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Monthly Archives: February 2008
In honor of Matt's birthday
In honor of Matt’s birthday I had to post a cow picture. Missus Hamilton says, “Happy Birthday as you mooove into a new decade!” 1 year ago: Happy Birthday – check it out to see a “baby” picture of Matt … Continue reading
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Ag Speedlinking: 02.11.08
Ethanol myth blasted in new Science mag “The latest issue of Science magazine highlights studies showing that…replacing fossil fuels with corn-based ethanol would double greenhouse gas emissions over the next three decades.” ***** Jackson named Sustainable Woman of the Year … Continue reading
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Beef available!
Today was one of those frustrating days with direct marketing. A customer had order three quarters – three! – of beef for this week. We took a heifer in yesterday and I called to remind her last night that her … Continue reading
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Cow dog in training
Ava seems to be coming along learning to be of help with the cows. She’s still somewhat fearful of them, but at the same time so excited about her job that she just trembles all over. Last week when they … Continue reading
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Weekend Linkity-Link: Birthday Edition
Today my cousin Tim turns 30! Go over to That’s a Cute Little Farmhouse and ask how he was feeling this morning 😉 Let’s just say we had a real good time celebrating with him last night. (In the big … Continue reading
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Golden Polish
This Golden Polish hen is almost 3 years old, one of the very first group of laying hens we bought. Except she was purchased for Madeline to show at the fair, not for laying eggs. Madeline’s poultry-showing lasted only one … Continue reading
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Ag Speedlinking: 02.07.08
Niche Pork News – Winter 2008 (Requires Adobe Reader free download) There are a couple of interesting articles in the latest newsletter from the Niche Pork Marketing Working Group – “High Feed Prices Impact Pork Producers”, and “A Delicacy Comes … Continue reading
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Drifts in the garden
This picture sure makes spring seem like a long time away! 2 years ago:Barn fire 1 year ago:Miscellany
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Ag Speedlinking: 02.06.08
A love that’s sustainable “Flowers, chocolates and diamonds will top many people’s shopping lists as Valentine’s Day approaches. Unfortunately, the items most associated with romance are also marred by environmental and social justice concerns.” ***** Click your way to local … Continue reading
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How to Cook : Vegetable Beef Soup
I’m not that into football, unlike my husband and son. Somewhere about Friday night Matt asked, “What are you making for the Superbowl?” “Superbowl?”, I replied. “Is that this weekend?” So I set about trying to come up with Superbowl … Continue reading
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