Tag: policy

  • Flinchbaugh-isms

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    If you’ve been involved at any level with ag policy or follow K-State media streams, you’ve no doubt heard of THE Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh. The man is a living legend – he’s been an agriculture economics professor at Kansas State University for over 40 years and his ag policy class fills up within the first…

  • Quit sucking at blogging

    Quit sucking at blogging

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    Naturally, I’m talking about myself. I don’t have any excuses why I haven’t blogged in almost 5 weeks. I’ve been busy but there are people out there who are far busier than I who blog regularly so I’ll just shut up and get on with this post. Today, I’m writing in the 5 Fact Friday…

  • Avoid Eye Contact

    Avoid Eye Contact

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    This past weekend I got to check and feed cattle with my dad. In the rain. and mud. with no raincoat. on a horse that has two speeds: fast and flying. and it was downright glorious. prior to blazing across the pasture The silent man and his introverted daughter; talking only when necessary and communicating mostly…

  • Hyvee, Pink Slime (LFTB) and Stupidity

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    It’s generally not common for shoppers to thank grocers for carrying certain products – we just expect them to be there and take for granted the different options available to us. There’s usually two or three different brands/varieties of each product on our grocery list, which allows us to be selective based on price, brand loyalty…

  • No Ag Gagging in Florida

    No Ag Gagging in Florida

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    Transparency is important in agriculture. By being transparent and opening our doors, I believe we can continue to narrow the urban consumer-rural producer gap. When we allow people to see our farms, we can put to rest any ill begotten ideas they have about agriculture production. image from here  That’s why I’m thrilled that…