And he has to lose. I'll offer an apology for my regular readers that I'm only now covering this story. I randomly heard in passing that Dr. Oz was running for the U.S. Senate. But I suppose I didn't take it very seriously. I mean, honestly, who would vote for Dr. Oz? So you'll forgive my … [Read more...]
How Do Farmers Know When to Plant?
“When Mother Nature gets her act together,” is my brother’s response to that question. This year it seems like Mother Nature is really moody. The weather this spring, at least in our area, is wet and cool. As of the date of publishing, we haven’t started planting yet. Not one seed has gone in … [Read more...]
Modern Agriculture & Sustainability
Modern agriculture and sustainability go hand in hand. Here's some examples of production methods used by farmers to take sustainability seriously. Of course there are other production methods that farmers use to protect the environment while growing safe and nutritious food! Post … [Read more...]
Fewer Than 30,000 Dairy Farms
I saw this statistic recently and it really hit me hard. Maybe it's because dairy is a daily part of my diet. Maybe it's because I know family farms that have gone under. Maybe because our whole agricultural system suddenly feels much more vulnerable. In fact since 2006, the United States has lost … [Read more...]
California’s Prop 12 Headed to US Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the United States is doing something I never imagined it would--it's hearing a case on California's Proposition 12. What is Prop 12? Some background first. California voters approved Prop 12 in 2018. The law mandates that farmers meet specific minimum-housing requirements … [Read more...]
Profit Isn’t a Four-Letter Word
Profit isn't a four-letter word. I understand why some people are cynical. We've all come across hucksters and snake-oil salesmen. They'll tell you anything you want to hear just to entice you to purchase their product. Not everyone has good intentions and values are often disregarded just to … [Read more...]
Ag Day 2022: Growing A Climate for Tomorrow
Happy National Ag Day! This year the theme of Ag Day is “growing a climate for tomorrow.” It’s an incredible opportunity to brag about agricultural production in the U.S. Why? Because modern agriculture is a leader in sustainability! Here’s the proof: Beef. U.S. beef producers have reduced GHG … [Read more...]
Reflections on Travels
I'll admit I'm having a very hard time creating new agriculture-related content right now. It just feels like anything I would write about is currently insignificant and poorly timed. For the last few weeks I've been glued to the television watching as events unfold in Ukraine. I've had to turn … [Read more...]
Growing Your Hair Out After Chemo
Losing my hair to chemotherapy was one of the biggest things I worried about (aside from maybe getting my port). Hair is just such a big part of my identity and I couldn't imagine not having it the way I wanted. I tried to make the most of it (see my video trying some short 'dos before I lost it). … [Read more...]
My Trip to Ukraine
[Note: This post was originally published after my trip to Ukraine in September of 2013. Given recent events, I've decided to repost with some stylistic edits.] As followers of my blog know, I was blessed with the opportunity to visit Ukraine with Michigan Farm Bureau and Greenstone FCS for an … [Read more...]
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