Simon Sinek developed “The Golden Circle” and the synopsis is that influential leaders gain respect and a following by explaining why they are doing something, then how they will do […]
Rooted in Positivity
When I signed up for Farm Bureau 5 years ago, I just wanted to compete in the Young Farmer and Agriculturist Discussion Meet. I had a fondness of speaking contests […]
Hardships in farming – Where do you turn?
Chilly temperatures, blowing winds and the occasional snowfall can only mean one thing: winter is here and in full force. Mother Nature may be a stress of the winter season, […]
Take Action: Students Want Delicious Milk
After hearing from many throughout the country about schools only being able to provide skim milk and skim flavored milk in school lunch programs and the lack of student […]
Faith, Family, Farming, Farm Bureau
Agriculture has been challenged with low milk prices, low grain and commodity prices, high land rent prices and the never-ending battle with the weather, every time the weatherman predicts rain […]
I’m A Millennial and I Eat GMOs
Millennials are lazy, absorbed in technology and cluelessly think eating non-GMO is trendy, right? Well, this may not be entirely true. Trust me, I’m a millennial. Ok, I admit it, […]
Five Things You Should Know About the Pork Checkoff
1. What is the Pork Checkoff? Required by the 1985 Pork Act, all U.S. pork producers contribute to the Pork Checkoff. The current pork checkoff rate is 40 cents per […]
10 Things You Need to Know Before You Celebrate National Cheese Curd Day
Culver’s, the Wisconsin-based restaurant chain known for championing Cheese Curds, created a list of the 10 things to know before celebrating National Cheese Curd Day on Sunday, October 15. 1. […]
9 Fall Harvest Safety Tips
When it comes to fall harvest, there’s a lot to be done in a short amount of time. Top that off with shorter days and colder weather, and you get […]
Investment Needed to Improve State’s Broadband
Rural Route Opinion Column – Leslie Svacina High-speed internet, or broadband, has become a vital utility in our lives. One that could arguably be grouped with electricity, water and sewer; […]
Relationships Matter
Rural Route Opinion Column – Amy Eckelberg This isn’t your typical column about relationships. I won’t be discussing how to get out of the dog house or 10 date ideas […]
A Visit to Remember
Rural Route Opinion Column: Jim Holte It took a moment for it to sink it when I was asked to host U.S. Secretary Sonny Perdue on my farm. It didn’t […]