The Farmer's Daughter USA

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

FDA Approves GMO Salmon – Here’s What You Need to Know

On November 19, 2015, the Food and Drug Administration announced: After an exhaustive and rigorous scientific review, FDA has arrived at the decision that AquAdvantage salmon is as safe to eat as any non-genetically engineered (GE) Atlantic salmon, and also as nutritious. In a historic step, the … [Read more...]

How Does a Combine Work?

I've had some people ask me questions about how a combine works. Quite frankly, I'm not not so savvy to understand all the mechanical workings of the machine. But fear not, I came across this video which does an excellent job of explaining it! … [Read more...]

Farm Living: Silver Bells

Last weekend we left the country and traveled to Lansing, Michigan to attend the annual Silver Bells festival. After a lighted parade and the lighting of the Christmas tree, there was a fireworks show over the Capitol building. Check out that view! Very excited to be entering the Christmas … [Read more...]

Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm thankful for so many things this year, but mostly for the family, friends, and acquaintances that have shown me such support and love during a difficult time. That encouragement means the world to me. Now, go enjoy your Thanksgiving feast, think of the farmers that helped put it on the table, … [Read more...]

Fran Drescher Tweets Again

Just when I thought my Twitter encounter with Fran Drescher was over and done (thankfully...), Fran jumped back into it. Back in July, I had one of my first real celebrity encounters when I engaged in a twitter conversation (er, debate?) with Fran Drescher, the actress most famous for her role on … [Read more...]

AFBF’s Annual Cost of Thanksgiving 2015

Thanksgiving Dinner Just a Tad Over $50 According to the American Farm Bureau's 30th annual price survey of the classic Thanksgiving Dinner, the price came in for just under $50 for a dinner of 10. Check out the post by American Farm Bureau Federation to Facebook on Thursday, November 19, 2015, … [Read more...]

Choosing the High Road

As you might imagine, I've gotten all sorts of nasty comments, rude remarks, and terrible things said about me and my family because of my blog. While I'd like to tell you that I'm perfect and never lose my temper, that would just be a lie. But sometimes I think I get it right. Yesterday … [Read more...]