Both Sides of The Plate
Kirsten Angell, RD, LD, CDCES, fourth generation rancher and registered dietitian, shares the science and the story of production agriculture while motivating farmers and ranchers to live healthy lives.
Before the Plate
Sharing a passion for rural America while connecting with those unfamiliar with production agriculture about the realities, truths, and joys of cattle ranching, beef in the kitchen, and the rural way of life.
The Other Side of the Plate
Empowering farmers and ranchers to implement healthy lifestyle choices that help making living a healthy lifestyle a reality.
Farming Through the Seasons
Even though the combine may be cleaned off and put in the back of the shed, there is still plenty of work to be done during the winter months for farmers.
Thanks for a Bountiful Harvest
As we begin hauling grain, preparing for the holidays and soaking up gathering with our families around the table again, we are truly grateful for the abundant blessings that another bountiful harvest brought.
World Food Day 2021
Ironically, World Food Day, developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and celebrated annually on October 16, comes just 4 days after National Farmers Day.
Climate Week NYC 2021
“Cattle aren’t the source of our environmental woes. They’re part of the solution to a vexing challenge: how to sustainably feed the world.”—Tryon Wickersham, Associate Professor of Animal Nutrition, Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University
National Farm Safety and Health Week
During this upcoming fall harvest season and beyond, think; work responsibly; and take your time to do your part in keeping yourself and those around you safe in the field, on the road, and in the home to reduce farm related accidents and fatalities.
Farming and Ranching is Tough
According to statistics from the CDC, between 2000 and 2018, rural suicide rates were higher than urban suicide rates, and the difference increased over this time period.
Ensiling Process
Silage is the feedstuff produced by the fermentation process of a crop. Ensiling is the name given to the process.
Wheat, Gluten, and Other “Stuff”
Unless you have one of the situations requiring going gluten-free, go enjoy all whole grains while supporting Kansas wheat farmers at the same time!
GMO…Friend or Foe?
Don’t be fooled by marketing labels for GMO’s and non-GMO’s or any other nutrition “claims” and know that GMO’s are our friend!
June is Dairy Month
Dairy month started as National Milk Month in 1937 to promote drinking milk. In 1939, June Dairy Month became the official title and focused on a broader use of milk and other dairy products.
Infertility, Menopause, and Transitioning the Family Ranch—THE PERFECT STORM Part III
Decision is made to move back to family ranch with no formal plan but an informal plan to “help out” while expressing interest in preserving the family homestead.
Infertility, Menopause, and Transitioning the Family Ranch—THE PERFECT STORM Part II
Which came first…the chicken or the egg…stressful environmental and situational factors or pre-menopausal hormonal symptoms?
A vicious cycle. One exacerbates the other.
Infertility, Menopause, and Transitioning the Family Ranch—THE PERFECT STORM Part I
After 10 years, why did God lay it on my heart to want to have a baby if He wasn’t going to allow that to happen?
Adventures of Sadie the Cow Dog
Hi! I’m Sadie the Cow Dog. I am 3/4 Blue Heeler and 1/4 Miniature Australian Shepherd. I weigh 36 lbs. and will be 11 years old this year on April 22.
It’s Production Sale Week
Located in the short grass country of western Kansas, Lundgren Angus Ranch (LAR) is a family owned and operated registered Angus and Red Angus herd committed to producing seedstock that will meet the ever-increasing demands of today's commercial cow/calf producer and the beef industry.
It’s Cattle Season!
“Cattle Season” is truly year-round, but the time of year listed in this blog post is when there is barely time to breathe, let alone sleep, eat healthy, intentionally exercise, or basically, conduct any form of self-care.
Daughters Returning to Farms and Ranches
Daughters returning to farms and ranches was the topic of a conversation I was mostly listening to recently.
The statement that struck a chord with me was, “I don’t know who they are going to pass their farm to. They only have daughters.”
Interesting thing is, as I kindly brought to his attention, returning to the farm was possible for this gentleman because he married a daughter.
Connect with Kirsten for Her Eloquent Writing Skills or Her Dynamic Presentation Services
Kirsten is well versed in public speaking and written dialogue and is ready to join the lineup for your next virtual or in-person event as well as to enlighten your readers.
“I had the pleasure of working with Kirsten as she was a presenter at our 2019 SCAND Conference in Columbia, SC. Her presentation on the role of the registered dietitian nutritionist and agriculture was exactly what was needed to make our members aware that agriculture is part of dietetic practice. She opened the eyes of members on the sustainable role farmers and ranchers are playing in keeping our environment safe. She emphasized the true impact farmers and ranchers have on climate change and how that small percentage is misrepresented in the media. She also demonstrated the need to dietetic professionals to work with rural food providers on their nutritional health and well-being. She was an energetic and great ambassador for farmers and ranchers and their role in maintaining the health and well-being of Americans. I hope someday we can find a way to have her come and present again at one of our future meetings. Her enthusiasm, professionalism and speaking skills is why I highly recommend her as a speaker and as a consultant.”