Corn, wheat, oats, and hay
Farm fresh local honey
Pumpkins, corn stalks, and mini straw bales
Several years ago, when Dave Kestel and I were working a Farm Bureau program, an attendee commented about our energy and our apparent youthful playfulness. That was when I coined the phrase, “The first 50 Read more
Each year a venerable farm publication issues a call to their readers to submit their nominations for “farm dog of the year.” Since I have documented on social media many of the exploits and shenanigans Read more
What kind of driver are you? Are you cautious and courteous or a speed demon who won’t slow down for anything? Here is a side-view mirror reflection of what I have seen the last month Read more
Now that our nation’s birthday has passed, we are truly into the heart of summer. Do you like broiling humidity and drought? How about pulling weeds or mowing grass? Do you like barbecue food, craft Read more
Last September my wife moved to my farm, and she has a complaint about farm life; it is too damn windy. Is she exaggerating or has it been windier than normal this year? I tried Read more
Another summer is upon us; so, begins the challenge of living and farming with nature. This will be the first summer of living with my wife, Cora, on the farm. Mother Nature and wildlife has Read more
By the time you read this, the planting season for Will County farmers will be winding down. Farmers have planted their crops a lot differently in the 6 decades since I was born. I witnessed Read more
Are you a cat or a dog person? I have started planting and not only am I hoping to raise a good crop of corn and soybeans, but I am also considering raising cats as Read more
