Chinese Ag – A Sleeping Dragon?

For many decades Chinese agriculture has struggled to meet a growing and demanding population. The Chinese agricultural scene has been laced with problems. However, with new improvements in technology and farming culture, the Chinese seem to be an ever growing and capable agricultural powerhouse. How will this affect the US or the rest of the world? And how have the Chinese been growing into larger players on the Ag scene?

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The Race for California Governor

The Race for California Governor – Read what Wayne Western Jr has to say about the insight of the race for California governor in the upcoming primary. Many opinions about this have been made, but who will the future bring, and are the leaders we need the leaders we get? Whats your opinion?

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Top 5 Paying Ag Jobs in the USA

When people think of Ag they don’t often think of lucrative career. However, here are the top 5 paying Ag jobs you can make more than a decent living with right now. These jobs are both fruitful and in demand. What do you think?

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Dont Throw Away Yesterday

A man reflects on his past from a simple farm tool he made as a boy. An interesting and touching story that makes you reflect on how important the simple things really are, especially in Ag.

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So God Made A Farmer…

After services today, I was reminded by this poem from Paul Harvey. Paul Harvey was a radio personality that was an American radio broadcaster for ABC since the 1940’s. He was born during the beginning years of the dust-bowl, and he understood the plight of American agriculture. But what does this poem mean to us today? What does it mean to you? Does it give you a since of purpose as a farmer?

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This is my tractor….

A man and a tractor can make all the difference. The machinery that allows us to shape the land and move the cattle can really make a difference. Here is a short about a man and his tractor, and how much its meant to him. What is your favorite piece of equipment and why?

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A farmers dirty hands as he works on farm equipment
Eat, Pray, Ag-vocate

After A Long Day

By Erik Wilson After a long day, one of the first things we do is wash our hands of the dirt, grease, blood, and God

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Eat, Pray, Ag-vocate

The 11 Deadliest Jobs in America

When we think of some of the deadliest jobs in America, we probably think of something a bit exotic and probably not so much about the dangers of Farming or Agriculture. Yet, here is a listing of 11 jobs that are some of the deadliest in America. You may be surprised by how many relate to farming.

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Cattle & Dairy

Thanking My Neighbors – A Calf Story

A few years ago, my husband and I purchased 20 acres of land and a few cows. Our plan was to work on being small farmers, the kind of farmers with cows, chickens, and eventually vegetables and fruits. We wanted to sell them to the local community in our area. Things seems to be going well, but we had a lot to learn about farming…

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