Tag: farmers

  • It’s Not Nice to Call Them Frankenfish…..

    It’s Not Nice to Call Them Frankenfish…..

    In the front, traditional farm raised salmon.  The rear fish is GMO salmon from AquaBounty. Photo courtesy of http://eatocracy.cnn.com/  I’m sure that everyone, at some point, has heard about GMO’s (genetically modified organisms).  Whether it be in the coffee shop, at school or in the news GMO’s have been, and will continue to be, a…

  • Agvocating for BEEF Across Five Nations

    I love Twitter — I learn more everyday about agriculture and how to tell ag’s story.  Just yesterday, Crystal Young (check out her blog and follow her on Twitter) shared a YouTube video with me about the Five Nations Beef Alliance.  The Alliance is comprised of the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Mexico and Australia…

  • Proud to be a Redneck

    Proud to be a Redneck

    I’m from the backhills of southeast Kansas – and damn proud of it. I grew up going mudding, wearing camo, attending bonfire parties in pastures, swimming in the horse tank and watching tractor pulls & demo derbys (and loving them). In addition to those ‘ignorant’ activities, I helped my family raise and train horses and…

  • Cutting ag programs leads to cutting career preparation

    I started my agriculture education at the tender age of 7 when I joined the Colony Hi-Point 4-H club.  I was very involved with my animals and other projects such as cooking and floriculture and looked forward to meetings and fair time.  When I reached my 8th grade year, I can remember counting down the…

  • Ohio gives consumers A+ education

    Ohio gives consumers A+ education

    I just returned from a wonderful ‘vacation’ at the Ohio State Fair.  My future in-laws show hogs at the state fair which happens to occur during their home county fair – not exactly an ideal situation.  So, I go and help out with the hogs and try to stay out of the way in Columbus…