Ramblings from the Farm

Welcome to Our World!

Webster defines farming as the practice of agriculture. Believe me practicing at agriculture fits if our family well, because we are a long way from perfection. Our family’s journey began in 2002...read more

Choices

Choices, choices, choices!!! Isn't it wonderful that we live in a country where choices abound? read more

What Can We Learn from a Tomato?

We have a new favorite tomato in our garden. This year we planted an heirloom cherry tomato...read more

The Taste of Summer

When we think of summer, our taste buds jump at the thought of all those fresh fruits and vegetables we will be enjoying...read more

The Sights and Sounds of Country Living

"Green acres is the place for me. Farm livin' is the life for me. Land spreadin' out so far and wide. Keep Manhattan, just give me that countryside." read more

Life Lessons from a Chicken

I can always tell it is late spring and early summer when I visit the local feed and seed store, but not for the reasons you are probably thinking. Yes, you will find parents and grandparents selecting their favorite seeds and garden supplies; but the true sign of spring and early summer is... read more

It Does Matter

Robin's favorite aspect of farming, is working at the Farmers' Markets. The reason she likes it is being able to connect to our customers. She also likes... read more

Mom and Meals

My mind always rambles on a weird train of thought, sometimes the train reaches a destination other times the train never really leaves the station. In the case of this article, I am not sure which result was achieved, maybe it gets derailed along the way. As a mom of four and living on a farm... read more

Change Can Be Good

While working on the farm, we had the discussion of how we have changed since we began the this farming journey over six years ago. What do we do different was a question we have been pondering. There are lots of obvious answers: our eating habits, our knowledge of farming has expanded, our appreciation for the simple joys in life... read more

Our Random Thoughts

My small brain has been racing all day about what to write. Once again, it is time to write our column. I just could not believe it until I saw LaDonna's e-mail. I know time really does fly whether you are having fun or not. Every idea I would think about just did not seem to work. You see, I usually come up with the main idea and Keith fills in details or humor... read more

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