Finally had a chance to enjoy a day on my short Christmas break by helping my dad around the auction barn. The barn has been a busy place while rebuilding and adding on to our barn. Arkansas is also in the middle of a good dry year, more than 15" below normal annual rainfall, so … Continue reading Good To Be Home Again
Wordless Wednesday: Sugar Rush
I seem to be one of the lucky ones and do not have much of a sweet tooth, but I do love making cookies and candies for family and friends at Christmas time. Guess you could say it is a tradition for my brothers, sisters, and I to make these and take them to people … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: Sugar Rush
Wordless Wednesday: Cowboy Hall of Fame
Last week while I was in Stillwater for Anna's graduation, we took a trip to the Cowboy Hall of Fame. The tour is a lot of walking, but there is so much great stuff to see. And of course we had to visit the kids corral...The trip through all of the galleries in the museum … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: Cowboy Hall of Fame
Looking Ahead 2011: Agvocate Efforts
2011 is just around the corner and over the next two weeks I will be taking a look forward at what will be to come with the new year. 2010 has been an interesting year in my life; finishing college, starting a new job, moving to new places, and jumping in the field of Agvocacy. Last … Continue reading Looking Ahead 2011: Agvocate Efforts
Cowboy Christmas: Farmer Claus
Believe it or not, we are on the down-hill slope of December, and Christmas is only a few weeks away. This is a week where so many are gathering with family and friends around a huge feast, enjoying each others' company, and exchanging gifts. Just like any other meal, do not forget to Thank a … Continue reading Cowboy Christmas: Farmer Claus
Tales from the Literate Cowboy
I'll be the first to admit. I love telling stories of life in the cattle business. This is the second part of our discussion over breakfast last Thursday at the feedyard. This group of cowboys has seen some hard times; specifically the winter of 1991. Seems every cowboy around that table had a story to … Continue reading Tales from the Literate Cowboy
Tales of the Cowboy Round Table
When many people were just headed to bed on Thursday night, the Cowboys and I were getting up to ship starters at the feedyard. This "Moon-light" shipping, if you will, is the lucky draw from the meat plant. No one loves to get up at 2 a.m. and ship cattle, but I won't complain as … Continue reading Tales of the Cowboy Round Table
Darcy is Ag-Thankful
The Ag-Thankful Series in November was such a hit, I still have a few lingering posts to share with you. This one from from Darcy Maulsby, an Iowa State graduate, farmer and ag-journalist. Hope you enjoy reading why Darcy is Ag-Thankful. Thank goodness for our farmers, because they hold our future in their hands. Nobel … Continue reading Darcy is Ag-Thankful
Country Goes to Town
I was on the road the other day when an idea came to mind for a post. Seeing as I was not at my computer, I grabbed my camera, pulled over at a rest stop, and put my thoughts on camera. Enjoy! What are your thoughts on Urban areas encroaching on farm and ranch land? … Continue reading Country Goes to Town
The Future Of Farming
I'm sure you have seen the show Dirty Jobs featuring Mike Rowe and is adventures diving into some of the "dirtiest" jobs Americans tackle on a daily basis. Have you checked out his website mikeroweworks.com, or more specifically his blog on Farming, Fishing, and Food? It's something to check out if you haven't. Back in … Continue reading The Future Of Farming