HOPE STORIES
These are Hope Stories written by Kerry Hoffschneider, a founder of the Graze Master Group. Their intent is to show that caring for the soil and all natural resources is possible, profitable, and benefits all life on earth. Some of the stories also feature rural people from all walks of life doing amazing things to better their own lives and their communities.
If you are interested in Kerry writing a Hope Story about a subject you care about,
give her a call/text at (402) 363-8963 or email kerry@grazemaster.com. Thank you!
Stories for Hope
God Still Wants Us Here: Faith and Soil Health Focus Keeps Young Farm Family Hopeful
Don’t do what Mother Nature will do for Free
The Guiding Star on our Old Shed
Spanish Teacher, Market Gardener, and Mexico Traveler
The Great Mauck Relay Cropping Reset
“A Better way to Farm,” Turning Heads in Texas
“To realize one's destiny is a person's only obligation.”
A Common Sense, Informed Passion for Soil Health
Work Ethic Central to Ward Laboratories Success
His Name is Gail – The Recovering Conventional Farmer
Homeland Ties, We Love Our Pawnee Family
Life-Long Learning Essential to Next Generation Farming
We clearly have too much time on our hands
Regenerative Agriculture Holds Promise for Next Generation
Circle of Friends for Soil Health
Corral Technologies – Helping Ranchers Optimize their Operations
People are Backbone of Trusted Testing at Ward Laboratories
Integrity and Transparency Legitimize Ag-Based Carbon Markets
Farm and Ranch Family finds Unity and Purpose with Agoro Carbon
Meet Stephanie Wootton: Science is Passion for Ward Labs Microbiologist
She Believes in the Future of Ag
Rural family demonstrates faith and love as they face Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A Hummingbird Sent from Mama - Liz Garcia connects deeply to the nature she captures in her passion for photography and gardening.
A Lot of Love and Nip and Tuck
The Lutheran Institute of Regenerative Agriculture - Pastor Christopher Maronde and his wife Bethany share their vision to connect people to the land, the Lord, and each other:
Faith, Health and Hands to Work
A Farm in Service to the Lord and Life – Edwin and Diane Heinze talk about organic farming and living the American dream
Where There’s a Will, There’s a McCoy – Vance McCoy talks about change and cover crops.
We have to do something! So, they did. – Kim Wells on local beef.
My Future Generations – Del Ficke, Legacy Letter
What are we going to make better today? Thoughts on agricultural changes – Kerry Hoffschneider
Southern Style Passion for Cattle – Ben Busby, Alabama rancher.
Scott Heinemann – Nebraska regenerative farmer.
Bolze Beef Motto: Never Stop Learning – Sadie Bolze
A Name Synonymous with Soil – Dr. Ray Ward, founder of Ward Laboratories Inc.
Storytelling Revival on the Farm – Agriculture Communication – Kerry Hoffschneider
Global Experience Fuels Soil Passion – Patrick Freeze, Ward Labs soil health scientist.
Blowing Soil – Conservation in agriculture.
Regenerative Era: Jacob and Maddy Tejral, Nebraska regenerative ranchers.
She’s the Wind, She’s Nebraska – reflections on being shaped by the prairie.
Forage and Feed Testing: Why isn’t everyone doing it? Becca Kern-Lunbery and Carrie Putnman of Ward Labs.
Farm Bike Tires – thoughts on bicycles on the family farm.
Hard Work Keeps Livestock Auction Markets Alive – Rick Shoemaker, Huss Livestock Market and Lexington Livestock Market.
Hybrid 85 Announces Partnership with Graze Master Group – Nate Belcher, founder of Hybrid85.
In the Heartland? Kerry Hoffschneider shares raw stories of some of the social trials facing rural USA.
It’s about People at the JK Pollock Ranch – A Kansas farm strives to keep rural values integral to farm business.
Hague Angus Ranch Joins the Graze Master Family – Josh and Josie Freiberger join the team.
Umatilla Tribal Members Regenerating Soils and Community – Thoughts from Katherine Minthorn about building resilient, regenerative systems in Oregon.
Soil Health Functions – Nutrient Cycling: Willie Pretorius, Soil Health Consultant for Ward Labs.
Rolling T’s Custom Kitchen – The Tonniges family brings the butcher shop back to Gresham, Neb.
Cracking the Cattle Code – Ken Stewart, Graze Master Group shares his passion for all things cattle.
I Would Love to be a Cow – Zach Morrissey of Eastern Nebraska embodies everything it takes to be a genuine cattleman.
The Fairest in the Land: Magic Valley Potatoes – Jeff and Sandy Bragg know potatoes, inside and out.
The Graze Master Philosophy – Del Ficke shoots straight about cattle and agriculture.
Agriculture in Indian Country – Gila Indian Reservation
Let’s Help Lift the Weight – Kelsey Ducheneaux of the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation.
Born to Farm – some people just know they were meant to be farmers.
I Stood Up – Sha’ Teal Pearman has big dreams for Indian Country Agriculture.
Observational Agriculture – Brian Brhel of the Graze Master Group talks ag labels and practices that really matter.
A Historic Speech of Historic Proportions Regarding Trees – Naturalist Sand Mueller
She’s Nebraska – Kerry Hoffschneider shares what makes Nebraska home.
Hell’s Half Acre – Del Ficke talks about his father Kenneth Ficke and the trials and triumphs of raw life on the dryland plains of Eastern Nebraska.
Corporate Colony or Strong Community? Mike Callicrate and the team at Ranch Foods Direct.
Citizens Working for Clean Water – Howard Miller and Lisa French of the Cheney Lake Watershed.
Farmer to Farmer Inspiration – RegeNErate Nebraska event in Broken Bow.
Soil RX – Cody Nelson loves the soil and his family and it shows in Central Minnesota.
Before and After Flood Story – Duncan, Neb. couple loses feedlot in historic flood.
Before it’s too Late – Kirk Peterson talks about saving the family farm through wise financial planning. He is a Graze Master Group member and founder of Peterson Asset Protection Group.
Farming, Figuring it Out – Floyd Koehn, Kansas regenerative farmer.
Nokota Horse – The fight to keep a rare breed alive in North Dakota.
Cast Dairy Farm – Jason and Jodi Cast epitomize the dairy industry.
Cowgirl Artist – Rush Cole’s fight to find her freedom through art.
A Regenerative Farming Family – Kevin Fulton, a pioneer of regenerative agriculture out of Litchfield, Neb.
Lone Tree Foods – Justin Jones loves growing local foods for rural and urban neighbors.
The Hub – Doug Dittman shares the art of wholesome food through the vision of the Hub Café.
North Star Dreams – Jim and Carolyn Knopik are a prime example of Nebraska farm families at their best.
Regenerating for the Next Generation – Scott Gonnerman leading change in York County, Neb.
Iraqi Veteran Ph.D. Candidate Pursues Passion for Rural Business Research
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