Tag Archives: farmers

So God Made A Farmer – What About the Modern Farm?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Chris Chinn

I’m not a big football fan but I do love spending time with my husband.  My husband watches one football game a year on TV, and that’s the Super Bowl.  Many of my friends tell me how lucky I am … Continue reading →

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Will My Children Be Allowed to Work on Our Farm?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Chris Chinn

Last week I traveled to Washington, DC to testify before the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade (Subcommittee of the House Committee on Small Business) on behalf of America’s farmers and ranchers about the Department of Labor’s proposed rules regarding … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath of the Birds Point Levee Breach

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Chris Chinn

In May I blogged about the US Army Corps of Engineers causing intentional breaches in the Birds Point Levee in Southeast Missouri.  The land that was protected by this levee produces enough food to feed over 1 MILLION people a year.  When … Continue reading →

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U.S. Senator Roy Blunt Visits Northeast Missouri & Stops By Our Feed Mill

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Chris Chinn

U. S. Senator Roy Blunt is touring Northeast Missouri this week to discuss the economy and other issues that are important to Missourians.  He made a stop this afternoon at our feed mill to visit with farmers, ranchers and local … Continue reading →

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Free Trade Agreements – Will It Be TOO Late When Congress Acts?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Chris Chinn

I have read several articles about Free Trade Agreements and their impact to agriculture. Recent bi-partisan progress on the agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea had raised my hope that the FTA’s would be passed before the August recess. … Continue reading →

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When Will the Heat Wave End?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Chris Chinn

It seems like most of the country has been hit with a heat wave. It’s caused many problems and has touched almost everyone’s life. It doesn’t matter if you are young or old, work in a hospital or on a … Continue reading →

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Friends of America’s Heartland Are Rallying Support

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Chris Chinn

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 →

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