4-H got me started, FFA got me hooked
I have seen so many individuals grow and develop through these amazing youth organizations and have a positive impact on this world.
Farm tours and a city girl
Let me tell you about my adventure of going on a farm tour of the pork adventure and the dairy adventure at Fair Oaks Farms in Indiana.
A lot to be proud of
I’ve always felt like my story is simple, so it was refreshing to see that someone enjoyed what I had to say. My story is far from complete, but I can’t wait to see where I end up in this world.
Antibiotics and Animal Agriculture: a consumer’s perspective
Consumers are concerned about the possibility of antibiotic residues in their meat, and it’s easy to understand why.
An interesting perspective: animal agriculture and city life
For a huge group of people, farms are always at least a city’s worth of distance away from their forks.
Join me on my adventure!
All I really have to offer is a passion to learn as much as I can about the industry and an equal desire to share what I have learned with you.
Does big ag mean bad ag?
‘Big ag’ works to feed not only the farmers and ranchers but everyone else that is not in the agriculture industry, yet it sometimes gets a bad reputation
Should we use animals to save human lives?
Should we use animals to save human lives? I’m not talking about the big picture, philosophical debate. I’m talking about standing next to a loved one’s bedside in the hospital room and wondering if you’ll see them tomorrow, if they’ll get to celebrate another birthday, if he’ll be there to walk me down the aisle.
It’s fair season! I like pig butts and I cannot lie…
I am ever so grateful that I had the opportunity to raise livestock for the fair. It provided me with so much laughter, new friends and a chance to grow in many different ways.
Concerned about how animals are cared for? Discover the truth yourself
It’s important for everyone to discover the truth for themselves about farming and other businesses that involve animals.