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A Tale of Two Corns

A Tale of Two Corns

As the warmer temperatures gradually made their way into February, I found myself in my garden, clearing away excess organic material from the previous year. Among my favorite vegetables to grow are sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes and pumpkins. Living in a region...

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Living The Life I Love

Living The Life I Love

One comment my husband makes that triggers immediate panic is, “On your way home, can you stop at…”. Despite its apparent simplicity, I have realized over our almost 38 years together that our understanding of geography differs significantly. Whether it is a...

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It’s Calving Season

It’s Calving Season

It's currently calving season on our farm, and many other farmers have either begun or are approaching the start of their own calving seasons! Although it involves hard work, this period is exceptionally rewarding for every cow-calf producer. This is the moment we've...

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Animal Health

It’s Calving Season

It’s Calving Season

It's currently calving season on our farm, and many other farmers have either begun or are approaching the start of their own calving seasons! Although it involves hard work, this period is exceptionally rewarding for every cow-calf producer. This is the moment we've...

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Beef in a Healthy Diet

Beef in a Healthy Diet

January is a time when we often focus on self-improvement. Let beef be a part of your healthy 2024. When my father-in-law was recovering from heart surgery years ago, we received information and a heart-healthy cookbook that included beef. Beef is packed with 10...

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Sustainable Ag

A Tale of Two Corns

A Tale of Two Corns

As the warmer temperatures gradually made their way into February, I found myself in my garden, clearing away excess organic material from the previous year. Among my favorite vegetables to grow are sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes and pumpkins. Living in a region...

read more
Living The Life I Love

Living The Life I Love

One comment my husband makes that triggers immediate panic is, “On your way home, can you stop at…”. Despite its apparent simplicity, I have realized over our almost 38 years together that our understanding of geography differs significantly. Whether it is a...

read more
It’s Calving Season

It’s Calving Season

It's currently calving season on our farm, and many other farmers have either begun or are approaching the start of their own calving seasons! Although it involves hard work, this period is exceptionally rewarding for every cow-calf producer. This is the moment we've...

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Farming Methods

A Tale of Two Corns

A Tale of Two Corns

As the warmer temperatures gradually made their way into February, I found myself in my garden, clearing away excess organic material from the previous year. Among my favorite vegetables to grow are sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes and pumpkins. Living in a region...

read more
Nurturing the Land & Livestock on Our Farm

Nurturing the Land & Livestock on Our Farm

Rotational Grazing: Nurturing the Land & Livestock on Our Farm On the farm, farmers utilize a method of cattle grazing that not only benefits the livestock but also contributes to the long-term health of the land. It's called rotational grazing, a practice...

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