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Over the past 5 days, my home state of Louisiana has been devastated by record breaking floods. (If you haven’t heard about this disaster, this article can fill you in on what has happened). To be quite honest, its hard … Continue reading
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A long, long time ago, when Gameboys were black and white and Pokemon was first popular, I was the proud trainer of a pretty ferocious Charizard. My brother and I were obsessed with Pokemon, spending as much time playing as … Continue reading
You may have noticed things have been quiet around here lately, but I promise, we’ve got an awfully cute excuse for that. On March 31st, we welcomed our son Landon. He is absolutely perfect, with his Daddy’s blue eyes, his … Continue reading
In honor of Rare Disease Day, I challenge you to join us in celebrating rare people by performing acts of kindness in your community from February 22nd to 29th. Together we can increase awareness for ALL rare diseases. Together we can make sure the voices of ALL rare people are heard.
Continue readingWhen I think back on everything I gained during my time in FFA, my friends are the first thing that come to mind.
The plaques and banners were boxed up years ago. The jackets are hanging in the back corner of a closet. The friends? They’re still on speed dial.
I wasn’t prepared to be rocked, motivated and recharged in ways I didn’t even know I needed. I didn’t know that these women and this cause would take root in my heart, in a deeper way than I had ever experienced.
Continue readingToday FFA and agriculture education are cultivating the next generation of agriculture leaders through a commitment to hands on learning, personal growth and living a life of service. Sorry PETA, nothing about that seems “lame” to me.
Continue readingFolks who are unfamiliar with farm life often make comments that they assume are helpful, but are actually quite hurtful for a young farm family to hear.
Continue readingFarmers hate having to transport machinery on the road. Its a dangerous and nerve wracking part of their jobs but combines and tractors must be moved from one field to the next. A little patience and courtesy can go a long way in keeping us all safe.
Continue readingToday you are still learning to count, but someday your generation will have to learn how to feed 9 billion people. Like most farm parents, I wonder if I am preparing you for the great task that will be set before you.
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