Today is National Teach Ag Day! Have you given thanks for an Agriculture Educator near you? Robin McLean shares her thoughts with us in the first of my two posts today, continuing the showcase of Agriculture diversity, and how it is more than just cows, sows, and plow. It's part of my month-long series. Why … Continue reading AgProud: National Teach Agriculture Day
Experience and Knowledge
"The stockman whose training has been solely in the school of experience often holds in light regard that which is written concerning his vocation. Let him remember the facts and truths are the same whether the repository is a book or the human mind. Held by the latter, all perish with the possessor; in keeping … Continue reading Experience and Knowledge
AgProud: Agricultural Law
Continuing with this week's theme, Agriculture is so much more than just farming. Elizabeth Burns Thompson is a law student who has a bright future influencing this country's law practices. We need more grounded people like her in these professions. This is part of my month-long series highlighting the diversity within Agriculture. Why are YOU … Continue reading AgProud: Agricultural Law
AgProud: Food Insecurity Among Us
As I began yesterday, agriculture is so much more than farming and ranching. It takes every day people to make things churn. Today Anthony Pannone, student at Texas A&M, highlights a very important food issue in our back yards. Farmers and Ranchers take pride in the food they produce, but it's up to every day … Continue reading AgProud: Food Insecurity Among Us
Let It All Go – Johnny Cooper
It's my "Been At The Office For Entirely Too Long" song. I'll just let the lyrics do the talking for me.***Mandatory: Roll windows down. Crank the music up. Sing along obnoxiously loud.***roll your windows down, let the wind ride in, it's closer to feelin' freeput a record on, turn the stereo loud and baby just … Continue reading Let It All Go – Johnny Cooper
What is Pink Slime And Is It Safe?
What is pink slime? My social media timelines have been filled with these stories since late last week, but honestly I have not had much time to respond. And honestly, I do not feel qualified to respond. However, thanks to the wonder of social networking, I have friends who have expressed their opinions. Last Wednesday, … Continue reading What is Pink Slime And Is It Safe?
Angell One-Way Disc Plow and Family Roots in Agriculture
There is so much more to agriculture than simply farming. I plan to feature individuals who play a part in that as I continue this week with my month-long series highlighting the diversity of Agriculture. Today we hear from Daren Williams with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Daren did a little digging to find his … Continue reading Angell One-Way Disc Plow and Family Roots in Agriculture
AgProud: Jenny Dewey Chico Locker and Sausage
Here's another visit to California in my month-long series celebrating the diversity in Agriculture. We've been hearing from farmers, ranchers, and consumers and learning why they are proud to be a part of Agriculture. Today we hear from Jenny Dewey, who comes from a family of butchers. She does great work in sharing where our … Continue reading AgProud: Jenny Dewey Chico Locker and Sausage
I Am Agriculture Proud
National Agriculture Day - What does it mean to you? My role in Agriculture has changed a bit since this time last year. In 2011 I was staring down the nose of some rank Brangus momma cows as I tagged their newborn calves. Day in and out I found myself in the middle of a … Continue reading I Am Agriculture Proud
AgProud: Ontario Canada with Joe Dickenson
Continuing with my month-long series featuring diversity in Agriculture. Today we travel to Canada to hear from a farmer who's working to share why he is proud to be a part of Agriculture. Why are YOU Agriculture Proud? I was blessed to grow up as a farm kid in a fairly large city, being able … Continue reading AgProud: Ontario Canada with Joe Dickenson