A highly sarcastic look at 15 reasons why farmers and ranchers should not tell their story. Why start the year on a resolution when you can kick it off with satire? Great quotes from ag people added to Michele’s sarcasm. Post your reason – let’s get all the excuses out of the way so we can laugh a little – and then have a productive year as agvocates!
Heart attack survivor Eliz Greene shares her journey learning more about food – and why you should not suffer from guilt in the grocery store any longer. This mom discovered most of what she used to believe about food was based upon the front of the package and from the media. Don’t stand at the dairy and meat case in angst – get the facts so you can be set free from food guilt, too!
Guest mom blogger MRS take a look forward at 2011, while remembering major milestones in 2010. Family plans, house plans and farm plans are all a part of the fast forward – not to mention changes for Blue.
Returning home from college for the holidays, guest blogger Laura Padgett writes about her past experiences and the people that helped teach her the significance of agriculture. She also rediscovers the joy of solitude in the barn and reconnecting with those who gave her a passion for ag.
Who could you help if you were given a check for $100? Guest blogger MRS shares her family’s debate on selecting a charity to receive their last Christmas gift, along with stories of a toddler in boxes.
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