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Betting on Wheat Harvest
For the first time in decades, the FIFA World Cup is being played in the United States, with Kansas City serving as one of the host cities. The host cities are expected to see unprecedented crowds bringing equal parts excitement and logistical challenges. Fans and critics around the world are placing their bets about final…
The First Planter
Planting season has begun, and it has the feel of opening day of a long-awaited sports season. Months of preparation lead to this moment. Equipment has been inspected and repaired. Seed has been selected. Crop nutrient plans are mapped out. Weather forecasts are studied with the intensity of a coach reviewing game film. When conditions…
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…
Previous Posts
- Betting on Wheat Harvest
- The First Planter
- 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
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