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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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All covered in Poop.
We had a cow bloat this morning. I don’t know if she ate to much last night, or just was laying the wrong direction for to long and the gases in her rumen could not escape. Nonetheless she was stuck … Continue reading
Winter Grazing – Wordless Wednesday
Posted in Cattle, farm photos, livestock care, Wordless Wednesday
Tagged pictures, Simmental, winter
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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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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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Wordless Wednesday at the Ohio State Fair.
Kady Davis with her heifer “Haley’s Jewel”
Posted in Cattle, farm photos, livestock care, Wordless Wednesday
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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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Learning the Hard Way
As I thought about writing this post I am remembering the hundreds of times through my life that I have heard someone say “Sometimes you just have to learn the hard way” well that applies to the day that I … Continue reading
Posted in Cattle, family, Farm, livestock care, Uncategorized
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