Messy Kennedy

Modern Farming Series Part 3: Healthcare is a Prime Priority

If you have been following along with my Modern Farming Series you know I am talking about how our modern farming techniques help us to use less antibiotics with our animals. Our goal is to have healthier cows and that means happier cows and less antibiotic use. It makes me happy to see dusty bottles of medicine on my office shelf because that means we are succeeding in these other segments. If you would like to read Part 1 about the environment we keep the cows in and Part 2 about how we feed our cows for their health, I would be… Read More

Unforeseen Advantages to Pregnancy

My husband and I were thrilled, nervous, terrified and excited when we found out we were pregnant. Everyone gives you advice on what to expect but there are a few advantages that no one tells you about that feel I need to share. Less Belly Button Surface Area to Clean. Let’s be real, the belly button is a tricky area to clean. But, as my baby belly gets bigger, my belly button gets smaller. I call this a win-win because this is the only time in my life where my belly can get bigger and my belly button will get… Read More

Fuel Up To Play 60 Rally for School Health at Ford Field

A few months ago I got asked to volunteer at the Fuel Up To Play 60 Rally for School Health as a referee. I had to think about it for all of 5 seconds before I knew I was going to say yes. After all, this event included going to Ford Field and doing activities down on the field. Throw in we get to talk about drinking milk and eating dairy products and I consider that a great day. When the 30 schools started arriving at Ford Field early in the morning the excitement became undeniable. The elementary and middle… Read More

Both Sides of the Coin: A Woman in Agricultural Sales

If you know much about me you know for almost 2 years I worked in agricultural sales. One year working for a bull stud and part of a year working for a nutrition company. After that almost 2 years I knew my heart was at the farm and I decided to take the leap and come home. What I don’t often say is how hard and grueling those 2 years were. Although the companies were great the jobs just were not for me. I am not cut out for sales and I truly do not miss the jobs. The inspiration… Read More

Modern Farming Series Part 2: Eating for Health

In Part 1 of the Modern Farming Series I talked about how providing a healthy, clean environment for our cows helps us to keep them healthy. Thus using fewer antibiotics because healthy cows do not need them. Today I am going to share with you a second part of how modern farming keeps our cows healthy. This is feed, or the food they eat. I’m not sure about you, but I know I could always eat a bit healthier. I could eat less sugar and more vegetables. It would be much easier if I had someone that shopped and cooked… Read More

Dear Parent of the Independent Daughter

You know, that child. The one who always has to tell everyone what she is thinking. The one that would jump off a cliff just to prove a point to you. The one you lay awake at night worrying about. That is the one I am talking about. As a painfully independent woman, who was once that daughter, I am here to tell you it gets better. It doesn’t get easier, but it gets better. Now that my husband and I are expecting our first child I know I will have one of these. How does someone so independent and driven… Read More

Modern Farming Series Part 1: We Use Prevention Versus Antibiotics

Modern dairy farming is not what it used to be when our grandparents farmed. Anyone that has driven by a dairy farm lately would probably agree. From the road, they look and appear to be very different. As a farmer, I would agree my farm is very different than my grandparents was. I think dairy farming is monumentally different, but in good ways. When thinking about antibiotics in milk we all agree that we do not want to be drinking them. If you are interested in learning more about how we prevent antibiotics from getting into your milk I would… Read More

The Pioneer Woman Kitchen Collection Review

I will start out by saying, I did not get compensated for this review. I spend my own walkin’ around money to buy these products. Also, this post includes a few affiliate links just to continue with my transparency. When I heard about The Pioneer Woman kitchen collection coming to Walmart I knew I would have to check it out. When it went up online I jumped at the chance to order something. With the collection being at Walmart I was skeptical of how high quality the products would be. I had used some of other products from celebrity kitchen… Read More