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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Who Is Telling the Story of Agriculture?
Last week I spent some time in Washington, D.C. visiting with my elected officials on issues that will impact my family farm. It was a good trip but I really missed being with my family and working on the farm. … Continue reading
Are You A ‘Hick’ If You Wear Cowboy Boots?
Today started out with our normal routine…sort of. I spent my morning paying bills, taking kids to school, running feed ration reports for our hogs, and then packing a suitcase. By ten this morning I was on my way to … Continue reading
Posted in family, travel
Tagged Airport security, cowboy boots, farm, feed, hick, Perceptions, pride, stereotype, SXSW, SXSWi, urban-rural divide
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Friends of America’s Heartland Are Rallying Support
A few years back the reality TV Show America’s Heartland came to our farm to give millions of American’s a look inside our modern day family hog farm. It was a great experience for our family, especially for our kids. … Continue reading
Posted in America's Heartland, family, food, livestock care
Tagged agriculture, America's Heartland, family, farmers, food, Friends of America's Heartland, livestock care, ranchers, TV
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