Vertical Farming Garden Barns

Believe it or not, it looks like farming is taking an “upward turn” – and hopefully in more ways than one!!   As of this writing, crop and livestock prices were inching up.   There appears to be some good negotiations on new trade deals that will favor more...

Great Expectations

“Great Expectations:” What happens when they don’t get met? We all thrive on making and having big plans, big dreams, and big aspirations. Often, children are told that “they can be whatever they want to be.” Whether it is an astronaut, lawyer,...

Chasing Perfection, Catching Excellence

Chasing Perfection, Catching Excellence             In 1959, American football coach and legend Vince Lombardi inspired the Green Bay Packers, and the world, when he said, “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” That said,...

Top Priority

Top Priority No one tries to “keep up with the Joneses” anymore… do they? “Keeping up with the Joneses” is an older phrase or idiom that means you attempt to base your success on how well you match up with the success of your neighbors. Sounds exhausting (and at...

Farms, Food, and Finances

Farms, Food, and Finances All of us with Team Perka really LOVE OUR FARMERS! Since our founder “ET” began the TEAM PERKA journey way back in 1981, he always stayed rooted in his own humble beginning as a son of a farmer.  And so, men and women workers of...