Many assume that winter equals vacation time for farmers. I mean, we see them busy out in the fields in the spring and fall, so why wouldn’t they spend the off-season…
The American Farm Bureau Federation announced recently that the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for ten will cost just under $50.00, or about $5.00 per person. I’m thankful for the…
I’ve been really busy the last few weeks preparing for my church’s biennial holiday craft bazaar. Now that it’s over, I can finally share some of the crafts I’ve been…
“All natural” “Locally grown” “But it’s organic” “I only eat grass-fed beef” We’ve all encountered these phrases, whether they came up during conversation or were printed across the produce bin…
I’ve talked before about growing up on a farm. It wasn’t the glamorous “up every day at the crack of dawn” or “I have to feed my livestock every single day…
One of the first posts I wrote for this blog. Re-posting in honor of National 4-H Week this week.…
Remember the Cherry Pie in a Bag activity? Here’s another classroom favorite appropriate for fall. Students can apply math skills by measuring ingredients and learn about pumpkins and agriculture. Pair it with…
It’s September! You know what that means- the season of pumpkin spice everything (literally everything). I’m definitely a fan of pumpkin spice lattes and my pumpkin spice candle, but the…
I read a great article today. It’s part of the discussion the National Geographic magazine is hosting this year that explores food, specifically looking at the future of our food…
As a recent college graduate and young professional just starting out in the agriculture industry, I’m learning something new every day. Now that college students are returning to campus for…