Earlier this month, I had the opportunity for a great chat with an Associated Press reporter out of Iowa on the subject of "ag gag" bills and laws. I've written about this series of bills earlier on this blog (perspective from Tennessee, on CNN Eatocracy, how they affect farm transparency, and asking if consumers really … Continue reading Agriculture must be more proactive on “ag gag” and animal cruelty standards
Quick and Easy Spicy Bean Salsa | Summer Recipe
There's an old 3-ring binder that I hang on to. It has papers and note cards sticking out in every direction and every other time I pick it up, half the contents fall out. I hang on to it, because it's a collection of recipes my mom put together. She wasn't an extravagant cook, just … Continue reading Quick and Easy Spicy Bean Salsa | Summer Recipe
The Pony Trot 10k | Travel Montana
At first glance, I thought this had to be a joke. A listing on the Montana Running calendars was titled the "Pony Trot". Oh, that's a cute name. But, It was only $20 and I had yet to explore much south of I-90 and Three Forks, so I thought, why not?! I haven't been able … Continue reading The Pony Trot 10k | Travel Montana
Does removing beef from the diet improve health and environmental sustainability?
Last week, you may have seen the news creeping across your social media feeds that Virgin mogul and billionaire, Sir Richard Branson, announced he had given up consuming beef in the name of a healthier lifestyle and planet. I say kudos to him! We should all be striving to do more to reduce our environmental impact, try … Continue reading Does removing beef from the diet improve health and environmental sustainability?
Campfire Biscuits | Trail Boss Recipe
I don't do a lot of extensive cooking, but what cook I do get accomplished is usually straightforward and to the point. One of my favorite cookbooks is a collection of recipes from ranches across the country, and even a few from Australian outfits. Most of the recipes are simple and straightforward, so it's usually … Continue reading Campfire Biscuits | Trail Boss Recipe
Montana Running Ranchers Head to Napa Valley for Ragnar Relay
About the farthest I've ever managed to run in a day is a 10k (6 miles) race earlier this year, and other than that I've been pretty content with 5 miles or less. You can usually catch me in the gym or on the county roads running a 5k fairly regular. For me, running has … Continue reading Montana Running Ranchers Head to Napa Valley for Ragnar Relay
Qdoba Burrito Bowls Don’t Survive 50 MPH Impacts
June 2014 wasn't exactly the month I had planned. It started out on a great note with big plans to do a little exploring as I traveled across the state of Montana. My workouts were going great and I was building up to do a few more 5k and 10k runs this summer, hopefully building … Continue reading Qdoba Burrito Bowls Don’t Survive 50 MPH Impacts