Did you know there were so many types of peaches available? I have quite a few favorites, including some local varities that are no longer available. … [Read more...]
6 Reasons to Stay Out of the Farmer’s Field
One of the benefits of growing up a farm kid was that we had several hundred acres to use as our playground. It was great and we definitely took advantage of it. Even today I relish the fact that our home has so much open land around it. Unfortunately, not everyone respects that the land is … [Read more...]
Someone Got Stuck
This is why you don't try going into a usually wet field after having significant amounts of rain. Just saying. ;) … [Read more...]
Finally, A Mudpuddle!
It's been a long time since we've seen any of these on the farm! From the beginning of May until the middle of August we had just over an inch of rain. That REALLY hurt our corn crop. But last weekend and again this weekend, we've had over 2 inches of rain. It probably won't make much difference … [Read more...]
Harvesting Rye
Earlier this summer we harvested rye for one of our neighbors. I'm not ready to say goodbye to summer, but harvest is one of my favorite times of the year and it got me looking forward to it! Only a few weeks now... … [Read more...]
New Zealand Scientists: Glyphosate Not A Carcinogen
Glyphosate is "unlikely" to be a carcinogen, says New Zealand poison experts. Scienstist Dr. Wayne Temple and Michael Beasley, from the National Poisons Centre in New Zealand, performed the comprehensive review of studies related to glyphosate. The review was commissioned by the country's … [Read more...]
List of Truths
I feel like there are certainly things that I say over and over and over again. So, I figured it would be easier to just put them all in one graphic and get it all out at the same time. It's probably the easiest way to offend the most people all at once! … [Read more...]
GMO-Sponsored Olympian Wins Gold!
The first ever Olympian to be sponsored by a GMO crop has won gold in Rio! Kristin Armstrong won her third straight gold medal while in Rio this week in cycling. Just a day before turning 43, and proving that age cannot not define our athletic ability, Kristin battled inclement weather to come … [Read more...]
Racoons and (Field) Corn
Racoons don't even need butter and salt to have a (field) corn feast! … [Read more...]
We Were In A Parade!
On Saturday, we got to advocate for agriculture in a very fun way - we were in a parade! Like most small towns, ours has an annual festival celebrating something that is unique or special to the area. In our community, we celebrate gladiolus flowers and peaches, both of which are locally grown in … [Read more...]
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