The Farmer's Daughter USA

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

No Shame: EWG Promotes Dirty Dozen Amidst A Global Pandemic

So, if you haven't noticed, we're currently experiencing the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. It's crippling our economy, killing thousands of people around the world, and spreading like wildfire. Most people have responded by being generous, giving back when possible, and looking out for each … [Read more...]

Dichotomy: Spring in the Time of a Pandemic

It feels as though we're living in some type of weird dichotomy right now. On the one hand, our world is sick as we face the COVID-19 pandemic. We're staying home as much as we can. We're keeping our distances from each other. We've turned inward looking and cloistered. The fear, stress, and … [Read more...]

Michigan Legislator Introduces Bill Inspired By My Post

During #harvest19, I shared a story about a frustrating situation. My family was moving equipment from one field to another. My brother was in the combine, my dad was in the semi-truck, and mom was pulling the corn head. A tire on the corn-head trailer blew. Mom managed to maneuver it just off the … [Read more...]