Back to Basics: Banana Nut Bread
By Kelly Bogard There's a nip in the air. Yes, I know it's not much and many of us have yet to put away our summer sandals around here, but, according to the calendar, there should be one. So for today, let's just pretend. One of my favorite things about fall is the chance to [...]
Fall Favorites
By Kelly Bogard So right now many of you are probably gearing up for Halloween festivities next week. We are, too! This week will be filled with last minute additions to the mermaid costumes my mother so lovingly put together for both "Butters" and my niece. We will also be decorating pumpkins and cooking some last [...]
The future of ag is bright
By Jessica Domel When you look at your children, your nieces and nephews and your grandchildren and think about their futures, what do you see? A doctor, lawyer, engineer or teacher? How about a farmer or rancher? I’d venture to guess that more people hope their loved ones will become a doctor, lawyer or something else [...]
Smashed Potatoes
By Kelly Bogard There are about a bazillion ways to make potatoes. They are such a versatile vegetable. Think about it. Boil them. Bake them. Fry them. Roast them. You get the idea. The number of flavor combinations is endless, too. There is always the old standby, salt and pepper. Or maybe you are looking [...]
Farm visits help connect the dots
By Julie Vrazel Milk comes from a cow, a loaf of bread starts in the field and farmers work every day. Agritourism–the intersection between agriculture and tourism–is a growing trend fueled by you, the consumer, having an interest in learning more about the food you eat. There are agritourism locations across the state–farms and ranches [...]
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies
By Kelly Bogard Pumpkins, pumpkins, PUMPKINS! They are everywhere, and I don't know about you, but I love them all–every shape, size and color. The return of pumpkins means fall is here and that the holiday season is inching closer. I've never really thought about it before, but do you know what hard work goes [...]
