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…
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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…
Raising Food is a Privilege This Week & Always
Farmers like to tout how hard we work and how many challenges we face. Farming and ranching is tough. I won’t argue that for one minute, but this week I want to share how much of a privilege every farm picture I took this week is! We have the luxury and privilege of multiple types…
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…