"A culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a goal to be met by just words on paper, but it's the actions that we take. When we're talking about the culture of an organization, how do employees interact? How do leaders set the tone for the conversations that are taking place?" Those are words … Continue reading Culture and Inclusion are not just words on paper
Gearing Up For My First 100-mile Run at Badger Trail 100
I’ve been struggling for a perfect way to sum up the feelings following my first 100-mile run, but I guess the best way to say it is… I did it! On July 31, continuing to the morning of August 1, I completed 101 miles at the Badger Trail 100 in Belleville, Wisconsin. The run was … Continue reading Gearing Up For My First 100-mile Run at Badger Trail 100
Farmers as Trusted Voices on Vaccines?
Take a few moments and consider the people who are in your community. Who do you trust for advice when you have questions? What factors into who you consider a credible source of information? Who are the trusted voices other people turn to? Chances are, in rural America at least, many of those trusted voices … Continue reading Farmers as Trusted Voices on Vaccines?
How many calves can a beef cow have?
Raising cattle is one of the best jobs in the world. Every day is different and when working with livestock, you have no clue what's waiting for you around the next fence post. Whether I'm traveling across the country or interacting with people online to share my agriculture story, I receive a ton of questions. … Continue reading How many calves can a beef cow have?
Agriculture Internships – tips to maximize the opportunities
Growing up on a diversified cattle ranch, I had the great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the cattle business from an early age. I had a deep dive into a large-scale cow-calf and stocker business; our family vacations were traveling to Amarillo, Texas to see our cattle in the feedlots. Despite having such an … Continue reading Agriculture Internships – tips to maximize the opportunities
Live Video Tips to Build Community
One of the opportunities I've often overlooked and likely have not taken good advantage of when sharing my story online has been the use of live video. Most social media platforms offer the opportunity to go live in one way or another. Live video can be a great tool for building community and really allowing … Continue reading Live Video Tips to Build Community
Grilling Tips from the Beef Chefs
Summer and grilling go hand in hand. Whether we're celebrating a major holiday, enjoying the weekend with family and friends, or marking a special occasion, the grill brings so many options to your backyard or patio. Grilling can be intimidating with so many options and a fear of messing it up (yes, even I experience … Continue reading Grilling Tips from the Beef Chefs
Black Hills 100 – 50 mile distance
We're still catching up from 2020 and everything that COVID cancelled. Thankfully, races that were not able to be run last year and returning in 2021. The tenth running of the Black Hills 100 (along with 50-mile, 50k, and 30k distances) finally took place on June 25 & 26, and I'm so glad I was … Continue reading Black Hills 100 – 50 mile distance
Quad Rock 25 in Fort Collins
If you're looking for a May race with a variety of trails and plenty of vert, the Quad Rock 25 miler (or 50 miler, if you dare) by Gnar Runners in Fort Collins just might be your race. For the second time, I completed the Quad Rock 25 race and was more than happy to … Continue reading Quad Rock 25 in Fort Collins
Sharing seasons of life through advocacy
How many hours per week do you tend to work on average? (Wrong answers only.) Join the discussion on Twitter. May is a busy month. As the days and nights finally begin to warm, things really kick into high gear. Daylight hours become longer and still, I find myself struggling to fit everything into the day. … Continue reading Sharing seasons of life through advocacy