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Looking Back

October 29, 2019 Someone from High School, and yes I am young enough to remember High School, asked the other day when we were catching up, if I’d ever thought my life would end up the way it had.  I … Continue reading

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If not I, then why?

As I sit in my seat, 20,000 feet above the plains of South Dakota, towards Montana, I have to breathe and process the last week. I have just been blessed to spend a week with over 1,000 people, all excited … Continue reading

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When Mom’s away

As I have often done in the past few years, I have had to rely on my rancher to run both sides of the household and the ranch while I travel and advocate for agriculture. I tease and joke about … Continue reading

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A walk a way … advocate? As I was speaking at a workshop today, I was talking about be passionate advocates for agriculture, telling your story but with honesty of the good and the bad, and quite frankly get up … Continue reading

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Everything I needed to know about having a baby, I learned from my rancher.

A long time ago (well, 11 years ago) I was a newly pregnant mother to be.  I was excited, scared, and reading everything I could learn about expecting.  Then there was my rancher. He was happy, carefree and an expert … Continue reading

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First Impressions. 

 The first day of Brazil was an interesting experience. After walking through a downtown market, half rummy from lack of sleep, we headed to our hotel. It became apparent that there were big plans within São Paulo.  Everywhere people were … Continue reading

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Brazil, ready or not

A passion for agriculture is a part of my family. Which then requires time, dedication and effort, on and off the ranch.  PAL was a mixture of all three. The dedication and effort were never a concern, I knew that … Continue reading

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Farming 365

As we go into another Labor Day, I have to think about the agriculture industry and the concept of #farm365 and #FBProud.   I feel pride when I think and see those 2 hash tags, they define who I am … Continue reading

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NYC from a Ranch Girl

So I made it to NYC. Alittle earlier than expected, but more time to enjoy and maybe even figure this place out.  First impressions, is there even a sky up there? Then I went up to the top of a … Continue reading

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New adventures!

Well, here I go! Today I begin the first part of my trip for PAL!  While I have a few extra days before it starts, excitement and nerves are playing at each other.  This also starts the journey of 2 … Continue reading

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