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. Where Thanksgiving Turkey Comes From My mother-in-law takes care…
Finding the right Christmas gift ideas for farmers can be challenging, so our family is sharing gift ideas that might make holiday shopping easier. Christmas Gift Ideas for Farm Families 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…
I’m often asked questions about farm size. People want to know are large farms or small farms better? Large Farm Versus Small Farm Comparison 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,…
The highlight of my year has been marrying Joe, aka the turkey farmer. Growing Up on A Turkey Farm Joe grew up in western Ohio where he often helped his mom in their turkey starter house. His dad worked off the farm until Joe was about 14. Part of his dad transitioning to full-time farming…
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…
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…
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