An Early Sunday Morning On the Ranch
As you enjoy your Sunday BBQ’s and your days off, we ranchers sometimes wonder what a day off must feel like. We start our Sunday
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Articles
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?
Charles
Research Looks Into Better Biofuels
Research Looks Into Better Biofuels, Less Greenhouse Gas and a Way to Fight Antibiotic Resistance The cow’s stomach microbiome is an underexplored resource, says UC
Charles
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.
Bob Golden
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?
Charles
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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The Modern Day Renaissance of Farming and Education
It used to be that a college education meant something significant. It was a chance to change your life in great stride, and many farmers
Charles
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
Erik Wilson
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.
Charles
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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Almond
Early Blooms & Late Frosts
Early blooms followed by unrelenting late freezes for Almond and Citrus farmers this season have threatened the industries throughout California, particularly in the northern
Charles
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