“I was raised around agriculture and while there were times that I hated having to clean one more stall or stack one more bale, I know that it was those moments of “sticking with it” that have made me the woman I am today. Agriculture kept me out of trouble in high school. While many of my peers were off…
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“I will never be able to explain how grateful I am for what agriculture has taught me. If you ever have the chance to help a neighbor do chores for a week, or spend a day in the tractor during harvest, take it. You’ll learn more than you can imagine.” -Crystal Blin How does a 4th generation Canadian farm…
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“I get tired of the perception that striving for mediocrity is okay, so I tend to challenge others to be their best – no matter how menial the task or how daunting the assignment at hand. ” -Dr. Rachel Endecott The science behind production agriculture is critical to future generations. It might not be sexy to you. You might just like…
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When I was working in California a few years ago, I met egg farmer and business woman Jill Benson from Modesto, CA. Jill and I developed a business relationship but more than anything, a friendship. I admire her boldness to fight for egg farming in California and to continue on her family’s multi-generational business. Jill inspired me, instilled confidence in me…
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How does she always stay positive? That’s the question I often ask myself after I have visited with my fellow prairie mama, Katie Heger. Katie is a positive encourager, no matter the situation. She is a mother of five children. Ben (12), Libby (9), Christian (6), Nellie Jo (3) and Piper (17 mo) and a wife to her farming husband, Steven….
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