During a winter storm, our cattle are our top priority. Every farm family is different, but this is how my family prepares for winter storms on our beef cattle farm.
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This week, I helped my sister Renee shoot a video for the Kentucky Corn Grower’s “Next Kentucky Farm Star” contest. Renee has always been passionate about teaching children about our farm. When we show pigs at the state fair, most … Continue reading
According to my dad, our farm now has three divisions: he’s “production,” my sister Renee is “marketing” and I’m “promotions.” He’s not really exaggerating that much. When it comes to making sure our pigs are taken care of, Dad has … Continue reading
Farming is full of heartbreaking moments. Two weeks ago, I had to say goodbye to my favorite pig of all time. Over the past four years, she taught me more about showing, raising pigs and myself than any other experience … Continue reading