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Folks 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.
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Farmers 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.
Continue readingI see you stashing that non-organic wrapper in your pocket after giving your son a snack. Your friend didn’t notice, but I did. I wanted to give you a hug.
Continue readingMy sister Anna was born with a very rare genetic disorder called Alagille Syndrome (ALGS). There are only about 8,000 cases of ALGS in the United States and only a couple of hospitals who treat it. Throughout her life Anna … Continue reading
It’s no secret that 4-H and FFA are huge parts of my life. These two organizations were integral in teaching me about the agriculture industry. They ignited a passion in me that led me to major in agriculture in college … Continue reading
Now that I’m a mom, I realize who is really watching the showmen at livestock shows. I watch Lorelei interact with kids 5 or 6 years older than her and try to do everything they do, knowing that they will … Continue reading
Striving for a good day with a toddler was ridiculous and made me feel like I was failing. Now I know there is at least one good moment in every bad day.
Continue readingYou see, “mom guilt” and I are on a first name basis. When things are stressful, the “mom guilt” kicks in and I feel like I’m not giving enough of my attention to my daughter or my husband. So this post is for me, and every other WAHM asking herself the same question: is it really worth it?
Continue readingFarm families are known for doing everything as a family, from harvesting crops to feeding livestock. Attending conferences is no different.
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