As Americans sit down to the gluttonous feast known as Thanksgiving, I hope that you’ll reflect on your plate before it’s loaded with food. Look closely and you may even see reflections of the faces behind your food. The people engaged in the 1.5% of the U.S. population raising food deserve gratitude as we celebrate the heritage of our country. While most Americans have lost sight of our agrarian roots, I believe it’s only fitting to say thank you to each person who grows enough to feed 155 people. Read More »
Archive for November, 2009
Reflections in Your Thanksgiving Plate
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009Are Farmers Brown or Green?
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Has “green” thinking gone too far? Mike Rowe, speaking at the recent National FFA Convention, mentioned that the world may be wrong about making things green in a recent Agrinews article about the Dirty Jobs host. “Green maybe wasn’t the best color. Seems to me that brown would be better suited. Think about it, everything that’s green starts with something that’s brown, usually dirt. And if you were to scrape the dirt off of the farmers from coast to coast, you’ll find the greenest people on Earth. Not because they’re trying to save the world, but because sustainability is the best way for them to do their job.” Read More »
Calling All Buckeyes to Vote YES on Issue 2!
Monday, November 2nd, 2009It’s rare I’ll give a shout out to Buckeyes, given my green and white Spartan blood. However, Election Day 2009 calls for a rallying cry for every Ohio resident who cares about agriculture, the rural economy, freedom of business choice, scienced-based information or maintaining low food prices. My thoughts – live and unedited - about why Issue 2 deserves your YES vote. Read More »
