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Mother’s Day

May 13, 2012
By Jan Hoadley
Mother’s Day

It’s a day for hundreds of more reminders that mom isn’t here…but that her influence will never die. Happy Mother’s Day – and remembering those no longer here.

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City Girl Meets Pig Farm

May 11, 2012
By Chris Chinn
City Girl Meets Pig Farm

A few weeks back, a good friend of mine from St. Louis came to visit our farm for the first time.  Not only was this her first trip to our farm, it was her first trip to any pig farm.  … Continue reading

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Would You Like to Own a Show Rabbit?

April 28, 2012
By Jan Hoadley
Would You Like to Own a Show Rabbit?

We’re thinking on some new ways to grow our little operation, one of which is following the lead of horse and cattle people – for those without a place to have rabbits, we’ll manage your show rabbit and help you learn about livestock as well as rabbits. Showing rabbits, like showing other animals, isn’t...

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Department of Labor Pulls the Proposed Child Labor Regulations

April 26, 2012
By Chris Chinn
Department of Labor Pulls the Proposed Child Labor Regulations

Tonight I received some news that made my day!  The kids and I were taking care of our cattle when I glanced down at my phone because I had a message.   I had to do a double take when I read the … Continue reading

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Beware Bad Advice Online

April 25, 2012
By Jan Hoadley
Beware Bad Advice Online

So many people think if it’s in a book or online it’s the absolute truth. Please dear readers, THINK when you see something posted. I just saw a Facebook posting that alarmed me no end. It talked of a string and Crisco being an emergency candle that will burn for 45 days, something repeated...

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Life Lessons and Sportsmanship

April 21, 2012
By Chris Chinn
Life Lessons and Sportsmanship

This month has been filled with Rachelle’s track meets but I have enjoyed every minute of it.  Rachelle runs the mile, 800 meter run, the 1600 meter relay and she does the high jump.  Each meet she improves on her … Continue reading

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Technology on the Farm and My Dot Matrix Printer

April 21, 2012
By Chris Chinn
Technology on the Farm and My Dot Matrix Printer

This week was another crazy week.  My new computer for the farm is almost ready to take over for my old computer that was slowly dying.  My biggest challenge has been to get all of our customized farm programs transferred and … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: early morning planting

April 18, 2012
By Ryan Weeks
Wordless Wednesday: early morning planting

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Experience a Dairy Adventure at our Farm

April 17, 2012
By Brenda Hastings
Experience a Dairy Adventure at our Farm

Ever wonder what happens on a dairy farm? Visit our farm to find out. We’re open for the 2012 season from April 16 to October 31 for school/group tours, birthday parties and facility rental by appointment for groups of 10 or more.   In ...

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Run Chelle, Run!

April 11, 2012
By Chris Chinn
Run Chelle, Run!

I’ve been absent from my blog for over a month and I have to admit I have missed blogging.  My absence in blogging is because I am guilty of being a mom in my spare time; a soccer mom, track … Continue reading

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