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With food-flation and grocery prices the way they are, I think thorough planning is more important than ever this holiday season to avoid bloated grocery bills and famished wallets.

This will be a principle I will talk about a lot during the holiday season. Support those who sponsor the trophies at the county fair, who’s name is on the back of the little basketball jerseys in your town or give to make sure the kids have a post prom party. Those are the real heroes in small town America!

I think cookies just taste better out of an ice cream bucket, but maybe that is my conservative, sentimental heart speaking. 

Our eclectic new collection of pullets or young egg layers are starting to earn their keep and we are finding little pullet eggs around the barn.

The past few days my kids have been involved in incredible learning and personal growth opportunities.

Before the pumpkin spice pop culture captured the spotlight and made pumpkin spice a household craze, there is actually a lot behind that spherical, orange fruit to learn about.

Today I thank all of the advisors, chaperones, sponsors, FFA staff, and volunteers that are investing in these kids and ultimately the future of agriculture!

Because of the obvious holiday we celebrate during this month, it is also known as the month of giving thanks and that is where I like to let my head and heart reside. 

I feel ya parents, it is hard when Halloween falls in the middle of the work and school week. I am not immune to those challenges. No matter the stress level, don’t let the expectations overshadow the memories.