Another addition to my month long series celebrating the diversity of American Agriculture. Farmers, ranchers, and consumers are sharing why they are proud to be a part of Agriculture. Why are YOU Proud to be a part of Agriculture? My husband and I live in Central Nebraska and raise cattle, corn and hay. Our corn … Continue reading AgProud: Corn, Cattle, and Countless Hours
AgProud: In My DNA – Leslie Pierson
As a kid that grew up in a city, I’m often asked where my passion for agriculture comes from. Like many people, I am two generations removed from production agriculture and share the very common story of spending time on a family farm when I was young. Recently, an Oklahoma Ag Extension Agent explained this … Continue reading AgProud: In My DNA – Leslie Pierson
AgProud: California Sustainable Wood
Continuing my Agriculture Proud series today with a type of agriculture so many forget is actual farming. We're celebrating the diversity of agriculture, hearing from farmers, ranchers, and consumers on why they are proud to be a part of ag. Why are YOU Agriculture Proud? A forester is an agriculturalist, whose crop is slightly different … Continue reading AgProud: California Sustainable Wood
AgProud: Mal The Beef Gal
Today kicks off my month-long series celebrating the diversity in Agriculture. Check back all month long for featured farmers, ranchers, and consumers from across the country sharing why they are proud to be a part of Agriculture. Why are YOU Agriculture Proud? I weighed just over two pounds when I was born into this world. … Continue reading AgProud: Mal The Beef Gal
Beef IS Lean Meat
Had an interesting conversation at the supper table tonight (and yes this probably means I'll get more prodding from my friends about blogging about my life, but oh well...) and I actually was told someone didn't eat beef, except maybe once a week. Now his reasoning wasn't cost. It wasn't dislike for production methods. It … Continue reading Beef IS Lean Meat
Recipe: Texas Jambalaya
I'm always up for some good food, especially when it comes to Cajun flavor, ingredients easily found in the pantry, and some good hearty beef. So when I saw this recipe on the Texas Farm Bureau page, I knew I had to share it. Quick Food Facts: The onions in this recipe are referred to as “1015″ … Continue reading Recipe: Texas Jambalaya
I Love Snail Mail
It might be a bit old school, but I get pretty excited to receive some snail mail. Last year I had my project to collect postcards from all 50 states (still working on that), so the mail box was always baring some sort of Agriculture fact fun. About the only let down is a box … Continue reading I Love Snail Mail
Why I Occupy My Food Supply
When was the last time you walked down the grocery aisle and looked at food labels. I bet you probably look at the Nutritional Facts and maybe a few flashy labels for the latest trending buzz word. But have you looked at the manufacturer information on the label? Or even the country of origin label? … Continue reading Why I Occupy My Food Supply
Vote: Top 5 Agriculture Proud Photos
As a part of celebrating for National Agriculture Day, March 8th, I asked you to submit photos describing why you are proud to be a part of agriculture. From gate to plate, many photos were entered and based on the number of 'Likes' and comments the Top 5 are below. Vote for your favorite in … Continue reading Vote: Top 5 Agriculture Proud Photos
Give a helping hand
People who know me even a little bit, know I’m not much of a night owl. After a lifetime on the ranch a few months of shipping starter cattle in the feedyards I am perfectly happy waking up at Stupid-Dark:30 to get a little extra work done. If I’m staying up until 2, or Heaven … Continue reading Give a helping hand