The headline of the LATimes article excerpted & linked below caught my attention because of the “should be.” My first reaction was “Farm work is honorable” but I have to say my mind went to the reality that very few people in my neighborhood would realize that. I’m sure the Los Angeles metro area would be even more so. My… Read More
High School Graduation Gift Ideas for Ranch Dude?
Okay, I’m hoping my ag peeps come through for me on this one! Its a question from a college friend of mine…. yeah, she’s a city girl to. Anyway, a member of her family just graduated high school & has decided to go to college and major in ag. She’s looking for gift ideas, here’s the note she sent: You… Read More
Honoring Your Dad on Father’s Day and Everyday
I just saw this tweet from Mike Ver Steeg “father’s day, farming go hand-in-hand. G’pa taught my dad abt land&livestock. My dad taught me, now I teach my kids.” That simple direct statement is something I’ve heard so many times. Fathers and grandpas learning and living and passing that along to the next generation. My dad was a printing pressman…. Read More
Lunch ‘n’ Learn of Another Kind
In the last several months, several campaigns have started to raise awareness about what is served as part of a school lunch. I’m sure you’ve seen one if not several of them. My brother Ray recently sent me a not about another one suggesting it as a blog topic… took me a couple of days to get my thoughts together… Read More
Ever Get Worm Dirt for Christmas?
Have you ever gotten worm dirt as a gift? Some of you may wonder what the hell that question is about… I have to wonder if anyone (other than members of my family) answers yes! Yes, my sister gave me a bag of worm dirt for Christmas. She did it & now I’ve said it. In the past couple of… Read More
What happens when all hail or hell breaks loose?
Yesterday, severe weather ripped its way across much of the central U.S. Hearts and minds immediately went out to the people who lived in the areas where forecasts included tornado warnings. No group of people understand the power of weather more than the farmers and ranchers that produce our food, feed and fiber. Farmers and ranchers benefit from the weather… Read More
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