2017 was far from a normal year. From the very start, my life got flipped-turned upside down. After being laid-off work shortly before Christmas 2016, I had to sober up (thanks Carrie for drinking with me) and evaluate what my plans would be in the world of agriculture. I had an anchor to train for […]
Last week, work took me on a trip to Phoenix to tour a cattle feedlot and ranch with a group of dietetic interns and the Arizona Beef Council. This is one of the exciting programs with my job where we help future dietitians learn more about how beef cattle are raised and the nutritional science […]
If you’re not fully acquainted with the world of running, the Chicago Marathon is kind of a big event as one of seven World Marathon Majors. With over 40,000 athletes participating, it’s a very large event that takes over the Windy City. This year, I was lucky enough to get a bib with the Fuel […]
Life happens and time changes things. We learn how to buy better beef, runner smarter races, and write better blog posts. As my blogging efforts near a decade, I realized it may be time for those to change as well. Agriculture Proud will always be an important chapter in my story, but recognizing that my […]
Earlier this year, I received word that I would be recognized in a group of Top 10 Industry Leaders Under 40. Of course, I have quite the excitement and appreciation for being listed among some top cattle business leaders in the region. This is a community of many hard-working, independent and bright people. So to […]
As a society, we have an ever-increasing desire to learn more about where our food comes from. However, seeing as fear and emotion (looking at you Food Inc.) sell much easier than truth and science, we seem to have an uphill road to climb when trying to share educational material or documentaries about food and […]
One of the difficult parts of jumping on a new social media network can be figuring out how to use it. Twitter can be one of those platforms that can seem overwhelming if you don’t have good examples to follow. Maybe even in the beef world. I am pretty darn lucky to work with some […]
For anyone who has been following my story for the past few years on Twitter and Instagram, you’ll know that I’ve been seriously bitten by the running bug. Every weekend I’m out on the trails and going for a long run. In 2016, I completed my first three marathons and in June 2017, I completed […]
This post is sponsored by AGCO; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. As I’ve been traveling around the country much of this summer, I have encountered a slew people from many walks of life. We all come from different places and have different ways of doing things. And likely, just as many different […]
One of my favorite events of the year! I think this team is awesome and the Ragnar Relay events are always a fun experience (even if that means staying up all night in a 15-passenger van). Read more about my Team Beef adventures here. 190 miles. 29 hours 46 minutes. 12 runners. Two vans. One […]
