The Skinny on Fat…..Some Facts
Here are some interesting Facts about Fats, in particular the fat in beef:It's a misconception that beef's fatty acids are all saturated fats. In truth, beef is like other foods that contain fat. It has a fatty acid "package" that contains various amounts of saturated...
Published Map of the Proposed State of Jefferson in 1941
I recently purchased this old map clipping that appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle. Stanton Delaplane, a young writer, went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for his series of articles written about the young State of Jefferson "movement." He traveled the area and...
Remembering What’s Most Important…..
Sometimes it's hard to remember what's most important in life. Sometimes what is happening around us moves in in such a way as to strip us of our joy -- at least for a while. Lately, life on the ranch has been so stressful that finding time to relax and enjoy what is...
Inheritance Taxes for Farmers and Ranchers — 2011 — D-day approaches!
I want to pass this message on.....for those who don't understand how disastrous increased and/or re-instated estate taxes will be on agriculturalists -- multi-generational farmers and ranchers who hope to pass their farmland on to their children. If farmers lose this...
It’s coming….our newest book on the State of Jefferson!
Well, finally, after more than a year and a half, coauthor Bernita Tickner and I are excited to announce that our newest book featuring the marvelous, mythical State of Jefferson is about to hit the shelves: HISTORIC INNS AND EATERIES IN THE STATE OF JEFFERSON, from...
Family Farming
I love Willie Nelson's movement, called farm aid, in that it supports farmers and ranchers. I also enjoy Willie and company -- they sing from the heart and aspire to assist those in agriculture. Sadly, however, they only seem to support the smallest farmers around the...