When I tell people my husband farms I am rarely met with disdain or insults. Most people are supportive and appreciative of the long hours and hard work my hubby and others work to put food on their plates. But then they follow with what they assume to be a supportive comment, "Oh, I always … Continue reading It’s Not All Local
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What Farmers Really Need
It seems the Chicago Tribune is more in-touch with the American farmer than I would have guessed. A recent editorial published by the Windy City paper skewers the farm lobby for not accurately representing the interests of the American farmer, almost as if it has hard-working farmers and ranchers on its board, providing the insight … Continue reading What Farmers Really Need
Our Time To Act
I always joke that I live in two worlds. My day job allows me to interact with corporate America and office professionals. I work behind a desk, staring at the computer, with a day planner and email notifications. During the evening and on the weekends, I move into the farming world where I'm feeding cattle, … Continue reading Our Time To Act
GMO Foods
This November California voters will decide if GMO foods will be labeled. Sadly, this is big news that has slipped my "Ag" radar but the outcome of this election could have substantial effects on the nation's food industry. Proposition 37 would require any food derived from plants or animals with genetic material "changed in specified ways" … Continue reading GMO Foods
Finding our Common Ground
Advocating for agriculture shouldn’t be a passive act. An advocate should be willing to step out of their comfort zone, engage in uncomfortable conversations and walk into new groups with an open hand and listening ear. Many days I act as a passive advocate, sitting behind the computer screen and putting my thought into a … Continue reading Finding our Common Ground
