Category Archives: Farm Stories
Take Control
So far this year we’ve heard about “pink slime,” and the “mad cow disease” has yet again been an issue. Thankfully consumers can take control when it comes to purchasing beef, as well as other foods, for their families by … Continue reading →
The Farmhouse Story
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 →
Enjoying the Freedom
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 →
A Barns World
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 →
Pumping Pig Poop
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 →
We Need Some Snow
I know you hear “be careful what you wish for,” but seriously Mother Nature we need a good snow which includes a good freeze. Believe it or not it has an effect on the up-in-coming growing season. The farmers need … Continue reading →
City Chic Herds the Calves
For the most part My Farmer and his Dad take care of the hard labor end of our farm, but there have been times where my help is needed. I’ve helped to bale hay, feed the calves, and on occasion … Continue reading →
Relics of the Family Dairy ~ FOUND
In my endeavor to learn and share the history of this family farm I’ve learned a lot about my husband’s family tree. It has become no surprise to me that farming is in My Farmer’s blood, and why wouldn’t it … Continue reading →
A Farmers Wrapping Paper
Christmas as well as all the other special occasions (valentines Day, my birthday, Mothers Day, etc.) is interesting when it comes to My Farmer and shopping followed by wrapping. All gifts are shopped for at the last minute and aren’t … Continue reading →
Visiting the Ozarks
We just returned from a trip to the Lake of the Ozarks located in Missouri. This is the only time of year that My Farmer can travel when the boys are off of school. I’ve always thought that traveling between … Continue reading →
