I’m Leaving My Family Soon

I’m Leaving My Family Soon

  Those are the saddest words I’ve ever spelled out, but thankfully it will only be temporary. I am taking a block of vacation time from the fire department so I can take advantage of an opportunity to make some much needed extra money. While I am very thankful...
Why We’re Running Out of Milk

Why We’re Running Out of Milk

From the day we moved in two+ years ago, we have dealt with a list of challenges. We were so caught up in the excitement and busyness, we totally missed the signs that we were heading into a drought, one that devastated the southeast and other areas of the US. We had...
Jack of All Trades…

Jack of All Trades…

Have you heard of a Jack of all trades? Do you know one? I’m sure that you aren’t surprised that a farmer tends to be one. He (or she) is likely enough of a mechanic to not only change oil or tires, but to be able to repair fuel leaks or replace and pack...
Why Do Small Farmers Fail?

Why Do Small Farmers Fail?

As a small farmer, I have been alarmed at just how many small farms close down. I mean with all the hype and excitement over eating real food, connecting with food, and becoming more aware about what we are eating, you’d think all these new startup farms would...
Blizzard 2017

Blizzard 2017

For us in the South, this is a blizzard. Because this is such a rare occurrence, I took a walk around the pastures and climbed up to Cannon Ball Gap where I explored some ruins. We get some enjoyment from the snow for the first few hours and it stops being fun after...

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