Death Threats, Paperwork, and More Paperwork (Premium)
As a blogger, you just never know what you are going to open your computer and find. Between social media, comments on …
Category: The Whole Story
What’s been happening in my world lately.
How to Freeze Raw Milk the Easy Way
Freezing Raw Milk Why would anyone want to freeze milk? REASON TO FREEZE MILK #1: STOCKING UP If you have the freezer …
DO YOU NEED A JUBILEE?
THE YEAR OF JUBILEE As you may have learned, we sold our farm. Never fear, we are not giving up on country …
Livestock Farming – Tips for a Successful Operation
Livestock Farming The more time you spend raising animals, the more you realize how much there is to raising animals. I can …
Gus Moves to the City (Premium)
Gus is our Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dog We have not lost a chicken to a predator since Gus came to our …
The Farm Move (Part 7) – Porches, Fireplaces, & Basements (Premium)
Is the new house like the old one? This is the question people keep asking. "Is the new farmhouse going to be …
Brief Break from Blogging – So I Don’t Lose My Mind (Premium)
HERE'S THE THING... I am buried. Like, literally covered up by land of cardboard. We are moving an entire farm. Last week …
HOW MUCH SPACE DOES IT TAKE TO HOMESTEAD?
CRAVING SPACE I think, there is something inside each of us that wants a little piece of paradise. Aren’t we all trying …
Meet Hoss! We have a new calf!
Hoss is here! AND HE IS SOOOOOOOOO CUTE. I know I say this about every baby animal to ever be born – …
The Farm Move (Part 6) The Contract (Premium)
WE HAVE A CONTRACT ON OUR FARM! You have no idea how incredibly exciting this is. I know that one day soon …
Food Security No Matter Where You Live
Food Insecurity Was this even a thing 6 months ago? How have we Americans, in the land of plenty, come to experience, …
Can You Feed a Family Milk Cow Only Grass?
Grass-Fed Dairy Pastured dairy products are another one of those “superfoods” that do amazing things to your health (and waistline). One of …
The Farm Move (Part 5) – So Many Choices! (Premium)
So Many Choices! Things are moving along on the new home. The basement walls are up. The plumbing is roughed in, and …
Why I Make My Own Bread
Why I Make My Own Bread Every home and kitchen should enjoy the benefits of freshly milled flour. Flour that is milled …
What to Expect When Your Sheep Gives Birth
What to Expect When Your Sheep Lambs (Gives Birth) Some sheep (like Tunis) go into a ‘rut’ in fall and lamb in …