Apologies to my readers for taking a hiatus from blogging the month of July. My blog was changed to a different platform to give me greater flexibility. I hope to start video blogging this fall so please stay tuned. Big thank you to Matt Welsh at Kill Disco Design and Ranch House Designs for helping me with this transition. Now …
New York Agri-Women Spotlight: Interview with Melkorka Kjarval
It’s been a fun week filled with interviews with New York Agri-Women. Next up, is Melkorka Kjarval, who currently lives in Chelsea, a neighborhood in Manhattan, whose family is involved in production agriculture Upstate. Melkorka responded to my questions as follows: 1. What is your connection with New York agriculture? My parents are farmers in Meredith, NY. I am a …
New York Agri-Women Spotlight: Interview with Erica Leubner
The next spotlight interview is with Erica Quinn Leubner from Marietta, New York. I had a great time getting to know Erica last week at the New York Agri-Women reception and tour. I am particularly looking forward to visiting her family’s pumpkin patch next fall! Erica answered my questions as follows: 1. What is your connection to New York agriculture? …
New York Agri-Women Spotlight: Interview with Ulla Kjarval
Today’s interview is with a fellow Simmental cattle girl currently living in New York City. She is originally from Upstate New York and is very passionate about food and agriculture issues here in New York. I originally met Ulla through Twitter’s (@NYCUlla) weekly #AgChat community (just another reason why I think the agriculture needs to get involved with social media). …
New York Agri-Women Spotlight: Interview with Shiela Marshman
Had a great time last week at the New York Agri-Women reception and agriculture tours in New York City getting to know women involved in the New York agriculture industry. I know that it is a long drive for most people in Upstate New York to make it down to NYC so I really appreciate the effort from all the …
Happy Father’s Day
Last fall for “Thank a Farmer Week” I wrote blogs thanking two very special farmers in my life – my dad and my grandpa. I am incredibly thankful for my father and both grandfathers who understand that family always comes first. So thank your father… and thank a farmer. If you are part of the lucky few perhaps they will …
New York Agri-Women NYC Reception and Agriculture Tours
Had a wonderful time over the last few days with members from the New York Agri-Women and American Agri-Women. You can view tweets from the reception and agriculture tours by searching for the #AgInNYC hashtag on Twitter. I’m very thankful to all the women who come down from Upstate New York for the event. Share this Article
Will Be Attending NCBA Summer Conference Next Month
I am looking forward to attending the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (“NCBA”) Summer Conference Denver, Colorado from July 28-30th. In addition to my activities with Young Producers’ Council (“YPC”) I am a voting member on the Agriculture Policy, Property Rights and Environmental Management and the International Markets Committees for the New York Beef Producers Association. If you haven’t registered already you can …
Monday Links
I hope all my readers had a nice weekend- beautiful weather out east. I went to Virginia last weekend and stayed on a beautiful farm with a friend from Texas A & M who is currently living in Washington D.C. I have some Monday links that you might enjoy: 1. Is anybody else considering switching to the iPhone 4G? I …
Revised Itinerary: New York Agri-Women Reception and Tour (June 16-18th)
In just a quick seven days there will be agriculture women from all over the country here in New York City celebrating New York agriculture and the creation of New York Agri-Women, a state affilate of American Agri-Women (@Women4Ag). Even though it is too late to RSVP for the Port of Entry Tour, please let me know if you are interested …
When is the Last Time You Visited the National Agricultural Law Center’s Website?
Last week I recieved this tweet from @NateJaeger, the Director of the Beef, Equine, and Hay & Forage Commodities at the Alabama Farmers Federation: Hey @CariRincker why haven’t you told us about this b4 http://www.nationalaglawcenter.org. It’s awesome. I responded to @NateJaeger indicating that the National Agricultural Law Center was a fantastic resource for people and agribusinesses in nearly every segment of …
Back from Judging the New York Summer Beef Preview Show
I had a great weekend judging the New York Beef Producers’ Association‘s (“NYBPA”) summer preview show in Lockport, New York. There were around 66 kids participating with 112 head of cattle for me to sort last Saturday. Not only was I impressed with the quality of cattle and young people, but it was great to see so many wonderful families supporting NYBPA’s junior program. …