June 2025
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Farm Journal, Day 2,484
Early-Summer Herd Check: Calves, Clover, and Cleanup Bulls We’re deep into the grazing season, and the herd is in that sweet spot—bellies full of clover, calves growing like weeds, and the bull quietly getting his job done. Early-summer doesn’t always give us a break, but it does give us a chance to take stock of…
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Farm Journal, Day 2,480
After weeks of rain, busted equipment, and a few close calls with the forecast, we finally got our first cutting in. We lost our old baler mid-cut and had to scramble for new equipment—but the hay is down, baled, and in the barn. It’s not how we planned it, but it’s done. And that’s a…
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Farm Journal, Day 2476
Mid-Summer Hive Check: Holding Strong After the Swarm It started as an ordinary spring afternoon. Tom had just shut off the tractor, and we were standing in the garden, mapping out where the zucchini and cucumbers would go. The bees were buzzing—not unusual with the hive nearby—but the sound was growing louder. Then, all at…
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Farm Journal, Day 2473
MINO Knock ‘Em Dead has his first calves on the ground—and they’re turning heads. We’ve got six so far, and early results show strong growth, calm temperaments, and a consistent stamp. Not bad for a cleanup bull.
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Farm Journal, Day 2493
The pastures are thriving, the fields are soaked, and Tom is pacing the porch waiting for a dry window. Meanwhile, the cows are belly-deep in lush grass and the bees are buzzing! We’re sharing updates on grazing rotation, soggy summer chores, and a sneak peek at our up-and-coming heifers.
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