Not many people correlate the connection between agriculture and education. For those that do, they often think of FFA programs or Vocational Technological Programs. Hardly do they realize that in some of our communities, the viability of schools and a city’s entire existence depends on the success of agriculture...
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Monthly Archives November 2015
The Not-So-Glamorous Side of Ranching
Everyone has the idea that ranching is all about saddling up a horse and gathering cattle in beautiful country - well, it is just that, some of the time.
The rest of the year we are slaving away fixing fence, repairing water lines, feeding hay, loading salt, and everything in between.
We typically feed a minimum of seventy-four tons...
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Meet the Farmer – Brian Esplin of Diamond 3 Dairy
Let me tell you some of the ways I love what I do. I am a fourth generation dairy farmer. I grew up working with my Dad, learning many life lessons from him. I moved across the road after I was married. See, when you farm you stay close to farm and family. We raised six kids, three boys and three girls...
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