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…
Life
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Faith is the cornerstone of all things in our home. Farming is our lifestyle.
When hard work pays off we like to have some Family Fun, especially when we can travel to Disney.
Whether my son is making farm scenes at home or we're saving for a special experience like dinner with Snow White at Storybook Dining we like to keep busy.
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…
Ten Years After Becoming a Young Widow
Today is July 1, 2018. As ten-year-old Henry and I worked on his 4-H project this evening he began asking questions about his biological dad. I did what I always try to do, give honest, age-appropriate answers. I want to help heal a broken heart. Tough Conversations About the Death of A Parent? Henry asked,…
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…
1/64 Scale Farm Toy Display – Planting Ideas
This post is sponsored by Seed Consultants, Inc., but all opinions are my own. The weather is good and tractors are all over plowing, working the ground, planting corn, planting soybeans and spraying. This is an exciting time for adult farmers and toy farmers that want nothing more than to imitate the real thing. Our…
Condado Tacos Secret Menu
As livestock farmers somebody has to do chores twice a day on the farm. Morning chores take quite a bit more time than evening chores, so we’re not in the habit of going to brunch. One of the perks of my husband working with my family is that they can help cover chores for each…
MOD Pizza – Mega Dough Review
Pizza is my favorite food, so when I got an invitation to try the new Mega Dough at MOD Pizza we went as quickly as we could! This was our first visit and we were pleased to have a gift card to enjoy dinner and offer a restaurant review. MOD Pizza Review As soon as…
10 Things Farmers Do in the Winter
Many times I’ve been asked what do farmers really do in the winter so here is a list of common winter activities on our family farm. 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…
How to Make Toy Silage Wagons
Much to our carpet farmer’s delight Santa Claus left the new Big Farm Silage Chopper under the Christmas tree. However, Santa did not bring a Big Farm Silage Wagon, so we had to improvise. Our carpet farmer is very creative and loves building things. So, he used cardboard boxes to add cardboard sides and a…
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. Where Thanksgiving Turkey Comes From My mother-in-law takes care…