Needless to say watching the sunset is something that makes me AgProud. Here are few scenes from recent excursions. Photos are a great way to tell others why you are AgProud. Share with me a photo that depicts why you are AgProud and you will be entered to win a free pair of Justin boots … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday:Ranch Sunsets
I’ve Got Friends In All Places
Blame it all on my roots. I showed up in boots. And ruined your black tie affair... Alright, I'll be the first to admit, a black tie affair, is probably the last place you'll see me show up. However, I do have friends in all the great places. Towns with a cafe, service station, and … Continue reading I’ve Got Friends In All Places
Vet Shortage and Arkansas Ranchers
Here is a great opportunity to try out your Agvocate skills. The following is a portion of a news story from Arkansas covering the current food safety bill in Congress. This station along with the interview clips from a local cattleman, portrays the picture that ranchers are taking into their own hands the medical treatment … Continue reading Vet Shortage and Arkansas Ranchers
Thank A Farmer Today and Every Day
Any day is a great day to Thank a Farmer. Farmers and Ranchers work to produce the food that is on your plate every time you sit down to eat. These are the people that work hard every day of the year, in ever sort of weather, and even on holidays and weekends to make … Continue reading Thank A Farmer Today and Every Day
Why Do We Care?
Wednesday was just another busy day at the feedyard. Plenty of cattle going through the processing barn receiving vaccinations and ear tags. The cowboys were putting off their morning pen riding as long as possible by quizzing the Vet during his monthly visit. Here I am running around like a chicken with my head cut … Continue reading Why Do We Care?
Oh! The Places You’ll Go!
Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go. It … Continue reading Oh! The Places You’ll Go!
Paul 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
Kathy 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
Heather 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
The Campbells are 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