BLOGS

I’ve always said, “If we can’t bring consumers to the farm, then let’s bring the farm to consumers.” As a dairy farmer and passionate agvocate, I particularly love to educate about agriculture through farm tours.

The song “Amazing Grace” has been on my mind lately. The image of Il Divo, a male quartet, singing the song at the Coliseum in Rome is etched in my memory. The handsome Italians stood in the stone pillars of the ancient place where Christians gave their lives for their faith in Christ.

The stray cows have gone from pests to a significant threat to the livelihood of farmers. Depending on crops on marginal land to survive, a farmer can have his entire income eaten or trodden on in hours by wandering herds.

The town I was raised in had a large lake that was enjoyed by many for recreation.

One summer, my brother decided to venture out onto the open water. He always enjoyed small-engine repair work and had acquired an old boat from our great uncle.

In October 2017, Ireland braced for Hurricane Ophelia. It was expected to be the worst storm in 50 years. Several days before it was to land, the government decided to close all schools, and the night before, the university too shut its doors.