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No two days are ever the same on our farms. From planting to harvest and all year-round, this is where we share our stories, our challenges and our wins. We invite you into it all.
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With a mindset of leaving their land better for the next generation healthy soil is now the focus of Ellyn and Jacob Oelfke s family farm in Minnesota
After surviving a severe drought Minnesota farmer Rachel Gray says to always talk to other people and watch for new ways to do things
Addie s new food solution saves her from the worst question of the day What s for dinner
Most family members call dibs on the last brownie Krista and her dad squabble over one thing her favorite tractor Who knew that generations of women have been driving tractors and semi trucks
There is a country road that separates Mary s grain farm from her parent s dairy farm She bridges them together through her food truck soft serve ice cream cheese and tours
With a mindset of leaving their land better for the next generation healthy soil is now the focus of Ellyn and Jacob Oelfke s family farm in Minnesota
Sarah lives out her passions for soil and helping farmers raise great crops through her career as an agronomist in North Dakota
After switching to rotational grazing Lisa s cows are more tame our soil is healthier and the grass quality has improved
For Morgan raising top notch corn in one of the windiest states of the U S is a lifelong caring commitment
Paula finds that the best way to improve her farm is to try new things and be inspired by others
Lesley Schmidt and her family brought chaos to their shared gardens in Kansas The results were worth the mysterious wait
Texas farmer Julia Williams and her husband Russell have a conservation mindset Putting that mindset into practice is not easy with sandy soil
Paula Peterson loves farming And taking care of their land That s why she works hard to ensure she leaves her land better than she found it
Lauren s family knows how to keep a good thing going Their annual tradition Corn Day is a quest for peak sweet corn flavor family togetherness and making a summer harvest last the
Sarah Bedgar grew up in a rural Maryland town with one stop sign Tara Beziat was raised in Cleveland Ohio Their friendship thrives through mutual respect because they are different
As a business owner wife and mom Wrenn s world is in constant motion She s bravely sharing the returns on investing in her mental health in hopes that others will be brave
Deer antlers humidity and drought won t stop Christmas at Cawley Family Farm
Dawn Scheier bikes with a tight knit group of friends When somebody is struggling they come alongside and overcome it together
Growing up on a farm while going to a city high school made the path to full time farming a unique one for Angela Guentzel
This West Texas farmer and entrepreneur had a coffee shop business plan as a kid Today Purpose Coffee Co provides great coffee for their community and gives back to the overseas communities where
After foot surgery farmer Joan Ruskamp became dependent on other people As it turns out that was okay
Kristie Swenson a farmer from Jackson MN tried a new thing during harvest 2023 She drove her family s combine through 1 800 acres of corn and soybeans
Pam is an expert in the dairy industry As the primary caretaker of newborn calves she shares the hard work that goes into keeping calves healthy
Being a mother farmer and female entrepreneur is no easy task Katie finds the reward is far worth the effort
Stressful seasons and careers can consume us Or they can play a part in building us up
Even while fighting cancer Rachel s mom was constantly making sure that everyone and everything was taken care of from the cattle to the kids
Despite Carla s zeal for an intense and busy life fall is her craziest season of all because of harvest
Seeing what Samantha a preemie born at 29 weeks has already overcome gives her mom Gina hope for future women farmers
A mentor s encouragement makes all the difference
If you re curious about the adventures of Christmas trees before they get cut and decorated for the season here s a little glimpse behind the scenes with Amy Cawley at Cawley Family
Kate Lambert a Missouri farmer and Vice President of Marketing at FCS Financial has turned a passion for community building into a local pumpkin farm extravaganza
According to Kelly anyone can grow a green thumb You simply need good inspiration and a smart plan
Did you know that farmers have a tremendous variety of seeds to choose from each season We have countless magazines and online resources available to peruse different features and benefits of each seed
There s a story behind every fresh cut Christmas tree you buy And it likely centers around the unpredictability of summer weather
My mom is the reason I fell in love with having a garden I grew up in Baltimore and ever since I was a little girl I looked forward to the fresh lettuce
Sara shares 3 little known facts about honey bees that only beekeepers can tell you
We tend to think that earning new job titles like Partner will cost us at home Through feeding sheep and new market adventures Elaine s story tells us to invest wisely
Most people know that cattle eat grass and hay But how do they get the just right amount of feed that they need all year
Andrea Kientzy a Missouri beef cattle and row crop farmer has learned that being flexible is what can make things truly memorable
Mother nature can be cruel Joan reflects on the extra measures that can prevent the grief and hardship of losing cattle
Today Katie is a farming entrepreneur in Kansas but it all started with one lamb in 4th grade
When cows get sick farmers like Lynn and Dan work with a vet to get them well But what about the milk Lynn walks us through the process of milk safety starting at
Newborn calves on cattle farms are precious and miraculous Helping their mamas labor is intimidating and essential Kellie Blair brings you into that mixed emotion experience on the blog today from Iowa
Laura has been raising cattle in Iowa since she was 5 That s why she has so much confidence with the safeguards we have in place regarding vaccinations for U S livestock
It can be challenging to find peace amidst stress but Paula proves it is possible and necessary
