Best Laid Plans

Best Laid Plans – this spring has nearly been a complete disaster, but there’s still some hope!

Farm Life Lessons: At The Mercy

I’ll never forget when someone told me they didn’t know how a farmer did it as they were completely at the mercy of the weather and the markets.  And it’s true. The last few weeks have been a bit stressful for farmers in our area – torrential rains and a winter that won’t let go…

Tractor Versus Horsey Farm Girl

I’ll admit it – it took me 23 years to break down and learn to drive a tractor.  I had many excuses – was too big and dangerous, fear of the clutch, too many buttons, I was going to hit something, why don’t the breaks work better … But I became desperate one year and…