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. Organic Fertilizer is a Gift! You have a wealth of valuable organic nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous and potash that you shared to make our crops and income…
Life
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.
Are Farmers Really Rich or Poor?
I was asked a good question yesterday, “How do some farmers seem to barely scrape by and some seem to be rich and have all kinds of fancy toys?” Are Farmers Rich or Poor? Of course this is a very complex question. I’ll work to share some of the variables in as simple of a…
Burlap and Lace Country Wedding Decorations
We have been so blessed! We want to say thank you to our family members and friends that worked together to make our wedding celebration so beautiful. With God at the center of our union I think everything looks brighter and more joyful! Burlap and Lace Wedding Decorations Our Burlap and Lace Country Style Wedding…
Worrying About the Mud Hole
God wants us to give Him our problems instead of focusing on the mud and worrying about the mud holes in our lives. The Little Farmer has come to me many times in the past few days to discuss this mud hole in the driveway. Is A Mud Hole Worth the Worry? The primary concern…
Butterflies – Fighting Hunger & Saving People
I was coerced into going to a Women of Faith weekend event a few years back. My favorite speaker was Andy Andrews, a story teller talking about The Butterfly Effect! The Butterfly Effect Here are the rough notes I typed from the video I’ll share below: Henry Wallace was Vice President under Roosevelt and a…
Why is Life So Hard?
Does anybody else find it a little easier to get knocked down and feel a little sad this time of year? Or you start thinking about how you meant to start the New Year with a nice, clean organized house, healthy meal ingredients in the refrigerator, etc., etc. Then you realize January is half over,…
A Pig’s Tail – Another Perspective
It’s important to consider multiple perspectives when hearing about farming practices. There might be more to the story. Another Perspective on A Pig’s Tail You know what makes me uncomfortable? Cities, parking garages, elevators and continuous impervious surfaces. I bet I’ve only hailed a cab a couple times in my life. If I had to…
The Local Loaf
My neighbor got a grinder as a gift. She buys grain, makes her own flour and then makes homemade bread. While it’s obviously easier to stay on the good side of a generous neighbor like this, for some reason the urge to make my own bread from my family’s wheat hit me. Making a Very Local…
Just Another Normal Cornpit Birthday Party
We found a farm birthday party activity that John Deere lovers, Case IH enthusiasts, New Holland fans or whatever brand you cheer for can put aside their differences and truly enjoy…a corn pit! Corn Pit for Farm Birthday Party This is our second year to make a cornpit in the garage. I have to admit up…
Discernment in Advertising
Having Discernment in Advertising when hearing messages about farming is an important skill to develop. Importance of Using Discernment in Advertising I was invited to an adjacent school district in 2010 for the first time to be one of eight to ten speakers sharing a 40 minute presentation eight times throughout the day on food. …