Tag: food production
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Great American Desert
In 1820, explorer Stephen H. Long led a group of soldiers across the Great Plains in search of the source of the Red River. During his expedition, he explored much of what is now Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska. What did Long report to his superiors after his journey concluded? The region between the Missouri River…
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The Real Survivors: America’s Farmers and Ranchers
I heard a great song last night on the radio when I was driving back to MHK from beautiful SEK – it’s called “Real” and it’s sung by newcomer James Wesley. Check it out here – SUCH a good song! I’m getting married in 3 months so the first chorus about a couple being married…
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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…
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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…
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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…