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For the Love of Animals
Before we moved to the Farm, we always had pets – dogs, ferrets, cats. I couldn’t stand the thought of having my children growing up without pets. Now that we’ve moved to the Farm and have all these...
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Finding My Voice
Lately I’ve been following the push to shed positive light on the lifestyle of farmers and ranchers on social media. So many bloggers and internet sensations have been trying their hardest to fight an...
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Fall and California Nuts
While it may be snowing in the Midwest, in California we are celebrating fall. When I think of fall, I think of nuts. Fall time is when you can find nuts most readily available and I think people use...
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9 Pitfalls of the Holiday Season for a Farmer
Believe it or not the Holidays are sneaking up on us. Tomorrow, we have our first family function with our annual Messing Family Thanksmas (we celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas in one). Since it is...
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A Missed Opportunity
I’m so mad at myself, I could kick my own butt! Ok, let’s back up… A few weeks ago, I flew to Seattle for a quick weekend writer’s workshop. I have been working on children’s book manuscripts, and I...
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Calf Organization: DIY Tag Board
Calving season is upon us! This wonderful time of year is full of anticipation, excitement and the promise of new lives for ranchers. On the other hand, it is also usually hectic, full of long...
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Time to Step Up for your Farmer & Community!
Alright ladies, there’s a competition on the horizon. I can see some of you in your living rooms, offices, and on grocery aisles doing victory dances already. “Bring it on!” You say. Others are ready...
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Packing the Kitchen Sink
It might sound silly and a little high maintenance but typically when I go out to the farm on the weekends with my husband I tend to pack for the day, literally. Even though we are only a few miles...
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Just Do It
Darrin, planting corn, stops to grab a chicken sandwich for dinner. This is our quality dinner time together. As many of you may know, planting season is in full swing across the continent. My sweet,...
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Farmer Approved Field Recipes
I think it’s an age old struggle.. What to cook when you’re in the field farming? It seems like no matter how much you plan, you end up out of ideas and resorting to whatever your ole stand by may be....
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To Be a Farm Wife
When I think of a “farm wife” I think of my Grandma Margaret. I grew up listening to stories about the farm and everything a good farm wife did. Taking meals out to the men who were working long hours...
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The first part of this series, Farmer Approved Field Meals, was such a success we decided to compile some more fabulous farmer approved field recipes from some of our favorite food, farm, &...
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