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Dr. Oz Is On The Ballot Today.

May 17, 2022

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...]

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How Do Farmers Know When to Plant?

May 2, 2022

“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...]

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Modern Agriculture & Sustainability

April 22, 2022

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...]

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Fewer Than 30,000 Dairy Farms

April 18, 2022

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...]

Filed Under: Animal Agriculture Tagged With: animal agriculture, farm economy

California’s Prop 12 Headed to US Supreme Court

April 4, 2022

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...]

Filed Under: Animal Activists, Animal Agriculture, Animal Care, Animal Rights Tagged With: animal activists, animal agriculture, animal rights, California, legal

Profit Isn’t a Four-Letter Word

March 29, 2022

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...]

Filed Under: Production Methods Tagged With: family farms, money

Ag Day 2022: Growing A Climate for Tomorrow

March 22, 2022

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...]

Filed Under: Farm Facts, Production Methods Tagged With: GMO, promoting ag, science, sustainability

Reflections on Travels

March 20, 2022

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...]

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Growing Your Hair Out After Chemo

March 7, 2022

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...]

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My Trip to Ukraine

February 20, 2022

[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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Hi, I'm Amanda. My family farms corn and soybeans in Southwest Michigan. I'm an attorney and I'm passionate about agriculture!

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Have you heard about the situation in Sri Lanka? They decided to ban conventional agriculture in favor of organic production. Welp, it's not going so good.... 👀

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In less than a year since Sri Lanka became the first country to fully ban conventional farming, a massive economic crisis has gripped the island nation.

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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 did...

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Day 4 of #Plant22 is underway! Rain forecasted for this afternoon and tomorrow though.How is it where you are?

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Hi everybody. This is Mischa. I need your help. We have record-breaking high temperatures today in South Bend. It's currently 90 degrees. But mom says we all complained about the cold weather for 6 months and she's not about to turn on the air conditioning for one hot day. Please call PETA or something. 🥵

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This is *still* the number one misconception about agriculture that I run into. How about you?

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I'm Amanda. My family farms corn and soybeans in Southwest Michigan. I'm an attorney by day, and "agvocate" at night.

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Best $15 ever spent? Probably. #summer #solarpow Best $15 ever spent? Probably. 

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Breakfast at @javacafesouthbend this morning. Supe Breakfast at @javacafesouthbend this morning. Super simple fruit bowl, but just what I needed.
Happy Earth Day! Modern agriculture is a story of Happy Earth Day!

Modern agriculture is a story of sustainability. Here's just a few ways that farmers protect our planet while also growing an abundant, safe, and nutritious food supply!

#earthday #earthdayeveryday #sustainability #farm #sustainableagriculture #farmers #agriculture #modernagriculture
I often find myself in courthouses, being a lawyer I often find myself in courthouses, being a lawyer and all. And unlike the general public, I usually get to take my camera inside.

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Happy Easter! Happy Easter!
Profit isn’t a four-letter word. I understand w 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 make a few dollars.

But the reality is that all of us are working for profits. That’s precisely why we go to work every day. Sure, we might really love what we do, but we still need that paycheck. We have to make money to support ourselves and our families. We have to put a roof over our heads, food in our bellies, warm water in the pipes, and heat in the vents. And, if we’re honest, we also want enough money for some frivolities.

That doesn’t make you a bad person. It doesn’t mean you’re lying to people. It doesn’t mean you’ve sold your morals down river for cash. It just means you’re just like everyone else.

Too many people believe farmers are doing bad things just to earn a buck. They believe we’re willing to deplete our soils, poison our crops, abuse our animals, and dirty our water. Why? Just so we can buy nicer things. I’m sure farmers like that exist. I don’t personally know any, but I won’t tell you it never happens. There are bad people in every profession.

But the vast majority of farmers are just like the vast majority of everyone else–good people. We don’t lie, cheat, and steal to get ahead. We take pride in our work, our farms, and our produce. Farmers try to make money for the same reasons that everyone else does–to make ends meet.

So next time you’re tempted to judge someone just for making a living, think again. Is this person really trying to increase profits, or are they trying to make a living?
Part 2. Growing my hair out after chemo! Part 2.

Growing my hair out after chemo!
What's it like growing your hair out after chemo? What's it like growing your hair out after chemo? Here's the first few months for me.

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