Okay, we know farming is not easy, and there can be significant stresses. Farming is like a rollercoaster.–volatility is the only constant. Not only are commodity prices down, but we have struggled with some terrible animal health issues recently. I felt during this time of uncertainty: it was time to write a letter to all farmers. Dear Farmer, I am…
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Dear Farmers: 10 Suggestions to Help You in These Trying Times
Country Style Peach Crisp
Who doesn’t love a good peach crisp? Peaches are perhaps my favorite fruit. And don’t feel you need fresh peaches because frozen will do just fine! PrintCountry Style Peach Crisp Ingredients3 pounds fresh or frozen peach slices, thawed 6 tablespoons brown sugar, divided ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons lemon zest…
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Top Agricultural Bloggers
Here are a list of my top agricultural bloggers. They write about their life, their families and their farms. They are listed in no specific order. So grab a cup of coffee, check these ag bloggers/podcasters/facebook/youtubers and engage with them and enjoy! Wanda Patsche – Minnesota Farm Living, City Girl turned Farm Wife, Pig Farmer, Mom and Grandma Amanda Zaluckyj – The…
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10 Reasons Why You Must Attend the Martin County Fair
I absolutely love county fairs! Normally our “busyness” of the farm slows down in August, which is wonderful because county fairs in Minnesota are in full throttle. I look forward to this midwest tradition during the late summer season. Here are 10 reasons why you must attend the Martin County Fair! I know I am biased, but we do have…
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Why Pig Farmers Are Audited
Audits are very common in business. When we think of audits, we think of banks, taxes, businesses for sales tax, etc. Especially anything that has to do with finances. But did you know pig farmers are audited? In fact, multiple types of “audits?” Let me tell you about the types of audits we do on our farm. 3rd Party Audits…
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Reasons to attend the Minnesota State Fair “Ag Style”
Minnesota State Fair Who doesn’t love fairs? The food . . . the entertainment . . . the exhibits. I have a hard time deciding what I like best. My county fair does a fantastic job, but it has nothing on the grandaddy of them all – the Minnesota State Fair. So what is there to do at the State…
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The Most Un-Ordinary Walk
With a beautiful Minnesota evening, I decided to take a very ordinary walk around Fairmont’s Sisseton Lake. By myself. Typically my husband joins me on these walks but was tied up fixing a semi-truck he recently bought from an auction. It seems a raccoon had a heyday in the truck’s wiring. So I decided to take the walk solo. Now…
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