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Does farming make you fat?

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Macy Sarbacker

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Could your job be making you fat? New information from the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index has found that one in four farming, fishing or forestry workers ages 18 and over are obese. But yet, Gallup as also named “farming, fishing or … Continue reading →

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What do cows eat?

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Macy Sarbacker

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One of my city-born friends asked me today what cows eat. I launched into a quick explanation throwing words around like “total mixed ration” and “tallow”. But when I paused to take a breath and glanced at her, I quickly … Continue reading →

Tagged hay, straw, TMR, total mixed ration, what do cows eat

A Gutter Day

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Macy Sarbacker

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I distinctly remember the first time that I fell in the gutter. I was young and trying to take that big step from the cow stalls down to the walk. But I never made it to the walk. I fell … Continue reading →

Tagged agriculture, gutter, gutter day, milkhouse

A worn pair of overalls

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Macy Sarbacker

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Last week I came across a picture taken about 11 years ago with my first show heifer, Fischerdale Charles Rella. Though I was excited to have stumbled across it, I didn’t think much more about it. That is, until today. … Continue reading →

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Building fence

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Macy Sarbacker

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I, like everyone, have had my share of tough times. Last year, my Dad told me something that put everything in perspective. He told me I needed to just keep building my fence. What? Here I am, sobbing over the … Continue reading →

Tagged building fence, burning boards, farming, life

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