The only thing between us being done with #Harvest15 soybeans is 35 acres and a big blog of rain on the radar. Let's see what we can get done... … [Read more...]
Book Review: Fear Babe: Shattering Vani Hari’s Glass House
Anyone that has followed my blog for some time knows that I don't have a very good relationship with Vani Hari, aka the Food Babe. After an initial post criticizing Hari's methods, I wrote a more detailed look at how she brings campaigns against companies and then still refuses to endorse their … [Read more...]
Farm Living: Once A Farmer, Always A Farmer
This is absolutely adorable. 101-year-old Katie Pylypow is shown here driving a combine, as filmed by her daughter Pat. Evidently, Ms. Pylypow left the farm in 1977. More on the story here. I think this goes to show that no matter how old you are or how far away you move from the farm, once … [Read more...]
For Once, A Helpful Non-GMO Label
GMO labeling proponents really confuse me, because a GMO label doesn't really tell you much about a product. If we're being honest, neither does the non-GMO label. GMO crops have been found just as safe as their non-GMO counterparts, and there is no known nutritional difference. However, in this … [Read more...]
The Speckled Goat: Featured Farmers: Amanda’s Story
Check out an interview I did with The Speckled Goat! I'm interviewing Amanda, of The Farmer's Daughter USA today, and I'm picking her brain about the limitations of country living, along with the beauty of rural life. Source: The Speckled Goat: Featured Farmers: Amanda's Story … [Read more...]
These Ears Can’t Call Your Senator…
Those opposed to having one, uniform federal law regarding the labeling of GMO products are already launching attacks on the legislation and urging their followers to contact their Senators to oppose it. We need to do the same and let our Senators know that we want labeling that makes … [Read more...]
Proudly Harvesting Our GMO Corn
No matter what you've heard, farmers are not forced into growing genetically modified crops. We voluntarily choose to grow these crops, because this is the best decision for our farms. To learn more about this decision, check out my article on how we choose which seeds to plant here. … [Read more...]
We’re Starting Harvest 2015!!
As I mentioned in my post about why we weren't harvesting, we were gong to try and start combining corn yesterday. That didn't work however, but we managed to start today! Mom sent me the following photo from the field: I can't wait to trade in my heels and suit and join them … [Read more...]
This Is Why We Still Aren’t Harvesting
Moisture content. But we should be starting today! Although it seems like literally everyone else has already started harvesting corn in our area, we're still waiting. That's because our corn is still too wet for us to pick it. The moisture content, or the amount of water in each kernel, needs … [Read more...]
The Non-GMO Label in My Cart
When grocery shopping, I try to check all of the items I buy and choose not to buy any that have a misleading or offensive label on them. I also try not to purchase items from companies that have chosen to stand against modern agriculture (General Mills, Hershey's, and Aunt Millie's being some … [Read more...]
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