The last few days have been a true whirlwind.Long days, late nights, and early mornings. And I have seriously talked so much I literally talked myself hoarse.I flew down to Texas for an incredible blogging conference- BlogHer Food.I spoke to hundreds of foodie bloggers about farming, agriculture, food, my little Elliette, and of course our blogs!I spent the few days I was there with a few super ... Read More about BlogHer Food
Wordless Wednesday: Our Little Helper
Today I spent the morning running around after this little girl. Today she decided to see how quickly she could turn our home upside down. Got to love her. Once she knocked down all these chairs, I actually left them like that for over an hour...I really wanted her Daddy to stop by so I could show him what she did. And now as I am inserting this picture I shake my head and laugh because I ... Read More about Wordless Wednesday: Our Little Helper
Mom’s Day On The Farm
One of the really cool things that happens in South Dakota is an event ran by South Dakota Ag United and South Dakota CommonGround.It's called "Mom's Day On The Farm" or "Food and Fitness On The Farm"Basically a "Day Out On The Farm".Taking an entire day out of the summer is a pretty big commitment. Especially if it's in between swimming lessons, summer school, play dates- not to mention taking ... Read More about Mom’s Day On The Farm
Not So Wordless, Wordless Wednesday: Memorial Day Weekend
I helped my hubby do his chores on Sunday afternoon. I always enjoy when I get to help him..It only happens a couple of times a year, but whenever it does happen it seems to always put us in great moods! (PS. No worries, this picture was snapped while the parking break was on and I just set it up for the picture only...I am pretty focused when I help him feed cattle- I have to be to make sure I ... Read More about Not So Wordless, Wordless Wednesday: Memorial Day Weekend
No Till Farming
I've mentioned a couple of times this planting season about "tilling" our fields. Another type of tillage that I haven't mentioned, is "no till" or direct planting. This means that the soil is not tilled up. The positives to no till are that in most cases it will help increase soil moisture and also organic matter content, or nutrient content. This Spring it seems I am hearing more and ... Read More about No Till Farming