Have I mentioned that tobacco is a new crop to me since moving to Tennessee? Pretty sure I was one of the "new" folks wondering why that barn was smoking! In Tennessee, tobacco is still a big crop. Both burley and dark fire are grown across North Central and Eastern parts of the state. Touring … Continue reading Farm Photos of Tennessee Tobacco fields
Farmers quit hating on your neighbor!
Instilling fear in your customer at the expense of your neighbor is weak marketing, it's wrong, and does no good for the community as a whole. It leads to the spread of misinformation, lies, and a general belief in this misinformation as fact by those who fail to do their research. Then, when concerned individuals … Continue reading Farmers quit hating on your neighbor!
Does feeding cattle corn harm them? Ask a Farmer
What is a Factory Farm? Does feeding cattle corn harm them? Why are cattle finished in feedlots? These are a few of the questions I often receive when discussing the beef we eat and how cattle are raised. Do cattle eat grass or grain? Most all beef cattle are born and raised on pastures where … Continue reading Does feeding cattle corn harm them? Ask a Farmer
Cow giving birth to twins [Video]
Calving is my favorite event to occur in ranch life. No doubt about it. I've written about the good and bad during calving season. There's nothing that compares for me. That probably has something to do with how I ended up going to college studying Reproduction Physiology. I found this video of a cow giving … Continue reading Cow giving birth to twins [Video]
Satisfy your “Taste Bros” with Fall Harvest
Alright, so I have to ask... How do you satisfy your taste bros? A Twitter connection down in College Station has me stuck on this latest Sonic commercial, and we've decided... "It's like we're not even taste buds. We're taste bros. It's like we all went through some real cool nature experience together, but things … Continue reading Satisfy your “Taste Bros” with Fall Harvest
Facilitating Online Conversations – Food and Farming
A few weeks back I had the great opportunity to travel to Kentucky and visit a few friends. While there I met with a great friend and online mentor for many, Ray Bowman. Ray hosts a radio broadcast sponsored by Feedstuffs each Friday afternoon. Check out his page for more information on broadcasts. Ray and … Continue reading Facilitating Online Conversations – Food and Farming
Questions about food and farming abound | Ask A Farmer
I've had some pretty interesting comments on my recent CNN Eatocracy article: Farmers aren't evil. Now can we have a civil conversation? Here are a few worth sharing. HomeGrower: I made it easier for myself. I don't have to hold a dialogue with a farmer. I grow my produce sans GMO's and chemicals and … Continue reading Questions about food and farming abound | Ask A Farmer
Farmers aren’t evil. Now can we have a civil conversation?
I don't know about you, but I get pretty frustrated when trying to have a civil conversation, but can't wade through all of the mud that is being slung in the process. This happens a lot when trying to talk about food and farming online. These are emotional topics and each side of the table … Continue reading Farmers aren’t evil. Now can we have a civil conversation?
What does Agriculture mean to you?
"Agriculture. It's more than a part of life. It's a passion, a lifestyle, a resilient community that works hard to feed the world." I first put this statement together in November 2010 after asking several of my followers why they were thankful for Agriculture (see blog series). I learned so much from that series of … Continue reading What does Agriculture mean to you?
Family and Farming will persist through the Arkansas drought
A special Thank You to @Urban Magazine from Fort Smith, Arkansas for featuring my story and insight on this year's drought and its impact on the farming community. Be sure to check out the original story and leave a comment on the @Urban Magazine website. Ryan Goodman is tracking the extreme drought from his home … Continue reading Family and Farming will persist through the Arkansas drought