All or Nothing

debris slides. County offices and schools were closed due to the unsafe weather conditions and an emergency declaration was signed by the board of supervisors. The dedication and quick response from many departments in the county undoubtedly saved lives.

These last few years have literally been an all or nothing weather pattern. As ranchers, we pray for rain to grow feed in the spring, then pray that there are no wildfires over the summer. During the drought, so many of us watched our springs dry up, wells go dry, and many were hauling in water for their livestock. Water is such a precious commodity, and many non-agriculture folks take it for granted. We never take it for granted and have a great respect for it when it’s raging down the creeks and rivers. I can never decide which is more destructive, fire or water, they can both be so intense and deadly.

Now we will all be holding our breath, crossing our fingers, and praying that we don’t have a large Grasshopper hatch this spring. Those pesky little pests have veracious appetites and not only devour our coveted grasses and gardens, they even eat trees and the paint off of houses. The swarms can get so large, that they completely cover the roads, as they’re on the march feeding. Wait, they’re pushing bug consumption for protein, maybe we can start a new business, capturing and selling Grasshoppers……..Grasshoppers Au Gratin!

As farmers and ranchers, we are always prepared for emergencies, large and small. Our freezers are full, pantries are stocked, and we work to be ready for anything that’s thrown at us. Our agricultural community is strong, resilient, resourceful, resolute, and we work hard together. Working together, we can encourage farmers, ranchers and conservators to invite friends, neighbors and family members to join the collective voice of the Farm Bureau. Together, we can make our organization stronger than ever, one member at a time.

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