Building Dreams

Building Dreams

Every year our family and friends remember and celebrate a man who “had a dream”. This holiday, observed the third Monday in January, is more than just a day off for some folks … (typically and a day when banks, libraries, and post offices are closed). During our many...
Giving Thanks!

Giving Thanks!

Welcome back to the Perka blog! Today, we are going to be talking about one of America’s favorite holidays. (Here is a hint: It’s happening “NOW” – at least at time of this writing!) That is right; we’re talking about Thanksgiving. Giving Thanks!!  Though...
Harvest: Reaping What We Sow!

Harvest: Reaping What We Sow!

By Olivia Truesdale (Martial Thevenot  Editor) As autumn “falls” upon us, it’s typically a time where we get to harvest or consume some of our favorite fall foods!  Today, we’ll be cooking up some pumpkin, apples, and squash to launch us into the fall festivities. Do...

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...

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,...