This post is dedicated to my dear friend and agriculture sister, Margie Raimondo. I met Margie this past April at the American Farm Bureau Women’s Communications Boot Camp in Washington, D.C. The four-day program brought together 12 women from across the country for hands-on training in public speaking, working with the media, developing messages and becoming stronger advocates for agriculture. Margie was one of two women representing Arkansas, and I was honored to represent

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Who doesn’t love Dolly Parton? Her joy was infectious. Her hair was big, her costumes sparkled, and she always had a way of making people feel like they could dream a little bigger. My love for Dolly started when I was only five years old and attended one of her concerts. I wish I could tell you what songs she sang that night, but I honestly do not remember a single one. What I do remember is being completely dazzled by her big hair, beautiful costumes, and larger-than-life p