I Got Burned – My Lesson About Hot Fence
There are two different types of high tensile fences on my place. The original fence was built to hold and protect sheep so it is a five strand high tensile that reaches down to about 5 inches above the ground. The new fencing, which was installed in 2017 and was built for beef cattle, is […]
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Farming is family. Rarely have I encountered a group of people who are more motivated, dedicated, innovative and tenacious as farmers. Whether you are tending apples in Orange County or herding sheep in Oregon, we as farmers hold these truths to be self-evident that all farmers will work hard, be good stewards to the land, […]
Read More →Charge MORE For Your Eggs. Your Neighbors Will Thank You!
It’s the time of year when things are evening out for those of us with livestock. We have set the pace and are beginning to settle into our smooth summer stride. Most of the animals are now busy raising their young, chewing their cud, and enlarging their wallows. For the people raising laying hens this […]
Read More →Gardening With Grandpa
My Grandfather had a tradition of keeping every fish that we caught. From the water and into a five gallon bucket we would take them home where me and my cousins would throw them directly into my Grandfather’s garden. Sometimes we would bury the fish, sometimes not. For his part, my Grandfather insisted that each […]
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