by Morgan Wrich | Apr 25, 2023
If people could see one thing about our farm, I wish they could see how much we care. I think about our crops all the time. I think about it at the gas station when I fill up my tank with E151. I think about our corn when I diaper my 11-month-old daughter. There are...
by Diane Karr | Mar 1, 2023
Among the first signs of spring on our farm are garden seed catalogs in the mailbox, baby calves on the ground, conversations about planting corn and track meets on the calendar. Themes of planning and preparation are discussed at our kitchen table, whether related to...
by Karol Swan | Apr 6, 2022
CommonGround volunteer Karol Swan shares a recipe for Rhubarb Batter Pudding with Pure Nebraska viewers. Rhubarb Batter Pudding 3 cups rhubarb (fresh or frozen)1/4 cup brown sugar2 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons melted butter1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup cream or half &...
by Karol and Jordan Swan | Jun 30, 2020
A Little About Us Karol Swan and Jordan Swan have a farm near York, Nebraska. Karol, Jordan’s mother, is retired from a 32-year career with the USDA Meat Grading and Certification Branch, stationed at JBS Swift, Grand Island, Nebraska. She is currently with a...
by Crystal Klug | Apr 24, 2020
“Mom guilt.” It’s like laundry. No matter how hard you try to wish it away, it’s always there. Now more than ever, this fast-paced, technology-driven world puts pressure on young moms to do what’s right for their family. Is this car seat safe enough? What kind of milk...
by Melisa Konecky | Oct 31, 2019
When winter arrives, we aren’t the only ones bundling up to stay warm. As a dairy farmer, I want you to know we pay special attention to the health of our baby calves during harsh weather to make sure they are protected sufficiently from the elements. ...
