What is a Factory Farm? Does feeding cattle corn harm them? Why are cattle finished in feedlots? These are a few of the questions I often receive when discussing the beef we eat and how cattle are raised. Do cattle eat grass or grain? Most all beef cattle are born and raised on pastures where … Continue reading Does feeding cattle corn harm them? Ask a Farmer
Cow giving birth to twins [Video]
Calving is my favorite event to occur in ranch life. No doubt about it. I've written about the good and bad during calving season. There's nothing that compares for me. That probably has something to do with how I ended up going to college studying Reproduction Physiology. I found this video of a cow giving … Continue reading Cow giving birth to twins [Video]
Satisfy your “Taste Bros” with Fall Harvest
Alright, so I have to ask... How do you satisfy your taste bros? A Twitter connection down in College Station has me stuck on this latest Sonic commercial, and we've decided... "It's like we're not even taste buds. We're taste bros. It's like we all went through some real cool nature experience together, but things … Continue reading Satisfy your “Taste Bros” with Fall Harvest
It’s All About Perspective
I took this photo over the Tennessee River in Knoxville yesterday morning. It's all about perspective. Standing here, soaking up a crisp Fall morning, and drinking up my coffee, it all looks pretty peaceful. Then I remember I'm in the middle of a very busy city. You wouldn't know it from this scene depicted, but … Continue reading It’s All About Perspective
Finding Online Mentors | Better Blogging
Do you ever have that moment where you just really need to stand on a soapbox and set the world to rights? In the age of blogging, I see those posts all too often and I have been known to post a few right here. They may end up as an emotional piece, fairly lengthy, … Continue reading Finding Online Mentors | Better Blogging
Facilitating Online Conversations – Food and Farming
A few weeks back I had the great opportunity to travel to Kentucky and visit a few friends. While there I met with a great friend and online mentor for many, Ray Bowman. Ray hosts a radio broadcast sponsored by Feedstuffs each Friday afternoon. Check out his page for more information on broadcasts. Ray and … Continue reading Facilitating Online Conversations – Food and Farming
Questions about food and farming abound | Ask A Farmer
I've had some pretty interesting comments on my recent CNN Eatocracy article: Farmers aren't evil. Now can we have a civil conversation? Here are a few worth sharing. HomeGrower: I made it easier for myself. I don't have to hold a dialogue with a farmer. I grow my produce sans GMO's and chemicals and … Continue reading Questions about food and farming abound | Ask A Farmer
Farmers aren’t evil. Now can we have a civil conversation?
I don't know about you, but I get pretty frustrated when trying to have a civil conversation, but can't wade through all of the mud that is being slung in the process. This happens a lot when trying to talk about food and farming online. These are emotional topics and each side of the table … Continue reading Farmers aren’t evil. Now can we have a civil conversation?
Smoky Mountain Sunrise
Not much to say on this Friday, other than enjoy your coffee! This sunrise always makes my coffee experience that much better. Have a great weekend! I'll be tailgating for the Tennessee vs. Florida game. ESPN College Gameday will be broadcasting from our campus. I will be grilling Certified Angus Beef steaks for the Food … Continue reading Smoky Mountain Sunrise
Thankful Thursday: Field Trip to the Sheep Barn
College kids take field trips too. Although this one was quite a short trip. I had the opportunity to play shuttle driver for the lab sections of the Introduction to Animal Science class. We went to the University farm just outside of town to learn about sheep farming. These students are mostly Freshmen, and many … Continue reading Thankful Thursday: Field Trip to the Sheep Barn