIf you allow animals to graze more than 60% of the plant leaf volume of pasture plants, you’ll stop 80% to 100% of root growth. If you move grazing animals to the next paddock when 40% to 50% of the total leaf volume of plants is consumed, you will lose only 5% of root growth. Such prescription grazing can help current species thrive.

    By Kurt Lawton · Beef Magazine

    Nov. 03, 2023

  • Do We Still Need Public Seed Breeding? A Role for Public Plants

    By Kurt Lawton| The Progressive Farmer Verified Fortunately, these public institutions maintain corn geneticists in nearly every corn state with many active programs. For example, corn growers invest substantially in genetics research, such as in The Genomes to Fields (G2F) Initiative that coordinates testing across 16 states to link genomics and predictive phenomics. The goal is to create public genetic knowledge that is applied in corn by private companies to benefit farmers.

    By Kurt Lawton · The Progressive Farmer

    Oct. 06, 2023

  • Drought-proof your ranch: Part 6: Drought Plans Ease Decisions, Reduce Stress

    By Kurt Lawton| Tri-State Livestock News Verified “The more rest you give a plant, the more root system it develops, and the greater resilience it has when grazed or when drought occurs,” says Meadow, SD rancher Dan Anderson. “It’ll snap back quicker and grow more plant on top of the ground because you have managed for a deep root system.”About 20 years into his experience as the second-generation rancher on the Darling Creek Ranch, the Anderson family attended the Ranching For Profit school.

    By Kurt Lawton · Tri-State Livestock News

    Oct. 21, 2022

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

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