I was very fortunate growing up working on the farm. Our tractors always had air conditioners. The A/C may not have always functioned perfectly, but the tractors were equipped. They also had cabs. They may not sound like an important distinction, but it is. That means our tractors were relatively …
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Lessons from the Farm: Build Around the Water
Somewhere before or after my senior year of high school (I forget which), we underwent a major construction project on the farm. We tore down our existing corrals (part of which had been there for nearly 100 years!) and built a new set. This was my largest construction project to …
Lessons from the Farm: Adapt and Innovate
My dad is my hero. Part of why I value my time growing up working on the farm is all of the time I got to spend with him along the way. For some reason, there’s one conversation that has stuck in my mind for close to 20 years. It’s …
Lessons from the Farm: Fill the Water Jug
Do you remember the old school Tupperware? When I was growing up, we had some pieces of Tupperware that were (not-so) beautiful shades of orange, green, and brown. Ironically, they kind of matched our shag carpet. One of the best uses I remember for the Tupperware was to fill it …
3 Tips to Navigate an Unclear Future
We are living in a strange time. I have so many thoughts and questions about what is happening all around us, but so few answers. I would not say I’m worried about COVID19, but more worried about the implications it carries for the next few weeks. Every day for the …