Category Archives: Farm

General farming and animal husbandry items that just do not fit elsewhere.

Monsanto & Round Up

Posted on 3 November 2009 by

Imagine that for 30-50 years, you were farmer. You saved a bit of the seed from what you grew, had it cleaned and sowed that the following year to cut you cost. Suddenly, somebody says you can not do that anymore and wins. Continue reading →

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Baxter Black

Posted on 2 November 2009 by

Another one of my heroes – Baxter Black. All around good and funny guy who has a colorful life and definitely a hands on connection to farming and ranching. Continue reading →

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Farmers Market

Posted on 25 May 2009 by

A few observations regarding farmers markets and some of the absurd rules that apply to those marketing there but seem to not apply equally to a regular food service establishment. Continue reading →

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Farm Subsidy Cuts

Posted on 28 April 2009 by

Obama had the right idea on limiting the direct farm subsidy programs and it is sad that greed kept the limitation from passing through the process. Continue reading →

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Farrier Freedom

Posted on 12 April 2009 by

As an aside, the word farrier is in the spell checker I am now using and is recognized as an acceptable word. You realize I have been using that word in various documents since at least around 2000, maybe slightly … Continue reading →

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