As the drought conditions in Arkansas continue to worsen, farmers and ranchers watch their fields turn brown and water sources shrink. A few weeks ago, I shared a few photos from my family's fields on CNN. Despite more numerous spotty showers, this week's drought monitor update shows the drought only intensifying in Arkansas and across … Continue reading Arkansas Drought forcing ranchers to sell off cattle
How does Agriculture respond to food issues
If you've been online in the last week, I'm sure you've seen the storylines about Chick-Fil-A's stance on marriage issues. Many are calling for a boycott, while others are calling for a day of support, tomorrow August 1st. No matter where you stand, this issue doesn't stand alone when it comes to controversy over our … Continue reading How does Agriculture respond to food issues
Goodbye to the dog
What comes to mind when ya mention man's best friend? Loyalty. Patience. Reliability. After 2 years and living in 3 states, it was finally time to find my dog a new home. Pistol, named after my favorite college mascot, was getting restless staying at the house and with my school and travel schedule, I didn't … Continue reading Goodbye to the dog
Agriculture has some work to do
Recently in my article on CNN's Eatocracy, I noted the need for a more balanced education for customers, but this fully applies to the agriculture community as well. It's a work in progress for myself, and I've been reaching out for more candid conversations with those outside of agriculture production for their thoughts. So here … Continue reading Agriculture has some work to do
How customers can help farmers with animal care
Here's my latest post on CNN Eatocracy. I'd like to give a big thank you to Kathy Swift, #agchat friend and veterinarian from Florida for helping me with this. Previously Eatocracy featured a post from HSUS food policy director telling consumers how they can improve the lives of farm animals. I felt it was … Continue reading How customers can help farmers with animal care
Youth Livestock Skills Competition
Earlier this week I told ya about all of the fun we had in the show ring at the Tennessee Junior Livestock Expo, but there was another competition at the event. Raising and showing livestock involves many more skills outside of the show ring. This includes subjects like health, nutrition, handling, and of course knowing … Continue reading Youth Livestock Skills Competition
Cattle at the Tennessee Junior Livestock Expo
Last week was a busy one for the cattle show folks here in Tennessee. We were in Murfreesboro, TN all week for the first week of the 41st annual Tennessee Junior Livestock Exposition (web, Facebook). Week 1 is all about the cattle. Week 2 is all about the sheep. It was a busy week for those … Continue reading Cattle at the Tennessee Junior Livestock Expo
A look at the Arkansas Drought from the cattle pasture
View this post on CNN's Eatocracy - Praying for rain in the Arkansas drought This year's drought has been rough across much of the country. All year, my dad has been telling me of the dry conditions in Arkansas, how the first hay crop didn't make, and now how many farmers are selling their cattle … Continue reading A look at the Arkansas Drought from the cattle pasture
Wordless Wednesday: Morning in the Summer pasture
There's nothing quite like being out in the summer pastures before it gets hot. If only this grass could be a little more green... Related articles Wordless Wednesday: Sitting with the cows (agricultureproud.com) Wordless Wednesday: Word Cloud And My Dirty Job (agricultureproud.com)
Start a conversation with a farmer and a customer
Last month I had the awesome opportunity to share my view of farming on CNN by asking customers to seek out information about food from farmers. The post started lots of conversation about food and modern farming and the Eatocracy editors asked me to do a follow-up piece. Farmers open to conversations In my follow-up … Continue reading Start a conversation with a farmer and a customer