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OpEd By Cara Harbstreet How many fruits and vegetables do you eat each day? If you just sheepishly looked away, you’re not alone. According to the CDC, only one in ten Americans consumes the recommended daily serving of fruits and vegetables. This hasn’t changed much in recent years, with the number of eating occasions for vegetables…
I am going to be very upfront. I have been pushed to the edge with the force our government is taking in controlling our lives. The unapologetic push for electric vehicle mandates is at the top of the list of unnecessary government controls. Let\’s look at what\’s going on. California and Minnesota\’s Electric Vehicle Mandates…
Blue earth origins Traveling through southern Minnesota along I90, you may notice a town by the name of Blue Earth. You may ponder the unique name. Why is the town called \”Blue Earth.\” Is the earth really blue? Let me explain. They named the town after the Blue Earth River, which surrounds the town. They…
What do tires, shoes, and diesel fuel all have in common? Besides helping us get from place to place, they are all produced using soybean oil. When soybeans are harvested in the fall and crushed, 80% of the soybean is made up of protein – or meal. Roughly 97% of U.S. soybean meal is used…
While most Minnesotans want to combat climate change, there is considerable opposition to the approach Governor Tim Walz is taking on both energy policy and electric vehicles. That was the key finding of a new poll released by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, a nonpartisan government agency. Several voices have criticized the governor’s plan to change…
It\’s very concerning when people vote on issues when they don\’t understand the ramifications. There is no clearer example than the approved California ballot initiative–Proposition 12. Proposition 12 addresses farm animal housing standards. The problem? Unfortunately, Californians didn\’t have enough knowledge to make a good, educated decision. The only way our type of government works…
It\’s very concerning when people vote on issues when they don\’t understand the ramifications. There is no clearer example than the approved California ballot initiative–Proposition 12. Proposition 12 addresses farm animal housing standards. The problem? Unfortunately, Californians didn\’t have enough knowledge to make a good, educated decision. The only way our type of government works…
We are living in unsettled, stressful and uncertain times. I struggle to find ways to process everything that is going on in our world. I resign to the fact that I can\’t figure it out. War is looming that we haven\’t seen since WWII and will impact every one of us. It makes me sad….
On-farm events are a great way to connect the agricultural community with consumers. For many consumers, this may be their only exposure to agriculture. These events are fun, educational, and a great way to network and make connections for years to come. Depending on your vision, planning an on-farm event takes many volunteers. Form a…
What is Proposition 12? Proposition 12 is a ballot initiative the citizens of California voted for. The proposition talks about new space requirements for livestock, including pigs. Currently, only 5% of farms would meet the new requirements. The pork industry along with American Farm Bureau has asked the Supreme Court to review the legality of…