Hard to believe, but the calendar rolls around on another anniversary for the Agriculture Proud blog! It all started on National Agriculture Day in 2010 and the site continues to grow with even larger audiences on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you'd like to learn where it all began, visit this archived post. Photo … Continue reading Why Are You Agriculture Proud? National Agriculture Day 2017
The Last of the Virgin Sod
As turn the page to Spring when farmers prepare for the season's planting, I can't help but think of the smell of freshly turned dirt and the green plants that will soon sprout up. The Last of the Virgin Sod captures this feeling well. While we have relatively small amounts of native prairie remaining in … Continue reading The Last of the Virgin Sod
5 restaurants farmers should visit, including Chipotle
I'm well aware negative spin headlines garner all the attention these days. However, when a fellow ag blogger took on a list of restaurants people should avoid due to anti-science stances, I decided to take a positive look at the story. I believe it can be a mistake to slam the door in the face … Continue reading 5 restaurants farmers should visit, including Chipotle
Dealing with Unemployment and Finding a Career Path
On a Monday in mid-December, I received the unexpected news of company-wide layoffs as the business was restructuring. The company was relatively new in a competitive marketplace. Our rate of adoption was slow, but I’ve come to expect that when the world of agriculture meets technology. Investors wanted more and they wanted it yesterday. When … Continue reading Dealing with Unemployment and Finding a Career Path
Raising Bison For Meat in Montana | Agriculture Proud Podcast 019
In Episode 018 of the podcast, I visited with the National Bison Association to learn more about raising bison commercially across the United States. We touched on a fair number of statistics to describe this sector of the agriculture business on a national level. Image via Montana Bison Association On Episode 019 of the Agriculture … Continue reading Raising Bison For Meat in Montana | Agriculture Proud Podcast 019
Bison Ranching with National Bison Association | Agriculture Proud Podcast 018
When most of us hear about bison and Montana, what comes to mind? Usually, it is images of Yellowstone and free-roaming mammals of American history. While these animals have an important role in our North American heritage, bison is also becoming a popular item on restaurant menus across the country. Earlier this month, I had … Continue reading Bison Ranching with National Bison Association | Agriculture Proud Podcast 018
Stop prioritizing your schedule and start scheduling your priorities
It’s not that difficult to find an article these days about how Millennials work differently. We have a different sense of work-life balance, therefore, older generations may label us as lazy, unproductive, or distracted. Please, stop talking about us like we’re a disease. It’s true, in an age where my phone buzzes, email notifications pop … Continue reading Stop prioritizing your schedule and start scheduling your priorities
Land O’Lakes Pays Tribute With The Farmer by Amelia Barr
The Farmer by Amelia Barr is a historic poem that celebrates the work of farmers. Remember when RAM Trucks paid tribute to farmers and ranchers with their 2013 campaign featuring Paul Harvey's "So God Made A Farmer"? The video was a great success stirring conversation and emotion with impressive scenes from America's heartland. The video … Continue reading Land O’Lakes Pays Tribute With The Farmer by Amelia Barr
Soylent Speaks Out On GMO Safety
Just a quick note today on the topic of Genetically Modified Organisms. As debates heat up about the labeling of food products containing GMO ingredients, food companies have been slowly taking stances on the issue. In case you haven't been paying attention, Vermont passed a law to require labeling, which went into effect on July … Continue reading Soylent Speaks Out On GMO Safety
Creating Your Own Luck – #AgLead
Do you ever see a successful, dedicated person and wish to yourself, “Man, if I could just be as lucky as them!”? I know I have been in that position, which can easily lead to feeling depressed about my own situation – whether it be life, friendships or careers. Great luck and success is obtainable, … Continue reading Creating Your Own Luck – #AgLead