I thought I would give a brief overview of how our pigs are raised. Granted there are many ways to raise pigs and as long as the health and care of the animal is the highest priority, there is no wrong way. Each farmer raises pigs based on their resources, knowledge and access to expertise. Pigs Raised Indoors Our pigs…
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How Are Pigs Raised?
Lessons Learned From Drought 2021 and Things We Can Do To Get Through the Tough Times
Nearly 6 inches below normal rainfall. That is what we are experiencing in southern Minnesota. For those that follow the drought monitor, our county has a D3 rating which is an extreme drought. Rainfall has been very spotty. It can rain .3 inches and then down the road a mile it can rain 1.25 inches. We also know that corn requires…
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Environmental Friendly Products Made from Corn
I love sharing some of my favorite things made from corn/corn starch! The items listed below are biodegradable. https://amzn.to/3jS0Y0e Biodegradable Poop Bags https://amzn.to/3xNEQcj Drinking Straws made from corn https://amzn.to/3COqbBt Floss Picks made from corn https://amzn.to/2VYrWe9 If you purchase any of these items, there will be a small compensation to me with no additional expense to you.
Electric Vehicle Mandates Crafted in California Weren’t Made for Minnesota’s Farmers
As a rooster and a bull have completely different needs, so do the constituents of states across our country. Here in Minnesota, a place far different than California, we are fighting against a “one-size-fits-all” policy that will serve, when implemented, as a detriment to our agricultural community for decades to come. Electric vehicle mandates adversely affect the farming communities in…
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Roadtripping Day Date–Farmer Style
One of the “perks” of living on a farm is the impromptu day dates. My last “day date” was a trip in the semi-truck to Minnesota Soybean Processors in Brewster to pick up a load of soybean meal. Normally, our farm picks up soybean meal from CHS in Fairmont ( which is just a few miles away) but the plant…
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Top 40 List of Children’s Books Teaching Where Their Food Comes From
I loved putting this list together. I selected books that share the agricultural story with children. It’s important that children (and everyone else) know where their food comes from and how it gets to their plates. The books are not listed in any particular order. And, by the way, I am an affiliate for Amazon and if you purchase these…
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Reasons You Need to Stop at Crystal River Archeological State Park
What a great find! On our Florida vacation, we stumbled upon Crystal River Archeological State Park. I love history and the park did not disappoint. The native Indian tribes built memorials and burial grounds in southwest Florida.
