Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer Hot Rod Farmer

This week Ray laments about how often in life we have eyes that do not see the treasures that are right in front of us.

In this episode Ray juxtaposes the advancements in engine power to those in agronomy that push corn and other crop yields.

Please join me as we talk with Nathan Rand in Marshalltown, Iowa. He is a farmer but more importantly, a large animal veterinarian.  Nathan honors not only God’s creation with his care and love for them, but also becomes a lifelong friend to the farm families he interacts with. Being a devout follower of Christ, his story is a testament in trusting the Lord when nothing makes sense and life is taking a path that is filled with sorrow and confusion. 





















































* Nathan helping to feed a young calf at home. The calf had difficulty suckling, so Nathan is administering colostrum via tube.







*  A cute calf out of the cow named "Friend."  Getting a scratch!







* Nathan placing a castrating band on a bull calf at home while brother keeps him safe from kicks!





















































From left to right: Nathan's Mom, Dad, Nathan, Ashley, sister-in-law Amber, and brother Joel.

This week Ray asks which are you and explains that the journey is often more important than the destination.

Few things are more annoying and potentially detrimental than an oil leak on an engine. In this episode, the Hot Rod Farmer provides a logical and efficient process to locate where the oil is coming from.