Addiction…

Bacchus was a member of the Roman pantheon of gods. In ancient times he had a variety of attributes, but modern culture primarily remembers him as a god of wine and debauchery.

Mni Waste’ presents good opportunity

Timber Lake has an opportunity that many communities would love to have — adding some important infrastructure at little or no cost.

Little Pasture on the Prairie

When I first got my milk cow, everyone I told chuckled, and usually asked the following question with slightly raised eyebrows: “Have you ever milked a cow before?” I hadn’t. That was back when I was new to ranch life.

Women’s History, Women’s Business

Since 1987, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated Women’s History Month to recognize the role women entrepreneurs have in building and strengthening our local and national economies.

Little Pasture on the Prairie

“Calving Heifers” is a term synonymous with the watchful eye a cattle rancher must keep on first-time mothers as they approach their due date. When calving heifers, the herd must be checked every few hours, day and night, in case anyone goes into labor and needs assistance.

President declares National Agriculture Day

On National Agriculture Day, we recognize the unique and irreplaceable value that farmers, ranchers, foresters, farmworkers, and other agricultural stewards have contributed to our Nation's past and present.

Love Stories

I have been watching an amazing television program lately. It is a story in which people who have chosen to live in one of earth’s coldest and northernmost inhospitable places eke out a living among the moose and the caribou.

Exercise your right to know, during Sunshine Week and beyond

Sunshine is great. But it only matters if you take advantage of it. The following situation has played out at public meetings recently: Concerned resident: “I’m upset because I had no idea this was going on.” Public official: “Well, we’ve had announcements on the radio.

Little Pasture on the Prairie

Over the years, our Mama Cat’s many kittens have been a source of joy and consternation. They’ve been silly and sickly, tough, aloof, gentle, playful, and feral, depending on what personality quirks genetics awarded them. Most have gone to live at neighbors’ barns or friends’ houses.

Open government is good government

When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.” That’s human nature, particularly for officials in the public eye who may have to run for office again. No one wants to be held directly responsible for letting the public down.