Day in Farm Life: Tennessee Dairy

@FarmerBright, as he is known on twitter do a great job with this video, putting a unique perspective on the daily chores on a dairy farm. As a part of my Day in Farm Life Series, Ryan Bright, 5th generation Tennessee dairy farmer, takes us along for the morning chores, feeding bottle calves, feeding and … Continue reading Day in Farm Life: Tennessee Dairy

Calgary Stampede Rodeo, Animal Welfare, and Livestock Producer Reaction

Recently a friend in Wyoming emailed me a link from a Canadian source claiming that rodeo livestock are violently mistreated and encouraging all travelers to avoid rodeos and instead "visit the country fairs that usually accompany them." Much of the support for these claims comes from the Vancouver and Canadian Humane Societies. With Canada's Calgary … Continue reading Calgary Stampede Rodeo, Animal Welfare, and Livestock Producer Reaction