If you'll recall on last week's podcast, we visited with a younger rancher from British Columbia (Episode 012) after my trip to the BC Cattlemen's Association Annual General Meeting in Penticton. This week we'll continue with conversations from that meeting. On Episode 013 of the Agriculture Proud podcast, I sit down with Kevin Boon. He's … Continue reading British Columbia Cattlemen with Kevin Boon | Agriculture Proud Podcast 013
Agriculture Advocacy More Than Social Media
On the road again this week and checking another Canadian province off my list. I was invited to speak at the Saskatchewan Stock Growers 103rd Annual General Meeting in Regina. This is just a 9 to 10 hour drive from home and a great time of year to make a drive across the green, wide open … Continue reading Agriculture Advocacy More Than Social Media
Succession Planning and Food Trends with Attorney-Rancher | Agriculture Proud Podcast 012
On Episode 012 of the Agriculture Proud podcast, we're headed north to British Columbia to discuss a number of topics with attorney and rancher, Ryan Scorgie, from Kamloops, British Columbia. I was able to catch up with Ryan during a recent trip to Penticton for the BC Cattlemen's Annual General Meeting. Succession planning is an … Continue reading Succession Planning and Food Trends with Attorney-Rancher | Agriculture Proud Podcast 012
Visiting with Cattlemen in British Columbia
I love to travel and experience new places. I also enjoy visiting with ranchers, hearing their stories and learning how the same task (raising cattle) can become drastically different depending upon your location. Then again, I find that many things stay the same. So, it should come as no surprise that I feel very blessed … Continue reading Visiting with Cattlemen in British Columbia
Earls Certified Humane Beef Highlights Concern About Marketing Labels
During the past few weeks, Canadian cattle farmers and ranchers have been disgruntled as a popular restaurant chain, Earls Kitchen + Bar, made an announcement that it would begin sourcing its beef from a Kansas and program specializing in Certified Humane Beef products because Canadian beef sources could not supply its restaurants. The initial reaction by … Continue reading Earls Certified Humane Beef Highlights Concern About Marketing Labels
AgProud: Ontario Canada with Joe Dickenson
Continuing with my month-long series featuring diversity in Agriculture. Today we travel to Canada to hear from a farmer who's working to share why he is proud to be a part of Agriculture. Why are YOU Agriculture Proud? I was blessed to grow up as a farm kid in a fairly large city, being able … Continue reading AgProud: Ontario Canada with Joe Dickenson
Becoming A Hockey Fan
Normally when discussing hockey on the ranch, we're talking more about what comes from the business end of a cow, but Monday I told ya a bit about Saturday's Nashville Predators match-up with the St Louis Blues. The game was awesome and meanwhile, I am catching on to this whole hockey fan thing. I know … Continue reading Becoming A Hockey Fan