We had some unseasonably warm weather over the weekend…and it was wonderful!
I’m definitely looking forward to spring now and can’t wait until we start planting (though I’m sure my dad and brother feel a bit differently, haha).
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 been a whole year since I said goodbye to my long hair. 😭 It was a tough thing to do, but I appreciate that my stylist drove down and tried to make it fun. 💜 And now it's growing back!
Farmers aren't the enemy.This is 2/3 of the family that lives on our “factory farm.” We have more than the average herd, we sell some of our cattle into the Wal-Mart/Kroger market, we use technology to improve efficiency and sustainability and we practice improved land and water management strategies. But even though our little family unit are the sole owners of our ranch, we, and others just like us, are still called “factory farms."
Grain marketing is a complicated subject that can quickly feel overwhelming. But for farmers growing certain commodities, it's crucial to understand it; this is how farmers get paid! In this video I speak with Britany from Farm Girl Next Door about what exactly grain marketing is, and how it differs from "regular" marketing.
I've written about Cultivate Food Rescue a few times. Today a team from our law firm was able to spend a couple hours bagging meals for their backpack program. It was a great experience and I hope to go back soon!
