Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks, it’s here where the rhythm of farming meets the bustle of a village. It was a glorious spring day when I first drove through southern Washington County. Hugging the Battenkill, it was neatly placed to the east of the Hudson River and just west of the Vermont border. Rich in soil, rich in community, it spoke to me… The area felt…
“You can’t solve a problem with the same mind that created it.” Sometimes you need a little inspiration, a little lesson, a little…something. Consider this to be your “something” today. This was a quote I heard from a speech given many years ago by Wayne Dyer. I stumbled onto it through Simon Sinek, someone I regularly follow. The quote stuck with me. So much so that I shared it…
Easter. When I was young Easter meant spending the night at my grandparents’ house. My sisters, cousins, and I looked forward to the Easter Bunny visiting, while I am sure my parents, aunts, and uncles looked forward to the night off from children. Staying at Grammy and Grampa’s became a tradition that started when my mother’s younger sister, Alison, was still living at home. She was and always…
Is this cool, funny, or sad? Margaret and I were occupied on Friday afternoon in the office with the topic of action figures and what Chat GPT perceives us to be. I guess this has become a “thing.” I admit, it was fun, especially at the end of a gray, rainy, and busy week of work. But recently, it has given me another reason to pause and think…
I was back in the saddle this week – the dairy saddle – when I ventured west to attend the Western Dairy Herd Conference in Reno. As a guest of the Axiota team, I covered their speaker and helped promote the event on the Morning Ag Clips. I am happy to report that it felt good to get back into it. It’s dairy speak. It’s science-based, economics, and…
The other day, when I walked into an old barn, I was reminded of the horse barn that stood at the farm… I could tell the horses that used to reside within were lovingly cared for, as I remember ours being…by two young girls many years ago. Caesar, Scarlet, Julie, and Annie. It’s been years since I have recalled those names, the foundation as I remember them. What…
Fire up the evaporators, and start filling your tanks! It’s Maple Season! When I think about spring, every other memory ties back to maple sugaring. As a little girl, I remember riding in the back of the old Toyota pickup truck. Roger would pull up to a sugarbush, and all of us kids would hop out and scatter, searching for the bucket yielding the most sap. We would…
Yesterday, I was walking on the beach in Fort Myers, Florida, and today, I am bound for the mountain air of Denver, Colorado. Commodity Classic, here I come! I’m looking forward to a fast, whirlwind two days. There are so many people to see and meet. I already feel my head spinning because my dance card is packed full. If you are there and want to connect, send…
I was consumed this past week by what I think was the flu, which has now turned into a cold. I am a mess, but I am on the mend! While I was consumed, I was also taken hostage by a book, and I am so glad I was. I recommend that everyone reading this column order it up. It will change your life! The Let Them Theory by…
Who is going to the Commodity Classic in Denver? ME! And I am so excited! I have never been to Denver, and I have never been to a Commodity Classic. The Morning Ag Clips has been supporting this major ag event for years…I thought it was about time I checked it out and met all of you who will be there. What do I want to know? …
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