Gearing Up

Gearing Up

We just finished up our county fair this past week and school will start soon. I can’t believe that summer is almost over! People are gearing up for back-to-school and trying to get one last weekend at the lake or camping trip in the mountains. I’m also gearing up and...
Gearing Up

Cold Water

People are afraid of change. “Change” ranks up there with going to the dentist and doing your taxes as the most feared/hated thing to do. Nowhere is that more apparent than in agriculture where farmers and ranchers would rather go broke than change their paradigm....
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Changing Tactics

Once again, Farnam Street had some great thoughts! A quote from one of their “Tiny Thoughts” had this to say, “Keep the goal. Change your mind about how to reach it. One sign you’re getting in your own way, is not changing your tactics when you’re not getting the...
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Playing a Different Game

I’ve been getting a lot of good stuff from Farnam Street lately. This week was no different. A quote from one of their “Tiny Thoughts” in their blog had this to say, “A lot of mistakes come from copying people playing a different game than you.” I thought...
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Independence Day

Summer is one of the busiest times of the year for agriculture operations. From daily moves in a rotational grazing system to haying to breeding season, things just don’t slow down. It often feels like there is hardly any time to breathe. The 4th of July is timed...