Long time no see, friends! We’ve had a wild, albeit unusual, month - especially when it pertains to the weather. Popping in to give you a look into what our life has consisted of the last several weeks with spring planting! April was an unusually cold and wet month for us here in south central … Continue reading Field Deliveries + A Planting Update
Agriculture
Myth Busting Cover Crops
Over the last couple of weeks as I’ve been out and about at different community events or just visiting with fellow farmers, the topic of regenerative ag has been a common theme of discussion. For our area in south central Minnesota, we are one of very few farmers that embrace regenerative ag. Over the last … Continue reading Myth Busting Cover Crops
Monthly Favorites: March 2022 Edition
How are we through another month already in 2022? We feel like we blinked and poof! March has come and gone. While we had a lovely false spring, winter also made its roaring appearance again. We pray we are on the up and up with spring coming to stay soon. Carrying on with our monthly … Continue reading Monthly Favorites: March 2022 Edition
Coming Together for Agriculture: Corn & Soybean Growers
Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend our local county corn and soybean growers’ annual meeting. Last year, I was elected as a board director to the Nicollet/Sibley County Corn and Soybean Growers Association, and it has been such a great way for me to get more involved in our community and represent our farm, … Continue reading Coming Together for Agriculture: Corn & Soybean Growers
We tried Milk Jug Sowing and Think You Should, too!
Spring is right around the corner, folks! If you are like me, the sunshine and warmer days might bring you bursts of energy and joy, too. Plus, knowing that the first official day of Spring is only a week away makes this shift of seasons that more exciting. In my family, with Springtime comes planting. … Continue reading We tried Milk Jug Sowing and Think You Should, too!
So God Made a Farmer’s Wife
Happy National Agriculture Month! Each March, we celebrate this special occasion. It gives us even more of an excuse to recognize the vital role farmers, ranchers, and everyone in between play across our country and in our local communities. Hello, March! We have turned the page on our calendars and are looking forward to what … Continue reading So God Made a Farmer’s Wife
FAQs from a 5 Year Old: Dairy & Beef Cattle
This past weekend I was looking through older photos with my daughter, Savannah, to find a specific one that I needed (because we have something exciting in the works!). She spotted a few photos of her in our old milking parlor with her uncle, Jacob, from when she was about 2. [Now, if you are … Continue reading FAQs from a 5 Year Old: Dairy & Beef Cattle
A Response: Meet the People Barely Getting Paid to Feed the World
American agriculture - we NEED to come together to protect our livelihoods, share our stories, and educate. Because someone is doing it for us, and they are getting it all wrong. I'm Ellyn. A farm wife and farmer from south central Minnesota. According to a recent opinion piece published by the New York Times, I … Continue reading A Response: Meet the People Barely Getting Paid to Feed the World
Seeing Beauty in Everyday Pictures
Towards the end of last week, we received a good 6-8” of snow. Living in Minnesota, that is expected this time of year. While some may not enjoy the snow, others find that a fresh coat can be absolutely beautiful. Even though it does create a lot of extra work around the farm 😉 That … Continue reading Seeing Beauty in Everyday Pictures