Corn, wheat, oats, and hay
Farm fresh local honey
Pumpkins, corn stalks, and mini straw bales
Since the world did not end with the eclipse as some prophesied it appears I will have to write another article and farm another season. I was front and center for the eclipse, in southern Read more…
A quick internet search finds the definition of Earth Day as an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Did you know that the theme for the 2024 Earth Day is Read more…
Two weeks ago, I wrote about how a farmland preservation program would work and why farmers/landowners would participate in such a program. It was my intention that I would write this week about why the Read more…
I recently participated in a discussion about the possibility of a farmland preservation program for Will County. You may ask, how would a program like that work and why would anyone participate? Let me try Read more…
Solar panels that make electricity are nothing new. Ever since I was old enough to think in an adult way, I have wanted a solar array of my own to harness the sun to make Read more…
It is 8:30 at night and once again I have delayed writing my article. Not only have I procrastinated, but I am also stumped as to what would be a relevant and educational topic about Read more…
Each year before Christmas, Kevin Daugherty, a former educator who works for the Illinois Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program gives out recommendations for books on agricultural topics. Since my daughter, Danielle, is a Read more…
The past spell of above average weather to start the New Year was a blessing allowing me to tackle some of those odd jobs on the farm that were relegated to the “do later” pile. Read more…
It is time to do an end of the year wrap-up. What have I omitted throughout the year that you might have found interesting, funny, or pertinent? Also, have you heard the quote, “You don’t Read more…