Tag: agriculture
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To the Mama at the Mineral Meeting
A few weeks ago while on maternity leave, I walked into a beef mineral meeting at the local diner carrying my infant cowgirl – I was one of two female farmer/ranchers in attendance (not counting my little nugget). The rest of the audience, men bedecked in overalls, Carhartt coats and seed caps, gave me little…
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Reluctant Feminism on International Women’s Day
I’ve been called a reluctant feminist. What that means is that I despise gender inequality in industry, I challenge the status quo and I refuse to quiet down in the name of “being a lady.” However, I still very much embrace traditional female roles of caretaking and homemaking. I can cook and I’m proud of it –…
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I’m Taking a Seat
Listening in to a meeting about the Veterinary Feed Directive at our local auction market. I was the only young producer in attendance. If you aren’t at the table, you aren’t part of the conversation. That mantra is heard often throughout society during presidential elections and debates but have you ever taken the time to consider…
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To My Fellow Women in Agriculture: Be Better, Ladies
It’s time to have a serious talk about girl power. Don’t worry, I won’t be discussing abortion, birth control, gay marriage or any similar topics. This is about being a woman in a male-dominated industry: agriculture. I am not the only woman talking about this topic and I better not be the last. Every woman…
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Wordless Wednesday – In Love with Baby Calves!
Who doesn’t love a baby calf? Several of my friends would attest that baby calves are the cutest baby animals on Earth but I tend to think every baby animal is the cutest so I shouldn’t be a judge. Oops! That’s a little border collie – not a little calf. Hi Cricket! What is your favorite baby animal? Until…