When I think about farmers, I have a myriad of farmers faces come to mind these days. It’s a far cry from the world I grew up in. If you look through some of my blog posts you will see lots of those faces. Some that come to mind are Chris who showed me around my first hog farm, the… Read More
Help Five Kids From Kansas Honor Their Fantastic Mom
This Sunday is Mother Day and all across America, kids are looking for that perfect way to say thanks to moms for all the work they do at home and away from the house. The America’s Farmers Farm Mom of the Year program began in 2010 to honor some of the women who make agriculture so fantastic. The women who have… Read More
Jake’s Flat Stanley Has a Great Series of Adventures! Farm & City!
When I wrote about a nephew’s Flat Stanley project a week or two ago, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I hoped a couple of the folks I’d gotten to know through social media would help Jake learn more about their homes, farms, cities, etc. I am still stunned by the reception Flat Stanley has received in several states…. Read More
Poll of the Week: How do you like your steak cooked?
A note to whoever stumbles on this: Last weekend a debate with friends turned into a poll about cookies and I learned some things about people’s preferences in cookies. It also motivated me and friends to bake some cookies! I thought it would be fun to do a weekly food-related poll, at least for the summer. There are so many… Read More