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

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It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

November 3, 2021

And I'm not okay right now. Gah. I've gone back and forth on writing this post for the last month. I found every excuse not to. I don't care. No one else cares. What I wrote sounds stupid. It's no one's business. Just stop complaining. Maybe I'll feel better tomorrow.  But the reality is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer Tagged With: cancer

Here’s What to Expect Your First Year After Chemo

October 28, 2021

Today marks one year since my last chemo infusion. I wanted to share my experience, because I had no idea what to expect. Obviously your experience may be different, depending on your physical condition before and after chemo, the type of chemo you received, and whether you had other treatment. But … [Read more...]

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Here’s Why Proposed Capital-Gains-Tax Changes Worry Farmers

October 4, 2021

Political junkies are closely watching to see whether Congressional Democrats will jockey enough votes to pass twin bills that are vital to President Biden's agenda. One is an infrastructure bill that will invest in America's roads, power supplies, and ports. The second so-called … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Farms, Government Affairs Tagged With: family farms, farm families, federal government, government affairs, legislation, taxes

Women are Farmers

September 23, 2021

Gentlemen, it's 2021. Stop assuming women don't work on the farm. I remember my mom facing this when I was growing up. Farmers would stop at our roadside stand and ask to talk to my dad about selling their extra produce. My mom ran our farm market. She was there before we opened and after we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Farms, Lifestyle

9/11: 20 Years Later

September 10, 2021

I was wearing a steel blue shirt, khakis, and brown boots. I was sitting in our sophomore biology class when we heard a bomb went off in one of the twin towers. Our teacher let us go across the hall into the special-education room where they had televisions. We remained there the rest of that class … [Read more...]

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Newsweek Exploits Farm-Family Tragedy to Push Anti-Meat Agenda

September 8, 2021

A few weeks ago the ag community learned of an unthinkable family tragedy. Three brothers died after they were overcome by fumes while working in a manure pit. The brothers were reportedly fixing a broken pump when they passed out. Emergency crews found them, but they were later pronounced dead at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animal Agriculture Tagged With: animal agriculture, family farms

Blood at Buckingham: A Shameless Animal-Rights Stunt

September 1, 2021

It often seems like the animal-rights movement these days is a lot more civilized and sophisticated than its predecessors. Instead of throwing red pain on models wearing fur, we now see cleverly worded ballot initiatives, undercover farm videos documenting alleged abuse, and campaigns heralding the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animal Activists, Animal Agriculture Tagged With: activists, animal agriculture

Video: A Few Things

August 31, 2021

Here's a few things you should know about modern agriculture. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animal Agriculture, Biotechnology, Family Farms, My Videos Tagged With: animal agriculture, family farms, GMO, organic, science, video

Senate Introduces Bill to Stop California’s Prop 12

August 24, 2021

The closer we get to California implementing prop 12, the more people seem to be ringing the alarm bells. Those warnings finally reached Washington, DC. Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley introduced legislation to limit prop 12's application outside of California. But will it work? Let's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animal Agriculture, Animal Care, Animal Rights Tagged With: animal agriculture, ballot proposals, California, congress, federal government, legal, legislation

Grain Marketing 101: The Biggest Mistake Farmers Make

August 18, 2021

Grain marketing literally determines whether a farm is profitable or not. But how much time do farmers actually spend developing a marketing strategy? Britany from Farm Girl Next Door shares the two biggest mistakes farmers make, and how they can fix them. Britany does an excellent job providing … [Read more...]

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Some developments on this case challenging the legality of California's Prop 12. Things are getting very interesting... My latest for AGDAILY

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Understanding how big a SCOTUS ruling on Prop 12 would be | AGDAILY

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The U.S. Supreme Court accepted a challenge to California's Prop 12 on appeal -- something that hasn’t happened in these types of cases for quite some time.

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Here's an interesting post by the American Council on Science and Health about the history of the term "organic," it's real definition, and its burdensome regulations.

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The History and Mystery of Organic Foods

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The U.S. National Organic Program (NOP) was established in 1990 as part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). The mission of AMS is to adminis...

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I was reminded of this quote while I was playing in my garden the other night. It's fun to water those seven plants, pull the weeds around them, and check every day for fresh produce. But that fun hobby isn't farming. And it isn't going to feed the world.

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I wouldn't normally scold other customers at the grocery store, but I saw what this lady was doing and I couldn't help myself. 😬🤷‍♀️

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I'm not proud of it, but it happened. I couldn't help myself when I saw an older woman tearing open ears of corn.

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Mischa and I enjoyed a weekend stay at the farm. Her favorite part, of course, was a walk on the farm lane.

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Mischa and I enjoyed a weekend stay at the farm. H Mischa and I enjoyed a weekend stay at the farm. Her favorite part, of course, was a walk on the farm lane.

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Just a friendly reminder that there isn't any #gmo Just a friendly reminder that there isn't any #gmo popcorn. So this label is unnecessary and silly.

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This week someone tried to make me feel better abo This week someone tried to make me feel better about my hair by comparing it to Shirley Temple (and not for the first time either). I'm not sure that's the look I have in mind, but the curls are growing on me.

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Honoring our fallen heroes today. May we as a nati Honoring our fallen heroes today. May we as a nation be worthy of their sacrifice.

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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!

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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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