Karina Jones is a real-life ranch wife in the Nebraska Sandhills and one of the most highly sought-after speakers in the cattle industry nationwide!
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On our way back from Kansas City this weekend, I knew that there was a hidden gem not far off our path that I had to share with my girls at Nebraska City. The fall colors were vibrant, the small town feeling was quant, and I am so thankful that there are still people in this world tending to these beautiful apple orchards.
First, we swung into Arbor Farms. Their store looked like a Johanna Gaines project. It was like walking straight into a scene of a Hallmark movie. One room was full of apples for purchase. Another room was full of apple products and other yummy goodies. There were windows overlooking their pristine processing room where cider and wine are bottled. There were many people enjoying the spirits and BBQ food being offered. We loaded up on some Christmas presents only, some of them have already been consumed.
Arbor Farms were short on bulk apple selections which is what I was on the hunt for. We headed up the road to Kimmel Farms Orchard. It was a more rustic vibe with its own enjoyable character. Yes, apples, lots & lots of apples. I asked the gentleman manning the apple stand which varieties were the best for canning and without hesitation he recommended the Jonagold. I will say my family is finding them a bit soft for their snack liking, but I’m sure they will be fine once preserved.
We totally give a 10/10 to fresh pressed apple cider we brought home. And now I’m looking to see if they ship it! So go out and find your local apple orchard. It will be worth your visit!
Karina ranches with her husband, Marty, and 4 children near Broken Bow, NE. She grew up in western NE, with roots also in southwest SD. The cattle industry and raising kids is her passion.
Watching the cattle industry go the path that it has gone, she could no longer sit quietly at home checking cows, fixing fence, and doing all the everyday tasks wondering when some else was going to make it all better. As she became more active and outspoken on industry issues, she was asked to join the R-CALF USA staff in September 2020 as the Checkoff Petition Campaign manager. That position transcended into her current role as full time Field Director for R-CALF USA.
You can hear her almost every Friday on Your Ag Network’s Hot Barn Report, where she deep dives into cattle industry issues and industry reforms. Listen to Ranch Raised on a Your Ag Network hometown station or www.youragnetwork.com where she talks about her daily life on the Jones Ranch.
Cattle producers are her people. She will meet you at the county fair, at the sale barn, or anywhere the dusty trail leads.
karina@youragnetwork.com or visit facebook.com/ranchraisedwithkarinajones
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