Earlier this month when I went to get new tags for my pick-up, I registered to vote - for the first time. Shocker I know, but enough prodding from Anna, and I finally checked the box to register. I have always stood by the way-side, stayed interested in the news reports, and read up on … Continue reading Connecting With Law-Makers on Social Media
Food Critics… You Have the Wrong Man
Help me out here. I am confused. I just do not understand why food and health critics take aim at and blame "modern agriculture" for America's health problems. Food producers (a.k.a. Farmers and Ranchers) are not the ones who bought the Twinkies and put them in your mouth or made you decide to sit on … Continue reading Food Critics… You Have the Wrong Man
Farm Tour: Clark County, Ohio
Back in October, I took us to three different farmers and ranchers who share their story of Agriculture through blogs and social media. This week I want to continue this "Farm Tour" by featuring Sam Wildman. Sam is an 8th generation family farmer from Clark County, Ohio where his family raises swine. Enjoy this post … Continue reading Farm Tour: Clark County, Ohio
Get Your Stamps Ready
So do you have a postcard yet? Or are you waiting to find an Ag Fact? Or maybe you really don't want to put forth the effort. (Stepping on some toes yet?) In last Monday's post (50 States, 50 Stamps, and 1 Common Love for Agriculture) I introduced my Stamps on Ag Facts goal for … Continue reading Get Your Stamps Ready
Growing Timber: Burning Underbrush
Do you ever wonder where your paper or lumber is produced? You can Thank a Farmer or Rancher for that! The timber industry is pretty big in Arkansas. According to the Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development, 18,778,660 acres, or 56% of Arkansas' land is used for growing timber. This industry contributes more than 32,200 jobs … Continue reading Growing Timber: Burning Underbrush
Wordless Wednesday: Arkansas Cattle AgFact
Captured this photo the other day as I turned out a bull to clean up some cows for fall calving. Thought it was cool. In the spirit of my "Stamps on Ag Facts" series, I will share an Arkansas Ag Fact with you today. According to the 2007 Ag Census numbers, Arkansas is home to … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: Arkansas Cattle AgFact
Showing My Support
I am always looking for new ways to show my support for Agriculture, the groups that supports us, and help to make others aware of who produces their food. From my work online and in social media, to the Texas Farm Bureau sticker on my pick-up, I do what I can. Last fall Ag blogger … Continue reading Showing My Support
Cold, Karma, And Cattle Outlook
Well, we are going on day 5 with the snow in Arkansas. Just one of the 49 other states with snow on the ground this week. Crazy ain't it. Most of the main roads are clear, but the bridges and shady spots are still sheets of ice. The pastures are still covered in snow. The … Continue reading Cold, Karma, And Cattle Outlook
It Finally Snowed
We got about 7 inches of snow on the ranch. There is a lot of work to be done, besides playing around in it, after all this much snow in Southern Arkansas doesn't happen that often. Cleaning troughs, putting out hay and feed, and soaking in the sights makes for a long day in the … Continue reading It Finally Snowed
Preparing For Snow
The forecast is calling for snow, sleet, and possible ice, and this means work for us on the ranch. They are calling for 4-6" inches right now, and before ya'll from farther north start poking fun, even this little amount of snow happens once a season, if we are lucky. Much of the time we … Continue reading Preparing For Snow