We didn't have cellphones growing up, but perhaps we had something that worked better. We had had CB radios. Citizen Band radios weren't just for truck drivers. We had them in all of our houses and on the tractors so we could call each other as needed. One of the coolest things about a CB... Continue Reading →
What’s The Matter With The Average TN Farmer?
"The average Tennessee farmer gets up in the morning by the alarm of an Illinois clock (Big Ben), buttons his Chicago suspenders to Detroit overalls, washes his face with Cincinnati soap in a Pennsylvania pan. Sits down to a Grand Rapids table and eats Chicago meat, Indiana hominy, fried in Kansas lard on a Saint... Continue Reading →
I'd complain about the seemingly everyday rain, but then I'd have to forget about last fall's extreme drought. Planting season was tough around the weather for us. We worked this bottom up twice with nary a weed in sight when we planted the corn. The regular rain was good for it and the weeds that... Continue Reading →
The Coldest Water I Remember
How much do you remember about kindergarten? My teacher and learning the alphabet come to mind. Then there was bringing a Star Wars figure to school everyday and building Lego space ships for them with my best friend. One thing I remember vividly was the water fountain outside our room. This fountain was old and... Continue Reading →
The Myth Of The Lonely Bull
Today I'd like to talk about a heinous injustice perpetrated against animals across the world. What is utterly disgusting is how so-called officials all urge in unison for this mental and physical violation of animals. It is abhorrent that everyone looks the other way when these precious animals are forced against their will onto operating... Continue Reading →
Milk Quality
When I say we have strict milk quality around here, I mean it! https://instagram.com/p/BVCSXP_HS0R/ Nobody inspects better than Fred! Every load of milk is tested for antibiotics. A sample is taken before the truck loads the milk from the farm to ensure tracibility. Every load of milk is also tested for things besides antibiotics, too.... Continue Reading →
Farms and Eminent Domain
Imagine getting a letter from the government explaining you have six months or less to leave your house because your land, and those of your neighbors, is being taken for the greater good. Whether you wanted to leave, or not, you are now experiencing the dilemmas of eminent domain. To be clear, I am not... Continue Reading →
The Last Dairy
I'm a dairy farmer, and obviously I like milk, cheese, ice cream, and all things dairy. Perhaps this is why I'm still surprised when I see articles like Cows, who needs them. This one was definitely one of the most extremely radical pieces I've read in a mainstream magazine. The writer ignored old and new... Continue Reading →
Farmer Zuckerberg and Dairy News
Three great news stories were waiting on me when I got up this morning. Maybe I should say I found them because a couple are a few days late. I'm even taking credit for one of them. I'm sure I deserve it! Mark Zuckerberg visited a dairy farm. Obviously he read my last post and decided to... Continue Reading →
Farmer Bright 