Newsletter Stories
Farmer Rod Reflects on Farming, Family, and Legacy
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
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...
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...
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?
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?
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
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
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
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
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...
The One Fair Treat I Can Never Leave Without
Last Friday was a PD day, and Anne had it off—a perfect start to the long weekend. After making a few quick phone calls in the morning, we set off...
The One Fair Treat I Can Never Leave Without
Last Friday was a PD day, and Anne had it off—a perfect start to the long weekend. After making a few quick phone calls in the morning, we set off...