The Importance of Family Heirlooms on a Farm
April 25, 2024
I’d go back in a fire for this. This baptismal gown made the journey across the ocean with my family when they came
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How Much a Farmer/Rancher and Mom Spends in a Week
April 23, 2024
Monday: $0 Tuesday: $60 – fundraiser supper Wednesday: $0 Thursday:$0 Friday: $11 – coat hooks Saturday: $80 – help with kids Sunday: $0
How We Name our Four Children | Alphabetical and Birth Order
April 15, 2024
Before Kyle and I even had kids, I was working on a set of names. Yes, a set. I grew up in a
The Biggest Compliment for a Capable Women in Ag
April 12, 2024
“You did that better than I would have.” We had 2 pallets delivered Monday and I unloaded them with Kyle’s skidsteer while the
How to Deal with Aggressive Cows
April 10, 2024
We’re calving! Kade waited and waited last year for a calf. Karsyn was nearly done (4/5) by the time Kade had his first
Our cows work for us.
April 8, 2024
Our cows work for us. This is our livelihood. It’s a lifestyle and a remarkable way to raise a family. It’s also a
Balancing Calf Prices with Building a Herd
April 5, 2024
How ‘bout those newborn calf prices?! 😱 I’m in a group on Facebook and saw a post last night about an operation with
When One Kid on the Farm Became Easy
April 3, 2024
It was easier to pack one kid along than four. Not at the time, of course. Packing that first kid along was learning
How a Farmer Deals with a Cash Flow Desert
April 1, 2024
We’ve entered the cash flow desert. All my old crop corn is sold and hauled in. It will now be soybean harvest, September,
Choosing Life Insurance Plans from a Farmer
March 29, 2024
Our current and impending debt load has me thinking about life insurance. Building the shop and yard is investing in assets that are