As a mom who works in the agriculture industry, it’s important that my children know where their food comes from. For instance, when I read “Johnny Tractor” books with my 2-year-old daughter and she sees the picture of the cow, she knows the cow has an udder and we get milk from a cow. As a sidebar note, the movie “Barnyard” still bothers me because there are cows with udders and male voices. Anyone else see something wrong with that? I’m off my soapbox now.

As we drive to and from town, I point out tractors, cattle, sprayers, and all things agriculture I possibly can. And when we turn by our John Deere painted mailbox and head up the driveway to the house, this is a field of dryland corn that runs the length of our drive.

The other day, my son (who is almost 6) told me he is excited for the corn to be ready to eat. I quickly corrected him that it was field corn, not sweet corn, and he replied, “Oh, cows eat it, not people.” Proud moment.

I believe educating our children about food and where it comes from starts right here at home. Are you teaching your children about our safe, healthy food supply, then thanking our farmers for what they do to put food on our dinner tables?

Until we walk again …