Early morning. As I type this out it is 424 am. Sleep has actually come quite easier since I have undertaken the sugar fast. I know that this is no coincidence. On last week's podcast, my friend Nicole Rodriguez and I discussed disrupters and how they can affect our sleep. We spoke specifically of alcohol, … Continue reading Sober October Day 14 – Don’t Blame Meat For What Sugar Did
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Sober October Journal: Day 7
So today has been a little different for me. I slept in. I needed the rest as I've been going pretty hard in the paint lately. Waking at 0400, write for approximately 20-25 minutes, feed the calves, then head out to work. I've changed it up as I am now parking right at work and … Continue reading Sober October Journal: Day 7
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What 4H Has Meant To Me
This past week, my friend Gennifer Cape asked me to present to the annual Crawford County 4H Leaders Banquet. I talked about what 4H has meant to me and my family and how it has affected our lives. Here are the words from my talk. If you aren't already, I encourage you to find out … Continue reading What 4H Has Meant To Me
Be Neat and Eat Less Meat???
Let’s rely on facts not opinions to guide us
Circle of Life
Yesterday, I took 3 finished calves to the butcher to be processed. Why I am comfortable with this process and the benefits it provides. A few pictures of our farm raised, barn finished calves. Up top were calves that we fed to be sold to local families for beef. Below, Carter leads two of our … Continue reading Circle of Life
Addressing the Disconnect Between Producers and Consumers
Food sourcing has become a hot button topic among those in the agriculture community recently. What is food sourcing and how can it affect the mindset of our farm businesses? Valley Oaks Steak Co. of Lone Jack, Missouri is in the midst of a lawsuit filed by neighboring residents. The new buzz in the food … Continue reading Addressing the Disconnect Between Producers and Consumers