Glenn Brunkow

Another day I was talking to a cousin who had recently lost his father. We had lost a lot of family history that I fear we might never get back. There are all those stories we heard over and over and said we should write down but never did. Worse yet, there were the stories we never heard because we did not ask the right questions and they did not think to tell us.

Farmers and ranchers in Kansas are amazing people. Yes, I am tooting our own horn, but we deserve it. We are hard-working and all too humble people, and the work we do is something our fellow humans literally cannot live without. We grow food.

Farmers and ranchers in Kansas are amazing people. Yes, I am tooting our own horn, but we deserve it. We are hard-working and all too humble people, and the work

This week is July 4th. Celebrating the Fourth of July is a big deal in my hometown. We have a huge parade and one of the biggest fireworks show anywhere in the United States. We do the Fourth right. Therefore, the Fourth has always been important to me. Not only is it a celebration of our nation's birth, but it is a time to see old friends and take a break from the spring and summer grind.

I admit it, I am a political junkie, and I have not been able to stop listening to the radio, watching the TV or reading about recent events, all of

I don't know about the rest of you, but it seems like every time I turn around I am hit with news that really makes me wonder about our world.

One of the things I enjoy most about agriculture is the ability of farmers and ranchers to work together on projects large and small. At times we’re competitors seeking a good deal at an auction or to rent land to expand. But we’re also neighbors and don’t hesitate to interrupt our work to help someone down the road if asked.

The value of abundance

I wish I could be more analytical when it comes to my animals. I would like to think that I evaluate livestock well enough, especially other peoples', but when it comes to mine, I often get accused of being too sentimental.

I am sitting here the morning after the elections reveling in my re-election. Yes, I successfully navigated this tumultuous election season and was re-elected trustee for Union Township. It was a bruising, tough battle but never did I revert to name calling or negative campaigning.