Farm Journal, Day…
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Farm Journal, Day 2494
Heifers in Training: What We Watch for in Future Mamas Our oldest son, Nate, came to visit this week. Between catching up and swapping stories, Tom took him out to the heifer pen — not just to check cows, but to show off a little. It’s been a few years since Nate moved out, and…
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Farm Journal, Day 2491
This year’s garden started late—thanks mostly to the rain, which didn’t seem to get the memo that spring was over. Even with the late start, things are finally settling in.
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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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