Category Archives: Agvocate

Winter Chores

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Mike Haley

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 →

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Blocking ‘ag gag’ laws may prolong abuse

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Mike Haley

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 →

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How many cows do I have?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Mike Haley

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 →

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Visitors On The Farm, Oh My!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Mike Haley

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 →

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Sparboe Farms Open Letter

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Mike Haley

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 →

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Occupy Combine: The Movement

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Mike Haley

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 →

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An open letter to America

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Mike Haley

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 →

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Board Rooms and Tractor Seats

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Mike Haley

  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 →

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Dog Days of Summer are Here

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Pam Haley

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 →

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But Your Cows Do Eat Grass!?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Mike Haley

  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 →

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