Tag Archives: Issues

Mis-informed Moms

There are roughly 22 or 23 days of school left.  Give or take our check out day and any further snow days.  In checking email yesterday (Monday) I noticed two of your names on the list of those students who … Continue reading

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Ever have a day like this?

Do you ever feel like you’re talking and no one is listening? Watch this video: I was unable to upload the video to the blog as it is too large a file.  If you have trouble watching, come see me. … Continue reading

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Happy Homecoming Week!

Let’s wrap up our research for our opinion pieces on the new school lunch regulations.  Thank you for your interest and participation this week.  It’s been fun to see all of you appear to be interested and excited about learning … Continue reading

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Everybody’s Googling

What’s for lunch?  If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that question asked… There are always two sides to any conversation or issue.  We need to look at the pros and the cons of the new school … Continue reading

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Ripples

Ripples.  Proof that a single act can have an impact. I’m always inspired when I learn of a project, idea or goal that started as a small act by a few people and became a global initiative.  When people live … Continue reading

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Welfare vs. Rights ~ Which is Right?

The following article came to me via e mail yesterday and got me thinking maybe it’s time to clarify the differences between animal rights and animal welfare. Read the following article from Beef Magazine: “Leave 4-H Kids Alone, PETA -Animal … Continue reading

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In National News……..

I received this news release from my professional organization’s legislative action committee: U.S. Department of Labor Withdraws Proposed Rule About Child Labor in Agriculture April 26, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following statement regarding the withdrawal … Continue reading

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Food Inc.

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the documentary film “Food, Inc.” Today, it’s time for us to take a deeper look and see what the issues are and how we feel about them. Here is a link to the … Continue reading

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So, is “copying” cheating?

Have you ever had that sense of Deja Vu when you know you either remember something or know you’ve seen something before?  Folks that watched the 4H beef show at the Iowa State Fair may have experienced just that feeling. … Continue reading

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NCBA questions rival’s partnership with animal rights group

It’s time to brush up on some recent issues in the industry of Agriculture. Please read this article on the Brownfield Network website. Read through information on these sites to familiarize yourself with the involved organizations and issues: NCBA R-Calf … Continue reading

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