Indiana Girl in the AgComm World. Why I Farm A Planting Prayer for Farmers. As they go out to plant their crops this spring, their families will be praying for them to return home safe and sound, just like this sweet little girl. This video is the latest in the Why I Farm.

I find myself constantly trying to find the right definition of showmanship when it pertains to livestock. Site has a really good description. This year I found myself disappointed in the showmanship skills of my kids and those that I am working with. What have I done wrong? There is so much room for improvement. The Cows You Root For.

I found out what mine were when I was twelve. Courage is the ladder that all virtues are mounted on.

Friday, July 31, 2015. Summer rain affect on our produce. The summer of 2015 - a different one for sure. Midwesterners will remember this summer as one with lots of rain. Here in Northwest Indiana we got 21 inches of rain in 16 days. Crops sitting in standing water. At a critical part in the growing season also! Farmers have taken losses for sure. Picking kale for CSAs after 4 inches of rain.

Growing Kids, Growing Crops, Growing for Tomorrow. The first year, I did Galatians 5 which focuses on the Fruits of the Spirit. Now, I think of Paul more as an empath.

And maybe a touch of crazy. Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Tattling on my younger self. As a teacher, I would NEVER do things the way my Ag teacher did. I knew how I would handle every situation, and it would turn out a million times better.

Friday, April 8, 2016. It seems as though every where I turn, this organic lifestyle is promoted as the simple answer the health. To give you some background, I am.

Saturday, June 18, 2016. Your 7 Fav Farm Dad Memories. Farming conversations conjure up a feeling of community amongst us because farm life lends to many common experiences. The first time he let you drive.