<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Pissed Off Farmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Kolsrud is a working farmer, a proven strategist, and an honest voice in agriculture consulting, speaking, and mentoring. ]]></description><link>https://www.pissedofffarmer.com/po-d-farmer-chronicles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:29:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.pissedofffarmer.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Where have all the Farmers gone?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspired by the folk-song refrain “Where Have all the Flowers Gone?” by Peter, Paul and Mary, this reflection explores the disappearance of farmers and small towns.]]></description><link>https://www.pissedofffarmer.com/post/where-have-all-the-farmers-gone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3142eed98cc147601dbc2e</guid><category><![CDATA[COMMUNITY]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:52:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b34be6ece4e2440d941905a1600faa69~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Kolsrud</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING NEWS!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local farmer David Kolsrud sets out to create a “Farmers Only Optimist Club.” The results are unexpected, hilarious, and raise a bigger question: are these people truly optimists, or just hoping for the impossible? A lighthearted look at optimism and human nature.]]></description><link>https://www.pissedofffarmer.com/post/breaking-news</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3013122e35c99df8d48684</guid><category><![CDATA[COMMUNITY]]></category><category><![CDATA[HUMOR]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:14:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_ab0a5a88a8094a77a7c8e13b463829a3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Kolsrud</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRADUATION]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Class of 2026 faces a paradox: endless opportunity and deep uncertainty. Raised in a tech-driven world, they’re ready to shape the future, yet stepping into systems that aren’t ready for them. College, trades, or careers in an AI era all feel uncertain. It’s both the best and hardest time to graduate.]]></description><link>https://www.pissedofffarmer.com/post/graduation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f8851f7c961ad0b9fa8bfa</guid><category><![CDATA[COMMUNITY]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_0710a9d78e9747ef9fc4d1daa85573ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Kolsrud</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[INNOVATION AT ITS WORST!]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a century after W. J. Fraser criticized imitation in farming, little has changed. Many still follow the same corn-soy cycle, chasing efficiency over originality. But real opportunity lies beyond commodities, unlocking greater value from every bushel and embracing innovation in a growing biobased economy.]]></description><link>https://www.pissedofffarmer.com/post/innovation-at-its-worst</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f882db356085c6404ef4cc</guid><category><![CDATA[BUSINESS]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/107dca9649e54ae3bfb565c30402e6ed.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Kolsrud</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEAR MOTHER NATURE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pissed Off Farmer writes to Mother Nature. Turns out, she has a few things to say back.]]></description><link>https://www.pissedofffarmer.com/post/dear-mother-nature</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de914cb9feb7db43ba3854</guid><category><![CDATA[HUMOR]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c325fe25b4e081d13af79d1812d2d58.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Kolsrud</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUSINESS PLANS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, the bank asks for a business plan—and every year, it misses the mark. In a world of unpredictable commodity prices, farmers have learned to keep it simple and honest. Sometimes, the most accurate plan is just a hopeful truth: maybe next year will be better.]]></description><link>https://www.pissedofffarmer.com/post/business-plans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de8e88c87c857db1f74782</guid><category><![CDATA[BUSINESS]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_0c6ace4e6ec2427e90d6cc5eee47c964~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Kolsrud</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["WE NEED FARMERS"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child’s drawing from 1998 still hangs in my office—a simple message: “We Need Farmers.” Created by Cody, age 9, it represents pride, opportunity, and gratitude. His mom’s new job made that moment possible, and his words remain a daily reminder of purpose and impact.]]></description><link>https://www.pissedofffarmer.com/post/we-need-farmers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de762ec87c857db1f6fbc0</guid><category><![CDATA[RURAL STORIES]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf2803_bd24c77a1c4b4640b458e422e4cb678c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Kolsrud</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PISSED OFF FARMER FINDS WORDS THAT START WITH "C" A BIT CONCERNING.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A “Pissed Off Farmer” riffs through a chaotic list of “C” words, some serious, some absurd. Life is short, put your phone down, do something real, and make your time count.]]></description><link>https://www.pissedofffarmer.com/post/pissed-off-farmer-finds-words-that-start-with-c-a-bit-concerning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9679546e8409f60b1c683</guid><category><![CDATA[LIFESTYLE & PRODUCTIVITY]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_072eca63e331457294d1d4497a2d92eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Kolsrud</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAWS OF PHYSICS]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if rebuilding rural America followed the laws of physics? By swapping “object” for “community,” Newton’s insights reveal a powerful truth: communities either stay stagnant or build momentum. Those that invest in growth thrive, while others slowly fade—unless an external force sparks change and reignites progress.]]></description><link>https://www.pissedofffarmer.com/post/law-s-of-physics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d6b4790b7119100dfebca2</guid><category><![CDATA[COMMUNITY]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf2803_20dc7e7bef8a422db714e27108373934~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Kolsrud</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECONOMIC LEAKAGE]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do Newton’s laws of motion have to do with rural America? Everything. Replace “object” with “community,” and a pattern emerges: towns either gain momentum or remain stuck. As economic leakage grows and farmers earn just cents per dollar, rural communities face decline—unless they unite, innovate, and create their own force for change.]]></description><link>https://www.pissedofffarmer.com/post/economic-leakage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d40181d142869289e8a09e</guid><category><![CDATA[COMMUNITY]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf2803_247f6ad1292240d8a71797e9bcabadbb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Kolsrud</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>