Tag: ranchers
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Chipotle: A World of Pure Imagination
About four years ago, I realized the extremely important role advocacy plays in agriculture and saw the limitless value of telling my story. I’m proud to share the stories about the small role I play in food production while working alongside my father, husband and in-laws. I do this because there are plenty of people…
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National Ag Day in Kansas
National Ag Day – whoo hoo! Across the U.S., thousands of farmers, ranchers, agriculture students and leaders are celebrating the rich heritage that is American Agriculture. Whether it be wearing a green farming t-shirt, handing out beef samples at the local grocery store or promoting agriculture via social media outlets, everyone in ag is doing…
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Slaughter Plants and Rendering Facilities – Different but Mutually Beneficial
I’m a huge fan of The Office — the Ninja and I own all the seasons on DVD and I am fairly adept at whipping out a Michael Scott quote in the middle of a conversation. One of the many reasons I love the show is that on the show Dwight is a beet (yes,…
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Dodge/Ram Silences Audience with God Made a Farmer During Super Bowl
I just watched the best two Super Bowl commercials in history. I’m sure you’ve heard about them and that is why you are here. My absolute favorite was the Dodge commercial that featured the classic Paul Harvey monologue “So God Made A Farmer”. Here it is if you missed it. Coming from a farm/ranch family…
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Is Bigger Always Better When It Comes to Steak
Yes and no. image credit As Americans, we tend to think bigger is better. More value for the dollar. Efficiency. More for less. That mantra has led to increased farm efficiency, bigger cows and therefore bigger steaks to feed a growing, hungry population. But do Americans really want bigger steaks? A recent article on BEEF…