ST. JOSEPH, MO— After years behind the mic delivering news, weather, and wisdom to America’s heartland, longtime farm broadcaster Tom Brand is bringing his voice to the printed page. His debut book,Welts on Your Butt a Calf Could Suck: Reflections on Faith, Family, and a Farm Kid’s Life, is now available for pre-order—a collection of true stories, tall tales, and timeless truths from a life lived deep in rural America.
Known to many for his work on the airwaves, Brand’s signature blend of wit, warmth, and Midwestern storytelling shines in this tribute to the people and places that shaped him. Raised on a Missouri farm and seasoned in the world of ag broadcasting, Brand captures the charm and challenges of country life with every page.
From rowdy college antics to reverent Sunday mornings, from ornery livestock to backroad revelations, Brand’s stories speak to anyone who’s ever baled hay, chased a loose cow, or counted on faith to get through the hard seasons.
“This isn’t a memoir,” Brand explains. “It’s a memory collection—a way to share the lessons and laughs that come from growing up where dirt roads and hard work meet.”
Published by Richardson & Company Press and printed in Missouri, Welts on Your Butt a Calf Could Suck is a book for anyone who appreciates a good yarn, a strong work ethic, and a reminder that rural life is rich with meaning—and often a little mischief, too.
Find your copy and read a free excerpt at RichardsonPress.com or view it on Amazon.
SOURCE: Richardson Press News Release
