Katie Pinke
Agweek
North Dakota, United States
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4-H cattle built the base for Vogel Shorthorn Farm
Vogel Shorthorn Farm of Rogers, North Dakota, started with Whitney (Haux) Vogel's cattle from her 4-H herd, and the ranch has produced champions at shows in the region. → Read More
‘Stay in your lane’: Bipartisan insight on how to get things done
Find bipartisan support and stay in your lane are two lessons Katie Pinke picked up from moderating a discussion about the farm bill at the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo in Fargo on Feb. 14, 2023. → Read More
'Get rid of toxic people' in your business is needed yet difficult advice
David Kohl gave valuable business advice during the Northern Corn and Soy Expo. Included in that advice: get rid of toxic people in your business. → Read More
FFA teaches skills that more real-world leaders need
FFA member and chapter president Samuel Green shared with Katie Pinke that FFA has taught him skills to be a better leader. Pinke says many of today's leaders lack these skills. → Read More
North Valley Career and Technology Center offers agriculture education across the northern Red River Valley
Six school districts are involved in the North Valley Career and Technology Center, which offers a number of programs, including ag education, to students who otherwise would have fewer class options. → Read More
5 must-read articles to learn the positive impact of beef past the farm gate
When Katie Pinke directed her daughter to a beef expert in preparation for her speech meet, it made her think about the need for trusted ag sources of information. → Read More
Let kids choose their own fun on a day off from school
Katie Pinke's daughters decided to spend their day off from school working with their heifers. → Read More
SDSU's John Stiegelmeier shares farm values after winning national football championship
Katie Pinke recounts the quote from a coach that stuck with her following South Dakota State University's victory in the national football championship. → Read More
Farming is cool again with a younger generation
For most of us rooted in agriculture, farming has always been cool. But the realities and harshness of farming and ranching haven’t always made what feels cool a career choice or path. → Read More
Why Scandinavian-heritage Americans eat lutefisk
Katie Pinke reflects on her family's Christmas lutefisk tradition and the one year they didn't follow it. → Read More
Search for dry curd cottage cheese leads to farmer-owned Westby Cooperative Dairy
Katie Pinke explained how a farmer-owned cooperative in Wisconsin helped avert a crisis of finding dry curd cottage cheese to make cheese buttons. → Read More
'Tis the season to remember the gifts already received
Katie Pinke reflects back on the life changing moments that have shaped her current Advent season. → Read More
12 ways to embrace the culture of agriculture and rural America
"The culture of agriculture in the holiday season and throughout the year needs preserving and to continue into our kids and future generations," Katie Pinke says. → Read More
How can you contribute 'To Make the Best Better' through 4-H engagement?
Katie Pinke looks at the positive impact of 4-H on youth. → Read More
Northern Cass School District exposes middle schoolers to agriculture in a new kind of education
Sue McPherson's middle school Farm to Fork studio is showing Northern Cass learners careers and opportunities in agriculture, as well as all the ways agriculture touches their lives. The studio is part of Northern Cass's approach to personalized learning and a way to prepare them for their lives after school. → Read More
Multi-generation trivia night wins for a rural school and community
To connect teens with adults, Northwood Public School along with a community healthcare partner held its first Multi-Generation Trivia Night with 14 teams participating. Katie Pinke was a part of the last-place team and shares the wins she still experienced between friends and three generations of her family. → Read More
Four points to ponder about community agriculture appreciation banquets
Katie Pinke shares four key takeaways from Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce's banquet for each community and county to celebrate agriculture. → Read More
Ag professional's hobby leads to a start-up side business of cookie decorating classes
Katelyn Engquist works full time in agriculture but has started a side business of custom cookie decorating. She plans to hold a cookie decorating class on Dec. 3 in her hometown of Chokio, Minnesota. → Read More
Judds' concert serves as reminder that even when strength fails we can remain determined
A planned weekend away to a country music concert gave Katie Pinke a reminder of support for mental health after seeing and hearing Wynonna Judd on stage who lost her mother and singing partner Naomi Judd to mental illness this year. → Read More
It's never too late for new experiences
"Last week, I experienced two widely different new experiences on the same day: witnessing my first harvest of a new crop and watching Elizabeth at her first state golf meet in a new sport." → Read More