College kids take field trips too. Although this one was quite a short trip. I had the opportunity to play shuttle driver for the lab sections of the Introduction to Animal Science class. We went to the University farm just outside of town to learn about sheep farming. These students are mostly Freshmen, and many … Continue reading Thankful Thursday: Field Trip to the Sheep Barn
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?
Better Blogging: Header and Cover Photos
What is the first thing you notice when opening a webpage? Is it the number of posts? The number of fans or comments on a page? More often than not, the cover photo or header image is the first thing to capture your attention. Whether creating a new blog design or a updating a Facebook … Continue reading Better Blogging: Header and Cover Photos
Photo Friday: Green grass and happy cows
It's taken all summer, but we finally have some mud in the pasture. The grass is bright green, and the cows are happy. It doesn't take long to remember the drought that encompasses so much of the country though. I'm in Arkansas today and seeing first-hand the worst of the drought in the cattle pasture. … Continue reading Photo Friday: Green grass and happy cows
4th of July already? My mind needs a break!
Can you believe it? 4th of July is here and gone! Happy Independence Day America! I've been in the office all summer it seems. In between headaches, I've had the awesome opportunity to attend a number of field days across the great state of Tennessee. There are some great cattlemen in this state. It's a shame … Continue reading 4th of July already? My mind needs a break!
Happy 4th of July!
Happy Independence Day! I hope ya'll are enjoying the day and celebrating with friends around the grill. If you're in a drought area please be considerate of your neighbor's dry fields and crops. A little respect goes a long way. Don't start a fire. If you ever meet me in real life, you'll more than … Continue reading Happy 4th of July!
Wheat Fields Before and After Harvest
Wheat harvest finished up on the farm here in Middle Tennessee in the last few weeks. I was stuck in the office and didn't have the opportunity to capture the actual harvest on the farm. Last Tuesday, I invited a custom wheat harvester to share her story on my blog. Here is a photo of … Continue reading Wheat Fields Before and After Harvest
Photo Friday: Experience and Knowledge
"The stockman whose training has been solely in the school of experience often holds in light regard that which is written concerning his vocation. Let him remember the facts and truths are the same whether the repository is a book or the human mind. Held by the latter, all perish with the possessor; in keeping … Continue reading Photo Friday: Experience and Knowledge
Want proof? I’ll show you a photo!
I realized yesterday that it might be important to capture a 'working' photo of myself, to prove that I actually do work with cows, give guest lectures, and enjoy doing ranch work. Only, there's a problem - I'm always the one behind the camera. That, or working by myself. It's not that I just want … Continue reading Want proof? I’ll show you a photo!
Photo Friday: On The Business End
This is the last day of classes! Barring two final exams at the end of next week, I have survived my first semester of graduate school! But in classic fashion, as soon as there is something to celebrate, something else goes wrong... I walked into the office at 7 this morning to get some work … Continue reading Photo Friday: On The Business End