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Author Archives: Chris Chinn
The Joy of Winter on the Farm
I love living on our farm and I’m glad my kids get to experience farm life. The older they get the more they realize winter isn’t as much fun as it used to be. Winters are normally long on the farm, … Continue reading
Posted in agchat, agriculture, family, livestock care, weather
Tagged #realpigfarming, cattle, farm, foodd, hogs, joy, kids, snow, spring, weather, winter
6 Comments
Missouri to Vote on Right to Farm Legislation
Since I farm in Missouri and there is a proposed constitutional amendment to the state’s constitution, friends have asked me about resources on the proposition that appears on Tuesday’s ballot. I encourage everyone to look into the topic and I … Continue reading
The Wish of a Farmer
Many times I get asked what it’s like to live on a farm. Sometimes it’s difficult to explain to others what it’s like, it’s hard to describe in words what is in my heart when it comes to farming. I don’t feel like I can adequately describe … Continue reading
Posted in agchat, agriculture, family, food, livestock care, weather
Tagged agchat, agricuture, family, farm life, farmer's final wish, foodd, livestock, retire, tornado, tractors, weather
5 Comments
“Let It Go” Parody Tells the EPA “That’s Enough,” Ditch the Rule!
My friends Andy & Kacey Clay farm in Central Missouri and they have been working really hard this spring on a very important project that will impact anyone who likes to eat. The Clay’s are also the proud parents of three little … Continue reading
Posted in agchat, education, family, food, government, Uncategorized
Tagged #ditchtherule, Clean Water Act, Corps, CWA, EPA, family, farm, Frozen, kids, Let it Go
2 Comments
Time to Ditch the Water Rule
My husband, Kevin, and I farm with his parents and brother. We are the 5th generation of farmers in our family and we raise hogs, cattle, corn, soybeans, and rye. We are also raising our children on our farm and … Continue reading
Posted in agchat, agriculture, food, government, weather
Tagged #ditchtherule, agriculture, Clean Water Act, Congress, CWA, ditches, EPA, farmers, navigable, proposed water rules, ranchers
11 Comments
PEDV – Here’s Your Sign!
I am pretty aggravated tonight so forgive me now if I am a little blunt in this post. I’ve had a long day, and I know many other moms are feeling tired just like I am tonight. When I came … Continue reading
Posted in agchat, agriculture, education, education, family, food, livestock care, Uncategorized
Tagged #PEDV, ag, agchat, Biosecurity, Canada, dads, farm, food, foodd, Here's Your sign, hogs, homework, kids, moms, Sign
12 Comments
I’m Sorry We Don’t Have a Normal Life
Every once in a while Kevin will tell me, “I’m sorry we don’t have a normal family life.” I always smile when he says that because I don’t think anyone has a ‘normal’ family life. On days like today our … Continue reading
Posted in agchat, agriculture, family, livestock care, weather
Tagged agriculture, chore truck, cold, family, farm, foodd, heat, hogs, humid, Michelin Man, snow, weather
9 Comments
