‘Tis the Season! Christmas Chaos has begun and it started with our tree!
Changing the Seasons
Changing the Seasons – what the upcoming seasons mean for us.
Not Slowing Down!
There are two times of the year where farmers are busier than all the other seasons – spring and fall. This spring we were flooded with rain. This fall is shaping up to be similar. We have even seen corn already sprouting in it’s husk before it can dry enough to be combined. For us…
The Year in a Word
The Year in a Word. If I had to choose one word for this year it would be “RESILIENCE”.
Antique Farming for Sorghum Insights
Antique Farming for Sorghum Insights – a fun trip to Rantoul was an amazing experience and education about the history of farming!
Goodbye Roosters – Hello EGGS!
The roosters are gone but we now have eggs!
Best Laid Plans
Best Laid Plans – this spring has nearly been a complete disaster, but there’s still some hope!
From Purple Butt to Up-Chuck
It’s been crazy around our farms lately to say the least! Unfortunately, that has meant a bit of a hiatus on the blog and vlog front. There is a ton to catch up on, but for now I’m starting with the next item in the “Chicken Saga”. Dad noticed a few days ago that a…
Corn Tunnels
Usually by this time of year driving around our area is like driving through “corn tunnels” – corn on either side of the road, sometimes only “knee high” but in good years it’s practically shoulder high by this point. There used to be the saying “knee high by the Fourth of July” and today’s corn…
My Dad: The Chicken Whisperer
Never expected a chicken to do THAT! Read on for what our crazy chickens are doing now!
JCT Rustic Homestead 