At son’s high school orientation, they forgot to give me key information
I have had the date for high school orientation on my calendar for six weeks. I kept avoiding and ignoring it -- as if by refusing to acknowledge its existence, I would never have to attend.
Mules have many good attributes, but don’t leave them behind
Western packers (wranglers and cowboys who move gear on the backs of sturdy animals) love a good mule and it’s easy to see why....
Gray tree frogs can be noisy masters of disguise
July was too hot and dry for man or beast. One of the consequences is that evenings were quiet. I don’t think I heard...
The needs are the same across the state- FSA Andy
Hello again!The past few months I have had the opportunity to "go back” and assist the producers in Carroll County with their FSA paperwork,...
Sorting lies, distortions and lawsuits
Somewhere along the line, it became acceptable to bend and break the record of public figures and firms without any consequence whatsoever. Shortly thereafter,...
Tiny tot knows his way around the farm
It proved to be a very eventful day, farming with a 2-year-old. I accomplished more in a few hours than I ever have, but...
Success in life requires hard work
When I was a young man, I often heard my father say, "Work never hurt anyone." I guess the reason he reminded me of...
Protecting the soil from the air
"Over 2300 acres of conservation on the ground in two days -- this is definitely a worthwhile project!" That was the comment we heard...
Hunger Games provokes food musings
Recently, my agriculture pursuits allowed me a venture into pop culture, as I made time to read The Hunger Games. Now the movie has...
Farmers, you could learn a lot from a Twinkie
What can we learn for our own farm's success from the missteps of Hostess, Kodak and J.C. Penney? Editor Susan Crowell weighs in.
