A Salute to Iron Eyes Cody
A quick internet search finds the definition of Earth Day as an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Did you know that the theme for Read more…
To Preserve or Not to Preserve, That Is the Question
Two weeks ago, I wrote about how a farmland preservation program would work and why farmers/landowners would participate in such a program. It was my intention that I would write Read more…
They Can Pave Over My Farm When They Pry It From My Cold Dead Fingers, Maybe Not!
I recently participated in a discussion about the possibility of a farmland preservation program for Will County. You may ask, how would a program like that work and why would Read more…
Every Electric Car Should Have Solar Panels on It, at Least the Top.
Solar panels that make electricity are nothing new. Ever since I was old enough to think in an adult way, I have wanted a solar array of my own to Read more…
No Dolphins or Turtles Were Harmed in the Production of This Article or My Hay Harvest
It is 8:30 at night and once again I have delayed writing my article. Not only have I procrastinated, but I am also stumped as to what would be a Read more…
Scratch Putting the Word “Poop” in an Article From My Bucket List
Each year before Christmas, Kevin Daugherty, a former educator who works for the Illinois Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program gives out recommendations for books on agricultural topics. Since Read more…
Concussion Protocol for Farmers
The past spell of above average weather to start the New Year was a blessing allowing me to tackle some of those odd jobs on the farm that were relegated Read more…
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know – Year in Review
It is time to do an end of the year wrap-up. What have I omitted throughout the year that you might have found interesting, funny, or pertinent? Also, have you Read more…
By Definition, a Key Is an Island Made of Sand on Coral
Would you consider a temperature of 68 degrees to be a cold wave? Did you know that meteorologists do not calculate a wind chill for temperatures above 50 degrees. Well, Read more…
The Next Usain Bolt
I read an article several years back that now haunts me. It gives me pause whenever I perform the most simple and basic tasks on my farm. Also, have you Read more…
