This is one of my most favoritist things I’ve ever written. Just because it was so agonizing for my family to make the decision to seek help outside our industry and the repercussions that we dealt with because of that decision. However, this particular column has fostered many conversations in my industry, and I think that is an excellent thing. As I am discovering sometimes you have to stir the pot to affect change, and I’m ok with being that person sometimes.
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Accounting for our own Blog | Blog | Feedstuffs FoodLink
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Sometimes there is a better way Blog | Blog | Feedstuffs FoodLink
I often have people tell me that I will never understand what it is like to work for something because I am an only child and our Ranch has been passed down through the family. Instead of punching these people in the throat (I am a firm believer that stupid should hurt sometimes), I try and explain to them that if indeed it was that simple, there would probably be a lot more generational ranches around.
Until you have the experience of transitioning a ranch to the next generation it can be hard to understand what a complicated and delicate process it can be. I’ve been through the process once and would like to think that I have learned from the experience. I’m trying to urge some of my ranching friends that are new to the industry, to plan ahead. Also, I’m honestly trying to get them to stop sayings things like “I don’t understand” to me, because it is hurtful and not conducive to healthy communication, something the beef industry firmly needs.
With that being said, my latest column for Feedstuffs….
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Farmers Are True Environmentalists | Blog | Blog | Feedstuffs FoodLink
Predator animals, for the most part, are something that farmers and ranchers must deal with far more than our urban counterparts. When Heather Kingdon wrote her guest post for this blog, she articulated the pain and heartache producers feel when we are unable to protect our animals, far better than I ever could. I think it is very important to show all aspects of our ranches, the good, the bad and the ugly. Hence my latest column…..
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Ag can be lovable, so it’s time to show it | Blog | Blog | Feedstuffs FoodLink
Oh, hi there Beef Jar Reader. If you’ve been a long-time follower you’ve seen the evolution of this blog and my writing. I’ve gotten a lot better over the 3 or so years I’ve been doing this. It’s been hard work! My point of views about some things agriculture have changed dramatically over the years. And change is hard. But change is also good. I’ve learned so much and hopefully you have too.
I’m very excited to announce that I have joined the Feedstuffs/Feedstuffs FoodLink team of contributors along with Jesse R. Bussard and Mike Haley (I know, can you believe it? Those are some serious agvocates)! This is a HUGE deal. I work with Andy Vance now (he’s the Paul Harvey of our generation, in case you didn’t know)!!!! My very first column is published, and here it is, my Mom is so proud (and so am I)! Enjoy!
Ag can be lovable, so it’s time to show it | Blog | Blog | Feedstuffs FoodLink.
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