Yellowstone and Why I Care So Much *Spoiler Alert*
It's just a show, but many people believe what they see on TV and that's the problem. I purchased a subscription to the Peacock streaming...
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David Hafner
- Dec 1, 2022
- 4 min
Holidays Survival Guide
It's the most wonderful time of the year. There are holiday decorations set up all over town, Christmas lights sparkle from trees and...
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David Hafner
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Looking Like You Might Fail? Go Fishing!
Faced with a failed event- my first fundraiser- I could have hung my head in shame, but instead I tried again. This is my story of...
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David Hafner
- Jun 17, 2022
- 3 min
Pro Golfer, Farmer, Mother- Rachel Rohanna Virgili
As I write, Rachel Rohanna Virgili is working around the links at the Meijer LPGA Classic at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont,...
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David Hafner
- Jun 8, 2022
- 2 min
Show Up or Shut Up
That's pretty harsh, right? Yeah it is, but that's how I am feeling right now. I am no stranger to my elected officials, and in fact I...
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David Hafner
- Apr 14, 2022
- 3 min
From Farm to You- Flourish & Roam
Beef, pork, and chicken direct from the farm to your home! Two years ago I shared a conversation I had with my friend Sarah Ison. Today...
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David Hafner
- Mar 24, 2022
- 3 min
Where I am Now and What is Next...
This is a repost from March 24, 2020 when I used to post to Blogger. Reading this today, 2 years later, it is amazing how much has...
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David Hafner
- Feb 7, 2022
- 2 min
Fitting into the BIG Picture
As a smallholder farmer I used to feel insecure about my place in agriculture. But thanks to some great friends and fellow farmers I...
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David Hafner
- Jan 16, 2022
- 2 min
When You Meet a Farmer…
When you meet a farmer you will learn some important things about that farmer right from the start, if the farmer is comfortable with...
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David Hafner
- Jan 12, 2022
- 1 min
A Win for the Spuds!
Lay’s and the NFL have partnered for a one-of-a-kind promotion. The premise of the Lay’s Golden Grounds promotion is Lay’s has collected...
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David Hafner
- Sep 29, 2021
- 2 min
What Leads Your Food Purchases?
In the U.S.A. we have so many options when it comes to our food. Let's explore what is leading people's choices and some things to think...
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David Hafner
- Sep 22, 2021
- 5 min
Autumn has arrived. It's time for Fall activities!
The 2021 Farmer Advocate Guide to Fall Fun! Check back as this list is bound to grow. Click the farm name to go to their website. Atwood...
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David Hafner
- Jul 14, 2021
- 2 min
July 14, 2019 I left Florida for adventure in New York
After serving as a member of the Florida Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers ('16-'18) I was looking for the next level. I wanted...
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David Hafner
- Jul 13, 2021
- 2 min
Your Voice Matters!
When people ask me for advice on how to tell their story they are shocked to hear where I started. Since they are used to seeing me...
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David Hafner
- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
Know Your Farmer... But How?
It is common for people involved in agriculture to say "Get to know your farmer" or "Learn from a farmer, not a Google search." I agree...
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David Hafner
- Feb 25, 2021
- 2 min
Farming is risky, even in a good year.
Livestock Projects at the County Fair are teaching our youth true to life farm lessons; possibly more now in this year than in years...
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David Hafner
- Jan 7, 2021
- 2 min
In the midst of chaos...
As I was watching and learning of the events that took place at our Nation's Capitol on January 6th I was disheartened and disappointed....
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David Hafner
- Jan 4, 2021
- 2 min
That feeling of accomplishment comes in many forms.
My whole body hurts- hands, legs, back- and it's the best feeling! Sawyer (7) Easton (4) and "Daddy Pig" or as he has been newly dubbed...
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David Hafner
- Dec 18, 2020
- 2 min
2020, ugh. Am I right?
From farming to advocating back to farming, 2020 has me flipped, turned upside down. Everything is great, Everything is grand... This...
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