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Learn more about our life and what we care about the most.

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.

November 7, 2018

The Story of a Turkey Farmer

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

inside a turkey barn

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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Filed Under: Farming

October 8, 2018

What Do Farmers Wear?

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Seed Consultants Inc hats

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…

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July 29, 2018

Ten Years After Becoming a Young Widow

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

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,…

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July 18, 2018

We Take Pride in Feeding 4-H Animals

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

4-H kid with market hog project

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…

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Filed Under: Farming

May 16, 2018

1/64 Scale Farm Toy Display – Planting Ideas

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

farm toy planting scene 1/64 scale

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…

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March 4, 2018

Condado Tacos Secret Menu

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

brunch taco and packed bowl

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…

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February 7, 2018

MOD Pizza – Mega Dough Review

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

MOD Pizza Review and collage of pizzas

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…

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January 10, 2018

10 Things Farmers Do in the Winter

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

what 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…

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December 29, 2017

How to Make Toy Silage Wagons

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

toy silage wagon

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…

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November 19, 2017

Thanksgiving Turkey Comes from Family Farms

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

happy thanksgiving from turkey farmers

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…

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