Yep, I'm a mom who works full-time while trying to feed my family and teach my kids important things about life.
To add to all of the excitement my husband is a farmer. I try to share stories about how we've grown up on farms that are similar but different. Here is a comparison of large and small farms. Big farms aren't necessarily bad farms.
As farmers we work hard to grow food and feel very connected to all that is invested in that work. Sometimes we share our perspective on hot topics in food and farming.
My husband grew up on a turkey farm and now our kids spend their summers raising animals through 4-H.
Video communications are a great tool to replace in-person meetings, host trainings, listen to a speaker and ask questions. Virtual meetings become very easy to use, but typically take practice to develop an appropriate comfort level and necessary etiquette. {Affiliate links are used in this post. Should you choose to make a purchase I…
Working from home can be very efficient and maximize productivity when you have the office space and equipment needed to be effective. In the case of an unexpected shift to working remotely here are a few quick tips to help make do and increase success in any space you have available. {Affiliate links are used…
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…
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…
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…
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. If you like this article you may…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
