Acres of Life Lessons

Thanksgiving was last week. But let's never forget the holiday of thanks is much more than a delicious meal. of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, cranberry sauce....don't forget the pie!
With the help of today's guest, we will see a a rancher's Thanksgiving of today and of days gone by.

Leatherwork is on the list of America's dying arts!
However, with drive, a dream, and a very skilled mentor, today's guest, Jessica Warr is determined to help keep the art alive...one saddle at a time.

Today's episode feels like a nostalgic Winter scene in the snowy mountains of Southern Idaho.
Our guest, Susan Ward Robinson, shares memories of a simple yet memorable time spent with family and friends.
During her grade school days, Robinson's time was spent learning the importance of education, honesty and gratitude in the community's 2-room schoolhouse.
However, the student's learning didn't stop in the classroom.
The country schoolyard was complete with a natural small hill. Students, teachers and parents enjoyed learning about the importance of the outdoors and earth science. All that was needed were classic snow sleds, gloves, stocking hats and lots of snow.

Rodeos...
Today's guests, Cameron and JaLynn Tuckett, will help us see the rodeo from a stock contractor's perspective.

Today's story makes me feel like I'm right in the middle of a nostalgic Christmas scene. And, if I'm correct, as you listen, I think you will feel a Vermont chill too.
In 1790, the farm that started with a dream, buckets hanging on trees, and countless hours of hard work is now a 7 generation farm that sends maple syrup around the world.