This post is sponsored by the Glass Barn and brought to you by Indiana Soybean Farmers, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Once upon a time in the 1870s, the Osterholt family left Germany and settled along the Ohio and Indiana state line. How to Become a Turkey Farmer In 1949 my husband’s grandpa Aloysius Link…
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What Do Farmers Wear?
This post is sponsored by Seed Consultants, Inc., but all opinions are my own. Harvest has begun on the farm, which means shorter days and cooler nights are setting in. The change in seasons also means we’re rotating the wardrobe that our farmers wear. I’ve had several people ask me, “What do farmers wear?”. So I thought…
We Take Pride in Feeding 4-H Animals
This post is sponsored by Seed Consultants, Inc., but all opinions are my own. There are many different philosophies about how to feed animals that are shown at the fair, but the foundation of the diet is typically the same, corn and water are the main things pigs and calves need. Our ten-year-old son and…
What Equipment is Needed to Video Chat From a Farm?
Live video streaming is an excellent way to have a conversation and show what is happening on the farm. I have enjoyed the opportunity to connect farmers and classrooms via Virtual Field Trips at the Ohio Pork Council and through our county Farm Bureau for several years now. Here are the basic items needed to…
10 Things Farmers Do in the Winter
1-Bundle Up and Sell Some Grain Want to know how our bank wished us Happy New Year? The same way they always do, by sending a loan statement asking for a payment. So, thank goodness for the grain bins storing harvest. Never mind that your kid may be pulling your father-in-law around the yard on…
Thanksgiving Turkey Comes from Family Farms
As Thanksgiving approaches I want to say thank you for eating turkey! When you eat turkey, you support my family. I’ve learned a lot of interesting things about turkeys, but I’m more impressed with what I’ve learned about turkey farming families since marrying a turkey farmer. My mother-in-law takes care of a turkey starter house. …
Gift Ideas for Farm Families
Finding the right Christmas gift ideas for farmers can be challenging, so our family is sharing gift ideas that might make holiday shopping easier. As our family grows we are blessed with more tasks. With the addition of our CEO, we are excited to add birthday party planning to the month of December. Our strategy…
Large Farm and Small Farm Comparison – Making Animal Feed
I’m often asked questions about farm size. People want to know are large farms or small farms better? We have a second grader in the house. While I certainly understand that some education standards require comparing and contrasting to learn to recognize differences, comparisons also make me uncomfortable. So, we’ve had many discussions in our…
Life on a Turkey Farm
The highlight of my year has been marrying Joe, aka the turkey farmer. He grew up in western Ohio where he often helped his mom in their turkey starter house. His dad worked off the farm until Joe was about 14. Part of his dad transitioning to full-time farming was taking care of turkeys in…
Thank You for the Manure
Dear mother-in-law and father-in-law, Thank you for the poop. I understand that your hog manure made our corn yield far better than it could’ve been without the crap. You have a wealth of valuable organic nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous and potash that you shared to make our crops and income better. The corn needed nutrients…