The Farmer's Daughter USA

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

Organics Should Be GMOs Biggest Fans

Chew on this hypocrisy for just a moment. "What if there was a way to farm that spared the rainforests, cut down on toxins in our soil and waters, and provided healthier, more nutritious food?" (Source: Discover)Those in the organic cult would be jumping for joy; right? This is exactly what … [Read more...]

Farming Fridays!

And the Planting Goes OnAs of Thursday night I'm told the total acres planted right now stands at 540. Last week I guessed we might be able to see little corn plants popping up by this time, but unfortunately they're not coming up yet. For now, we keep planting. The guys usually don't get … [Read more...]

Why Label Genetically Modified Foods?

I *might* be okay with labelsif this is how they read.I found a short editorial in response to Whole Foods announcement that it will require all GMO products to contain a label by 2018. As the New York Times asks, why the heck is that necessary? The answer I've given repeatedly: … [Read more...]

inFact: Locally Grown Produce

I love farmer's markets or roadside stands, mostly because we used to have one! But the video makes a really good point -- locally grown isn't quite the "perfect solution" everyone seems to think it is. If you can buy from a local farmer, great. You're going to get freshness and flavor (if they … [Read more...]

Where Does Synthetic Fertilizer Come From?

(Click to Enlarge)I hear a lot about people that make their own soaps/detergents/shampoos/etc because they can "pronounce what's in them." Of course, implying that just because your cleaning supplies or, in this case, fertilizers have ingredients with "big names" that there is something wrong with … [Read more...]

Farming Fridays!

Let the Planting BeginWe finally started planting this week! Woohoo!Of course, I started the week by enjoying the sunshine, bugging dad, and taking photos with the tractors.But planting has really started now that we have some sun and dry weather. It's working a little like this. My youngest brother … [Read more...]

#1 – Things Moms Get Wrong at the Grocery Store

Find Our Common Ground recently came out with a list of 5 Things Mom Get wrong at the grocery store. Check out the blog each day this week to find out a new item on the list (on Thursday, when I post the last one, I'll also link to the full graphic.)(Remember, Friday is Farming Fridays! so I'll … [Read more...]