Now, I've not been one to jump on the foodie train. I don't believe in a vegetarian diet because I know the nutritious benefits of meat and animal products. I don't believe in a vegan lifestyle because I raise livestock and know my animals are cared for well and in return they will provide many products for … Continue reading Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution
Sounds of Summer
Memorial Day! This week marks the start of summer as well as hay season here on the ranch. We'll start laying grass on the ground and with temps this week in the middle 90s (heat indexes nearing the century mark) it'll cure pretty quick. The cows are pretty content, so I had the opportunity to … Continue reading Sounds of Summer
My, The Times How They Are a Changing
Every time you turn around seems like things in food production are changing. Somebody's sold out the cow herd and there sits and empty pasture, and the neighbors change-up the crops they are raising. I received the most kind letter from an 87-year-old farmer in Chico, California yesterday and his story is a prime example of how … Continue reading My, The Times How They Are a Changing
Agriculture Advocacy in Estancia New Mexico
This week I had the awesome opportunity to travel to Estancia, New Mexico to share my love for Agriculture with more than 600 students and parents. I love traveling West to see the wide open ranch country, changing terrain, and discovering new places, and what better opportunity than a chance to inspire others to learn … Continue reading Agriculture Advocacy in Estancia New Mexico
Photo Friday: Mud Bugs
Thank goodness its Friday! On Fridays I will post a photo from the ranch and discuss the subject. Take a gander and see if you can guess what we are looking at… Crayfish, Crawfish, Crawdads, Mud Bugs. No matter what you call em, they taste pretty good. Crawfish (as they are known in my neck of … Continue reading Photo Friday: Mud Bugs
Farming Film Festival Video Contest
This contest was suggested to me. What could my game changing idea be? Help me come up with an idea and I'll enter the contest. Any cash received will go to support Texas Wildfire Victims. Farmers are facing new challenges every day. They work hard to produce safe and nutritious food for a growing population. But… … Continue reading Farming Film Festival Video Contest
Poll: Glass or Plastic
At dinner today I poured a glass of milk, and I got thinking... Do more people like their milk in a glass or plastic cup? Ice or no ice? Remember to Thank a Dairy Farmer for your milk, cheese, and more. How many dairy products can you list? Dairy Facts: Wisconsin's Dairy industry contributes $26.5 … Continue reading Poll: Glass or Plastic
Perspective: Food Cost vs Production
Food costs are rising. No doubt about that. Have you been to the meat, dairy, or vegetable aisle lately? And you thought that pain at the pump was the only hitch in your giddy-up these days... Food costs may be rising, but what about the cost to produce that food? Here is a little perspective … Continue reading Perspective: Food Cost vs Production
High Cost? It’s Not All Food…
This weekend I picked up my latest copy of Texas Neighbors, and one image caught my eye under a story titled, "What's Fueling Food Prices" I have always known Farmers and Ranchers receive a small portion of every dollar spent on retail food purchases, but 44% of costs attributed to fuel, transportation, and enegy? That's … Continue reading High Cost? It’s Not All Food…
Beef Stuffed Pepper Recipe
Here's the second of my Ground Beef recipes, and it was hard to choose. Last time I included a great breakfast/supper recipe with the Ground Beef Omelets. Today I wanted something simple, an "all in one" meal. So I have something easy, tasty, and nutritious. How does having your grains, veggies, and protein all in … Continue reading Beef Stuffed Pepper Recipe