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I got word today from friends out working in California near San Luis Obispo. Besides the “neat, green little farms,” our friends have noticed scores of bee hives. That drew this memory: “When I was a kid, my father’s drug store used to be the main resource for bee supplies in Shelby County. It wasContinue reading “Ice Cream Co. Gets Behind Bee-Awareness Initiative”

After watching the King Corn DVD again this weekend at The Farm, the interview with the controversial Ag secretary Earl Butz had new meaning. Butz died Feb. 2. While we were enjoying the documentary, the iFarmer looked up Butz’s obit on his iPhone. And when he read out loud that Butz — in addition toContinue reading “Flipping Through the Pages of History”

When I’ve had bad days or weeks or months, there are a few physical locations on this earth that can right me in an instant… The Mountains of New Mexico between Truchas and Taos. The Lowlands of South Carolina, especially surrounding the great city of Charleston. The spectacular cities and ruins of ancient Greece andContinue reading “Travel Mission: Improve My Mood (and Get Fresh Eggs)”

Another February is passing without Grant County, Ind., (Where Cool Was Born) being named to Progressive Farmer’s list of Best Places to Live in Rural America. [I promise, Grant County is beautiful, despite the rotten photo they chose for the website.] Also not on the list, but a should-be contender? Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.Continue reading “What County Would You Nominate for Rural Best Of List?”

Lots of activity today… You would not believe the preparation for Valentine’s Day activities at the Future Farmkids’ schools. Last night we wrapped up by signing and addressing more than 85 Valentines. Eighty five…for two kids. Of course, Future Farmgirl insisted on signing and decorating all of her own. Should be interesting. Her name isContinue reading “Happy V-Day!”

I have just been sick of our menu options lately. So tonight, I knocked chili out of the lineup and we had breakfast instead. The Future Farmkids thought that was a fantastic idea. I haven’t seen them so excited about a meal in a long time. We had blueberry (imported from Chile) pancakes for FutureContinue reading “Pancakes for Supper”

Awesome to hear some good rock on American Idol this season. Fills a bit of the void left by the first season of Rock Star INXS. It’s only too bad the pop/loungish piano backup sucks. That’s why it’s a good thing some of our favorites also can play…like the one vying for my vote…the superContinue reading “Best Idol Yet”

I’ve been looking to get the aluminum and other preservatives out of my baking. So I was very pleased to learn today, while reading my Bon Appetit, that it’s fairly easy to make your own baking powder. How cool is that? All it takes is 2 parts cream of tartar and one part baking soda.Continue reading “Metal-Free Baking”

Here’s one from the archives…It’s Future Farmboy’s first introduction to a house goat, I mean a young Nubian visiting Omi’s house during the holidays.

My gift to the iFarmer today is sort of a re-gift. He’s getting the use of his fancy, but old, Huntsman Plus Swiss Army knife back. We thought it was a lost cause and abandoned it in a misc. box a couple moves ago. But I just dug it up and found this great KnifeContinue reading “What's Old is New Again”