Defend Agriculture

The Agriculture industry, especially animal production, has gotten some big hits lately from large anti-agriculture groups like PETA and HSUS.

PETA and especially HSUS have a game they like to play. However, we need to start playing their game, and beat them at it!

PETA and HSUS seek out events that have happened in animal agriculture that will help turn the public away from it. They try to find one specific circumstance, shove it onto as many people as possible, and try to portray those certain activities as if they are the norm.

When people hear, see, or experience something numerous times, they begin to believe they are true. Therefore, we need to strike back and play the game that these large organizations are severely beating us at.

Transparency is key. If we show the world what really goes on in the production of their food and clothing, people will begin to know the truth and the norm will be normal again. The world does trust farmers more than we sometimes believe. Let's strengthen that trust and keep animal agriculture strong!

We may not want to grasp this concept, but more times than not, us as producers, we ourselves, are the biggest obstacle in growing the agriculture industry into the future. Change is inevitable. Don't stand back and watch our livelihoods crushed by those who know not what is real. Stand up and take part in this game and show the world what they want and need to know!!

Kansas Weather

Everyone always says that where they live they have the most unique weather patterns. Out of everywhere that I have lived, Kansas takes the cake.

Kansas has the worst wind ever. It may look like a beautiful day, but once you step out, hold your hat on, because it'll probably be flying off soon.

Then you have those wonderful warm days that are legitimately beautiful. However, after you get a taste of some nice weather, the next day brings frigid cold temperatures and dreary, cloudiness.

And now today it was nearly nice out this morning, got colder as the day went on, and currently...its snowing. We might even see some freezing rain and sleet.

Oh what a wonderful unpredictable climate I live in here in Kansas.

Olympics

Leap year only comes every four years. However, who waits around to celebrate the arrival of this rare day? I sure can't think of anyone!

Now, what about them Olympics? I love the Olympics! Whether it be the Winter or the Summer Olympics, I try to fit as much of the Games in during the exciting two weeks as I can.

The idea that this one huge event brings the entire world together to watch different sports that rarely get much media coverage is just fascinating for me. From amazing speeds on the Bobsled, Luge, and Skeleton tracks, to Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller's downhill skiing, to the European dominance in the Biathlon and cross country skiing, to Shaun White's fearless snowboarding, and to Apolo Ohno and the Koreans in short track speedskating...there has to be something that will excite any spectator.

With only one more week of the Games left to go, I am already sad that the end is near.

Not everyone gets as pumped up about the Olympics as I do, but we all have to get excited about something, right?

Enjoy the Games!

My Sister

My little sister has to be the most creative and amazing person alive.

She has just started her own blog. It is way better than mine.

Check it out:
http://dailycollegeknowledge.blogspot.com/