It always rains
On the rocky hillsides where I attempt to farm, the old saying is that we are always only two weeks away from a drought....
The woes of a dry summer
The weather has been very, very depressing this summer. It’s been so hot and dry that our typically beautiful Ozarks landscape is somewhat desolate....
Following the rules
We recently played an intense game of Monopoly at our house. If you have ever played, you know this real estate game is won...
Fair season
I’ve been spending a lot of time at county fairs lately. I love checking out the livestock and catching up with friends I only...
An afternoon with Baxter Black
Rural America lost a true champion of our lifestyle, with the recent passing of Dr. Baxter Black. Those of us who live in flyover...
Take care, ladies
I am an avid lover of the outdoors. Some of my favorite pastimes include gardening, yard work and riding horses. When I moved to...
Lady farmers
It’s the time of year again when we celebrate the contributions of women to agriculture.
Recent stats show more than 55 percent of all farming...
So long old friend
Ten years ago, I had just lost the best stock dog I’d ever had, and I knew better than try to replace him. On...
When junk becomes “vintage”
As I was looking through the farm items for sale last week, I came across an item that caught my eye. It was a...
Celebrating agriculture
June is dairy month! Isn’t that the best excuse to eat ice cream every day in celebration? When I was a young 4-H member...
