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The Voices that Carry
During a recent trip to Nashville, I found myself thinking about the first time I landed at that very same airport. I was 19, headed to the RFD-TV studios to record a special with Orion Samuelson. At the time, it felt like a big moment — one of those early milestones that help shape a…
Celebrating FFA Week
Every year since 1948, FFA members, agriculture teachers, alumni and supporters have come together to celebrate National FFA Week. The tradition is held during the week of Feb. 22, in honor of George Washington’s birthday — a fitting tribute to a leader who valued agriculture and innovation. For many local chapters, FFA Week carries the…
The Most Magical Meeting in Agriculture
People traveling to Anaheim, Calif., are usually in search of a magical adventure at Disneyland. This past weekend it was one of the most magical places on earth for farm leaders as the site of the American Farm Bureau Convention. It has been a few years since I last attended the event. As I walked…
Celebrating Holidays and Family
An interesting fact about me is that I lived with a Jewish family in college. The woman I rented a bedroom from was a single mom in need of a little extra income. I had all the amenities of living with a family and the added bonus of learning about another culture. The family was…
The Secret of Politics
My first real taste of politics came when I was about 13 years old. A friend’s mom was running for a state legislative seat and asked if I could help staff a fundraiser. I don’t remember much about the event itself, but I do still have the autographed photo of me with the former governor.…
A Time for Co-ops and Classrooms
“I am so glad that I live in a world where there are Octobers.” That beloved line from “Anne of Green Gables” has always captured how I feel about this season. Growing up in Wisconsin, October meant crisp mornings that hinted at winter’s approach and warm afternoons that illuminated a canvas of orange, yellow and…
Previous Posts
- The Voices that Carry
- Celebrating FFA Week
- The Most Magical Meeting in Agriculture
- Celebrating Holidays and Family
- The Secret of Politics
- A Time for Co-ops and Classrooms
- Attitudes for the Best Possible Experience
- It’s a Small World in Agriculture
- Modeling Lives of Service
- Finding Common Ground
- The Power of Community
- The Power of Commitment
- Living Your Legacy
- More Homes Than One
- Enjoy the Snow
- The First Calf of the Season
- Presence from Ireland
- What You Can Control
- Hurry Up and Wait
- The Joy in Meeting Season
- County Fair Lessons
- The Most Magical Time of Year
- A View of Country Life
- Farm Finances
- Farm Kid Privilege
- The Value of a Voice
- Life’s Funny that Way
- Making Fundraising Fun
- A Time for Giving
- Working to Make a Life
- Adventures in Baseball
- The Friends You Didn’t Choose
- When Word Inspire Actions
- The Character in Life
- Becoming a Wildcat
- Community Bonds
- Connecting Across Country
- The Rhythm of Calving
- Creating Memories and Leaders
- The Greatest Gifts
- Dreaming of Snow Days
- Acting Like Cranberries
- This Old Farmhouse
- Be Real with Farmers
- Primary Reasons to Show Up
- Joy of Farm Family Day Trips
- A Day to Remember
- The Leaving in Legacy
- The City of Dreams
- Degrees of Separation
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