On February 15, I had the honor of testifying in front of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on modernizing the Endangered Species Act in Washington, D.C. I […]
We Need More Cheering in Agriculture
They say that you are never too old to learn and a few weeks ago I learned a good life lesson. Our daughter Natalia has some cognitive disabilities and has […]
DATCP Clarifies Age Requirements for Pesticide Use
DATCP has been getting questions lately from farmers about changes to pesticide use laws – specifically to new requirements that pesticide handlers and applicators be at least 18 years old. It’s […]
Relationships, Relationships, Relationships
I vividly remember the first time our Wisconsin Farm Bureau Leadership Institute Class XI met back in January. That day I walked into a quiet room with nearly everyone else […]
Will You be a Servant?
You hear, “supper is ready,” and respond, “awe mom, the Pederson farm isn’t done yet!” Doesn’t she realize you need to get this field done before the rain comes tomorrow? […]
The Price of Inspiration
I suffer from analysis paralysis. It is not technically a medical condition, but it is a real thing. Oftentimes I find myself overwhelmed by the constant to do’s, advocate for […]
Four Things You’re Doing Wrong on Social Media
Your actions on social media could be amplifying our opponents’ voices. Scary, huh! I have been involved with social media for 10 years. Since joining the Dairy Business Association as […]
Decisions Determine Destiny
From the moment our alarm clock rings in the morning until our head returns to the pillow at night, our days are filled with decisions. Some decisions are simple: what […]
Will You Accept a Challenge?
For those who choose production agriculture as a way of life, I’m sure you are familiar with the infamous way that events unfold so unexpectedly just when your bags are […]
Crossing the Border
Prior to this year’s American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, Tim and I traveled three hours south to Yuma, where we visited our friend’s lettuce farm. During […]
What is Farm Bureau?
As a District Coordinator, I get asked a lot of questions about Farm Bureau. The most common one being “What is Farm Bureau?” This is always a tough one for […]
Five Tips: College to Work Life Transition
People were not lying when they told me, “Your college years will fly by.” Four years came and went in the blink of an eye. The months afterward can be […]