Month: March 2010

Recently I became aware of a campaign by HSUS to purchase stock in businesses and restaurant food chains to influence and pressure change in their food procurement practices. (To read more view my previous post) Since that post I have done some researching and found that HSUS praises several restaurant chains and even a popular grocery … Continue reading Will you choose to support Agriculture?

I have a friend from England that I have mentioned on here before. While in Wyoming, she became a very close friend and we have been able to keep in touch since departing and after both of us have returned to our respective homes. She is from a larger town in England, and other than … Continue reading The Hiker’s View of Agriculture

HSUS has been busy investing it's money in the modern-day stocks. What exactly are they investing in? Restaurant chains. According to the HSUS website this is their reason for investing in the stocks:Not long ago, The HSUS board of directors approved using a portion of our assets to purchase stock in companies, so we could … Continue reading HSUS aims at your food

Cedar Sap and Fences, no it's not a country song. Rather it's what makes up the week of this college student. Along with road trips, exams, and sharing the stories I have to tell.The six weeks following Spring Break generally consist of exams, papers, and projects, but I lucked out this semester. I really only … Continue reading "Cedar Sap and Fences"

...seems to be quite skewed from the truth. The following is a quote from a state HSUS director in response to my comments about the HSUS's spending habits."The HSUS campaigns are supported by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, in fact most of our members are not vegetarians, and we accept the fact that most Americans eat … Continue reading America’s Image of Agriculture…

“A college experience will make you a much richer person. A college degree however, will not. As you suggest, the pursuit of knowledge is very different than the pursuit of accomplishment, and a degree can only speak to the latter.” -- Mike RoweRecently, I was asked what my advice is for students just starting in … Continue reading My College Experience

I was recently made aware of comments made by actress Kirstie Alley during an interview on the Late Show with David Letterman. The Actress stated: “That's what I'm working on now, is getting all the chemicals out of my life, out of all the foods, the pesticides, the insecticides, the herbicides, fungicides, all the antibiotics, … Continue reading Moderation and Balance Kirstie!

I am a steward of the environment.I work to be as sustainable as possible.Using available resources efficiently is the name of my game.My peers make up a small proportion of America.But my workforce drives American jobs.And my products drive the American economy.On average, I am 57 years old.More than half the time, this job is … Continue reading Who Am I?

Well, I am done spinning the tires on my ole truck, for this week at least. I made the trip down to Fort Worth this weekend for my interview with TCU Ranch Management. I am really worn out, so this will be quick. (Hope I don't fall asleep before I reach the end! Haha)The RM … Continue reading 1,300 Mile Weekend

It is National Agriculture Day! Did you thank a farmer and rancher for their hard work to produce the food that ends up on your plate? If not, you should do it today, as well as the other 364 days in the year.This week has been Spring Break, but not a very active one for … Continue reading Proud to be a Rancher!