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Sylvester’s Big Day on the Farm

Rodney Ewing

I was just heading up to the house after working on a project for the sheep when I spotted a little black-and-white cat poking around the barnyard. Naturally, I immediately...

Sylvester’s Big Day on the Farm

Rodney Ewing

I was just heading up to the house after working on a project for the sheep when I spotted a little black-and-white cat poking around the barnyard. Naturally, I immediately...

Farmer Rod Reflects on Farming, Family, and Legacy

Rodney Ewing

The other night, Anne and I were sitting around after supper, watching a few news clips on YouTube, as we often do to wind down. That’s when we came across...

Farmer Rod Reflects on Farming, Family, and Legacy

Rodney Ewing

The other night, Anne and I were sitting around after supper, watching a few news clips on YouTube, as we often do to wind down. That’s when we came across...

The Pocket Knife Switch: A Farmer’s Seasonal Tr...

Rodney Ewing

What’s the one thing that tells you another season is here? On the farm, the changing seasons don’t always follow the calendar. Much of my time is spent outside, greeting...

The Pocket Knife Switch: A Farmer’s Seasonal Tr...

Rodney Ewing

What’s the one thing that tells you another season is here? On the farm, the changing seasons don’t always follow the calendar. Much of my time is spent outside, greeting...

How Long Does It Take to Peel an Orange?

Rodney Ewing

You might think fall is here and things should be winding down on the farm. You’d picture peaceful mornings, quiet fields, and slower days. And sure, it’s like that sometimes....

How Long Does It Take to Peel an Orange?

Rodney Ewing

You might think fall is here and things should be winding down on the farm. You’d picture peaceful mornings, quiet fields, and slower days. And sure, it’s like that sometimes....

Farmer Rod’s Guide to Procrastination

Rodney Ewing

You know that one job you keep putting off? For me, it’s cleaning the combine. Every fall, once the harvest wraps up, that big, dusty machine just sits there, staring...

Farmer Rod’s Guide to Procrastination

Rodney Ewing

You know that one job you keep putting off? For me, it’s cleaning the combine. Every fall, once the harvest wraps up, that big, dusty machine just sits there, staring...

A Morning Chat That Saved My Hay

Rodney Ewing

I opened the front door and stuck my arm out into the dawn—yup, it was chilly, just like the weatherman said. Best I slip on a sweater before my coveralls...

A Morning Chat That Saved My Hay

Rodney Ewing

I opened the front door and stuck my arm out into the dawn—yup, it was chilly, just like the weatherman said. Best I slip on a sweater before my coveralls...