So I posted this photo at the end of my post yesterday, I got a few concerned comments, and I love it. I gotta go a little AgNerd on ya and say that placentas are kind of intriguing. How can something that forms from nothing provide an environment for a developing fetus, act as the … Continue reading I’m Holding a What?!?
Kansas YFR Knows AgFacts
Since announcing my goal of collecting postcards from every state during 2011, I have received several cards and have learned much about Agriculture across the country. Jodi Termine (@jtgirl) took the opportunity to encourage Kansas Young Farmers and Ranchers to share a few facts about Kansas Agriculture. In her workshop at the YR&F meeting, Jodi … Continue reading Kansas YFR Knows AgFacts
Postcards Get Edible
In case you missed it, I have a goal to collect postcards from all 50 states this year, along with learning facts about Agriculture unique to each area.I have posted most of the postcards I received on my Stamps, States, and AgFacts page. Take a look. There are some great facts on there. If you … Continue reading Postcards Get Edible
Farm Tour: Clark County, Ohio
Back in October, I took us to three different farmers and ranchers who share their story of Agriculture through blogs and social media. This week I want to continue this "Farm Tour" by featuring Sam Wildman. Sam is an 8th generation family farmer from Clark County, Ohio where his family raises swine. Enjoy this post … Continue reading Farm Tour: Clark County, Ohio
Get Your Stamps Ready
So do you have a postcard yet? Or are you waiting to find an Ag Fact? Or maybe you really don't want to put forth the effort. (Stepping on some toes yet?) In last Monday's post (50 States, 50 Stamps, and 1 Common Love for Agriculture) I introduced my Stamps on Ag Facts goal for … Continue reading Get Your Stamps Ready
Wordless Wednesday: Arkansas Cattle AgFact
Captured this photo the other day as I turned out a bull to clean up some cows for fall calving. Thought it was cool. In the spirit of my "Stamps on Ag Facts" series, I will share an Arkansas Ag Fact with you today. According to the 2007 Ag Census numbers, Arkansas is home to … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: Arkansas Cattle AgFact
50 States, 50 Stamps, 1 Common Love For Agriculture
Deltiology is the study or collection of postcards. I am a confessed deltiologist. I have quite a collection of postcards from Wyoming to Atlanta and even the U.K. and Berlin. Every time family or friends take a trip, I ask they send me a post card so I can learn about those places I may … Continue reading 50 States, 50 Stamps, 1 Common Love For Agriculture
Tour of A Beef Processing Plant
Ever wonder where your food is harvested and processed? Have you ever taken action to learn more about that process? It is an interesting experience to say the least. When I took a tour of a beef harvest plant in Amarillo, it was the magnitude of the operation and safety protocols in place that caught … Continue reading Tour of A Beef Processing Plant
AgFacts to Ruminate
Q: Which are the top 10 agricultural producing States? A: The top 10 agricultural producing States, in terms of cash receipts are (in descending order): California, Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota, Kansas, North Carolina, Indiana, and Missouri. Q: What are the leading farm commodities in the United States, in terms of cash receipts? A: Cattle … Continue reading AgFacts to Ruminate