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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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A Farmers Sack Meal

Posted on October 24, 2012 by CCOAF

We are right smack dab in the middle of Harvest 2012 which brings about the normal challenges of keeping a farmer going in terms of food and rest. Thankfully Mother Nature has dropped a little bit of rain to stop … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Rain

Posted on May 17, 2012 by CCOAF

In my younger suburban years the weather and whether it rained or not was all about my personal life and when it needed to be a nice day due to whatever it was I was doing. I never thought for … Continue reading →

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One Busy Field

Posted on April 23, 2012 by CCOAF

It’s that time of year again. . . planting season. In my opinion it’s the the second busiest time for grain farmers, with harvesting being the busiest. However I’d have to say planting and harvesting are probably equally as busy … Continue reading →

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Resilience of Crops

Posted on August 6, 2011 by CCOAF

When we have challenges with overly dry weather during a plants growing season I’m floored at how resilient the crops really are without the rain they need to grow. When I miss watering one of my plants they can wilt … Continue reading →