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

Family

Many of you may not be aware, but Keith recently had open heart surgery... While we were away, we had wonderful friends and family running the farm... read more

It's that Time of the Year

Spring is here in full bloom, and all the wonderful aspects of it have arrived. read more

Let's Cook

In case you have not have not figured it out. Food, good food is very important to this family. read more

Let's Celebrate!

This past year we had the privilege to celebrate milestones... read more

A New Journey

This year is a year of changes for our family. We began farming full time. read more

The Fruits of Our Labor

Peas, tomatoes, and cukes oh my!! We just love eating the fruits or vegetables of our labor. read more

The American Farmer - the Next Criminal?

When envisioning a criminal, most people think about shifty looking individual certainly not your average looking farmer. read more

Why Shop at Market?

Let's Go Shopping. Most women love to hear that phrase. I, on the other hand ... read more

Living a Norman Rockwell Life?

When we tell people we live on a farm, the usual responses we receive are: you're so lucky, such a great life for your kids, or you are livin' the dream... read more

Some Changes Aren't Good

Okay I have been quiet long enough and now that the dust has settled I can feel free to give my two cents worth. On what you ask? On the recent recall of 550 million eggs from the two Iowa farms that had been linked to a nationwide outbreak of salmonella enteritidis... read more

Farm Fresh Egg?

Life can be funny at times. I had already started writing this column before the massive egg recall. What got me wondering about fresh eggs was a recent coupon flyer in the paper from Farmhouse Eggs that stated "fresh from the farm to you". read more

Digging for Treasure

On a recent very hot morning, I, as in Robin, had the opportunity to dig potatoes. This was the first time we actually planted potatoes. We were happy...read more

I Just Can't Wait

"I just can't wait to get into that garden." Those words were said by our 6 year old... read more

Can you touch it?

Can you touch it? can you fell it? Can you smell it? Can you taste it? What is it? read more

One Way or Another

As we have stated in previous columns food is very important to our family. After all, we all have to eat so why not enjoy it...read more

Traditions

As we are experiencing this holiday season in full force, our minds has been wondering about what to write. We missed last month because Thanksgiving tends to be very busy on the farm...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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