Best Dahlias for Cut Flowers If you have been following along on my Instagram this summer, you have maybe seen a glimpse into my cut flower garden I put in this year on the farm. This winter I started so many different seeds. Zinnias, snapdragons, celosia, globe amaranth, strawflowers, and cosmos. Even though I love…
Agriculture
Annual Tractor Ride
Annual Tractor Ride For the past few years, a local group of guys put on an Annual Tractor Ride at the end of August that travels around Shelby County. The tractor ride’s route varies from year to year. Taking different back roads, stopping in various towns, parks, and attractions along the drive. This years ride…
10 Lessons Learned At The County Fair
10 Lessons Learned At The County Fair As I mentioned here, our local county fair kicks off this week. Even though it’s been a few (cough… cough) years since I last threw on the 4-H green t-shirt to show off the fruits of my labor, there is something special about the county fair that brings…
When Agriculture Tests Your Faith
When Agriculture Tests Your Faith Happy National Ag Day! Even though on the farm every day is Ag Day, I do love seeing the outpouring of support shown to all sectors of agriculture one day a year. And there are so many things to love: a favorite cotton t-shirt, an apple a day, your family’s…
Cows on Corn Stalks
Cows on Corn Stalks During winter in the Midwest, it isn’t out of the ordinary to see herds of cows roaming harvested corn fields. Cows on corn stalks are a great way for farmers and ranchers to use crop residue and extend their grazing season. In the Midwest we have an abundance of harvested corn…