Tag: farmers

  • Muck Up to Their Necks: The Rest of the Story

    Muck Up to Their Necks: The Rest of the Story

    Earlier this week farmers, ranchers, hunters and agriculture enthusiasts took to social media to enlighten The Original Muck Boots Company about the true intentions of HSUS and express their displeasure with the ‘charity’ of choice. You can read the original post here. After many upset voices were heard, some light was shown on the actual situation. The…

  • What the Muck [Boots] Were They Thinking?

    What the Muck [Boots] Were They Thinking?

    UPDATE: A total summary of the events that transpired of the past few days can be seen here. ———– I am nothing if not loyal. Once I find a brand I like, I will purchase that brand until I am no longer able. For example, I’ve been wearing Nike sneakers for 20 years, and nothing else. I…

  • Veganism, Big Ag and Farmland

    Veganism, Big Ag and Farmland

    So I saw this article on Huffington Post this morning titled, “Veganism is a Woman’s Lifestyle.” Not knowing what to expect, I clicked through. It had an infographic and I LOVE INFOGRAPHICS even when they aren’t centered around sports, agriculture or meat.   See? We eat veggies and fruits too!   I’m not going to repost…

  • National Ag Day – Kansas Ag Day

    National Ag Day – Kansas Ag Day

    Today is National Ag Day and, equally important, it’s also Kansas Ag Day! Agriculture is important to everyone – farmers and ranchers produce our food and fiber so today I’m posting some of my favorite photos that embody what I think about when I imagine Kansas agriculture.  Good stockmanship on display. Calm cattle are…

  • National Ag Day in Kansas

    National Ag Day in Kansas

    National Ag Day  – whoo hoo!  Across the U.S., thousands of farmers, ranchers, agriculture students and leaders are celebrating the rich heritage that is American Agriculture. Whether it be wearing a green farming t-shirt, handing out beef samples at the local grocery store or promoting agriculture via social media outlets, everyone in ag is doing…