Comments for FBlog http://www.fb.org/blog Welcome to FBlog Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:43:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Comment on A Farmer’s Perspective on the McDonald’s Pork Decision by Janet H. Thompson http://www.fb.org/blog/2012/03/01/a-farmer%e2%80%99s-perspective-on-the-mcdonald%e2%80%99s-pork-decision/#comment-384 Janet H. Thompson Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:43:29 +0000 http://www.fb.org/blog/?p=1458#comment-384 Brian, this is excellent. May I share on our website? One of the biggest problems we producers face is our own industry representatives giving us away at the table they so proudly sit at, attempting to appease the people who are un-appease-able while forgetting who they are supposed to represent. Producers must not take their industry representation for granted. Eternal vigilance is vital. Thanks again for a beautifully well-written and succinct article. Brian, this is excellent. May I share on our website?

One of the biggest problems we producers face is our own industry representatives giving us away at the table they so proudly sit at, attempting to appease the people who are un-appease-able while forgetting who they are supposed to represent.

Producers must not take their industry representation for granted. Eternal vigilance is vital.

Thanks again for a beautifully well-written and succinct article.

]]> Comment on Christmas Gifts From the Farm by Jennifer Gatrel http://www.fb.org/blog/2011/12/16/christmas-gifts-from-the-farm/#comment-253 Jennifer Gatrel Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:11:44 +0000 http://www.fb.org/blog/?p=1336#comment-253 Thank you so much for writing this great article. My husband and I are very concerned with the Farm Labor law as well. My 4 year old son is proud to "go to work with his daddy". He has mini tools that he takes to help. Being able to chore has taught him pride in being a "worker". So many kids need to learn that valuable lesson. I really hope that the DOL will listen to reason. We as a community do a great job protecting our kids. These laws would hurt not help rural youth! Thank you so much for writing this great article. My husband and I are very concerned with the Farm Labor law as well. My 4 year old son is proud to “go to work with his daddy”. He has mini tools that he takes to help. Being able to chore has taught him pride in being a “worker”. So many kids need to learn that valuable lesson. I really hope that the DOL will listen to reason. We as a community do a great job protecting our kids. These laws would hurt not help rural youth!

]]> Comment on Christmas Gifts From the Farm by Bill Simmons http://www.fb.org/blog/2011/12/16/christmas-gifts-from-the-farm/#comment-252 Bill Simmons Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:50:16 +0000 http://www.fb.org/blog/?p=1336#comment-252 I wasn't fortunate enough to grow up on a farm; rather I grew up in 39 foster homes and group homes. I learned very early that if you don't work for everything you get, you won't get it. Damon Wayans makes a very important point in his movie "Major Payne." It is often overlooked because of the comical aspect of the movie. He is dealing with street smart kids in a military boarding school. He has a conversation with "Alex Stone," one of his students in which he separates the difference between earning something and taking something. Yes, it required the kids to work their butts off and make some big sacrifices, but, like "Major Payne," I am more concerned with my children's character than I am their comfort. Chores and such around our house are hard sometimes. No one likes raking a yard full of leaves or mowing it in the summer, but my kids are learning the value of hard work. They appreciate what they EARN. I no longer have to ask my six-year-old to clean his room or vacuum his room because he has learned to keep his room neat and orderly. He has learned that he doesn't lose stuff if his room is in order, which is a reflection of the value he places on the things he has earned. He doesn't want to lose them or have them broken or unusable. I wasn’t fortunate enough to grow up on a farm; rather I grew up in 39 foster homes and group homes. I learned very early that if you don’t work for everything you get, you won’t get it. Damon Wayans makes a very important point in his movie “Major Payne.” It is often overlooked because of the comical aspect of the movie. He is dealing with street smart kids in a military boarding school. He has a conversation with “Alex Stone,” one of his students in which he separates the difference between earning something and taking something. Yes, it required the kids to work their butts off and make some big sacrifices, but, like “Major Payne,” I am more concerned with my children’s character than I am their comfort. Chores and such around our house are hard sometimes. No one likes raking a yard full of leaves or mowing it in the summer, but my kids are learning the value of hard work. They appreciate what they EARN. I no longer have to ask my six-year-old to clean his room or vacuum his room because he has learned to keep his room neat and orderly. He has learned that he doesn’t lose stuff if his room is in order, which is a reflection of the value he places on the things he has earned. He doesn’t want to lose them or have them broken or unusable.

]]> Comment on Children Working on the Farm by Earl Bricker http://www.fb.org/blog/2011/11/28/children-working-on-the-farm/#comment-246 Earl Bricker Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:38:09 +0000 http://www.fb.org/blog/?p=1277#comment-246 It seems we have too many government people who need to document their jobs. It's ironic that they haven't banned bathtubs. They are not safe but then just getting up in the morning could be hazardous to your health. I'm tired of the government thinking they need to hold you hand for everything we do. It seems we have too many government people who need to document their jobs. It’s ironic that they haven’t banned bathtubs. They are not safe but then just getting up in the morning could be hazardous to your health. I’m tired of the government thinking they need to hold you hand for everything we do.

]]> Comment on It’s Pumpkin Time…Carve for a Cause by Mark Dunau http://www.fb.org/blog/2011/10/06/its-pumpkin-time-carve-for-a-cause/#comment-228 Mark Dunau Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:47:22 +0000 http://www.fb.org/blog/?p=1054#comment-228 Chris, Six days ago I celebrated the end of a brutal farming season (including a snow storm October 30) by releasing the music video of my song, Truck Driving Dog. It should bring a smile to your face as it celebrates truck driving dogs, the rural life, and the farm to table connection. Truck Driving Dog was premiered at the New York Farm Bureau Annual Meeting last Wednesday in Binghamton as part of the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Founding of Farm Bureau. If you like it, please pass it on in whatever creative ways you can think of. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vONA8Ji3Rmg Thanks, Mark Dunau, Mountain Dell Farm Chris,

Six days ago I celebrated the end of a brutal farming season (including a snow storm October 30) by releasing the music video of my song, Truck Driving Dog. It should bring a smile to your face as it celebrates truck driving dogs, the rural life, and the farm to table connection. Truck Driving Dog was premiered at the New York Farm Bureau Annual Meeting last Wednesday in Binghamton as part of the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Founding of Farm Bureau. If you like it, please pass it on in whatever creative ways you can think of.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vONA8Ji3Rmg

Thanks,

Mark Dunau, Mountain Dell Farm

]]> Comment on Thankful for our children on the farm by Crystal http://www.fb.org/blog/2011/11/26/thankful-for-our-children-on-the-farm/#comment-206 Crystal Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:41:26 +0000 http://www.fb.org/blog/?p=1274#comment-206 Had I not learned the value of hard work as a child growing up on a dairy farm, I would not be where I am today. I strongly disagree with the proposed child labor law changes. Had I not learned the value of hard work as a child growing up on a dairy farm, I would not be where I am today. I strongly disagree with the proposed child labor law changes.

]]> Comment on Children Working on the Farm by --- http://www.fb.org/blog/2011/11/28/children-working-on-the-farm/#comment-204 --- Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:50:24 +0000 http://www.fb.org/blog/?p=1277#comment-204 As a current member of the FFA I feel that this law would completely ruin the agricultural progress that that organization has worked so hard achieve for over 80 years. It would wipe out the Supervised Agricultural Experience Program which sole purpose is to prepare young adults, like myself, for futures in agriculture. Also, the key word here is SUPERVISED. Children are not just let loose on their own to do whatever they feel. Also, working and caring for crops, livestock or even a garden and pets is a great way to learn responsibility and great work ethic. I believe that if this new law is passed it would being far more damage than good. As a current member of the FFA I feel that this law would completely ruin the agricultural progress that that organization has worked so hard achieve for over 80 years. It would wipe out the Supervised Agricultural Experience Program which sole purpose is to prepare young adults, like myself, for futures in agriculture. Also, the key word here is SUPERVISED. Children are not just let loose on their own to do whatever they feel. Also, working and caring for crops, livestock or even a garden and pets is a great way to learn responsibility and great work ethic. I believe that if this new law is passed it would being far more damage than good.

]]> Comment on Farming Under the Midnight Sun by Kyle http://www.fb.org/blog/2011/11/22/farming-under-the-midnight-sun/#comment-200 Kyle Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:12:47 +0000 http://www.fb.org/blog/?p=1227#comment-200 Great post, Erik. I remember when locally grown food was considered an afterthought and now that the push towards organic, healthier outlets, it's great to know things like farmer's markets are thriving almost everywhere. Even food quality has been raised to better standards with the advent of technology like a grain [storing] system or eco-friendly pesticides and other harvesting measures. Great post, Erik. I remember when locally grown food was considered an afterthought and now that the push towards organic, healthier outlets, it’s great to know things like farmer’s markets are thriving almost everywhere. Even food quality has been raised to better standards with the advent of technology like a grain [storing] system or eco-friendly pesticides and other harvesting measures.

]]> Comment on Children Working on the Farm by Bob Van Winkle http://www.fb.org/blog/2011/11/28/children-working-on-the-farm/#comment-199 Bob Van Winkle Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:14:05 +0000 http://www.fb.org/blog/?p=1277#comment-199 I am an ag teacher as well as a father. Please let parents be parents and judge for themselves the potential dangers that livestock and other farm situation can present. Many other jobs that may not be considered ag can be just as dangerous to a kid with no knowledge, training, or supervision. Let us decide what age, size, or maturity our kids can do a task. It seems like in this world of more and more welfare and entitlements, kids with jobs learn a work ethic that America needs. I am an ag teacher as well as a father. Please let parents be parents and judge for themselves the potential dangers that livestock and other farm situation can present. Many other jobs that may not be considered ag can be just as dangerous to a kid with no knowledge, training, or supervision. Let us decide what age, size, or maturity our kids can do a task. It seems like in this world of more and more welfare and entitlements, kids with jobs learn a work ethic that America needs.

]]> Comment on Children Working on the Farm by Kim O'Byrne http://www.fb.org/blog/2011/11/28/children-working-on-the-farm/#comment-197 Kim O'Byrne Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:03:22 +0000 http://www.fb.org/blog/?p=1277#comment-197 This would greatly impact the success of our students who are continuing their learning outside of the classroom in Supervised Agricultural Experiences. Our students are better prepared for the real world because they have had REAL hands-on experiences. This would greatly impact the success of our students who are continuing their learning outside of the classroom in Supervised Agricultural Experiences. Our students are better prepared for the real world because they have had REAL hands-on experiences.

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