Have you heard about the tractors blocking highways and driving through capitol cities in the EU?

If you haven’t, those videos are worth a google.

This a reason, among many, you need to vote and vote smart this election year.

So why should you vote in such a way to support local farmers? Listen here to learn all about it.

Your vote impacts farmers' costs, revenue and ability to provide high quality locally-raised food at an affordable price.

This also means you need to

1. Do research on propositions and candidates
2. Be an advocate for agriculture

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Garrett Interviews Dallin Miller, of Miller and Sons Construction. They discuss what it’s like to be a general contractor in rural America

They cover firing subs, your employee picks in trade labor industries, and more people problems.

The crux of the discussion is whether or not rural land/ag land should be developed into housing. Hear both sides of the argument here.

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Your grocery bill is high because, well, inflation.

But what all goes into pricing your beef?

What does that cheap meat at the grocery store really contain?

Facebook rumors about coloring and other stuff being put into it.

Beef in general is going to be more expensive per pound than other foods because it’s protein. It has all your essential amino acids. So yes it’s going to be more expensive than your loaf of bread per oz.

Red meat is also on the up cycle right now thanks to keto, low carb and the carnivore movements.

But in general - beef is more expensive for these reasons:

• If it’s local, you’re going to be paying to know where your meat comes from.
• It takes more than a year to create the product
• It takes a metric crap ton of feed/land and water
• It’s livestock - you’re always gambling on them

So is it worth it to still buy red meat and to buy it local if possible?

Absolutely.

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If you think you (or your kid) should work on a farm for the life experience, we agree. But here are some things we look for in an applicant.

1. Work ethic
2. Desire to have a purpose rather than just a paycheck
3. Willingness/desire to learn
4. Punctuality
5. Communication
6. No whining

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What are some ways you can entertain yourself while driving equipment? Or maybe just when you're on a road trip (use common sense and do what's legal).

1. Podcasts
2. Audiobooks talk about hoopla and Libby
3. Get a good headset and call long lost friend or your mother-in-law
4. Facebook marketplace
5. Manage your budget with every dollar or something similar
6. Netflix
7. YouTube
8. Praying
9. Straightening the other person’s lines in swathing
10. Count how many rows in you are
11. Eating
12. Communicating with other drivers

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1. Same value system
2. Patient/flexible schedule
3. Good at being alone/have hobbies
4. Persistent about quality time
5. An understanding of the fiscal responsibility of having a farm

Bonus

1. They should probably at least want to have kids or pass on a farm, because that’s the whole point of building a farm for most people
2. Skills/knowledge/networking that they can offer to the farm
3. Doesn’t mind the smell of poo
4. Does their own laundry

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Stewardship is a buzzword especially in the ag and farming worlds. Why? Because it’s a term that more or less encapsulates what we do.

The principles of stewardship easily apply to the vocation of farming, however they apply to any vocation.

Biblical roots of stewardship

Everything you have that is good or even neutral is from God. Anything that is not sinful is from God. This means your body, family, personality, skill set, land, animals, job, money - He is the creator of it all and the giver.

So what does that translate to in practice?

We care for our animals and plants.

As Adam did with eve and God in the garden, you work as a team under the authority and guidance of God.

Steward, the people in your life.

Think of the tiny stewards in your life.

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