I didn't grow up on a farm, but I did have an interest in horses. Actually, it was probably more of an obsession! I had all the books, figurines, movies, pictures....you name it, I had it. The one thing I didn't have.... the actual horse. I can recall waking up on several Christmas mornings looking… Continue reading Believe in Yourself First
I had never been one to believe in the idea of “destiny” until I came across this thought by Ms. Dillingham. This quote has hung in my home since I was in college. It’s been a constant reminder to me over the years that everything happens on time and on purpose.
The first livestock that my family raised when I was growing up was three pigmy goats: Smokey, Charcoal and Frostbite. Purchased from a friend that my sisters and I happened to be in 4-H with, these three goats road home with us to our barn built in the 1800s in the back of a Pontiac… Continue reading Us Millennials Need to Know the “Why”
I grew up surrounded by agriculture. Our house in Port Republic had farms on all four sides. While my first career choice in the first grade was stand-up comedian, I also grew up to be far too practical for that. I chose to be a mediocre hair stylist instead. I had next to zero desire… Continue reading Batman and Robin – My late arrival to Agriculture.
That is what we are No one in between How can we be wrong? Sail away with me To another world And we rely on each other, ah ha Depending on your musical tastes, you are probably singing the rest of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers’ classic hit. I am sure you are also wondering… Continue reading Islands in the stream
FFA members know those words as the introduction to the FFA Creed penned by EM Tiffany nearly 100 years ago. Years separate today’s agriculture practices from Mr. Tiffany’s world. Years separate you from when you first learned those words. What cannot separate you from those words is the essence of what they mean, what values… Continue reading “I Believe In The Future Of Agriculture…”
Do you ever notice how many people are unhappy? I was raised to believe happiness comes from within, not from a life partner, not from a job, etc. When I was in Peru, I saw happy people. Our hosts opened their homes, businesses and shared their visions. We saw some of most diverse agricultural enterprises… Continue reading Happiness Comes From Within
Since our Class V journey began, we’ve each faced numerous personal challenges; job changes, workplace crisis, family emergencies, conflicts, changes, and all amid COVID. I find our sessions to be eye opening, reflective of self, and help me refocus. The last two years some things I’ve learned- managing the stress, not taking things personally, don’t… Continue reading Leading Through Life
For a moment, close your eyes and imagine "home". What comes to mind? For me, it's a good meal and going back for seconds. It's swapping stories. It's talking about the weather. It's feeling included. It's feeling comfortable and completely at ease with yourself and your company. That's the agriculture community in Louisiana. Every producer… Continue reading A Home Called Louisiana
Driving along the bayou from New Iberia to Houma felt like driving through a different country. It’s easy to keep your head in the hole and keep your blinders on, especially when we all have our to-do lists, goals, and bucket lists to focus on. But if we’re honest with ourselves, we probably prefer to… Continue reading Debris Piles
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