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 on our farm, we struggled with some terrible animal health issues a couple of months ago. Now, the weather finally feels like spring and we are trying to plant a crop….
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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!
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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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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Well, it’s here. Reaching milestones. We all do in one way or another. Today is the day I turn 60. I don’t feel 60 because frankly, I don’t know what 60 feels like. Turning 60 and the physical toll shows. Wrinkles and yes, more wrinkles. Maybe a little stiffness. Maybe a few more aches and pains. Maybe a bit more…
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Newly weaned pigs arrive to our farm when they are about 3 weeks old and weigh about 13-15 pounds. Here is a video of move-in day on our farm.
Sunflower Life Cycle Grades K-2 Students will learn about the growth and development of sunflowers, identify how sunflower seeds are used, and make a paper plate sunflower illustrating the life cycle of the sunflower. Below, I summarize the lesson. MN Ag in the Classroom Lesson Link – Sunflower Life Cycle Time: 45 minutes Activity 1: Sunflower House Book and Sunflower Lifecyle Read…
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I love comfort food. I also love recipes that are quick and homemade. It’s no secret that I make meatloaf quite often because it is simple, easy, and I can make it in less than 30 minutes. What makes this meatloaf recipe unique is I use the microwave to make it. As with many people, my microwave is primarily used…
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Consumers want to know where their food comes from. When they lack basic ag literacy, farmers face increased unnecessary regulations that in turn, makes it harder to grow food.
Ever wonder if pig farmers are good environmental stewards? Here is a short video to help you answer that question.
Are you confused about what a genetically modified organism is? Here is a great, short video explanation of a GMO.