Category Archives: Our Farm

Make Way for Baby…Grass

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Jennifer

The weekend of March 7 & 8 was a warm, windy and sunshine filled day in North Missouri; and the perfect day for us to finish seeding down our farm into perennial grasses and legumes. This project began all the … Continue reading →

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The Promise of Spring and Better Days Ahead

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Jennifer

Although the landscape is still brown and barren, if we look closely we can see small green sprigs in the grass here in Missouri. There are beginning to be promises of the upcoming spring; the geese are headed back north, … Continue reading →

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Changing Focus

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Jennifer

Yesterday, Eli and Rebekah went to the rented pasture to help me set up the electric fence for our first paddock. They enjoy helping with that task and they had the added enjoyment of being able to help unload the … Continue reading →

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The Tale of an Energy Audit

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Jennifer

Our electric coop does an awesome thing, for $100 you can have an energy audit done on your home to see where you can make improvements in energy usage. Earlier in the fall, we decided we should complete an audit. … Continue reading →

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Stocking up the Barn

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Jennifer

There’s something about the smell of fresh cut hay that is so delicious! While I love that smell, the satisfaction of having added hay to the barn is even better. Thanks to a team effort from Scott, his Dad, Eli … Continue reading →

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