AI, Breeders, Harvest, Crop. Farmers of every kind use these terms daily across the country, but to each the terms may have a different meaning. These are just a sample of the Agriculture lingo farmers and ranchers use daily, but in different regions, and different sectors of Agriculture, some terms may be a foreign concept. … Continue reading Social Media Expands My Corner of the Agriculture World
Order Up! Scattered, Smothered, Covered
Some say it's a Southern Icon, some have never heard of it. It's only the best late night franchise dinner. Waffle House. If you haven't eaten in one lately you are missing out. Obviously in this town of 300 we have lil more than a gas station, but I did have the chance to make … Continue reading Order Up! Scattered, Smothered, Covered
NASCAR and Agriculture: Unlikely Pair?
What's your favorite Saturday or Sunday afternoon activity? Maybe cooking out on the grill, time with family, or a good nap? How about watching 40 some-odd cars drive 188 mph around Talladega Superspeedway? Laps 50 through 100 always make for a good short nap too (But I wouldn't know from personal experience...). NASCAR is a … Continue reading NASCAR and Agriculture: Unlikely Pair?
My, The Times How They Are a Changing
Every time you turn around seems like things in food production are changing. Somebody's sold out the cow herd and there sits and empty pasture, and the neighbors change-up the crops they are raising. I received the most kind letter from an 87-year-old farmer in Chico, California yesterday and his story is a prime example of how … Continue reading My, The Times How They Are a Changing
Agriculture Advocacy in Estancia New Mexico
This week I had the awesome opportunity to travel to Estancia, New Mexico to share my love for Agriculture with more than 600 students and parents. I love traveling West to see the wide open ranch country, changing terrain, and discovering new places, and what better opportunity than a chance to inspire others to learn … Continue reading Agriculture Advocacy in Estancia New Mexico
Road Trip to New Mexico
Today I am in Estancia, New Mexico, a town of 1,500 just East on I-40 from Albuquerque. If you have been following my Twitter feed, you'll know I'm just as excited about the road trip as I am about the opportunity to share my passion for Agriculture with others in a face to face setting. … Continue reading Road Trip to New Mexico
Postcards and Ag Education
May marks 4 months that I have been working on my Stamps, States, and AgFacts project (collecting postcards from all 50 states while learn facts about each state's Agriculture). So far I have collected postcards from 29 states and have learned a ton about this country's Agriculture. Since I have passed the half-way point in … Continue reading Postcards and Ag Education
Poll: Glass or Plastic
At dinner today I poured a glass of milk, and I got thinking... Do more people like their milk in a glass or plastic cup? Ice or no ice? Remember to Thank a Dairy Farmer for your milk, cheese, and more. How many dairy products can you list? Dairy Facts: Wisconsin's Dairy industry contributes $26.5 … Continue reading Poll: Glass or Plastic
Tailgate Talk:Put a Stamp On Ag Education
A big thank you to the folks at Farm Journal magazine for featuring my Stamps, States, and AgFacts project in this month's Tailgate Talk. Tailgate Talk: Put a Stamp on Agriculture Education Collecting postcards has always been one of Ryan Goodman’s hobbies. Every time his family or friends traveled, the Arkansas rancher would ask them … Continue reading Tailgate Talk:Put a Stamp On Ag Education
Photo Friday: Organic Fertilizer
Thank goodness its Friday! On Fridays I will post a photo from the ranch and discuss the subject. Take a gander and see if you can tell me what we are looking at... Chicken Litter, or composted poultry house bedding and manure. Driving through the back roads and state highways of Arkansas, there is that … Continue reading Photo Friday: Organic Fertilizer