Happy Jacks get 1st $
Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Director Elizabeth Hutches, pictured at left, presents Allyn and Sheila Robinson with Happy Jacks Barbeque’s first dollar of profit.
Ag & Business
Workers with disabilities could benefit
Two free workshops, “AgrAbility, How to Work Well with Agricultural Lenders and Bankers” and “Mental Wellness for Rural America,” are being offered by the Colorado AgrAbility Project next week
Estate planning workshop in Holyoke Feb. 15
Colorado State University Extension will host workshops focusing on business succession and estate planning in Holyoke Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Sherry and Ron Mari, at left, are surprised to receive the Colorado Simmental Association President’s Award from Robert Campbell at the National Western Stock Show in Denver Jan. 17.
Mari couple among award winners at Stock Show
The National Western Stock Show in Denver is always an exciting time of exploring agriculture, competing in livestock events and bringing home special awards.
Farmer Barbie is Mattel’s latest doll in the Barbie Careers line. Packaging tells children, “Farmers need to know about weather science, plant science and animal science. From sowing time to harvest, they work the land and care for their animals to help feed the world.” In social media, real life farm women voice overwhelming approval.
‘Distaff side’ takes the lead in today’s agriculture
Parents shopping for positive-image gifts for their daughters at Christmas probably weren’t surprised to find the Barbie Careers Pet Vet package, in which the iconic doll is equipped to treat the a