Annie's Blog

Why Gender Equity Matters in Agriculture Annie's note: For over 20 years I have been sharing, preaching, educating and advocating the positions and opinions I am writing about here. YET, the government has stepped back from any gains that were made under more progressive administrations, both federal and state. What do you think? Women are one of the fastest growing groups in U.S. agriculture, yet many still face barriers that limit access to land, capital, training, and USDA

It's during this time in life that I am aware of the power of friendship. It is a tool that is taken far too lightly and tossed around with not enough meaning. It's about stepping up to the plate, ready to do whatever is needed but not waiting to be asked. And, it's about asking for help, love or a shoulder to cry on; a two-way street of ultimate power. Sometimes I feel awkward when I step up to say that I want to show up. It seems like I have a learning curve on when to make

Just as COVID shut down our lives I learned that one of my dearest friends had cancer. This is the letter I wrote which contained a list of encouraging words. I created daily inspiration cards with the words and made a beautiful box to hold them. They were delivered by the US mail because I was in isolation (as was everybody). It was so helpful to me to find a way to “hug” my friend from a distance. The letter: If there's one thing I've learned in life it's to show up. Show