God Bless This Family Farm

I thought it would be a good idea to put my weeks’ worth of learning into a blog post.  But, then, I decided it was actually not much different than the “education” I have received my whole life: from my family and our values, from my experience on the farm, and from my education.

 
First, thank you to everyone who has read my most recent blog post.  I appreciate the overwhelming support.  As you may know, I tried to host a tour on our farm for three young men representing PETA2, but unfortunately, it didn’t work out.  Like most people, full time students have difficult schedules.

Now, for the things I learned this week:

1.      Standing on science is important to me, always has been, and always will be.

Opinions are opinions.  Science is science.  I will choose science.  After all, I’m a college student studying Animal “Science.”  

2.      Humbleness

My parents have always taught me to be humble.  I think this includes having and showing respect for others.  I can respect another way of thinking, and I ask for respect for my values in return.  

3.      People are yearning for knowledge

The simple truth is most people don’t know a farmer.  That’s where I can help.  I’m a farmer.  I know about farming.  While we come from very different perspectives and fundamentally disagree about animals being raised for food; if this experience has taught me anything it is that I'm meant to help connect consumers to agriculture.  I'm proud of what I do and will talk to anyone about farming.

I'd like to close with the Texas Tech motto: "Strive for Honor in the Pursuit of Excellence." I am proud to represent an industry that exemplifies honor, integrity and passion. America's dairy farmers are committed to providing safe, high-quality milk and dairy products. Our commitment extends far beyond our respect for cows and the environment; our passion is fueled by the ambition to feed America. God bless our family farm, and God bless each and every American farmer and rancher.