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
Last November I hosted numerous guest posts from others sharing why they are thankful for agriculture. There were so many great responses, you really should go back and take a look at the Ag-Thankful feed. Here’s a repost of my thoughts from last year. Tomorrow I will post my reflections from 2011. Why am I … Continue reading I am Ag-Thankful
Sometimes I forget what it would be like to be a first-generation Aggie. I grew up on the ranch, my dad the same, and the other Goodmans before him. Because of that there is probably a lot I miss, or maybe do not notice. But I wouldn’t give my raising on the ranch for the … Continue reading Caleb is AgProud and Ag-Thankful
The Ag-Thankful Series in November was such a hit, I still have a few lingering posts to share with you. This one from from Darcy Maulsby, an Iowa State graduate, farmer and ag-journalist. Hope you enjoy reading why Darcy is Ag-Thankful. Thank goodness for our farmers, because they hold our future in their hands. Nobel … Continue reading Darcy is Ag-Thankful
Farmers are often focused on market prices and staying profitable. Getting a good price for your product is the only way to stay afloat in the agriculture business. Decisions are made concerning the best time to plant, the best time to wean, the best practices to stay viable. We are farmers. We are producers. It … Continue reading Paul is Ag-Thankful
This blog post is written by cattle veterinarian Kathy Swift (@cowartandmore) I grew up on my parents’ 100 registered Holstein cow dairy farm in Northern Virginia. Cattle have been a part of my life since I can remember and I started showing them when I was eight. I also recall at age 12 deciding I … Continue reading Kathy is Ag-Thankful
I am ag-thankful because it has provided generations of my family with an unprecedented way of life we love dearly, and work hard to preserve for future generations. I am thankful to be a rancher because it’s what I love to do more than anything in the world, and very few people get to do … Continue reading Heather is Ag-Thankful
This is a repost from Jent’s Front Porch about why her family is Thankful for Agriculture. After sitting her family down one night, she asked why each member of her family is thankful for their life in Agriculture. It’s a great exercise to go through with your family and reflect on why each is thankful … Continue reading The Campbells are Ag-Thankful
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This is a great chance for every one to look back and remember our founding fathers that worked so hard to settle this country we now call home. So thankful for that first time to sit around the table with family and friends to give thanks for a bountiful harvest; what we … Continue reading Ryan is Ag-Thankful
Tough Enough My husband told me I wasn’t tough enough to be a ranch wife. You see when we first met, the closest I’d ever been to moving a cow on horseback, was following one around in an arena. I’d never seen a calf born, never watch a tough winter unfold from the back of … Continue reading Kacee is Ag-Thankful
