The Farmer's Daughter USA

Hi, I'm Amanda! My family farms corn and soybeans in Southwest Michigan. I'm also a practicing attorney.

Mischa Gives JustFoodForDogs Four Paws Up!

Mischa tried JustFoodForDogs and she's a fan! Mischa is a pretty unique dog. She has opinions and she's not afraid to share them. I always know where she stands on something! Nowhere is this more true than with her food. My picky little eater absolutely refuses to eat dry kibbles. I don't … [Read more...]

Who is Tom Vilsack?

President-elect Joe Biden surprised everyone when he nominated Tom Vilsack for USDA Secretary. Vilsack held the position in the Obama administration for all eight years--the longest in the administration. When I heard the news I shrugged; it seems like a safe pick (I'm not complaining). Vilsack … [Read more...]

Santa’s Naughty List 2020

It's the most wonderful time of the year! And that means its also time for Santa's naughty list. Of course, he always gives me the honor of assisting him on this and I'm happy to help. Admittedly, this year was a hard one. Not because there weren't 10 really good candidates. But because the whole … [Read more...]

I Survived Chemo. But I Didn’t Do It Alone.

I had my last chemo infusion on October 28th. Twenty-one days later I was officially done. I had to rely on an inner strength I didn't know I had. But this post isn't about that. This is about you. You the people who went on this journey with me. You the ones I was so afraid to tell. I want to make … [Read more...]

What Do Those Food Labels Really Mean?

Going to the grocery store these days can be daunting. It seems like every item has tons of labels slapped on it boasting reasons why that particular brand is better. But despite what the labels suggest, not all of them actually provide meaningful information, even if they are technically accurate. … [Read more...]