Have you read Cowboy Ethics - a book focused on showing the financial world how far they have moved away from the values and principles that some of this country's greatest heroes lived for? Originally, I bought the book because I was intrigued by the photography of the American West, but as soon as I opened the book … Continue reading Cowboy Ethics – Not just a Code of the West
Thankful for Agriculture – Thanksgiving 2011
I was in the milking parlor at 4 this morning, taking care of all the cows, cleaning udders, and attaching the milkers when the boss said I caught on to the milking routine quickly. My response? “Ok, I’ll slow down.” I have no problem starting my day at 3 a.m. but those early starts make … Continue reading Thankful for Agriculture – Thanksgiving 2011
Just A Farmer Poem
“Just a farmer,” you said, And I laughed ’cause I knewAll the things that farmersMust be able to do. They must study the land,Then watch the skyAnd figure just whenIs the right time and why- To sow and to plantTo buy and to sellTo go to the marketWith cattle and well – You know the … Continue reading Just A Farmer Poem
Agriculture – Top 20 Most Useless Degrees?
Last week I received a link to a story from The Daily Beast, an aggregator news website affiliated with Newsweek. The headline was "20 Most Useless Degrees" and wouldn't you know it Horticulture (No.2), Agriculture (No.3), Nutrition (No.10), and Animal Science (No.20) made the list. I call B.S. on those rankings. Daily Beast Useless Degrees … Continue reading Agriculture – Top 20 Most Useless Degrees?
My Momma and Lane Frost
Every once in a while we find those people who are an inspiration in our lives, their lives encourage us to strive for better, and they leave a legacy that will touch so many others after they are gone. For me, there are two people that come to mind. My momma and Lane Frost. Both … Continue reading My Momma and Lane Frost
Cowboy Wisdom
There's an old saying, that Cowboys live poor and die rich. I am more inclined to think it's the Cowboy's definition of wealth that makes him what he is. I don't reckon you could call Cowboyin' a career. The pay's not great, there are no pension plans, no unions, no benefits, and early retirement is … Continue reading Cowboy Wisdom