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Winter Chores
Today was cold. Despite the fidget temperatures and working outside for most of the day I have managed to stay comfortably warm by wearing layers of clothes and of course taking a couple breaks to warm back up. Weighing on … Continue reading
Blocking ‘ag gag’ laws may prolong abuse
Growing up on a farm, one of my biggest responsibilities was tending to the animals in our family’s care. At times livestock can be unpredictable in ways that are both amusing and frustrating, but much like a parent cares for … Continue reading
Posted in Agvocate, Farm, livestock care
Tagged Ag gag, Carrie Underwood, Ellen, HSUS, Mike Haley
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How many cows do I have?
How many cows do I have? This is a question that I face quite often. The simple answer, of course, is that I have no cows. While my grandfather often talked about a few shorthorn cows he and his grandfather … Continue reading
Posted in #AgChat, Agvocate, Cattle, family, Farm, farm photos
Tagged Farm Size, how many cows, Pam Haley
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Visitors On The Farm, Oh My!
Recently a good friend I met online, Ryan Goodman, asked an interesting question on his popular blog Agriculture Proud: “How would you farm differently if a total stranger (non-farmer/rancher) followed you around all day?” I found this an interesting question. … Continue reading
Posted in #AgChat, Agvocate, Cattle, Farm, farm photos, livestock care
Tagged agvocate, animal care, cows, farm life, farm photo's, farm photography, farm visit, Farm Visitor
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Sparboe Farms Open Letter
Thanks to Zachary Bray for sharing his thoughts on the recent undercover video linking McDonalds to animal cruelty and how it effects his families poultry farm. Zachary can be found on his newly formed blog, From Cubicle To Corral To … Continue reading
Posted in #AgChat, Agvocate, livestock care
Tagged 20/20, Animal Abuse, chickens, eggs, McDonalds, McDonalds Cruelty, Mercy For Animals, Sparboe
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Occupy Combine: The Movement
There is a new movement afoot throughout rural America. Every fall, millions of farmers climb In their combine, head to the field and harvest their crops. Over the past couple of years, though, farmers began to add to this annual tradition by embracing … Continue reading
Posted in #AgChat, Agvocate, Farm
Tagged #harvest11, farmlife, Harvest, Just For Fun, occupycombine
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An open letter to America
I’m not sure who may read this and knowing some of you may not know me, I want to start this off by introducing myself. I am a fifth generation grain and beef farmer from Ohio. My daily responsibilities on … Continue reading
Posted in #AgChat, Agvocate, Environment, family, Farm, livestock care
Tagged agvocate, farmers, Food, food dialogues, FoodD, open letter, USFRA
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Board Rooms and Tractor Seats
Like most kids growing up I always loved to dream and talk about what I wanted to be when I grew up. For me there was never any question, I was going to be a farmer. I have always … Continue reading
Posted in #AgChat, Agvocate
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Dog Days of Summer are Here
Well it has been a long time since we last posted on here but there has been a lot going on and not much time to relax and take it easy. So let me up date you on what has … Continue reading
Posted in #Plant11, Agvocate, Cattle, family, Farm, farm photos, livestock care
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But Your Cows Do Eat Grass!?
In catching up with a good friend and neighbor over the weekend an interesting conversation arose about the American diet and how we as a country are overweight. It was very interesting to hear what my neighbor had to … Continue reading
Posted in Agvocate, Cattle, Environment
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