Farming: More Than a Summer Job
March 1, 2019
As temperatures slowly start to rise, the time has come for all Midwestern crop...
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Beef—Have it for Dinner—TONIGHT!February 26, 2019There is something about February that makes me think about beef. I don’t know... -
ConversationsJanuary 7, 2019BLOG, Farm Moms, Food Safety, GMO Foods, Hormones, Life on the Farm, Local/Organic, Nutrition, SustainablityI love talking! Seriously, I know that sounds strange, but I am a person...
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rBST FREE!January 7, 2019rBST FREE! – This is a new label you may see on many dairy...
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Glyphosate in Breakfast Cereal? Seven Things to KnowNovember 7, 2018Is there glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® herbicide, hiding in your cereal? Even...
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Let’s Talk Turkey!November 6, 2018Five Facts to Share at Your Thanksgiving Table That old calendar has flipped quickly and...
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What I’m grateful for this harvest: The safety and sustainability of GMOsOctober 22, 2018Guest blog written by Debbie Borg, Nebraska farmer and mother of three. Debbie Borg lives...
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A Farm Wife’s Harvest Survival GuideSeptember 25, 2018As we draw closer to the fall season, women are busy putting out their...
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How many GMOs are on the market?July 5, 2018I recently had the opportunity to participate in an event titled “Moo at the...
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Yes, all cattle eat grass!July 5, 2018A few years ago, I taught beginner piano lessons. Even the youngest students could...
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COW 101: TerminologyJuly 5, 2018I recently had the unique opportunity to volunteer at a CommonGround exhibit at Omaha’s...
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Cow Calf Pairs Graze on Cover CropsMay 5, 2018These cow calf pairs are grazing a cover crop of rye, which was planted...
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Facts Not Fear—Choices to Make When Feeding My FamilyMay 1, 2018BLOG, Farm Moms, Farming, Food Prices, Food Safety, GMO Foods, Local/Organic, Nutrition, UncategorizedBeing a mother of two boys is no easy task! They are always hungry!!...
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Top four things I learned when I moved from Omaha to PalmerApril 12, 2018I am relatively new to the world of agriculture. I grew up and lived...
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Wondering about the safety of GMOs?March 29, 2018If you’re involved purchasing food for yourself, your family or for your business, you’re...
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Wow That CowMarch 29, 2018Cattle are amazing creatures with the ability to live all over the world including...
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New CalvesMarch 2, 2018While our calves are due each year on February 23, a lot of them...
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Celebrating the Month of Love on Blauhorn FarmsFebruary 12, 2018Living on a diversified farm brings many seasons. Planting season, irrigating season, harvesting season,...
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What to Feed Baby?January 24, 2018Knowing what to feed baby can be confusing. There are more options today than...
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HormonesJanuary 12, 2018Let’s talk about hormones. A few years ago I put together a little demonstration...
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Common Sense on High Fructose Corn SyrupJanuary 4, 2018Setting health goals for 2018? You’re not alone – especially if consuming less sugar...
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A New Year and New Goals for Farmers and RanchersJanuary 4, 2018New Year’s Day is a day like no other. Many of us take stock...
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Christmas for the CowsDecember 21, 2017Every year our cows get a present from my husband; it’s become a tradition...
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Thank You from a FarmerNovember 17, 2017Three things cross my mind when I grocery shop for my family, especially leading...
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ARE WE THERE YET?November 9, 2017Are we there yet? Are we there YET? Are we THERE YET? ARE WE...
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The Welcome MatNovember 6, 2017Welcome, Velkommen, Herzlich, Willkommen, Bienvenido! Every language has a way to say “Welcome!”. When...
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Beautiful Dairy Mornings, Busy Days and NightsNovember 3, 2017Fall is such a great time of the year! Beautiful Nebraska sunrises and sunsets,...
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Fall on the FarmOctober 31, 2017Fall. Pumpkins. Flannel. Changing leaves. Changing seasons. As gardens and farmers markets succumb to frost...
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What Does a Combine Do?October 17, 2017It’s harvest time around the country, which means farmers are busy trying to get...
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Test PlotsOctober 4, 2017Harvest has started across the state. This summer was stressful for many farmers in...
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RootsSeptember 20, 2017Farming is an industry that's full of hardworking men and women who don't mind...
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Early weanSeptember 12, 2017Fall has come early here on the ranch. Most years, we don't wean our...
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Why Are Pigs Raised In Barns?September 11, 2017U.S. farmers and ranchers who raise livestock are extremely dedicated to the well-being, comfort...
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More than food on a stickAugust 29, 2017For years, the last week of August for my family has always been a...
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Corn ProgressAugust 8, 2017Before we know it, August will slip away and fall will make its appearance.... This...
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"Nature's cruel, but we don't have to be"August 1, 2017"Nature's cruel, but we don't have to be." is one of my favorite quotes...
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Farm Road Rally V - Helps Grocers and R.D.s learn about AgricultureJuly 28, 2017The fifth Farm Road Rally tour took place July 20, 2017 and made three...
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New ToolJuly 19, 2017As summer creeps on, the cows continue to graze on pastures. Throughout the summer,...
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Out like a lionJune 27, 2017The last few days of spring were eventful to say the least. A storm swept...
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Year OneJune 16, 2017It's been 365 days since Jared and I married. Where the time has gone? I...
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How is farming sustainable?June 14, 2017Have you ever wondered, how is farming sustainable? This was a question that was...
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Recent farm projectsJune 9, 2017Our new tenants have finally arrived and are making themselves at home. Fifteen baby chicks have...
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Summer PastureJune 6, 2017I wrote this blog from the buddy seat of the planter tractor. Yes, we were...
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Breeding SeasonMay 19, 2017My dad has me booked every Tuesday and Friday this month. These days are...
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Why are growth hormones used in beef cattle? Are they safe?May 8, 2017CommonGround volunteer Joan Ruskamp visits with Moms Everyday about hormones in beef production.
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Round TwoApril 29, 2017Corn planting has only just began and - to no surprise - has already...
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Round OneApril 22, 2017I write this while sitting on the floor at the foot of my bed,...
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InnovationApril 9, 2017There's a long-standing joke that there are three ways to get into farming: through...
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Eggs-citing AprilApril 4, 2017Easter is upon us, as is the end of the Lenten season. This year, Jared...
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KHAS - interview with CommonGround volunteer Diane KarrMarch 30, 2017CommonGround volunteer visits with KHAS Reporter Brandon Peoples about the importance of Agriculture, the...
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March MadnessMarch 28, 2017As the drama of March Madness tournament continues to heat up, so does the...
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Unlucky CloversMarch 16, 2017March is going as quickly as it came. Ever since I graduated college, time...
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Little GiantMarch 16, 2017Calving is quickly starting to slow down. We are down to our last 40...
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Spring Has Sprung!March 9, 2017March has only just begun and it already feels like spring is in the...
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The First DaysMarch 7, 2017Can you believe it's already March?! Spring is in sight and I can't wait...
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Water bottle planters DIYMarch 1, 2017How to make your own: 1. Find a plastic bottle (standard water bottle is what...
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Baby BoomFebruary 22, 2017February is about over and this week we're finally going to hit halfway through...
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Valentine's Day Meal for TwoFebruary 8, 2017You may be seeing a trend in my favorite recipes...but Jared and I have...
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Keeping RecordJanuary 31, 2017Record keeping in the cattle and farming industry has always been important. Tracking genetic...
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The VFD and YOUJanuary 27, 2017There’s a new sheriff in town and his name is VFD. Do you know...
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Busting Beef MythsJanuary 20, 2017Many of us often set goals to improve our health through exercise and weight...
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Ice Ice BabiesJanuary 20, 2017Things are just starting to heat up here at the farm....and I don't mean...
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Thrown Into The FireJanuary 17, 2017BOY have a lot of things changed since my last post! Farming and ranching can...
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A Few of my Favorite ThingsJanuary 12, 2017If you've ever watched "The Sound of Music" then you know there is a...
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Farming AheadDecember 31, 2016You've seen the posts and read the blogs, 2016 was a terrible year and...
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The Ultimate Farmer & Rancher Gift GuideDecember 21, 2016Farmers and ranchers are hard to buy for. Why? They need something, they buy...
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Switching GearsDecember 12, 2016The grain bins are full, the combine is put away and harvest is officially...
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The Family Farm: Our Lifestyle, Our Passion, Our LegacyNovember 26, 2016"We come and go but the land is always here. And the people who...
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Easy Four Ingredient Soft CaramelsNovember 23, 2016Hello my name is Jenny Wiese and I live and breathe agriculture. I’m a...
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What's going on inside that monster machine?October 27, 2016My high school-aged daughter once got stuck with her friend behind a slow moving...
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When it Rains, it PoursOctober 9, 2016The old adage, “When it rains, it pours,” often applies more to life experiences...
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Immersion in Agricultural Innovation - an experience for Registered DietitiansOctober 6, 2016“Farmer's Daughter” is a title I feel honored to have been blessed with. I'm...
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IrrigationAugust 25, 2016It’s sprinkling outside. Normally that is not a very exciting topic to blog about,...
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What is the difference between plant breeding and GMOs?August 14, 2016Guest Post by Amber Pankonin, RD and Blogger at StirList.com As I drove up to...
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Farming, It's More Than a FeelingAugust 8, 2016My farming experiences were limited when I was growing up. I had extended family...
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County Fair - Making Memories and Making a DifferenceJuly 19, 2016The local county fair is always a highlight of summer for our family. Nestled...
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Do I need to worry about antibiotics in my food?June 16, 2016Guest Post by Amber Pankonin, RD and Blogger at StirList.com A few weeks ago I...
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What Inspires You?May 19, 2016Farmers and ranchers occasionally need inspiration. They may be looking for a new...
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Earth Day on a Nebraska FarmApril 22, 2016April 22nd is Earth Day. Having lived on a farm nearly all of my...
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There is "not a latte" to be concerned about when it comes to pesticides.March 18, 2016Sometimes the word "pesticide" can be kind of scary and we don't really know...
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Who Put the Hormones in my Corned Beef and CabbageMarch 16, 2016A few years ago I put together a demonstration showing the levels of estrogen...
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What You Need to Know about Antibiotic-Free MeatMarch 4, 2016When one of my boys is sick, my "mom" instincts kick in and I do...
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Dust In My CoffeeFebruary 23, 2016Antibiotics, BLOG, Corporate Farms, Farm Moms, Farming, GMO Foods, Hormones, Life on the Farm, UncategorizedSeveral years ago I became aware of the public conversation about how food is...
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Saving a Newborn CalfFebruary 12, 2016I’d bet the big bucks that the only time “Mr. Corn Farmer” has used...
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Footballs and FajitasFebruary 7, 2016Football is one of my favorite sports to watch. Did you know Super Bowl...
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How We Care for Cows in a BlizzardFebruary 2, 2016The weather models were right this time and my farm is located near the...
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My Farm, Your Table, and a Trip to Washington D.C.January 25, 2016First, I want to give a big virtual hug to all of my friends...
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Pots Boiling Over – The Joy of Lambing Season in SurpriseJanuary 15, 2016The sound is faint at first then annoying enough to force me to I...
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WINTER WORK ON THE FARMDecember 15, 2015Are farmers busy in the winter? Yes. We may be outside of the growing...
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Eight Steps to Growing a Corn TortillaSeptember 17, 2015Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or Fajita Friday, have you ever considered where the corn for your...
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Sold! Front Seat to a Bull SaleMay 13, 2015Our neighbors hosted their annual bull sale in March. Selecting the right bull for...
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My Q & A with David Loberg from the movie FarmlandMarch 9, 2015RD Amber from Stirlist, a registered dietitian passionate about food, health and nutrition, recently...
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Seeking Nebraska Farm Women to Become CommonGround Volunteers!October 23, 2014We are seeking Nebraska farm women who are interested in sharing the message of where...
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Walking beansOctober 15, 2014Have you ever walked beans? Have you ever heard of walking beans? I smile as I...
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Silk-Free Sweet Corn Trick - CommonGround Nebraska on KOLNJuly 3, 2014The Fourth of July is a great time to celebrate with friends...
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Calico Beans RecipeAugust 29, 2013It’s hard to believe, but the summer is almost over. Soon, the long hot...
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How do cattle in a feedlot stay cool?July 27, 2012In my feedlot, we use misters - much like you would find at a...
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Talk about pig comfort!July 20, 2012Our family hosted an open house of our newly constructed wean to finish swine...
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Speak Up: Rising Food Prices?July 19, 2012Speak Up is a series of blogs where CommonGround volunteers from all over the...
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And you think kids grow fast…July 17, 2012A few weeks ago, I took pictures of the kids running up and down...
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Time of Season: Wheat HarvestJuly 12, 2012The summer countryside on the Great Plains is beautiful when the "amber waves of grain" contrast against the...
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Nebraska Farm Tour Brings the Message of Modern Farming and the Importance of the Agriculture to Leading Food ProvidersJuly 5, 2012Lincoln, NEB., July 3, 2012 – Fifteen leaders in Nebraska’s food industry came together last...
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Video | CommonGround Nebraska volunteer Shana Beattie Talks Pork on NTV's Good Morning NebraskaJuly 3, 2012CommonGround Nebraska volunteer Shana Beattie sits down on Good Morning Nebraska to talk about...
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Video | CommonGround Nebraska volunteer Shana Beattie Talks Pork on NTV's Good Morning NebraskaJuly 3, 2012CommonGround Nebraska volunteer Shana Beattie sits down on Good Morning Nebraska to talk about...
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Fair is coming!July 2, 2012Right now, the three middle kids are taking a quick break from working with...
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Walk a Mile in My Farm ShoesJune 27, 2012It can be said that a farmer wears many hats. But a farm woman...
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Speak Up: An Explanation of Antibiotics and FoodJune 25, 2012Speak Up is a series of blogs where CommonGround volunteers from all over the...
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Let it grow, let it grow, let it grow - Beans!June 12, 2012When I was a kid, I used to sing a song that went something...
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Drink Milk! Eat REAL Butter!June 7, 2012That was my mantra during my college days in the sorority that I lived…...
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Let it Grow, Let it Grow, Let it Grow—Corn!June 6, 2012‘Tis the season for planting in the Midwest and many other parts of the...
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Raising beef for our family and yoursMay 21, 2012I'm excited to give you a glimpse into the everyday life on our ranch!...
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Mom of Agriculture - An Open Letter for Mother's DayMay 11, 2012Kaydee Caldwell and her mom, Dawn, at their ranch in north central Kansas. Dear Food-Loving...
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A city-girl, now ranch-girl talks beefMay 8, 2012Since May is celebrated as Beef Month, I wanted to share about a beefy-opportunity I...
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Suits & BootsMay 7, 2012At first glance, what do you think are the occupations of the gentlemen in this...
