Author Archives: CCOAF

Farm Gains & Losses

Posted on April 16, 2012 by CCOAF

Every year is different here on the farm, and each year comes with it’s own set of challenges. Whether it be the fluctuations of market prices, Mother Nature’s weather choices, or the health and welfare of our cattle herd. Each … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming 101 | Tagged farming challenges, farming is a science, farming the hardest profession, market prices for farmers | 2 Comments

Connecting with Customers

Posted on April 13, 2012 by CCOAF

As our freezer beef business grows so does our need to connect with our customers. Granted we only “need” to chat with them twice a year, but for a business to grow and thrive I need to do more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Work-at-Home Opportunity | Tagged a farmer's customers, closing the gap between farmer and consumer, farmers customers, freezer beef customers, small business customers, small business ideas | 1 Comment

Sounds of Nature at Night

Posted on April 11, 2012 by CCOAF

The sounds of nature at night in the city versus the country are so different. To be honest I doesn’t matter what time of day it is, you can tell if you’re in the city our country just by the … Continue reading →

Posted in City Versus Country Living | Tagged pros and cons of city verses country, pros of city living, pros of country living, sound of coyotes, sounds of the city, sounds of the country | Leave a comment

Relationship Lessons Learned

Posted on April 9, 2012 by CCOAF

In recent days due to recent events I’ve taken some time to reflect. Yes, the challenging events in my life were put there for a reason and the hardest ones are those that have to do with relationships with others. … Continue reading →

Posted in Inside My Heart | Tagged relationship challenges, relationship insights, words of wisdom | 1 Comment

The Farmhouse Story

Posted on April 6, 2012 by CCOAF

Everything has a story, including our farmhouse. Fortunate for me it’s a newer farmhouse, but unfortunately it doesn’t have a long history or character that an old farmhouses would have. I’m not complaining though! The farmhouse was built in 1996 … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm Stories | Tagged city verses country living, country living made easy, farmhouse, moving to the country | 3 Comments

Enjoying the Freedom

Posted on April 4, 2012 by CCOAF

Ahhh Spring is here and time for the farm to come alive again. The pastures are green again and ready for the cattle to graze, the fields have been worked to prepare for the planting season, and the hay field … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm Stories | Tagged black angus cattle farm blog, black angus cattle herd, farm animal personalities, Farm Funnies & Stories, funny farm animals, how to raise black angus cattle, raising black angus cattle | Leave a comment

Childhood Vacation Memories

Posted on April 2, 2012 by CCOAF

There are certain memories we hold dear of the vacations we’ve had, especially when we were kids. For me it was a trip to Wisconsin in a cabin on a lake with my friend Janette and her family. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Inside My Heart | Tagged benefits of inviting a friend on vacation, cheished childhood memories, most cherished vacation memories, priceless vacations, vacation with children, vacation with friends, vacation wtih kids | Leave a comment

A Barns World

Posted on March 30, 2012 by CCOAF

Here are some pictures I’ve taken of the old barn here on the farm. From what we’ve been told is was built in the 1940s. I love this barn! Also don’t forget the picture of the barn and another sunset … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm Stories | Tagged barn in a storm, barn in the country, brid in a barn, country pictures, McDonald's hot fudge sundae, old wood barn, snow covered barn, sunset and barn | 4 Comments

“One on One” Time

Posted on March 26, 2012 by CCOAF

I never thought of this before, and I don’t understand why I didn’t. It was in an episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 before they got a divorce. There were times when they would spend one-on-one time with one … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting on the Farm | Tagged best parenting advice, best parenting idea, parenting boys, parenting by child, parenting technique, quality time with boys, quality time with friends, quality time with kids, Quality time with sons, raising boys, raising sons | 1 Comment

Pumping Pig Poop

Posted on March 23, 2012 by CCOAF

Oh the joys of living in the agriculture world! I’m learning more and more every day! The other day our farming neighbors, a confined animal feeding operation (CAFO), needed to remove the pig poop that’s in their pits. There’s a … Continue reading →