I'm not sure about you, but to me 'normal' Agriculture is what I grew up around. In Arkansas we have fishing and chickens. There's rice fields and soybeans. We have timber harvest and small herds of cattle. That's just what I'm familiar with. But after finishing high school I took the opportunity to explore other … Continue reading Road Trip Turns Into Agriculture Education
A Collection Of Stories – Diversity In Agriculture
Agriculture is a diverse world and even though I've spent the past 30 days highlighting the numerous ways farmers, ranchers, and consumers contribute to this diversity, there's still so much more story to tell. I was excited to celebrate National Agriculture Day and the start of my 3rd year on Agriculture proud with a month … Continue reading A Collection Of Stories – Diversity In Agriculture
AgProud: Nashville Certified Organic Farmer
If there's any group of farmers that relies on independent and local marketing in today's food trade, it's organic and local farmers. Today I feature Delvin Farms, an organic producer from Nashville, Tennessee. One of the great things about agriculture and food in this country is that we are able to afford food choices. Although … Continue reading AgProud: Nashville Certified Organic Farmer
AgProud: Meat Producers part of Global Food
What is Agriculture? Who does it affect? David Hayden does a great job of explaining these things and more on his blog. Fellow Oklahoma State Cowboy, David joins me today and shares why he is proud to be a part of the community bringing us safe, quality meat products. It's another part of my month-long … Continue reading AgProud: Meat Producers part of Global Food
AgProud: Alabama Peanut Farmers Share The Experience
Who doesn't love a good peanut butter sandwich or some roasted peanuts in the shell? Unless of course you have an allergy, just about everyone consumes peanuts or their oil. So have you ever met a peanut farmer? I'm lucky to have Jillian Etress on my blog today. She and her husband Jared farm peanuts, … Continue reading AgProud: Alabama Peanut Farmers Share The Experience
AgProud: The Farm Veterinarian
What does it take to care for the animals that will one day become food on our plates? This California veterinarian does a great job of sharing that story, and I am very glad to have them as a part of my month-long series highlighting the diversity of modern agriculture. Why are YOU Agriculture Proud? … Continue reading AgProud: The Farm Veterinarian
AgProud: Family Dairy Farming
What's it like to be on the same land your family has farmed on since the 1800s? Trent Bown knows and it's something to make him Agriculture Proud. I'm excited to have this Utah family dairy farmer featured on my month-long series about the diversity of Agriculture. He does a great job showing how a … Continue reading AgProud: Family Dairy Farming
AgProud: Louisiana Sugarcane
Where does sugar come from? Did you first consider a farmer? Did you say Louisiana? Did you know these farmers make more than one harvest each year? These are just a few of the things 6th generation sugar cane farmer Wilson Judice will share with us today. He is definitely proud to be a part … Continue reading AgProud: Louisiana Sugarcane
AgProud: Harned’s Drive-In
Have you ever considered restaurants as a part of Agriculture? Celeste Harned gives us a peek at her experience on both sides of the fence. Oh and by the way, Celeste and her husband Aaron are new parents as of yesterday! So stop by her blog and give her a shout out or send well … Continue reading AgProud: Harned’s Drive-In
AgProud: North Dakota Sunflower Farmer
Have you ever met a Sunflower Farmer? Well I have one for ya today! Mark Rohrich joins us today from North Dakota! He's a great example of how farmers across the country maintain diversity in their operations. This is another part of my month-long series asking farmers, ranchers, and consumers why they are proud to … Continue reading AgProud: North Dakota Sunflower Farmer