This song sort of feels like my theme song right now, as I adjust to living off the farm. Honestly, most of the adjustment usually stems from lawn care at this point. Why are you fertilizing the grass? It's just grass! Why are you bothering to water the lawn? We don't even water our crops! You're … [Read more...]
We Didn’t Finish Plant18
There are some firsts you never want to experience. The first time you step on a Lego. The first time you get food poisoning. The first time you drive through a blizzard. We had one of those "firsts" this spring. There are about 200 acres of our farmland that will sit idle this year. For the … [Read more...]
Time for a New Adventure
A lot has changed in my life the last month. I quit a job I hated. I started a job that (so far) I love. I've moved to a new state. I've purchased a house. I left the farm. I'm mostly excited. The law firm I joined has been wonderful so far; nice people, better compensation, and … [Read more...]
Kelly Clarkson Has Lost Weight, And Now She Wants to Share Her Bad Diet Advice
Kelly Clarkson is making the media rounds to brag about her latest weight loss success. The first winner of American Idol is super happy because she totally didn't have to exercise at all to lose weight. In fact, Clarkson told Extra that she managed to lose weight by following the book The Plant … [Read more...]
From Cow to Table
Talk about farm to table! Learn more from the Dairy Council of California! … [Read more...]
I’m a Millennial and I’m Not Impressed with FAGE’s Anti-GMO Commercial
The yogurt brand FAGE has a new television commercial airing in the United States, and it aims to please Millennials with its brand new non-GMO verification. The commercial (which you can view here) features a young woman enjoying her yogurt on the couch. An unidentified voice tells her that FAGE … [Read more...]
Here’s Why Consumers Choose Non-Dairy Milks (And Why They Might Want to Look Deeper)
Non-dairy milks have certainly become trendy. The sector has grown by 61% since 2012 alone, and new options like almond and oat milk are more widely available. The plant-based alternative have become a staple in the dairy section of the grocery store, with the price of non-dairy milks quite … [Read more...]
That Time Dad Cracked His Head Open (Literally!) During Plant 18
I was feeling a little bit cocky because life was going so well. I'm gearing up for a new job. I'm buying a new house. I had a glowing report from the doctor. Of course, I had to do the dumbest thing possible and tweet about the good fortune. My life is going too well right now. I'm starting to … [Read more...]
Strawberries Are A Good Source Of…
Insecticide Use Since 1972
There is a common misconception that farmers are eager to "drown" or "douse" their crops in whatever pesticides available. It's as if we go into the fields as often as we can to spray as much as we can. People somehow imagine this is how we squeeze out every penny we can out of a crop. This could … [Read more...]
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