Category Archives: Women in Agriculture

Thought of the Week

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Robin

“The food you eat is a direct connection to the land on which it was grown and the people who grew it.” –John Chandler, Farmer

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It’s What I Do

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Robin

by Baxter Black – On the Edge of Common Sense A cowboy is the way he is because he works with stock. He’s learned it’s best to ease along, To find the rhythm in their song, And not to fret … Continue reading →

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Thought of the Week

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Robin

Wee Laddie & Farmer Ed Schneider       Farmer Mary Hillebrecht “Not everybody is lucky enough to be a farmer.” -Jim Wylie to his Great-Grandson James

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Dirty Jeans

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Robin

So, I’ve been hearing about people who are willing to pay big money for “real” dirty jeans. Have I got a deal for you… These jeans are authentic.  They’re made by Lee, a well known old brand of Western wear.  … Continue reading →

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#27 Pinto the BlogDog – You Say Placenta, I Say Deliciousness!

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Robin

It’s that time of year again!  Placentas!  Placentas!  Placentas everywhere!  When a mamma ewe has her darling little lambys, after they are all delivered safely, the attendant (read: M’Lady) knows that delivery is finished when the ewe finally passes her placenta.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Recipe from a Farmer’s Table

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Robin

ROASTED LEG OR ROAST OF LAMB This is outstanding and super easy – from American Lamb   1 boneless leg or roast of American lamb, approximately 4-6 lbs. Marinade: 4 cloves garlic, pressed 2 lemons, zested – use the zest and … Continue reading →

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Thought of the Week

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Robin

“If you’re looking for my wife, find the dogs. Wherever they are is where you’ll find her.” -BossMan

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Thought of the Week

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Robin

“What kind of crazy people are we?  We put this seed out there in the ground, and we expect it to grow. That’s faith!” -Debbie Glover, farmwife, Bone Gap, Illinois

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New Farm Stats

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Robin

Thought you’d enjoy having some more statistics on farms and food, for your daily conversation with the world.  These figures are from 2012 USDA Ag. Census.     40% of all U.S. land is in farmland 97% of all farms … Continue reading →

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And Then There’s Dolly…

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Robin

You may remember Dolly the Ewe – she was a rescue from the animal shelter.  She had been found abandoned and frozen to the ground, emaciated, with 50 pounds of wool hanging from her.   You can read about Dolly; Pinto … Continue reading →

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