Consumer Ag Connection
Here is an introduction to a new effort to share stories from the great people in production agriculture with the consuming public in urban areas! Pam Fretwell recently launched the “Consumer Ag Connection” radio show. This is a 2-3 minute radio show that works to bridge the gap between urban consumers and those farmers and […]
What Are You Looking For?
Since I have moved to Texas, I have been without internet, hence the hiatus from posting regular blogs. Although, I plan to get this problem fixed this coming week. I would like to take this opportunity to ask what you want to hear from this blog. Are there particular stories, problems, or issues that you […]
Meet Cora White
This week’s featured profile story comes from the Sandhills of Nebraska. I have communicated with Cora on Facebook for some time now and her photos and posts always catch my eye. Here is a short message from Cora explaining why she and her family are proud to be a part of Agriculture! My husband and […]
Ranch Scenery
Have you ever wondered where you can find some of the greatest views on Earth? Farmers and Ranchers have the greatest seats in the house. Did you know that more than 70% of our nation’s wildlife can be found on farm and ranch lands? That’s right, not only do our farmers and ranchers conserve and […]
The REAL Life
Google “Real Life” and your results will include something about computer lingo and links to Christian ministries. When you change that search to “Real Housewives” you get results for television shows about housewives from New Jersey, Orange Beach, Atlanta, and even New York City. But this REAL Housewife will not be found in the house, […]
If I ever get back to Amarillo…
…It’ll be a long, dusty drive. The dust sure is kicking it around here. No, it’s not just from the cattle feedlots that some blame for the dust. Rather there is dust blowing from every spot there is bare soil. The wind is kicking it and the humidity is low here in the Northwest corner […]
First week in the feedlot!
Someone forgot to tell me about that part of the deal. I have only been working in my new job at the feedlot for one week and I have not stopped learning. Northwest Texas is awful close to the “No Man’s Land” of Oklahoma, and it sure seems like things run at just a slower […]
Let’s Talk Ag
Last week I challenged my AgProud followers to talk about agriculture with at least three other people they met in their communities. If we are going to be a part of the Agriculture community, sharing our story when opportunity knocks at our door is something we should always be prepared to do. I thought I […]
Let’s Talk Cattle
Last week I challenged my AgProud followers to talk about agriculture with at least three other people they met in their communities. If we are going to be a part of the Agriculture community, sharing our story when opportunity knocks at our door is something we should always be prepared to do. I thought I […]