The answer is yes, yes it can. It could be -20 degrees, snowing, and blowing. I am from Indiana...and let me tell you even though Indy gets snow, freezing rain, and single digit temperatures at times, I had no idea, and I do mean no clue, how cold it could really be outside until I am forced to venture out when it's negative anything on my temperature gauge. Yesterday my husbands says to me- ... Read More about 5 A.M… -10 Degrees…and Snowing: Can it get worse than that?
Before I Earned The Title Mrs. Farmer
Last week I had a radio interview and I had a great, thought provoking question to answer. It took me a few minutes to really think about and I had to put some real thought into it. I may not come from a farming background, though I did have some experience in the ag industry I found it tough to answer- but also a nice reminder to myself! The question was "What was the greatest ... Read More about Before I Earned The Title Mrs. Farmer
Teaching Salaries
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.profile-comments.com Having a degree in Agricultural Education, there is a big spot in my heart for all teachers like myself. All teachers- not just ag teachers. Recently the hype in South Dakota is the outrageous budget cuts that could potentially be hitting all schools across our state (We won't know for sure until February). When there ... Read More about Teaching Salaries
Behind The Scenes of Farming
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://forthefirstime.files.wordpress.comWell today is the day before our big tax meeting. The farm typically does a pre-tax meeting towards the end of the year and then our actual tax meeting in February. I just wanted to take a few seconds to highlight some of the things you can expect a farmer (or their wives) to keep track of through the year, in addition to ... Read More about Behind The Scenes of Farming
The Impact Of My Farmer
http://www.google.com/imgres?When you sit back and think of the imact a farmer has on your every day life most people think of food...granted, I hope that is what you do think. There is also so much more to a farmer than just food. The time spent feeding the world, but the time given to a small community as well. Last week we had a landlord pass away. We have rented from this couple since the ... Read More about The Impact Of My Farmer