Agriculture, Photography

Christmas Cows

While I was home in Eastern Oregon for the holidays, I got out with the cows on Christmas morning for a little photo practice. Every morning, they gather up close to the farm yard and wait till they see the hay loaded onto the 4-wheeler and then take off running to the spot two fields… Continue reading Christmas Cows

Agriculture, Career/Professional, Photography

North Dakota Spring Wheat Tour

Last week I took a break from my normal office views and headed to North Dakota for the annual hard red spring wheat and durum quality tour. Every year around this time, folks from around the wheat industry (millers, traders, farmers, researchers, government officials and media) spend three days driving different routes around the state… Continue reading North Dakota Spring Wheat Tour

Career/Professional

So I Launched a Website!

This website was brought you by Peet's Coffee, countless Post-it Notes and a dozen or so Google Drive spreadsheets. But in all seriousness, after 9 months I am so excited to finally share this finished project! This project was by far my biggest responsibility so far as a communications professional. I knew what level of… Continue reading So I Launched a Website!

Career/Professional

Third Work Anniversary and 10 Things I’ve Learned

I moved to the Washington D.C. area three years ago this week and as of today, I have been working for U.S. Wheat Associates for three years. Woah. I know it's super cliche to say, but some days it feels like I just arrived and other days I feel like I've been here much longer.… Continue reading Third Work Anniversary and 10 Things I’ve Learned

The Road I Traveled Series

The Road I Traveled: Meet Lyndsey

“Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost This series highlights young professionals and their stories, because no matter our path we all have a little to share and a lot to… Continue reading The Road I Traveled: Meet Lyndsey

Career/Professional, Friendship, Kansas

A Week in the Midwest

This past week I made a trip back to the Midwest for a week full of learning and professional development, catching up with friends, fun and work. Other than the fact that there wasn't much relaxing, I'd say that it was a pretty well-rounded (and very full!) trip. AFA Alliance Forum If you know me… Continue reading A Week in the Midwest

The Road I Traveled Series

The Road I Traveled: Meet Caroline

“Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost This series highlights young professionals and their stories, because no matter our path we all have a little to share and a lot to… Continue reading The Road I Traveled: Meet Caroline

The Road I Traveled Series

The Road I Traveled: Meet Nicole

“Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost This series highlights young professionals and their stories, because no matter our path we all have a little to share and a lot to… Continue reading The Road I Traveled: Meet Nicole