What SCIENCE Says About Beef Nutrition…the POWER OF PROTEIN, Part I
Sadly, consumers are missing out. Science is coming out with more information about beef's positive impact on health.According to R. Wolfe in an article published in the AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION (2006), increasing one's daily high-quality protein intake...
The ROLE of HISTORY……The importance of the PAST.
History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are. - David C. McCullough In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future. - Alex HaleyNever is the truth of such quotes more...
WEST NILE VIRUS: Keeping up with Facts and Information on WNV
West Nile Virus is still a major issue in agricultural and rural areas, not only in California, but across the nation. It's also an issue for anyone who is in jeopardy of being stung by a mosquito! There are some facts that people should be aware of, even though...
What IS the State of Jefferson, you ask???
I've often been asked, "What is the State of Jefferson?" "Is it REAL?" Let me share the opening from IMAGES OF THE STATE OF JEFFERSON, the book I co-authored with Bernita Tickner. We sold the book to Arcadia Publishing and it was released in 2005:The State of...
State of Jefferson – Interesting Facts!
Farming and Ranching in the State of Jefferson and Around the Country! Check out these interesting facts, some little known! The State of Jefferson is a land of resources and resourceful people! One of the industries that makes significant contributions is ranching....
Farms & Ranches in the U.S. – latest statistics
The number of farms in the United States in 2007 is estimated at 2.08 million, 0.6 percent fewer than in 2006. Total land in farms, at 930.9 million acres, decreased 1.5 million acres, or 0.16 percent, from 2006. The average farm size was 449 acres during 2007, an...
Testimonials
It is a joy to read this eclectic collection of stories and essays by fifty-four country women from the west. But you don't have to be from the west or even from rural America to enjoy this anthology.
Ankle High, Knee Deep is organized into seven categories: Fortitude, Horse Sense, Community, Self-Reliance, Memory, Resilience and Lessons. Inspiring real life stories by these hard working, strong women pack each section, and overwhelm me with admiration and respect for them.
