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The 25th Of May
It is the 25th of May And we are all eagerly waiting to begin cutting hay. The thermometer says it is 34 As I return soaking wet, from changing water, carrying firewood in the door. I can see the snow...
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Last Child On The Farm (Guest Post)
Whenever I pass a freshly plowed field it gives me the same thrill as an unopened book–full of potential, surprise, and pleasure. And just like that book beckons me to peek beneath its cover, the sight...
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Taxes, Wildfires and Missed Opportunity
Most folks have noticed, it is fire season in California and most of the western United States. What many may not know is that the ‘brilliant’ state of California has also begun to send out ‘fire...
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Proposition 37, Labeling Lemon
Proposition 37 is plain and simply a bad law….for multiple reasons. Prop 37 would require labeling for non-harmful ingredients. Prop 37 does not require ALL products to labeled. Prop 37 is a...
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Dodge Scores Big!
Team Dodge runs returns a kickoff for a touchdown! Dodge, like Ford and Chevy, has been a strong supporter of American agriculture. Last night, during the Superbowl, their “God Made A Farmer” ad went...
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What Do We Eat? Beefiniroom Casserole!
Tonight was “dad’s night to cook.” We just picked up some fresh zucchini and yellow squash from the local farmer’s market last night (I stuffed and barbecued a big one last night for supper), had some...
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My Cowboy Code
On this National Day of the American Cowboy, I felt inclined to post my version of the “code.” Live by the Golden Rule. Practice tolerance and understanding of others. Be hospitable to strangers....
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Farmers and Ranchers Save Salmon
The snow pack in the mountains has long since melted. Tributaries to the Scott River and the river itself are quickly drying up, if not already. Contrary to what environmental activist groups, such as...
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Farmers Helping Fish
Scott Valley – 2014 is an extraordinary year. We are experiencing an extreme drought and have had a record number of Coho Salmon spawn in our system. Due to drought conditions, the spawning occurred...
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Resolving Animal Cruelty
I tip my hat to the California Cattlemens Association and Assemblyman Jim Patterson for submitting AB 343 with coauthors Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian, Assemblyman Frank Bigelow, Assemblyman Brian...
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