For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not evil, to give you a future and a hope. (ESV) (Jeremiah 29:11)

My View for the Month: I start each year with a new farm themed calendar. I hang it in the same spot on the wall above my office desk. Yes, I do have a calendar on all of my electronic devices and I can pull up my notes in a second or so. Yet, I still populate my current year farm calendar with all of my notes and appointments. The monthly calendar photos give me a chance to see the newest farm equipment. This throwback to my farm days also reminds me to be thankful for growing up in rural Iowa. I was blessed to be surrounded by so many people whose lives demonstrated moral, ethical and spiritual values. Enough said! Now as we move forward I want to wish each of you a "Blessed and Happy New Year-2025."

Views of a Farm Boy--Dedicated to promote Iowa agriculture and Iowa values--Robert Vaughn--Urbandale, Iowa  EMAIL:   vaughnrobert@me.com