If there’s one thing modern agriculture gets painfully wrong, it’s waste management. Every year, millions of tons of food scraps, organic matter, and potential soil gold end up rotting in landfills instead of being returned to the earth where they belong. And honestly? It’s embarrassing. We have the knowledge, the technology, and the systems toContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Manhattan Project for Compost”
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Farm Table Talk: The Great Fake Speaking Gig Scam
If there’s one thing that simultaneously excites and enrages me, it’s emails like this—ones that dangle a dream opportunity just within reach, only to reveal themselves as yet another cut-and-paste scam designed to prey on hopeful professionals. Take this gem: “Hey Traci, My team sent your LinkedIn profile over and I was impressed! Would youContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Great Fake Speaking Gig Scam”
Farm Table Talk: Degrowth—Reckoning with the GDP Treadmill
Let’s start with the obvious: the word “degrowth” doesn’t exactly inspire warm fuzzies. At first glance, it sounds like the worst sales pitch imaginable—“Would you like to tank the economy on purpose? Welcome aboard!” No wonder people’s initial reaction is usually something along the lines of, “Uh, hard pass.” But here’s the twist: degrowth isn’tContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Degrowth—Reckoning with the GDP Treadmill”
The Evolution of “Poor Folk Food”: From Self-Sufficiency to Shelf-Stability
Once upon a time, food insecurity looked a lot different than it does today. The defining characteristic of “poor folk food” used to be self-sufficiency—whatever could be grown, raised, or foraged on the homestead was what sustained families through hard times. Fast forward to the 21st century, and the pantry of an economically struggling householdContinue reading “The Evolution of “Poor Folk Food”: From Self-Sufficiency to Shelf-Stability”
Sustainable Ranching: How Cowboys Are Leading the Way in Land Stewardship
For many people, the word “cowboy” conjures images of rugged individuals on horseback, herding cattle across expansive landscapes. While this depiction holds truth, today’s cowboy is much more than a romanticized figure from the Old West. Ranchers and cowboys have become some of the most important players in the movement toward sustainable land management andContinue reading “Sustainable Ranching: How Cowboys Are Leading the Way in Land Stewardship”
Farm Table Talk: The Audacity of Social Media Etiquette
Oh, social media. A place where baby pictures, local events, and the occasional recipe for crockpot chili collide with unsolicited advice, blatant misinformation, and the audacity of people who woke up and chose chaos. Don’t get me wrong—community groups can be a fantastic way to connect. But they can also feel like walking into aContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Audacity of Social Media Etiquette”
Farm Table Talk: Tariffs, Penguins, and the Art of Blindfolded Knife-Throwing
Well, folks, it seems we’ve reached a new level of absurdity in the political circus. Last week (on my birthday, no less!!), the Heard Island and McDonald Islands—remote, uninhabited specks of land in the southern Indian Ocean, home to nothing but penguins, seals, and a whole lot of ice—were slapped with a 10% tariff. Yes,Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: Tariffs, Penguins, and the Art of Blindfolded Knife-Throwing”
Farm Table Talk: Why Isn’t Anyone Taking Ag Classes Anymore?
Well, here’s a frustrating reality—my final Agriculture class for my Associate’s Degree got canceled this semester due to lack of enrollment. On the surface, it might just seem like a scheduling hiccup, but really, it’s a symptom of a much bigger issue. Why aren’t more students pursuing Agriculture as a degree? The truth is, it’sContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Why Isn’t Anyone Taking Ag Classes Anymore?”
Cowboy Life: Tools, Traditions, and Techniques
The cowboy life evokes images of rugged landscapes, wide open skies, and a deep connection to the land and animals. While the romanticized view of the cowboy has evolved over time, the core of cowboy life—the tools, traditions, and techniques—remains as vital today as it did in the Old West. Modern cowboys and ranchers, especiallyContinue reading “Cowboy Life: Tools, Traditions, and Techniques”
Farm Table Talk: The Labor Debate—’You’re Going to Work Anyway’
Ah, the good old, “You’re going to do the work anyway” argument. It seems to pop up like an unwelcome weed whenever pricing comes into the conversation. Some folks genuinely believe that labor costs shouldn’t factor into the price of farm goods because, apparently, farmers are out here working “for fun.” Let’s pause for aContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Labor Debate—’You’re Going to Work Anyway’”
