Coffee and Conversation: I’m looking forward to sunshine
Victoria Hansen
Special to The Journal-Standard
With the weather warming, so does my desire to spend more and more time outside. I often joke that one day I may just put a chair and table out in the parking lot at the office, so I can work in the sunshine.
I don’t think the weather is there yet, but warmer days are ahead.
Are you looking for something fun to do outside? Again, this year the Young Leader Committee is hosting the Annual Bruce Johnson Memorial Farm to Farm 5K/10K Run on March 27. This is one of my favorite events. A few important dates to remember if you are planning on participating.
Coffee & Conversation: Special thanks to livestock owners
Victoria Hansen
Special to The Journal-Standard
Today, I found myself saying how thankful I was for the 14-degree temperature day, sun shining and the wind being at a minimum. The last few weeks really have tested the winter-loving part of me. The cold gloomy days make winter trudge on like maple syrup running up hill in January. I often find myself thinking of our livestock farmers on my drive to the office in the morning. I think about how thankful I am for these individuals who get up day after day to care for their livestock. They wake up early to ensure the animals have water to drink, plenty of feed and shelter. Winter should remind us all how much those who care for animals go the extra mile. It would be easier to stay inside where it s warm, but they have made a commitment to their farms to provide top-notch care no matter the weather. So, here is a special thank you to those who care for livestock.
Coffee and Conversation: Prep, Freeze, Cook is back
Victoria Hansen
Special to The Journal-Standard
Back by popular demand, the Conservation and Agriculture Partnership Foundation is excited to announce their next Prep, Freeze, Cook fundraiser to benefit Ag in the Classroom in Stephenson County. Orders will be due on Feb. 26 and will be ready for pick up from 5 to 6 p.m. March 10. Pick up will be done drive-thru style, allowing those who have purchased to remain in their car. Order forms can be found on our website stephensoncfb.org or on the Stephenson County Ag in the Classroom Facebook page. To place an order, you can print the form and mail a check or call the Stephenson County Farm Bureau at 815-232-3186 to place your order over the phone. Meals include Shepherd s pie, sausage breakfast casserole, gravy pork roast, root beer pulled pork, bacon cheddar meatloaf, salsa chicken, hamburger stew, pulled pork tacos, buffalo chicken tacos and brown sugar hickory burgers. You may cho