Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

You never know when you may witness a miracle down on the dairy farm.

I missed the delivery but was just in time to watch this

 new mother clean up her baby with a good licking

 and encourage those first wobbly steps. 

                                     Even though it was just an ordinary walk to the mailbox,
                               I'm thankful for the miracles in my life down on the dairy farm.

Arkansas Dairy Question

What would it take to get you to become an Arkansas dairy farmer?

With fewer than 60 dairies left in the state of Arkansas, this is a thought provoking

 question for these University of Arkansas animal science students that visited

us down on  our dairy farm Saturday morning.

Ryan  gave information and answered questions about dairy

 production,animal welfare and environmental issues.

I got the easy questions about calf raising.

Of course, no dairy farm tour would be complete without a little dairy promotion.

We served string cheese,ice cream and a sample of Fairlife chocolate milk 

with a touch of education about dairy promotion  funded

 by dairy farmers across the nation.

My question from down on the dairy farm:

                                             What's not to love about being a dairy farmer?

Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

"Babies take us on a special journey 

into the land of love."

We began our journey with 

Hattie Clair Anglin, 8lb.,3 oz.,20 inches long,

April 6.2016.

                                           
                                         I'm thankful for the blessing of this first grandchild
                                                                                  and
                         the  opportunity to welcome the 5th generation to our family dairy farm.

Have you taken the Dairy 3 For Me Pledge?

I took the pledge not just because I'm a dairy 

farmer but to re-enforce my commitment to improving my health and following

 the 2015 Dietary Guideline's nutritional recommendation. I'll admit, it's probably

 the easiest pledge I can make since there is such a large variety of  dairy to choose from!

Including dairy in the recipes I prepare for my family is one of the best

 ways to keep my pledge and make sure we're all getting the needed servings of dairy.

  Fiesta Rice Skillet Dinner  will be on the menu this week. 

Fiesta Rice Skillet Dinner

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon canola oil

1/2 cup diced onion

2 1/2 cups cooked turkey,chopped

2 cups cooked brown rice

1 (15 ounce) can black beans,drained,rinsed         

1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes  with green chilies,drained

1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels

1 cup mild picante sauce

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Directions:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and cook onion until soft (about 10 minutes). Add turkey,rice,beans,tomatoes, corn,picante sauce and chili powder. Stir to mix well. Heat thoroughly. Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese. Serve hot.

Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

We missed you!

I'm sure that's what the calves were thinking this morning  even though they

 were well cared for in my one day away from the farm.

It's always good to learn more about issues affecting

agriculture and  the dairy industry but there's no place like home.

                              After driving home from  Little Rock  yesterday in stormy weather,
                                I'm thankful to be safely back to work down on the dairy farm.

Dairy Life Lesson

Although this new momma had to have a little assistance delivering her calf, 

she instinctively knew how to care for him. Within the hour after giving birth,

 she was busy licking him and urging him to stand up for the first time.

He was a little wobbly on that first step but he made it!

It's such a sweet picture of  encouragement and a lesson in life  

that we witness often down on the dairy farm.

Encourage one another.

                          1 Thessalonians 5:11

Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

Vaughn Presbyterian Church has been a fixture in our  community for 126 years. 

Our membership is small but we've got a supportive community that came to buy a bean and cornbread supper and bid on pies to help us raise money for a local children's home.

I'm thankful for community friends like State Representative Dan Douglas who 

served as our  pie auctioneer, the church members that baked delicious pies, and the friends who not only  supported our project, but also

                         helped us celebrate my Mother's 85th birthday with cake and ice cream!