Cozad’s Ag Exposure Day…
Thoughtful Thursday On this Thoughtful Thursday, I am thinking back to yesterday when I participated in the Ag Exposure Day for the 4th and 5th graders in our town of Cozad. Every two years, a group...
View ArticleMy Favorite Volleyball Playing “Cowgirl/Chef”…
Thoughtful Thursday My favorite farmer informed me that I has used up my “weekly quota of words” in Tuesday’s post — So today I will simply share the special news that my favorite cowgirl/chef plays...
View Article5 Lessons That I Want My Children To Learn Before They Go To College…
Thoughtful Thursday While the love story that brought me to agriculture was steeped in romanticism, the secret to my success as a cattle caregiver and the “boss lady” at our feed yard is buried deeply...
View ArticleI am From…
Thoughtful Thursday This week’s Thoughtful Thursday post is a free verse poem written by my favorite twelve year old… I am From… I’m from hard work, sports, and the Bible. I’m from Ann and Dave,...
View ArticleThe Greatest Gift…
Thoughtful Thursday When we brought her home from the hospital almost 15 years ago, she fit in the palm of her daddy’s hand. Today, she and her teammates compete at the Class C District Cross Country...
View ArticleA Poignant Moment…
Thoughtful Thursday I had a poignant moment yesterday morning when I opened up my email and saw a note from an older friend. He wanted to share some thoughts with me after reading Tuesday’s post. As...
View ArticleContinuous Improvement…
I met Dr. Tom Noffsinger more than a decade ago. A veterinarian in Southwestern, Nebraska, Dr. Tom teaches the concept of low stress cattle handling and holistic bovine care. He is a master at...
View ArticleMeasuring Care By Productivity…
Thoughtful Thursday Every proud mama is entitled to brag every now and then… This Thoughtful Thursday I give a special “shout out” to my daughters for their outstanding care to our laying hens, and to...
View ArticleBuilding Trust By Farming With Transparency…
Thoughtful Thursday Later today (after I exercise calves and ship cattle to Tyson), I will drive to Kansas State University to address the Masters of Agribusiness students at their annual banquet. My...
View ArticleSustainability…
Thoughtful Thursday Sustainability = Working with Mother Nature to harvest her gifts while using technology and science to help maintain the delicate balance that ensures both the prosperity of...
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