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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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Genetic Modification Is Not An Ingredient

May 19, 2016

Let's get something straight that a lot of people seem to get confused about, especially with all of the debates surrounding labeling of GMOs. GMOs are not an ingredient. It is not something we add to a food product. It is not something injected into the plant. In fact, some products derived from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Biotechnology, Education, Labeling Tagged With: gmos, production methods, science, truth

John Deere’s Response to that Sales Tag

May 19, 2016

My social media channels were turned upside down Tuesday night when a photo surfaced of a John Deere clothing tag. The tag, which was attached to a John Deere infant outfit, was purchased by Caleigh Elizabeth Wright and her husband during a trip to Germany in December of 2015. The couple took part … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Biotechnology, Marketing Tagged With: marketing

Crop Modification Techniques

May 17, 2016

How much do you know about the different methods of modifying crops? There lots of different ways to breed new plants to get beneficial traits, with pros and cons to each method. Our friends at Biology Fortified, Inc. created this graphic to explain the different methods and give examples of the … [Read more...]

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Josephine County, Oregon Strikes Down GMO Ban

May 17, 2016

A local ban on the cultivation of GMOs has been struck down by the courts in Oregon. A judge ruled on Monday that a ban on the cultivation of genetically engineered crops in Josephine County, Oregon cannot be enforced, because it has been pre-empted by state law. In 2014, voters in two Oregon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bans, Biotechnology Tagged With: gmos, labeling, legal

Video Guy Drinks Glyphosate

May 16, 2016

Do you remember the scientist that said he was willing to drink a whole glass of glyphosate and then, when presented with a glass, refused to drink it? I previously shared my thoughts on this matter and thought the whole taunt was childish and no one is going to actually drink Round-Up (you can read … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Biotechnology, Education, Production Methods Tagged With: science, video

This Is What Happens When A Farmer Breaks His Neck

May 13, 2016

"Dad broke his neck." I'll never forget the moment I got that text message from my mom. It was like my entire life came to a crashing halt. I was frantic for more information. I wanted to know more details. I wanted to know what happened. I wanted to know whether he could move or walk. I wanted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Farms, Farm Living Tagged With: family farm

Dannon’s Dizzying Dance on Environmental Sustainability

May 10, 2016

Big changes are coming to some of your favorite yogurt products, specifically those produced by Dannon. The company recently announced a "pledge" to consumers, promising to implement into its yogurt production sustainable agriculture, naturality, and transparency. (Side note: No, naturality is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Biotechnology, Production Methods Tagged With: marketing, science

Video Update from the Farm on Plant16

May 9, 2016

This is my first video update right from the farm! I discuss why its taken so long for us to planting this year. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Farms, Farm Living, My Videos Tagged With: corn, my videos, plant16, video

Thanks Moms

May 6, 2016

Be sure to read my tribute to Farm Moms here. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Tagged With: family farms, holiday

It Isn’t Every Day…

May 3, 2016

It isn't every day that you open up a magazine and see your own face staring back. I mean, it isn't Cosmo, but I still think it's pretty cool. Read more about me being chosen as one of Farm Credit's Fresh Perspective Honorees. You can read my profile here. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Promotion and Engagement

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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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