Our year is divided into four seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Sometimes, living in Texas, we feel like we experience all four in one day, but each season brings its own unique challenges and benefits. Growing up on the farm, we lived by different seasons. Depending on the main …
Lessons from the Farm: Take a Break
Successful farmers know how to walk this line. They know the weight of the work, but they also know the importance of rest.
Lessons from the Farm: Fix the Tire
During my second stint at Henson Farms, my dad told me about a local farmer who didn’t use an air compressor. His reasoning? Because if you have a tire that’s going flat, you need to address the problem and get the flat fixed. Seems kind of obvious, right?
Adapt and Grow
One of the things I admire the most about my dad is his ability to adapt. He has farmed all of his life, but he hasn’t done the same thing all the way through.
Lying Street Signs
Shared Language is a powerful thing. But makes sure the people to whom you’re talking share the language too.