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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

This picture sure makes spring seem like a long time away! 2 years ago:Barn fire 1 year ago:Miscellany

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 →

Women’s land rights and peace in the family “…sharing of land with women has lead to increased welfare for the family in terms of food security, nutrition of children and a more efficient agriculture and sustainable use of land. The … Continue reading →

A couple of Sunday mornings ago I noticed a vistor in our yard. I threw on boots and a chore coat over my pajamas and ran out onto the porch with the camera. (Holy crap it was cold out there!) … Continue reading →

Sorry I didn’t do my usual Weekend Linkity-Link. I was sooo tired last night, and had plans to be up at 5:00 a.m. today to leave by 6:00 a.m. for Iowa City. Olivia had an otolaryngology appointment and hearing test … Continue reading →