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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Almond Blossom
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

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Meet A Farmer

Meet A Farmer – Jeff Mowery

I married the farmer’s daughter without any intention or knowledge of farming. I was a veteran software engineer making bank living in St. Louis raising

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