Bluebirds finally find my small refuge
October's fabled bluebird weather has long since flown, but while blending into grey November left memories that will help us survive the looming winter.One...
A few tips on avoiding squirrel-induced insanity
A few days ago, while listening to Mike Tirico and Scott Van Pelt on ESPN radio, Van Pelt broke out laughing in near hysteria....
Confessions of true concession stand junkies
There is nothing in life my family loves so much as a $2 hot dog. Although, if truth be known, a $3 hot dog...
Sharing a story of Grace and love
It was a story no one could write but Don Rupert.
FSA Andy for Nov. 20, 2008
Hello again, friends!
Hang onto your hats! Sign-up for the 2009 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program is still under construction.
Forms have not been completed for the...
Feeling Fall
Sun warmth makes a welcome friend in spring, highly acceptable after the dreary chill of winter months. Sun warmth becomes a dear prize in...
Time to re-examine, re-invent
One of the more astute observations on the role of government in farm policy ever uttered was offered by then-congressman, later (from 1991-93) secretary...
Hazard A Guess: Week of Nov. 13, 2008
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
It’s a relief hard-fought election is over
For those who are relieved this presidential election is over, I write this column. President-elect Barack Obama was born the year John F. Kennedy...
You want a farm future? Speak out
Farmers can't assume their story is going to get out there if they don't tell it, because it won't.
