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
AgProud: Corn, Cattle, and Countless Hours
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
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
National Ag Day – Celebrate Agriculture Diversity
Yeah I think it's THAT big of an event and I want to get everyone involved. March 8th is National Ag Day in America. A day set aside to celebrate the contributions and abundance of the agriculture community around us. This also begins the 3rd year behind my Agriculture Proud efforts. In 2010, I wrote … Continue reading National Ag Day – Celebrate Agriculture Diversity
Photo Contest – Agriculture Proud
March 8th in National Agriculture Day, which also begins the 3rd year of my blogging efforts for Agriculture Proud. To celebrate I have some things in the works, but I need your help. The first thing I need a hand with is photos. What makes you think of the diversity of Agriculture? Modern agriculture covers … Continue reading Photo Contest – Agriculture Proud