Thank a Farmer. We've heard it over the years and I've even joined in the movement myself over the past decade by writing a few articles asking for others to thank us - farmers, ranchers and the agriculture community for the food, fiber and fuel that is used every day. But is that really what … Continue reading Thank A Farmer With Dairy Carrie | Over A Beer Podcast 031
Dodge RAM pays Super Bowl tribute with “So God made a Farmer”
The Super Bowl is the most-watched television event of the year. By some estimates, more than half of the country watches the game. Many are just as excited, if not more, to see the commercial break ads that air during the broadcast. This year, Dodge RAM used their ad space to declare 2013 the Year … Continue reading Dodge RAM pays Super Bowl tribute with “So God made a Farmer”
Saturday morning at Nashville Farmers Market
I grew up on a ranch where Saturday mornings were for chores and feeding the cattle. After 5 years of college, I still don't know what to do with my Saturdays. My last trip to the Nashville Farmers Market was when my siblings came to visit on Spring Break. There wasn't much in season then, … Continue reading Saturday morning at Nashville Farmers Market
I am not a good fisherman
I'll never claim to be a good fisherman. As a kid I went pretty regular. On our ranch we had several ponds with catfish, bass, and crappie. Every time the grandparents would come visit we'd be out at the ponds all day and cleaning fish at night. I look back at those days and enjoy … Continue reading I am not a good fisherman
Wear Green | Support Agriculture
Have you ever sparked a conversation about something on a person's shirt? Sure you have! That's why we have t shirts from event sponsors, kid's favorite cartoon characters, and even our favorite organizations. But have you ever considered wearing a shirt to spark a conversation about food? Today is the 3rd Annual Wear Green In … Continue reading Wear Green | Support Agriculture
AgProud: Food Insecurity Among Us
As I began yesterday, agriculture is so much more than farming and ranching. It takes every day people to make things churn. Today Anthony Pannone, student at Texas A&M, highlights a very important food issue in our back yards. Farmers and Ranchers take pride in the food they produce, but it's up to every day … Continue reading AgProud: Food Insecurity Among Us
Dairy Farmers Rock
Trent Bown a Utah Dairy Farmer shares his thoughts on operating a family dairy. Awesome point view from modern milk producer.
Agriculture – Useless College Degree Part 2
According to UrbanDictionary.com a Yahoo can be described as "anyone who is uncultured, ignorant, or stupid...of lower intelligence" or as "an uneducated person with a backwoods mentality." I find it ironic that Yahoo Education would come out with a story citing Agriculture (No.1) (and two associated degree programs: Animal Science (No.4) and Horticulture (No.5)) as … Continue reading Agriculture – Useless College Degree Part 2
Thankful Thursday – Appreciate Farmers and Ranchers
Here it is Thursday and there have been many noisy affairs in this week's news. Paula Deen shared her battle with Type 2 Diabetes, the internet has been on fire with the PIPA and SOPA stories, and McDonald's continued their Meet The Farmers Campaign through a promoted Twitter hashtag. I have been busy with classes … Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Appreciate Farmers and Ranchers
Thankful for Agriculture – Thanksgiving 2011
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