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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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USDA Publishes Draft GMO Labeling Rules – And They Are Brilliant!

May 24, 2018

After two years of waiting, the USDA has finally published its proposed regulations to implement labeling of genetically modified crops. In 2016, Congress passed the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. At the time, several states, egged on by anti-GMO activists, were considering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Biotechnology, Labeling Tagged With: federal government, GMO, labeling, labels, USDA

Good Companies & Good Products

May 22, 2018

Think about it for a second. A good business selling a quality product will strategically use marketing to convince consumers that product is superior to their competitor's product. I want companies to be so proud of the product they're selling that they just can't wait to tell me how awesome it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Facts Not Fear Tagged With: culture of fear, fear, marketing

London Food Calling – My Food Adventure Through the City

May 21, 2018

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to travel and explore London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland. I so enjoyed touring castles, palaces, and cathedrals. Of course, I was also interested in the cuisine of both countries. While I was not dumb brave enough to try haggis, I make sure to try some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday

Freedom Caucus Kills 2018 Farm Bill in the House

May 18, 2018

The 2018 Farm Bill was brought up for a vote in the House of Representatives today, but failed in large part due to the Freedom Caucus. It appears that members of the so-called Freedom Caucus, a conservative wing of the Republican party, were upset that they did not have a strong enough … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Farm Bill, Government Affairs Tagged With: farm bill, federal government

With Ease and Grace

May 16, 2018

I love watching the ease and grace with which my brother operates the farm machinery. When I used to plant soybeans, I wasn't quite so graceful. I required my dad to put in no less than 4 end rows (yes, you read that correctly), only choose fields without neighboring ravines, and drive on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Farms Tagged With: family farm

Barriers to Changing Crops on the Family Farm

May 14, 2018

Low prices. High input costs. Labor shortages. Trade wars. The farm economy faces a lot of challenges, especially as markets shift and change. Sometimes there is a shortage of a certain crop, sometimes something new becomes trendy (and with a premium price!), and sometimes there is oversupply. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Farms Tagged With: family farm, family farms, market

Summer Just Got Better With Budweiser Brewmaster’s Premium Barbecue Sauce

April 27, 2018

[This post is sponsored by The Fremont Company; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.] The weather is warming up and that means it is time to light up the grill! This season just got better with Budweiser Brewmaster’s Premium Barbecue Sauce! The sauces come in 5 BBQ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Product Review Tagged With: product review, sponsored

Enzymes Create Lactose-Free Milk

April 26, 2018

I had the opportunity to partner with Novozymes, a company that develops enzymes for a variety of industry uses, including food! To learn more about enzymes and how the scientists at Novozymes are using them to solve food and industry problems, click here. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Features, Sponsored Tagged With: features, science, sponsored

The Proposed Farm Bill Increases Funding for Organic Research. Here’s What We Should Fund Instead.

April 25, 2018

When the proposed 2018 Farm Bill was announced earlier this month, most of the attention was focused on changes to SNAP, the supplemental nutrition program. One of the items that flew under the radar, however, was a mandatory boost in funding for the Organic Research and Extension Initiative. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Farm Bill, Government Affairs, Production Methods Tagged With: farm bill, federal government, gmos, money, organic, science, sustainability, USDA

Enzymes & Bread

April 23, 2018

I had the opportunity to partner with Novozymes, a company that develops enzymes for a variety of industry uses, including food! To learn more about enzymes and how the scientists at Novozymes are using them to solve food and industry problems, click here. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Features, Sponsored Tagged With: features, science, sponsored

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Hi, I'm Amanda. My family farms corn and soybeans in Southwest Michigan. I'm an attorney and I'm passionate about agriculture!

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