Author: michellesmelser

Looking back over this seminar, several things stick out more than others in my mind. I am reminded of smart perseverance and the need to get out of my comfort zone. The first thing is smart perseverance. I saw this in Tanya Cauthen's pursuit to open a butchery and CJ Isbell's vision to operate a… Continue reading “Do one thing every day that scares you.” Eleanor Roosevelt

A teacher told me that sentence right before I started my first semester of college. I still hear her in the back of my head because it continues to ring true throughout my life. First, I was introduced to peanuts. They come from a can, right? Well, actually, there are several varieties and one of… Continue reading The more you learn, the more you realize you don’t know.

A large majority of folks in agriculture grew up in the industry and learned valuable information from an early age. I was introduced into the industry late in my professional career, but I learned quickly that this industry satisfies many of my goals and also my insatiable curiosity. I was able to start small with… Continue reading Where will your path lead?