Okay, so I'm a week late, but between a newborn, a nearly two year old, two very busy older children, and NO INTERNET for the past few days, I need some grace.Anyway, life on the farm is at a bit of a frustrating stand still, as the heat, humidity and rain are great for the corn crop, but ... Read More about Memories of Memorial Day
Farmer Joe Goes to Kindergarten
My husband was a high school agriculture teacher, and and an FFA sponsor. He then became a state supervisor, helping agriculture teachers in his territory be better educators. His next endeavor was to work for a national agriculture education consulting company, working with state departments of ... Read More about Farmer Joe Goes to Kindergarten
Mission Accomplished!
Well...He's HERE!! Jackson Richard (Jack) made his arrival on Thursday, appropriately on the day we were finishing up planting beans! We're all excited, exhausted, and envisioning him in his little coveralls, helping with chores in just a few short years!Thanks for bearing with me during these nine ... Read More about Mission Accomplished!
Urban Livestock
Normal, Illinois is considering allowing residents to raise and house chickens within the city limits. The city council is still discussing the regulations that would accompany allowing these "urban chickens" in neighborhoods, but I can't help but laugh. Is it just me, or can you picture these ... Read More about Urban Livestock
Does Puttering Need a Purpose?
Rain, dry-out, plant, repeat. Rain, dry-out, plant/apply anhydrous, repeat. This has been my life since mid-April. I know that's only been a month, but for someone like me, who needs an "end date" in sight, this repetition with no clear-cut end is killing me...kind of like waiting for the birth of, ... Read More about Does Puttering Need a Purpose?