Author Archives: CCOAF

Summer Chore Negotiation

Posted on May 24, 2013 by CCOAF

It’s summer break again and we’ve got 11 weeks to enjoy! In that time well will not only have fun, but we will also work together on family chores. So today is the perfect opportunity to sit down, negotiate, come … Continue reading →

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Planting Season for the Farmers Wife

Posted on May 21, 2013 by CCOAF

I can only imagine the needs of a farmers wife whose farmer farms hundreds or thousands of acres. I’m sure many are exhausted already this season. Why would a farmers wife be exhausted you ask? Here’s why: During planting season … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming 101 | Tagged a farmers life, farmer chores, grain farmer, grain farming, grain growing season, planting season | 1 Comment

Time to Bottle Feed

Posted on May 13, 2013 by CCOAF

I shared with you in a previous post that we are currently bottle feeding a calf. One of our cows had twin bull calves and rejected one of them. Since none of the other cows adopted the calf we’ve made … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming 101 | Tagged baby bull calf, black angus bull, black angus cattle, black angus cattle herd, bottle feeding a baby calf, farmer chores, how to bottle feed a calf, life of a farmer, weened black angus cattle | Leave a comment

An Abandoned Baby Calf

Posted on May 10, 2013 by CCOAF

It’s finally spring and it’s showing here on the farm! The plants are coming back to life, the weather is warmer, and the cows are having their babies. I love this time of year! When My Farmer comes in each … Continue reading →

Embracing 40

Posted on May 8, 2013 by CCOAF

According to Gramps my 41st year began Monday! Yes, Monday was my 40th birthday and instead of getting depressed about it I’m going to embrace it. My Farmer always says as well that’s it’s just a number and what does … Continue reading →

Posted in Inside My Heart | Tagged 40th birthday party ideas, balancing work and life, life lessons, life's, life's dreams, over the hill party, over the hill party ideas, turning 40 | 2 Comments

A Farmer’s Heartbreak

Posted on April 30, 2013 by CCOAF

It’s evident that in order to be a Farmer is has to be in your blood. There isn’t a Farmer that I know that’s heart and passion isn’t in raising and growing food for others. Due to that heart and … Continue reading →

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Getting Back in the Game

Posted on April 26, 2013 by CCOAF

Ahh it’s spring sports season again despite the cold weather. Time to get our soccer balls out, practice, and enjoy watching some games. Normally I’m one of the parents shouting encouragement from the sideline, but this year I got the … Continue reading →

Posted in Inside My Heart | Tagged best sports for boys, family sports, kids sports in the country, managing kids sports, organized sports, parents joining kids in sports, sport disclpine, sports coach gift idea, sports for kids, sports that boost self control, sports that boost self esteem | Leave a comment

Disney Dream Experience

Posted on April 4, 2013 by CCOAF

In March of 2013 we ventured out for a big Disney adventure with My Farmers family to The Disney Parks & aboard the Disney Dream cruise ship. The week was a roller coaster of emotions, but unfortunately the Disney Dream … Continue reading →

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Local Harvest

Posted on March 12, 2013 by CCOAF

Closing the gap between farmers and consumers is part of the reason I write this blog. After living in farm country for 14+ years now it has brought me closer to the farms who raise the food we eat. What … Continue reading →

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The Farmers Brand Rivalry

Posted on March 5, 2013 by CCOAF

I’ve learned over the years that men have friendly brand rivalries. It first cropped up after I met My Farmer and learned some of his buddies liked Chevy, others liked Dodge, but he was a Ford man. The same friendly … Continue reading →