I Am Every Farm Wife
We scrolled through photos of the Midwest blizzards and torrential storms, leaving a wake of disaster behind for farmers and ranchers. Destroyed…
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Our Superhero Wears a Dusty Ball Cap
That little boy (and girl) watches you in wide-eyed amazement. Their dad is their superhero, but he doesn’t wear a cape. He wears a dusty old…
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Planting Seeds of Faith
The snow crunches under his feet, and the calendar says it’s not yet spring. A large truck pulls into the yard, unloading bags that contain a…
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Remember, That Farmer is Somebody’s Husband and Daddy
Just in the last week, the roads have suddenly become congested by farmers and their heavy machinery. Lines of cars follow behind them, slowing down…
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How to be a Farmer’s Wife
Marrying my farmer 10 years ago was by far one of the smartest decisions I’ve ever made in life, but having not grown up on a working cattle farm,…
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We’re Losing Farms and It’s a Problem Everyone Should Care About
There’s a statistic out there that gets thrown around a lot in the agriculture industry—the average person is 2.5 generations removed from the…
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An Open Letter to Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez From a Kansas Rancher
Hello Congresswoman, You don’t know me from Adam but I’ve been following your actions for several months now, both leading up to the election and…
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When a Farmer Has a Son
The first step into our home brings me onto the chocolate and caramel colored floors, which run the length of the house. The rich color attracts…
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Farm Life is Our Life, and Daddy is Our Hero
There is nothing more pleasing than watching my husband with my children and seeing them be smitten with him. Actually, it is the same way I used to…
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From the Farmer to His Wife, I’ll Love Her Through the Harvest
I squint my tired eyes as I look down the end rows, waiting to catch a glimpse of the home lights burning. The clock says its 9 p.m. No doubt she is…
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