All good things must come to an end. At least that's what they say. It's been a difficult beginning to the year. No one tells you exactly how to handle unexpected unemployment. Though everyone does expect you to keep a positive front in public and on social media. I've been keeping myself busy and afloat … Continue reading Down is optional. Up is mandatory.
Agriculture Advocacy More Than Social Media
On the road again this week and checking another Canadian province off my list. I was invited to speak at the Saskatchewan Stock Growers 103rd Annual General Meeting in Regina. This is just a 9 to 10 hour drive from home and a great time of year to make a drive across the green, wide open … Continue reading Agriculture Advocacy More Than Social Media
Visiting with Cattlemen in British Columbia
I love to travel and experience new places. I also enjoy visiting with ranchers, hearing their stories and learning how the same task (raising cattle) can become drastically different depending upon your location. Then again, I find that many things stay the same. So, it should come as no surprise that I feel very blessed … Continue reading Visiting with Cattlemen in British Columbia
My First Trip to New Orleans
Even though I grew up in Eastern Arkansas, I had never made a trip to New Orleans, or even Louisiana for that matter. This month that changed with an opportunity to visit the Big Easy for the AgVocacy Forum hosted by Bayer. The city is big, loud and has an active nightlife with unique personality.... … Continue reading My First Trip to New Orleans
Big Sky Montana Ski Resort Visit
There are certainly worse ways to spend a week on the road. After all, I love new travel adventures Last week, I packed the bags for 6 days of travel, meetings and wrapped up with hosting a golf tournament at Big Sky Resort. The event was a fundraiser for the Stockgrowers Foundation and included a … Continue reading Big Sky Montana Ski Resort Visit
Visiting San Antonio, the Alamo, and a busy Cattle Industry Convention
In my last blog post, I started a conversation about this month's trip to San Antonio, but got side tracked with other issues surrounding life now and clouding my vision. So today, we look at the fun about the travel. Despite having lived in the Lone Star state, I had never made the trip to … Continue reading Visiting San Antonio, the Alamo, and a busy Cattle Industry Convention
8 days in France – A new cultural, food, wine and travel experience
Last week, I had a great opportunity to make my first trip overseas and (with the exception of occasional wi-fi) unplug from the world of communication and social media. I took an entire week of vacation (completely new concept to me) for a trip to France to attend the 2014 Alltech Global Beef and Dairy … Continue reading 8 days in France – A new cultural, food, wine and travel experience
Early Summer keeps me on the road | Travel Montana
Montana scenery never gets old. The change of seasons is something amazing to see. Though it seems like winter ended just a few days ago, we're already headed into June with greenery surrounding us and the days getting even longer. Waking up at 4:30 to see the sky already lighting up behind the mountains is … Continue reading Early Summer keeps me on the road | Travel Montana
Milken Global Conference | Not my Normal Experience (Part 1)
In recent years I've had the opportunity to attend several great conferences within the agriculture community. These travels have taken me from coast to coast and I have met many great farmers and ranchers across the country. Attending conferences is usually a highlight of seeing old friends, meeting new ones, and being exposed to new … Continue reading Milken Global Conference | Not my Normal Experience (Part 1)
2014 AgChat Foundation Regional Conference – Portland
Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to Portland, Oregon for the 2014 AgChat Foundation Regional Conference. The 2-day Conference is a smaller scale of our national conference (2014 national location to be announced soon!) and is a great opportunity for folks on a beginner level to get a more intimate opportunity to learn … Continue reading 2014 AgChat Foundation Regional Conference – Portland