On the heels of celebrating National Agriculture Day (and week) we saw social media erupting with viewpoints, celebratory posters and advice of all kinds about National Ag Day – and it’s a beautiful tribute to our industry.
Annual livestock day aids suburban elementary kids
Nearly 400 students from Avon Pine Tree Elementary School, kindergarten through fourth grade, spent Friday, March 20 celebrating national agriculture month during its fifth annual livestock day.
A decade ago I was in college and heard the same sad story over and over: Young people just didn’t know how to cook, and that was sure to spell disaster for beef demand.
Report: Kentucky forestry biz could be expanded even more
A recent study conducted by extension specialists in the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Department of Forestry found the forestry industry in eastern Kentucky has the potential to grow and create an even greater economic impact.
Caring well for children and farmland have commonalities
Immediate past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Robert Block, recently said, “Adverse childhood experiences are the single greatest unaddressed public health threat facing our nation today.” That got me thinking about how caring for children has commonalities with caring for farmland.
Potato planting season is good excuse for a history on machines
During Lent, many farm families and urbanites may have turned their mind to spring garden planting. If the room is there, many families enjoy planting their own potatoes.
Always entertaining, Reba remains a giant in industry
You’ve heard me say in the past that some artists are so popular, they are recognized by just their first name. You have also read here that I would like more of our female country artists to be heard on the radio.
