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  • Happy New Year!

    It’s just after midnight at the beginning of 2021, and I am hoping that this year is a better year for us all than 2020 was. We are firmly in a La Nina now, which could mean a warmer than normal winter (although the cold weather so far has been great for chill hours), and…

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  • I am shutting down my blog for a week to concentrate on family and the holidays. Usually I travel during Christmas break, but this year will be staying home to protect others from the pandemic. I hope you stay safe, too, wherever you are. Some of may even see some snow! I will be back…

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  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    This has been a tough year for everyone, including farmers. But in spite of hurricanes, the pandemic, rain, drought, and everything else, there is much to be thankful for. I would especially like to thank the farmers who provide all the wonderful food that we will be feasting on this weekend, the extension agents who…

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  • No matter where you are, I hope you are safe and healthy and all set to enjoy a wonderful holiday. Happy 4th!

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  • Happy New Year!

    Welcome to 2020! Hope you had a good holiday break and are eager to get back to work, or at least on to the next thing to do on your list. I spent Christmas up in Michigan with my mom and family, but no white Christmas this year. In fact, temperatures barely got below freezing,…

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  • I am shutting down the blog temporarily while I travel for the holidays to spend time with family and friends. Ii will continue to post things on Facebook and Twitter. Hope that you all have a wonderful season of lights and joy! I’ll be back on New Year’s Day with a brief summary of 2019…

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  • I’m taking a few days off to visit family so will stop the blog until I return on Sunday, December 1. Hope you all have a healthy and safe holiday and enjoy the season with family and friends. Thank farmers for all the food you eat!

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