Every January the first thing that comes to mind to fill this space is a message of prosperity for the new year.

Every year, Christmas time seems to roll around a bit faster than the year prior. As a child, waiting for the elusive Dec. 25 seemed to stretch an eternity, whereas now the costly and busy holiday seems to come around faster than ever before.

What does a legacy look like? What makes a successful legacy?

A few weeks ago, I sat in the bleachers of our local high school’s first football game of the season.

If there is one thing I’ve learned from my experience in the agriculture industry, it is that almost nothing is more divisive than the subject of horses.

While I find it reassuring that so many of us had the same outlook and thoughts of perseverance toward protecting our livelihood, I couldn’t help but think there was a reverse side to my message.

You can tell a lot about a person by seeing the things they protect. 

Think about your daily routine. How much does that change from day to day?