Are Boundaries Good for You? Have you ever thought about the boundaries of life? The world around us often tries to convince us that we should not have boundaries. We should do what feels good. Follow your heart. Treat yourself. Spend, spend, spend! You deserve more stuff. It feels great. Eat, eat, eat! It tastes so good. But have you…
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Are cattle really friendly? The pros and cons of owning tame cattle can be complicated. Most farmers love their cattle. It is a complicated love. From a nonfarmer’s perspective, it seems paradoxical. You love something that you are raising to kill. As a farmer, I can’t exactly explain it, but it is true. I love my cattle, and yet we…
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Cattle upon a hill is bursting with new life Spring on the farm is my favorite time of year. Here in the Upper Midwest, spring begins with the gradual change from a brown, dead landscape to a lush, green carpet full of new life! Today I am going to share pictures of our adorable spring animals on the farm that…
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Canning Beef can be easy and even fun! Why Can Beef? What comes to mind when you think of canning meat? Perhaps you are intimidated by using a pressure canner or the safety concerns of canned meat. Maybe you think it will taste disgusting. Or maybe you just don’t know how to can meat. Today I am going to bust…
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Uh-oh. It is supper time! Everyone is hungry and supper is not ready. Has this ever happened to you? It has happened to me many times. That is why I have developed this Italian Style Emergency Casserole Recipe. It is quick and easy and feeds a crowd. Living on a farm is a wonderful place to live. However, many times…
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